Southshore on Macatawa (Ottawa)
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.6/10
The waterfront is what stops you in your tracks—this stretch along Macatawa perches right on the lake, and there's something about having that kind of access that changes how you think about home. Condos here run the gamut from modest to substantial, and the location itself does most of the heavy lifting; you're about 10 minutes from Holland proper, close enough for downtown galleries and restaurants but far enough that you're genuinely on the water. The lake moderates everything—winters aren't as brutal, summers stay comfortable, and morning light across the water never gets old. It's the kind of shoreline living that feels less like a resort amenity and more like how you actually spend your days: morning coffee on a balcony, easy access to beach walking, sailboats and swimmers in season. The community itself is understated. No artificial "wow factor"—just solid condo construction, reasonable common areas, and neighbors who are here because they wanted waterfront life, not because it's trendy.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.4 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Heinz Waterfront Walkway: 1 min walk
- Heinz Waterfront Walkway Trail: 2 min walk
West
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Holland City
- 2 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Heinz Waterfront Walkway: 1 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
Nearest Park
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.4 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermarket Rosie
+1 more
Doebs Pizzeria
The Biscuit
Tulip City Brewstillery
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Heinz Waterfront Walkway Trail
Kollen Park Launch
Pure Barre
Homestead South of 16th (Heinz)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Southshore on Macatawa (Ottawa) 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 Holland.
Holland crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
City of Holland
Source: cityofholland.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,386 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Community-owned utility; water for city + parts of Park/Holland/Fillmore/Laketown twps
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Holland Board of Public Works · ~14.3¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility (also broadband)
Confirm by addressHolland Department of Public Safety (Police)
Consolidated public safety since 2010; PD at 89 W 8th St
Services for Holland · Source: hollandbpw.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Southshore on Macatawa (Ottawa) 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(25)
Supermarket Rosie
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Margarita’s
Restaurant
Tulip City Bar and Grill
Restaurant
King's Cove Beer, Wine & Spirits
Restaurant
Spice Boys Food Truck
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Holland Language Academy
Holland High
School
Jefferson School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Heinz Waterfront Walkway Trail
Bike Path
DeGraaf Nature Center Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Childcare Center
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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- What schools serve Southshore on Macatawa (Ottawa)?
- Southshore on Macatawa (Ottawa) is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
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- Southshore on Macatawa (Ottawa) scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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