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Big Red Cottage sleeps eight near Lake Macatawa

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Outdoor dining
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Holland State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hope College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Red Cottage sleeps eight near Lake Macatawa

Big Red Cottage is ready to become your vacation destination! Fully updated but not without original charm - just 500 ft. from Lake Macatawa.

WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING:
"We had a great stay at Big Red. The location was ideal - close to the beach, trails, and a short drive to downtown. The home was clean and cozy and had everything we needed for a family stay with littles."
Tanya F.

INSIDE:
This getaway sleeps eight guests with a great kid-friendly loft space. Located in a cozy neighborhood, this thoughtfully renovated home has all the bases covered. Spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops and breakfast bar open to large dining area with farmhouse table and seating for 8. Open living room, vaulted ceiling has 2 comfy full sized sofas and flat screen TV for movie nights. Two main floor bedrooms offer a variety of sleeping options - 1 with queen size bed and an oversized master bedroom with a king bed and a twin daybed with a trundle. Custom tiled walk-in infinity shower is accessible for both bedrooms and additional tiny bathroom (think cruise ship sized!) accommodates extra guests. Upstairs loft is the perfect kid hideaway - plenty of sleeping space for 4 kids, TV area and play zone.

Enjoy the deck and gas grill for cookouts. Curl up around the fire pit and enjoy the peaceful environment this friendly neighborhood offers.

Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06_b7EKnJ0

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
Check-In Time: 4 pm
Check-Out Time: 10 am
*Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.

PARKING
Parking space for two vehicles is provided.

THE LOCATION
Holland State Park is just 1.5 miles away. Kayak and paddleboards are available to rent just down the road and can be used right on Lake Macatawa.

Take advantage of local bike rental as well and enjoy the miles of bike paths running along Lakeshore Drive as far as Grand Haven. Grab a cocktail and tasty tacos at Lolo's and watch the boats come in or take a drive to award winning downtown Holland where you will find an enormous variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options. 

CANCELLATION POLICY
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the reservation date.

There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.

MANAGEMENT
This property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide all linens, bath and beach towels and a starter supply of cleaning and paper products as well as 24/7 emergency maintenance. Let a BVW escape artist help with your reservation today.

All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.

Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

Enjoy your Unsalted Vacation - free of stress, free of salt!

REVIEWS
"The best stay! Cutest house close to the beach! So clean and well stocked. We absolutely loved our stay and will be back! Loved the patio area and backyard for the kids. Walking distance to a few fun restaurants."
Amelia M.

"The Big Red Cottage was a convenient home base. We ate on the large deck and enjoyed home-cooked meals from the well-stocked kitchen. We visited Windmill Island Gardens, Holland State Park, climbed the stairs at Mt Pisgah, played disc golf, rode the bike trail, and shopped the farmer's market and the downtown stores. Ice cream at Captain Sundae was a favorite stop. Beautiful property in a beautiful place."
Bonnie D.

"We had a great time! The house was the perfect location to the lake. It was clean and in a great neighborhood. I would highly recommend this property and would stay there again in the future! It had everything we needed and close access to grocery stores."
Mandy T.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. Laundry facilities are available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes on foot from Holland State Park and a 3-minute drive from Lake Michigan
Big Red Cottage sleeps eight near Lake Macatawa offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,826 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

202191

Big Red Cottage sleeps eight near Lake Macatawa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage getaway

This older home has been nicely updated and had plenty of room for our family. Close to the lakeshore (5min drive out to holland state park beach). Loved the fire pit and outdoor space. The second bathroom was really only useful for kids as it’s tiny—adults all used the one big shower. kitchen had great space and supplies. We had a great time! Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and cute

We took an impromptu family trip to Holland for the weekend. This house happen to be available. It was perfect fit. All of our needs felt super cute and cozy. Very well stocked. Everything was great. The kids said The couches were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Stay

We had a great stay at Big Red. The location was ideal - close to the beach, trails and a short drive to downtown. Home was clean and cozy and had everything we needed for a family stay with littles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back-to-School Getaway!

We had a great time! The house was the perfect location to the lake. It was clean and in a great neighborhood. I would highly recommend this property and would stay there again in the future! It had everything we needed and close access to grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Perfect for our needs and the location was tremendous. Walkable to the lake and the General Store!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline W.

Great location

The outdoor space is awesome, we enjoyed coffee on the deck and sitting around the fire pit! Very comfy beds and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reccomend

Great location. Just down the road from Lake Michigan. Plenty of room for the 5 of us (3 adults & 2 children). House was clean, and stocked with all the necessities. The large deck was very relaxing. 2nd bathroom is the size of one on an airplane (or smaller). Main bathroom was nice size. I would recommend Big Red Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D., Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location!

The Big Red Cottage was a convenient home base. We ate on the large deck and enjoyed home-cooked meals from the well-stocked kitchen. We visited Windmill Island Gardens, Holland State Park, climbed the stairs at Mt Pisgah, played disc golf, rode the bike trail, and shopped the farmer's market and the downtown stores. Ice cream at Captain Sundae was a favorite stop. Beautiful property in a beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia M., St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness

We love big red!

The best stay! Cutest house close to the beach! So clean and well stocked. We absolutely loved our stay and will be back! Loved the patio area and backyard for the kids. Walking distance to a few fun restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home Base

Great neighborhood easy access to the bike paths. Short drive to downtown. Clean property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tulip time

Very clean and cozy. Modern yet lots of character. Some ants in the kitchen. Close to town and beaches. View of water on the lake. Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

This place was Gorgeous. Beautiful property with a nice deck and fire pit area. The upstairs was a bit warm and there wasn’t an air conditioner in a window to turn on unfortunately but the windows did open which helped a bit. There are 2 bathrooms but only one of them was usable as the other one was too small for us to even sit on the toilet with the door closed. (Maybe kid friendly?) Over all, this place was amazing. Fully stocked kitchen, with the exception of the fridge of course. It was a nice home away from home and it was very close to the art fair which had tons of amazing crafts and artists.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Met Expectations and more

Great location and very clean and neat. Host was very responsive before and during stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curt M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in Holland

This home was very clean and updated with modern amenities. There is a nice deck and separate seating area around the firepit. We walked to a pleasant restaurant and rode bikes along the many bike paths. We had a very enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay E., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Perfect house for lake vacation. Comfortable and clean. We did see an unusual number of ants in the house so they may want to treat for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Great house, near lake Macatawa and a couple of miles from Lake Michigan. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mary Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Red

Beautiful home in a great location! Very clean. Dryer took way too long to dry, and the 2nd bathroom was, as described, very tiny. Would rent this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent, as advertised

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jon B., Naperville

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Family Weelkend

Great house in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation getaway

I was supposed to take my daughter on a trip to California as a present for graduation from nursing school. But Covid. So we settled on Holland. The location of this property is just excellent. We were a very short drive, or a 10 minute bike ride to either Ottawa Beach or Tunnel Park Beach. You are only ten minutes from downtown Holland, which is one of my favorite downtowns. Lots of shops and restaurants. The farmers market was EPIC! The property was perfectly represented by the photos in the listing. Clearly, it was very recently remodeled. If felt new throughout. There were LOTS of bed options for myself, my daughter and her two friends. All of the beds were very comfortable. The entire property was very clean! There were tons of towels (beach and shower). The kitchen was well stocked and the utensils were like new. We had a wonderful bonfire at the firepit. The only negative thing we had to say about the property was the trendy, cutesy marshmallow roasters were completely useless (haha) They were very cute and creative, but you had no ability to rotate your marshmallow over the flames. We loved our stay, and would absolutely come back. Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

Friends and I stayed here for a weekend trip. The property was beautiful, well stocked, and very clean. The location of this property is right next to the state park, boating rentals, bike rentals, etc. which was great. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Rachel J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute looking home

This house gave us the space we needed for our girls weekend. The decor was darling and enjoyed the patio and location. We loved the fire pit and being so close to the lake. Our one complaint is that the house was absolutely filthy. It had cobwebs and spiders everywhere. There were also many items left behind from previous renters scattered throughout the house (I.e., baby bottles, toys). This was particularly disappointing to us because the renters would not allow us an early check in because the house was being cleaned, however It is clear an actual clean was not completed. Overall, this house provided us with our basic needs for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kammie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We spent a long weekend up on the lake and this was the perfect place to stay! It’s in a quiet little neighborhood, just a few miles from downtown. It’s perfect for a group to all be together and have plenty of space. I’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Red Cottage

The red cottage was very clean with plenty of beds for the 5 adults and 5 grandchildren. There are 2 bathrooms, but one is VERY SMALL. The only “issue” we had was with the air conditioning. It is extremely loud and the NEST unit would reset to 75 every night and the bedrooms would get very warm. Other than that, this is a lovely older home that has been completely remodeled and was a nice rental for our vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020