Family-friendly holiday rentals in Lake Macatawa

Cutest little house! Beautifully furnished, overall very peaceful and relaxing space.

We made a last minute booking and the host was very responsive. The house was great had everything we needed and we had an amazing time.

My husband and I stayed 3 nights to celebrate our 25th anniversary. After going through many listings and reading guest comments, we decided to stay here. We wanted to be close to town, but we also wanted to enjoy relaxing in the outdoors. Her home is beautiful! Some guests mentioned that it was a bit outdated. We found it interesting. It was very well taken care of and very clean! We loved the floor to ceiling windows in the bedroom, the screened in porch, and all the windows facing the marsh and Kalamazoo River. It was so peaceful and EXACTLY what we needed. There were so many birds, squirrels, and even some muskrats playing in the river in the evening. We loved the fire ring next to the river. It felt very private even though there are neighbors on both sides, which you can't see too well in the photos. We stayed Mon.-Wed. and there was no one around. The only con is that the Hot Tub needs an upgrade. It didn't bother us as everything else was perfect.

Such a fun weekend! Location to beach and other fun activities was fantastic! Very cute cottage with all the amenities we needed. Thanks, Jennifer!!

This house was perfect for our family of 14. Everything we need was there, including items for our 15 month old. The beach area was amazing and the outdoor shower and hot tub were an added bonus.

Beautiful property!! We loved the privacy and enjoyed the surroundings. The hottub was a definite perk! Had a great time and hope to come back soon!

We had a great time with our family and dogs. The backyard was perfect and we had so much fun around the fire and hot tub. Would highly recommend and hope to stay again next year!

Peaceful getaway on Macatawa Bay in a gorgeous and very spacious house. Full of great equipment. Ideal location and the view on the Marina is stunning.

Kym’s place was so cool! In the amazing Heritage Hill district with all of the beautiful historic homes. A big plus is they are LGBTQ-friendly- as a member of this community, it’s always good to know we have a safe place. And the space is large and beautiful, plus the best mattress I’ve slept on. Definitely would love to stay here again.

Absolutely recommend this place! It is warm and cozy, with a massive backyard which was great for our dogs to play in and for us to relax in! It feels very private and has such a unique vibe! Ann was amazing, she was kind, friendly, and gave incredible recommendations! Mason Jar Cafe is a MUST! Highly recommend and hope to return soon!

We loved Michael's cottage. It was perfect for our Lake Michigan getaway. An easy ride into town or to Grand Mere State Park; and a peaceful, well-tended landing spot for the mornings and evenings. Highly recommend!🌸

they went above and beyond the standard for hosting. house was very nice and the view and lake is amazing. we would come back in a heart beat.

Robert was an amazing host! Very friendly, warm and made us feel right at home. The property far exceeded our expectations. It was so beautiful and felt magical. We bought our granddaughter with us, and she had the best time. We all enjoyed exploring the gorgeous gardens and walking the trails, but she particularly loved the pond teaming with wildlife and hanging out with the chickens. It was the perfect place for a reset. We can’t wait to go back.

Always love staying at Happy Z’s! The house is very clean and it’s just a short walk to a neighborhood beach and a 5 minute drive to downtown. Great location. Cheryl is a wonderful host.

This was an awesome spot. Would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake.

We absolutely loved our stay at Ty’s. The cottage is spotless, cozy, comfortable and ever so quiet. Morning coffee out back listening to the birds sing was an added bonus! The cottage was described perfectly, it’s a sweet retreat. Hopefully Ty would have us back every time we visit our parents who just moved to the area. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

We had a great stay! The house was perfect. It was nice and clean with a great rooftop deck and screened in porch. The location could not have been better, walking distance to everything in town. Everything was easy as far as check in and check out with a book explaining everything in the house. Mark was great at responding to questions. I would highly recommend staying here.

This was a great little place for a last minute get away! I appreciated that we could travel with our dog. It was also nice to have access to the pool across the street. My teenagers enjoyed that. The place was clean and in a great centralized location! The only thing I didn't realize is that the bathroom is attached to the bedroom so if you're traveling with more than two people, they will need to walk through your bedroom to get to the bathroom.

My girlfriends and I had a great stay! Ann’s place was peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed relaxing outside, watching the animals and soaking in the hot tub. We will definitely be back!

Such a cute home. Right across the road from the Warren dunes. Easy to get back and forth with a bicycle. The cutest little ice cream shop right next door. Bed was comfortable and the bunk beds are roomy. Would definitely stay here again.

This is our 3rd year in a row to come for an extended Labor Day weekend and bring our kids and/or grandkids. We love the setting. The pool is perfect for the younger kids and the adults appreciate the beauty of all the surroundings, including at poolside. If we could change anything at all we would add another bedroom as we can't quite get all of our extended family here at one time. That said, we would like to return for a 4th year at Labor Day weekend time next year. The combination of beauty, privacy, amenities, condition (always in great shape!), and proximity to lovely South Haven can hardly be beat!

Jennifer’s home was absolutely amazing—beautiful, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared in every way. It was the perfect place for our family getaway. The kids had an incredible time and are still talking about all the fun they had. We felt right at home from the moment we arrived. Highly recommend staying here—thank you, Jennifer, for being such a wonderful host!

We had an absolutely amazing stay at this beautifully decorated and incredibly comfortable home. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home — every detail was thoughtfully designed, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The space was spotless, stylish, and perfectly equipped for a relaxing getaway. One of the highlights of our experience was the exceptional management team. They were extremely kind, friendly, and responsive, making everything seamless from check-in to check-out. It’s rare to find such genuine hospitality!

This is our 5th year of vacationing in New Buffalo and have stayed at Missy's place on 3 of those visits! The house works beautifully for our family (7 adults and 4 kids under 6 yo) and you're never tripping over each other, which makes it so relaxing! We'll be back!!