Blueberry Shores

Hello and welcome from Joe and AmyJo! We are personal and passionate Airbnb enthusiasts, and have created a space that mingles all things learned and liked amidst our travels. West Olive has been our home for thirty years and we absolutely love the area! Our space is located conveniently between Holland and Grand Haven. Blueberry Shores is comfortable, clean, secluded, and minutes from a wide variety of cultural attraction and recreational fun along Lake Michigan's shoreline. The space Blueberry Shores is a cozy and clean lower level studio apartment offering you quiet seclusion, and only minutes away from cultural and collegiate events, recreational activity and sprawling beaches along Lake Michigan's shoreline. Our space includes a private drive, entrance and keyless code lock for easy arrival. The room is charming, with a very comfortable full size bed, private bath, couch and kitchenette. Enjoy morning coffee on your private garden patio, and relax after a fun day of activity under our lighted pergola just outside your door. We have robust WIFI , a smart TV with streaming capability and plenty of device charging options. (You Tube TV, and Prime included). Guests are welcome to take a stroll down our lane. The property is beautiful in every season, and makes for a lovely and scenic walk any time of day. Our permanent residence is located partially above the space. We do have hardwood floors that can invite an occasional bump or creak, however, we are very considerate of our guests. Please note that we are a smoke and pet free Airbnb. Guest access Guests are welcome to full use of the lower level studio apartment. Private entrance and driveway, as well as private access to the garden patio just up the stone steps and adjacent to the drive. Our quiet road and open fields make a nice backdrop for a morning or evening walk or run. Other things to note At Blueberry Shores, you’ll be just far enough to feel country, but close enough to enjoy what the lakeshore has to offer. Nearby are Holland State Park, Grand Haven State Park, miles of beautiful beach, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding and the 'Big Red' boardwalk along the channel. Hemlock Crossings and Rosy Mound parks are less than 5 miles from our home, offering hiking through beautiful wooded and beachfront trails. There's wonderful shopping, restaurants, and Holland’s spectacular downtown Farmer’s market and Christmastime ‘Kerstmarkt’. Early May boasts Holland’s Tulip Time festival, and Grand Haven’s Coast Guard Festival is equally alluring during early August. Heated streets and sidewalks and warming fires make downtown Holland a lovely place to visit anytime of year. For your convenience, we have published several ideas for local restaurants and points of interest people seem to enjoy most. Additionally, we are 20 minutes from Grand Valley State University, and 15 minutes from Hope College and its summer repertoire theater productions. Blueberry Shores was named for the rich history of blueberry farming along the Southwest Michigan coastline. Commercial farming in Michigan began in the 1940’s. The soil is acidic and the climate is perfect for growing the best blueberries. 'You pick' farms in the area are open late June through early August, and you'll find a large variety of specialty items and treats at fun roadside markets like Reender's Blueberry Farm or Bowerman's Downtown Holland. For the outdoor winter enthusiast, cross country skiing at Pigeon Creek is wonderful. Just 5 minutes from our space, the ski trails and sledding hill are lighted for night use. The Pigeon Creek Lodge provides very affordable ski rental, a food and beverage concession and serves as a warming house with fires inside and out. Snowshoeing is another fun option, and for those willing to bundle up, the Lake Michigan shoreline is equally beautiful in the winter as ice hills often make for great hiking and photographs.