Phoenix in the Dunes in Holland

Our house in Castle Park, Michigan, is the perfect setting for large gatherings of family or friends.  On the shores of Lake Michigan, it's just a 2.5 hour drive from Chicago or about 3 hours from Detroit. Begun in 2005 and completed in 2006, its location, 700 feet from a large private beach shared by just ten houses, is remote enough to give that "get away from it all" feeling, yet just a short walk or ride from the quaint charm and unparalleled amenities of Castle Park, including eight green-clay tennis courts, swimming pool, community library, Saturday night dances, Thursday bingo, and other pleasures of a bygone era.

Bedrooms: 5 (1 king, 1 queen, 2 with 2 twin beds each, 1 with
bunk-beds, daybed and sleeping loft). Sleeps 12. (Up to 2 overflow
guests can also be accommodated on 2 sleeper couches in the living
room.)
Bathrooms: 3 1/2. Master bath has two-person whirlpool tub.
Downstairs bath (adjacent to queen bedroom) has walk-in shower with
grab-bars, seat and hand-held shower, plus rain-head. Second upstairs
bath has kid-depth bathtub with shower. Extra upstairs powder room
means no one ever has to wait to brush their teeth.
Kitchen: State of the art gourmet kitchen and adjoining pantry with
soapstone countertops, hickory cabinets, propane gas cooktop, electric
oven, microwave, french-door refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage
disposal, and all standard countertop appliances. Kitchen window
seat and farm table look out on deck and wooded ravine.
Dining room: Farm table seats up to 12.
Living room: Comfy couches, fireplace, TV with DVD player and gaming
system.
Outdoor living: Back deck and patio overlooking a wooded ravine put
you in the treetops, with excellent morning sun and terrific
bird-watching. Charcoal and gas grills, adirondack chairs, and dining table
and chairs. Another deck wraps around the house on the upper level,
with a bump-out overhanging the hill--spectacular yet peaceful.

Note:  Our beach is the only dog-friendly beach in Castle Park, and we accept well-behaved dogs as guests.  Cats and other pets are not allowed.

Basic cable TV
Playstation 3
Wireless Internet access
Unlimited domestic local and long distance calling
Phone and cable jacks in all bedrooms
Piano
Large library of light (and heavy) reading material
Assorted games and puzzles
Three fireplaces (in living room, dining room and master
bedroom)
Kitchen with ample equipment and counter space for the creation of
large, elaborate meals
Gas and charcoal grills
Views of sunset over Lake Michigan
Parking lot that holds up to four cars
Easy access to beach
Proximity to the longest undeveloped stretch of Lake Michigan
shoreline, with two miles of pristine duneland to the south.

Baby equipment, air mattresses, and miscellaneous other items available for rental through our cleaning service.

Within Castle Park:
Beach
Tennis
Swimming pool (open approximately June 21-Labor Day)
Half-day children's "play class" July through mid-August for nominal
fee per day
Community activities: Bingo, Saturday night dances
In Holland/Saugatuck area:
Golf
Fishing
Horseback Riding
Sailing
Theater
Shopping (Holland and Saugatuck)
For activities not listed, please inquire--they are probably available!

Here are the rates for Phoenix in the Dunes for 2013:
High season (June 22-Labor Day)*: $4,600 per week
Shoulder season (May 26-June 22): $3,100 per week
Spring (April 1 through May 26) $375 per night**/$2000 per week
Fall (Sept 3 through Nov. 1) $425 per night**/$2200 per week
Winter (Nov. 1-March 31) Not available due to snow.
*High season includes all the amenities and scheduled community events
of Castle Park (pool, children's play class, Castle library, Thursday
Bingo, Saturday dances, etc.)
**Two-night minimum
Price includes all linens. There is also a deposit/cleaning fee of $500
due with each signed rental contract. The deposit will be returned,
less cleaning costs, within a few days after return of the key to the owner, assuming the house and its contents are undamaged when you leave.

Note:  We generally rent only by the week during the summer, though we make occasional exceptions if we have last-minute openings.  If you notice unbooked time on our summer calendar that's less than four weeks away, please contact us for rates for stays of less than a week.  We have a two-night minimum at all times.