Holland, Michigan
The Pilot House is a clean, charming, vintage style cottage condo, attached to a private residence. This second floor unit is perfect for a working professional, couple on a get-a-way, or small family. With two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one double bed (linens provided), a large bathroom with a separate stackable Maytag washer & dryer, a well-equipped kitchen with stove and microwave, and a private, upper outdoor porch with vaulted ceilings right off a cozy, light filled living room. Cable TV, DVD, and WiFi are provided. Yet, stepping into this Macatawa beach community is a bit like venturing into the past. This historic community is located on a jewel of a peninsula surrounded by the majestic waters of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. In the north and central sections, cottagers park in nearby private parking lots, keeping the association's walks and beach front serene and safe for young children, adults and kids pulling wagons (with groceries) to their cottage, and strolling down the many walks.
Wonderful vacation spot! Private and on the water. Beautiful sunrises and quick/easy access to the lighthouse and the beach. Our host was very detailed and decorated beautifully.
Perfect! Weather was great! And always a great stay at Pilot House!
This was our fourth year to book this cozy apartment because we enjoy the deck so much. We can see all the boats, including freighters, as they go through the channel between Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. We walk to the lighthouse and the private beach every day. Judith provides everything you need for your stay and there is a market nearby for food. The pictures are accurate. Beds are comfortable. Book it if you can!
Great spot for watching boat traffic in and out of the channel. 5 freighters came in and went back out during our 6 day stay. The phone app helped us be prepared. Some were during the night. More pleasure craft than expected for late May. Hard to decide between beach time and porch time. Don't think there is a better beach anywhere. Great how this historical property has been preserved. This second floor apartment is comfortable and cosy.
Perfect Location!! Darling up stair’s appointment!! Very comfortable beds!!
We loved our stay. The location was great. It was quiet and relaxing.
Charming apartment!
This beautiful cottage is located in a special place and Judy makes each and every stay exceptional! We will be back!
Simply loved everything!
This absolutely lovely property fulfills every wish . It has stunning views of the water and the sunrise. It is very close to the beach and hiking trails. And it is so comfortably furnished that it feels like home.
We had a great weekend trip to the Pilot House with private access to one of the most beautiful places in Michigan.
Thoughtful communication initiated by host covering all the need to know info. Clean and well-kept two bedrooms w comfortable seating area. Nicely stocked kitchen - we found everything we looked for! Our favorite - sitting outside on the covered porch watching boat traffic in and out of the harbor at sunset!
The Pilot House upstairs was sincerely charming, cozy but not small, and the location was more than we expected. Judith has literally everything spelled out for the renter; again more than we expected or experienced with other rentals. It will be an easy choice to rent from Judith again.
A wonderful getaway!
The Pilot House has been our favorite lake cottage for many years. It’s a beautiful setting all year around.
The apartment was exactly as described. Location is perfect. Sunsets are the best I have ever witnessed.
Wonderful location. We all stood on the balcony at midnight one night, watching a freighter go through the channel, from Lake Macatawa out to Lake Michigan. An amazing experieince! Loved our stay.
Judith's excellently appointed getaway was nothing short of amazing! Highlights include watching the barges, sailboats and power boats entering/leaving the channel, waking up to the beautiful Lake Macatawa from the bedroom window, the short walk to the Big Red Lighthouse, the proximity to the sand and fresh water of Lake Michigan and sleeping like a log in the comfy bed! I would not hesitate to recommend this slice of peaceful paradise to anyone wanting to experience this coastal gem along the lake shore! Thanks Judith! It was a pleasure meeting you!
We, absolutely, loved the darling cottage overlooking Lake Macatawa and the channel out to Lake Michigan. The walks on the beach and to the Big Red lighthouse, bike rides, and sunsets with our dear friend were all highlights. The views from our balcony were spectacular! Thank you to owners, Jude and Safe for your hospitality and sharing your little slice of heaven with us
One of a kind
What a perfect week in Macatawa! In could not have been more perfect!
The simple joy of sitting on the balcony watching a variety of boats go by is a favorite activity here. Other pluses are the short walk to Big Red Lighthouse and a private beach. The apartment has everything you need except food. For that, there is a friendly market nearby and good restaurants in Holland and Saugatauk. Jude is very responsive and has a handy book with instructions and suggestions. We have already booked for next year!
We had the best time at this location. It was the perfect place to stay!
The cottage was perfect for us. It had everything we needed. We had fun watching the boats in the channel, walking the beach, swimming in Lake Michigan and exploring Holland.
We absolutely loved our stay at the Pilot house! Everything was clean and well marked! We enjoyed watching the boats, and freighters, go in and out if the bay. Also the secluded walk on the beach and up close look at the lighthouse was memorable! I will say the security is a bit zealous even within our gated community. Overall a wonderful getaway!
Comfortable relaxed setting. Clean, quaint and quiet. Just right for 2 of us. The view doesn’t get any better. The owner Judith was very helpful.
Each and every stay just keeps getting better! This time we took advantage of all the kitchen has to offer for cooking and serving really good meals.
Very nice and lots of room. No traffic other boats, very private and quiet. Kitchen is well stocked ...Judith has thought of everything!! We would love to come back!! Thanks!!
We love the Macatawa area and the Pilot house offers a wonderful spot overlooking the channel with views of Lake Michigan as well as Lake Macatawa. Quiet and relaxing. Short walk to Big Red and private beach.
The owner did a beautiful job of creating a very cozy, comfortable and lovely setting of the this property. She also called us and asked if everything was understandable and if we needed anything. Great place!
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