Guidebook for Holland
Food Scene
Everything is homemade and the owners are onsite everyday. It is a full service bakery and restaurant that is open until 2:00 PM. It is only a few miles from the cottage and is a family favorite.
65 locals recommend
Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas AveEverything is homemade and the owners are onsite everyday. It is a full service bakery and restaurant that is open until 2:00 PM. It is only a few miles from the cottage and is a family favorite.
Crazy Horse Steak House-Saloon
2027 N Park DrExcellent Steak and a unique ambiance.
They are known for their "Hash brown Omelette." They are very large. Another one of our favorite breakfast meals.
14 locals recommend
Windmill Restaurant
28 W 8th StThey are known for their "Hash brown Omelette." They are very large. Another one of our favorite breakfast meals.
You can catch views of Lake Macatawa while enjoying an excellent meal. They are known for their Walleye, Perch and White fish meals. We have yet to have a bad meal at this restaurant. It is very close to the cottage.
12 locals recommend
Ottawa Beach Inn
2155 Ottawa Beach RdYou can catch views of Lake Macatawa while enjoying an excellent meal. They are known for their Walleye, Perch and White fish meals. We have yet to have a bad meal at this restaurant. It is very close to the cottage.
Salt & Pepper Savory Grill and Pub
11539 E Lakewood BlvdExcellent Steakhouse
Kilwins Chocolates
62 E 8th StChocolates, Fudge and icecream....need I say more?
Captain Sundae
365 Douglas AveTommy the Turtle is my favorite
Crane's In The City
11 E 8th StEverything Apple! Lunch, dinner and dessert!
Sluggo's Pizzeria
321 Douglas AveOur family favorite for pizza!
Crust 54
45 E 8th StChicago style pizza
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte AveOn the water dining!
Parks & Nature
Very unique Park and Beach. Volleyball courts, playground, and grills can be found here. It is called tunnel park because there is a tunnel through the sand dune that takes you to Lake Michigan
13 locals recommend
Tunnel Park
Tunnel Park PathVery unique Park and Beach. Volleyball courts, playground, and grills can be found here. It is called tunnel park because there is a tunnel through the sand dune that takes you to Lake Michigan
Riley Trails Park
16300 Riley StHike up Pt Pisgah and enjoy views of both Lake Macataw and Lake Michigan. You can continue on from there through the dunes.
19 locals recommend
Mt. Pisgah - Historic Ottawa Beach
2238 3rd AveHike up Pt Pisgah and enjoy views of both Lake Macataw and Lake Michigan. You can continue on from there through the dunes.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have the urge to go after the King Salmon, Cohooker charters does an excellent job! They will put you on the fish!
CoHooker Charter Fishing Service
1862 Ottawa Beach RoadIf you have the urge to go after the King Salmon, Cohooker charters does an excellent job! They will put you on the fish!
AMC Holland 8
12270 James StJust in case it rains!
GQT Holland 7
500 S Waverly RdNew seating! Nice big recliners. My favorite!
In the event you want to take advantage of the 51 miles of bike trails in the immediate vicinity, you can walk to rent yourself a bike!
Beachside Bike Rental
2011 Ottawa Beach RdIn the event you want to take advantage of the 51 miles of bike trails in the immediate vicinity, you can walk to rent yourself a bike!
take a ride up and down the Kalamazoo river. You will start downtown Saugatuck and head to the mouth of the channel by the big lake, Lake Michigan. You will do all of this in a retro style boat with an electric motor. Very enjoyable!
33 locals recommend
Retro Boat Rentals
730 Water Sttake a ride up and down the Kalamazoo river. You will start downtown Saugatuck and head to the mouth of the channel by the big lake, Lake Michigan. You will do all of this in a retro style boat with an electric motor. Very enjoyable!
Essentials
This is a full service grocery store located only a few miles from the cottage.
10 locals recommend
D&W Fresh Market
50 Douglas AveThis is a full service grocery store located only a few miles from the cottage.
CVS
3601 Clyde Park Ave SWPharmacy
Located in the marina district right next to the cottage. They have an excellent thin crust pizza!
Down the Hatch Party Store
1866 Ottawa Beach RdLocated in the marina district right next to the cottage. They have an excellent thin crust pizza!
Walmart Supercenter
2629 N Park DrMeijer
746 E 16th StDrinks & Nightlife
This is a bar/restaurant located right next to the big boats of Holland. Sit and enjoy a meal and look at the beautiful boats.
15 locals recommend
Lolo's Bar & Grill
1862 Ottawa Beach RdThis is a bar/restaurant located right next to the big boats of Holland. Sit and enjoy a meal and look at the beautiful boats.
Sightseeing
Do you want a firsthand experience riding through the dunes of Saugatuck? This won't disappoint you.
106 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyDo you want a firsthand experience riding through the dunes of Saugatuck? This won't disappoint you.
Shopping
Rivertown Crossings Mall station
Something to do on that rainy day!
jb and me
36 W 8th StGlik's
8 W 8th StThe Outpost of Holland
25 E 8th StThis is a complete outdoor store!
Lokers Shoes
31 E 8th StTip Toes
60 E 8th StKids clothes and toys.
Holland Peanut Store
46 E 8th StEverything candy...you won't want to miss
Sandcastle For Kids
2 E 8th StToy store for kids