Guidebook for Holland

Karl And Barb
Karl And Barb
Guidebook for Holland

Food Scene

This is the absolute best for breakfast and bakery goods. It is owned and operated by some of the finest Dutch Bakers around!! We are super excited that in Mid March, they are opening a new location just 2 miles down the road from our Airbnb. Truly, you will want to make this a must visit!! Their Bliss cakes are amazing!!
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Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas Ave
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This is the absolute best for breakfast and bakery goods. It is owned and operated by some of the finest Dutch Bakers around!! We are super excited that in Mid March, they are opening a new location just 2 miles down the road from our Airbnb. Truly, you will want to make this a must visit!! Their Bliss cakes are amazing!!
Located right on the water front with outdoor seating in season. This is a favorite for tourists and locals. If you have a boat, you can boat right from our Airbnb site ( once you launch of course) to the restaurant since there is free docking at the location. This is also just a short drive from our space. I would say about 3 miles...
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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte Ave
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Located right on the water front with outdoor seating in season. This is a favorite for tourists and locals. If you have a boat, you can boat right from our Airbnb site ( once you launch of course) to the restaurant since there is free docking at the location. This is also just a short drive from our space. I would say about 3 miles...
This seems to be a local favorite. Very reasonably priced food mostly known for breakfast. It fills up fast on weekends. I don't think there is anything extra special about it other than it is good food at a reasonable price. This is about 2 miles from our space.
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Jackie's Place Restaurant
541 West 17th Street
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This seems to be a local favorite. Very reasonably priced food mostly known for breakfast. It fills up fast on weekends. I don't think there is anything extra special about it other than it is good food at a reasonable price. This is about 2 miles from our space.
A local favorite. Great selection of different brews and excellent food as well. Right downtown Holland. About 4 miles from the Airbnb site. Outdoor and indoor seating in season.
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New Holland Brewing - Pub on 8th
66 E 8th St
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A local favorite. Great selection of different brews and excellent food as well. Right downtown Holland. About 4 miles from the Airbnb site. Outdoor and indoor seating in season.
One of our favorites in the summer. They have wonderful shaded outdoor seating and a unique but tasty menu. Great atmosphere. It is just fun to sit outside in the summer with nice shade trees and watching the downtown activity.
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The Curragh Irish Pub
73 E 8th St
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One of our favorites in the summer. They have wonderful shaded outdoor seating and a unique but tasty menu. Great atmosphere. It is just fun to sit outside in the summer with nice shade trees and watching the downtown activity.
Seems to be a favorite of young and old alike. Located right by the Hope College campus so you are sure to see a lot of College students drinking their favorite from their favorite barista!!
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Lemonjello's Coffee
61 9th St
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Seems to be a favorite of young and old alike. Located right by the Hope College campus so you are sure to see a lot of College students drinking their favorite from their favorite barista!!
A great little spot right downtown.
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The 205 Coffee Bar
205 Columbia Ave
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A great little spot right downtown.
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HopCat Holland
80 W 8th St
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Close to the apartment. Check them out online. Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches as well as lunch sandwiches and salads. Great ice cream too.
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Deboer Bakerij
380 W 16th St
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Close to the apartment. Check them out online. Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches as well as lunch sandwiches and salads. Great ice cream too.
Small but great. Located downtown Saugatuck.
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Phil's Bar & Grille
215 Butler St
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Small but great. Located downtown Saugatuck.
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The Southerner
880 Holland St
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Essentials

This is located a mile east of our Airbnb and is a full grocery store with beer and wine ( I think other liquor as well). The prices are a bit higher than other grocers since they are geared to the lake front on the southside, but, they are convenient and have good products.
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Central Park Market
1158 S Shore Dr
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This is located a mile east of our Airbnb and is a full grocery store with beer and wine ( I think other liquor as well). The prices are a bit higher than other grocers since they are geared to the lake front on the southside, but, they are convenient and have good products.
We always love Aldis. This one has just been remodeled and has a great selection at awesome prices.
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ALDI
571 E 24th St
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We always love Aldis. This one has just been remodeled and has a great selection at awesome prices.
Meijer is Meijer, they are a super store with groceries, clothing, pharmacy etc. Truly a one stop shop.
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Meijer
746 E 16th St
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Meijer is Meijer, they are a super store with groceries, clothing, pharmacy etc. Truly a one stop shop.
I have never been there but it gets a 4 star review and is located just 2 miles from the Airbnb
South Shore Laundry
513 W 17th St
I have never been there but it gets a 4 star review and is located just 2 miles from the Airbnb

Getting Around

We believe they now offer reasonable fares for the Park Township area in Holland. There is a phone number in the apartment for contact and to schedule a pick up.
Macatawa Area Express - MAX Transit
171 Lincoln Ave
We believe they now offer reasonable fares for the Park Township area in Holland. There is a phone number in the apartment for contact and to schedule a pick up.

Everything Else

We are super excited that 1 Adventure is located just a mile or so West of our Airbnb. I have been in contact with them and they will take reservations for the summer already now. They offer a variety of rentals by the hour, day or week. Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Pontoon boats, wave runners, inflatable boats, bikes, tandem bikes,electric bikes, charter fishing and power boats. Prices seem pretty reasonable to me and they told me they have not raised them for 2018.
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1 Adventure Company
405 Park St
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We are super excited that 1 Adventure is located just a mile or so West of our Airbnb. I have been in contact with them and they will take reservations for the summer already now. They offer a variety of rentals by the hour, day or week. Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Pontoon boats, wave runners, inflatable boats, bikes, tandem bikes,electric bikes, charter fishing and power boats. Prices seem pretty reasonable to me and they told me they have not raised them for 2018.

Sightseeing

If you drive west on Southshore Drive, you will reach an area that you can park just about 1 1/2 miles from our retreat. From there you can walk to the Light house. It is an easy and pleasant and very beautiful walk. I know during the warm months, there is a guard at the entrance to the walk. If you are out of state, you can make that walk any day of the week. If you are in state, the limit it, I think to Tues and Thurs until dusk. You may want to check ahead just to be sure. There are a few spots inside to park, but only about 5 of them, but, it is worth a try. Also, you could easily ride the bikes we provide and leave them at the guard shack.
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Holland Harbor Lighthouse
2215 Ottawa Beach Road
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If you drive west on Southshore Drive, you will reach an area that you can park just about 1 1/2 miles from our retreat. From there you can walk to the Light house. It is an easy and pleasant and very beautiful walk. I know during the warm months, there is a guard at the entrance to the walk. If you are out of state, you can make that walk any day of the week. If you are in state, the limit it, I think to Tues and Thurs until dusk. You may want to check ahead just to be sure. There are a few spots inside to park, but only about 5 of them, but, it is worth a try. Also, you could easily ride the bikes we provide and leave them at the guard shack.

Parks & Nature

Lots of great hiking. In the winter, there are great cross country ski trails as well. This is about 6 miles from our location
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Farol de Saugerties
168 Lighthouse Dr
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Lots of great hiking. In the winter, there are great cross country ski trails as well. This is about 6 miles from our location
One of the best beaches anywhere!! Absolutely a must visit. If you have a boat, you could go right from our Airbnb ( after launching) and head down the channel. You could moor off the beach and enjoy all there is to offer. Otherwise you can drive around Lake Macatawa heading North. It is about a 20 minute drive from our Airbnb, but, so worth it!!
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Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach Rd
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One of the best beaches anywhere!! Absolutely a must visit. If you have a boat, you could go right from our Airbnb ( after launching) and head down the channel. You could moor off the beach and enjoy all there is to offer. Otherwise you can drive around Lake Macatawa heading North. It is about a 20 minute drive from our Airbnb, but, so worth it!!