Lakeshore Cottages
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.1M·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 8.0/10
Golden hour hits different here—that stretch of late afternoon when the light softens across the water and the whole place exhales. Lakeshore Cottages sits on 6 acres of land where homes cluster around what amounts to real space, not the postage-stamp lots you get elsewhere. Median home values run around $1.2M, which reflects the acreage and the quieter character of the development. There are 18 restaurants within a mile, so dinner doesn't require a pilgrimage; grab coffee at a shop under a mile away or walk about 13 minutes to eat. Seven parks live within walking distance, and an unnamed park is just a 4-minute walk for the kind of morning or evening stroll that actually happens. The West Ottawa Public School District serves the community. Grand Haven's beaches sit about 30 minutes away if you're the type to drive for sand and water. The nearest grocery lands at 2.3 miles—close enough not to be a hassle, far enough that Lakeshore Cottages feels genuinely removed from strip-mall gravity. This is the Bay Meadows Area, which means you're in West Michigan lake country without pretense. The kind of place where you actually use that acreage, where neighbors aren't stacked on top of each other, and where the light at 6 p.m. in summer makes you understand why people buy here in the first place.
Why people love it here
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.2 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Lakeshore Trail: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Lakeshore Cottages
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,468/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Recent Sale Price
$1.1M
1 recent sale
Units
15
Complex Size
6.4 ac
15 units
Homeowner Rate
86.7%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
windmill
+1 more
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe
RESERVOIR
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Sunset Bluff Beach
+1 more
Lake Michigan Avenue
Park Township Dog Park
Lakeshore Trail
Lake Macatawa Launch
Walgreens
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Lakeshore Cottages is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lakeshore Cottages home (around $1,100,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $195k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,316 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,316/mo | $195,104 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,423/mo | $224,626 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $8,794/mo | $234,498 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Park Township (partly served via Holland Charter Township) / private well
Portions served by Holland Charter Twp water; rural areas on wells.
Park Township / Septic - individual
Partial sewer service; remaining areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler + township yard-waste sites
Curbside via private haulers; township provides yard-waste recycling locations.
SEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff E-Unit/community policing deputies funded by township millage, in partnership with Holland Twp.
Services for Park · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lakeshore Cottages are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(11)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
windmill
Restaurant
Dune Dogz & Treats
Restaurant
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Holland Park Cafe
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Lakewood School
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+13 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lakeshore Cottages
- What do homes cost in Lakeshore Cottages?
- The median home value in Lakeshore Cottages is about $1,100,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakeshore Cottages housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lakeshore Cottages right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lakeshore Cottages?
- Lakeshore Cottages is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Lakeshore Cottages walkable?
- Lakeshore Cottages scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.