I had a new property owner recently add a listing for his cottage in Holland, Michigan. He mentioned that the he has several weeks still available for his Holland Michigan vacation rental cottage. I am personally familiar with the area where his vacation home is located, so I thought I would highlight both this vacation rental and as well as my own Holland Michigan vacation cottages and homes!

The first property is located on the south side of Lake Macatawa in Holland Michigan in a little community called Macatawa. Macatawa is almost all seasonal vacation rentals and features private access to miles of magnificent Lake Michigan beaches on the south side of channel which leads into Lake Macatawa from Lake Michigan. Many families in Holland like to hike to the south beaches because there is no charge, unlike having to pay on the north side of the channel at the Holland State Park. Also there just aren’t many people on the south side beaches because it’s primarily for the use of the Macatawa cottage owners. Big Red is on the south side, which is one of Holland primary historic landmarks. There is a wonderful pier on both the south side and north side of the channel for fishing, walking and swimming. The south side is hardly ever busy, while te north side pier can be very busy.

Magical Macatawa! Pristine Private Beach United States » Michigan » Holland   View This Listing at VacationRentalDirect.com   You’ll ooh and ahhh! Totally renovated with granite counter tops and island, slate entry, all wood work and walls refinished and painted, new carpet and laminate floor, new tile in bathroom, out door dining deck pergola and updated furnishings   Property Details Listing: 13957 Type: Cottage Sleeps : 8-10 Bed(s): 3 Bed(s): 3 Pets: Yes Children: Yes Pool :No Smoking: No

Contact: Robert Venhuizen        Phone: 616 335 9804

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On the north side of Holland is my property, Rosewood Pointe Resort. You can view my website at www.rosewoodpointe.com. I offer eight Holland Michigan vacation homes and cottages for rent year round. I still have some availability for families of 3-7 for a few select weeks in the summer of 2009. We are also booking heavily for the summer of 2010.

To view my availability calendar for all properties please click HERE.

Rosewood Pointe Retreat House & Cottages United States » Michigan » Holland   View This Listing at VacationRentalDirect.com   Rosewood Pointe is located on the north side of beautiful Lake Macatawa in Holland, Michigan. Minutes from Lake Michigan, the resort is nestled among stately oaks and fragrant pines. May is a beautiful month! Get out of the city and come visit us!   Property Details Listing: 307 Type: Resort Sleeps : 18+ Bed(s): 8 Bed(s): 8 Pets: No Children: Yes Amenities Air Condition Washers & Dryer TV Cable DVD Player Fishing near by Stove

Contact: Brent Kleinheksel        Phone: 612-501-2548 email: rentals@rosewoodpointe.com

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I’m jazzed! My wife and I have been looking for a vacation rental or timeshare rental (gasp!) to spend a week on the beach in either North Carolina or South Carolina. There are some amenities which are important to us, especially now that we have a one year old daughter. Requirements:

1) On the ocean with a deck overlooking the ocean
2) Kiddie splash pool for our daughter
3) Short walk to the beach
4) Very nice pool with umbrellas
5) 2 bedroom + / 2 bath with king bed and high speed wireless Internet
6) Dining on site or very close
7) updated rooms with nice beds
exercise facility
9) within 6 hours of our home in North Carolina
10) Reasonable weekly rates

Then today, while reviewing the new listings for the day, I noticed that the development team at Grande Villas on Emerald Isle in Indian Beach, North Carolina had posted a couple of listings for their 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom vacation rental condos. That place looks amazing! Here is their vacation rental widget from their listing, click on the widget to view more details:

Oceanfront Villa with Fitness Center & Club Lounge United States » North Carolina » Atlantic Beach   View This Listing at VacationRentalDirect.com   3 Bedrooms & 3 Full Baths on the Ocean! Imagine feeling the sand between your toes & hearing the waves crash against the shore as you refresh your soul at your new oceanfront retreat.   Property Details Listing: 13950 Type: Condo Sleeps : 6 to 8 Bed(s): 3 Bed(s): 3 Pets: Yes Children: Yes Pool :Yes Smoking: No Amenities Air Condition Phone Washers & Dryer DVD Player Stove Internet

Contact: Nathan Wax        Phone: (252) 354-3315

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I don’t like direct linking to the website of competitors, but the rental team at Emerald Isle Realty has done a nice job of promoting the units on their website, check it out.

Update 2/23/09: My wife and I got a great deal from Nathan at Emerald Isle on a 3 bedroom unit at Grande Villas in late May. Make sure to ask Nathan if they have any specials! I’ll take lots of pictures and videos and post them we we get back!