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Charming Rustic Cottage In Port Sheldon Beach Association.

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Front Trailside
Ottawa Trail
Deck
Deck
Deck
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Check out the area

Map
West Olive, MI
  • Popular LocationVeldheer Tulip Gardens16 min drive
  • Popular LocationDutch Village17 min drive
  • Popular LocationHolland State Park18 min drive
  • AirportMuskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 Main level

Bedroom 2 Main level

Bedroom 3 Lower level

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Rustic Cottage In Port Sheldon Beach Association.

A charming, 4th generation family cottage with privacy and rustic appeal. Main level has a living room / dining area combo, gas fireplace, kitchen ( no dishwasher - no disposal ) 2 bedrooms with twin beds each, 1 full bath and a large deck.

Lower level has a living area with pull out sofa, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 full bath and a small deck.

** Due to Covid19 circumstances and for the safety of our guests, we WILL NOT supply linens. We ask guests to provide your own sheets and towels and take them with you upon check out.

** Also, we will supply all disposable paper/plastic plates, bowls and cups for your convenience and safety. Cooking utensils and pans will be available .

Both levels have flat screen TVs, AT&T U-verse Cable and Wireless Internet. Private off road parking adjacent to the cottage.

Easy walk to Lake Michigan beach, pier, Pigeon Lake boat docks, tennis, pickle ball and shuffleboard.

Property manager

Todd Murphy

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

West Olive

Located in West Olive, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Dutch Village and The Lost City are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Map
West Olive, MI

What's nearby

  • Veldheer Tulip Gardens - 16 min drive
  • Tunnel Park - 16 min drive
  • Dutch Village - 17 min drive
  • Holland State Park - 18 min drive
  • Hope College - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 19 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pipeline Smokehouse & Barn - 12 min drive
  • Sandy Point Beach House - 14 min walk
  • The Stable Inn - 14 min drive
  • RedRock Grille - 15 min drive
  • Subway - 10 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ava F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay!
The cottage is very cute and is in a gorgeous area. My family had a great time at nearby towns and the beach is perfect! Todd is great! He was quick to answer all of our questions and was the perfect host! We would recommend this cottage to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
We had a great relaxing week on our vacation. We enjoyed playing board games and relaxing on the porch while at the house. The private beach with its white sand and clear clean water was beautiful. I felt like I was at the ocean minus the salt water and shells. We enjoyed having a camp fire in one of the fire rings on our last night. Todd is a great host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Deck
Spent a week here with my elderly mother in late August and we both really enjoyed our stay. It's a lovely combination of early 20th-century cottage with updated appliances and somewhat quirky decor. We spent much of our time on the wonderful deck--mostly secluded, covered by trees, and bordered with potted flowering plants. In the age of COVID, it was a great place to host a few extended family members, socially distanced. I spent some time on the beach (easy to get to), usually late in the day, and loved the fact that it was mostly empty. Even though the weather was the 80s most of the time, we were not warm inside. The only real criticism I would have is that there were a few days when we would have welcomed a dehumidifier.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming beach cottage
This is a perfect place to spend time in this friendly beach community. The cottage has a very relaxing feel, has everything you might need and is beautifully decorated and put together. The outside space is the star attraction and adds ‘rooms’ - pretty, inviting and set up just right for hanging out , eating and cooking. We had a great time and would happily stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway, isolated but not too much!
We had a great getaway at Todd's lake cottage. If anything it was even better than the pictures, with a lot of charm and class. Todd is an avid gardener and it shows, even in this woodland setting. The cottage was also well situated - high above the lake and with lots of windows - to get natural breezes, and we didn't find the lack of A/C to be any problem at all. Access to the private beach is available by either walking to the end of the road and then down a bunch of steps, or by driving through a private gate to a small parking lot and then walking along a boardwalk - we used both. When using the second, we were able to use our wagon with beach wheels to take more gear, and it was perfect for this situation. Most of the locals use golf carts. We saw several amazing sunsets from the beach! Todd provided an information packet via email before our trip and a hard copy in person, and we found this very useful. We went kayaking; we visited Holland, Grand Haven, and Saugatuck; and the kids (teens) went blueberry picking. As others have said the cottage was well equipped, which we haven't always found to be the case with vacation rentals. Also as others have mentioned, the lower level is completely separate from the upper level. This was kind of nice for us - like having our own private suite (although TV noise does carry upstairs.) Also there is open loft space above the two upstairs bedrooms, so they are not entirely private either. This was all fine with our group but maybe not for everyone. In all it was a great trip and we would definitely go back!

About the host

Hosted by Todd Murphy

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Why they chose this property

The current owners are 4th generation family members who have been part of Port Sheldon Beach Association since the 1930's. The cottage is still enjoyed each summer by family and now open to small families to relax in our summer paradise.

What makes this property unique

The open air indoor living spaces and outdoor deck are combined with a large 8 foot sliding glass door and many original 6 panes windows surrounding all sides of the cottage. There is no central A/C but most times it is not needed. It is like a tree house with shimmering Lake Michigan water through the woods. Private beach access steps from the cottage and private boat dock available upon request.
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