NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE // HOLLAND

We've always appreciated the lakeside city of Holland. When we lived in GR, we often made the trek out just to catch the sunset; or to eat at one of the amazing eateries. It's a small town, but is progressive and has amenities. It's in many ways the best of both worlds. Now, as many of you are aware, we've moved to the Holland lakeshore and are pumped to share more about our favorite Michigan coastal town.
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Holland is a community that sits about 30 minutes from Grand Rapids on Lake Michigan. The sprawling downtown is as charming as they come, and the city invests in maintaining the character and flavor that the city possesses. Known for its May tulips, people worldwide flock to Holland to experience Tulip Time, which is as beautiful and pervasive as you could possibly imagine. Many cottages and second homes dot the shorelines of Lake Michigan as well as Lake Mac. Lake Michigan (for our non-Michigan readers) is not any old local lake! It's much more reminiscent of an ocean, and is enormous in stature! In fact, it is the 5th largest lake in the world! 

​Pro's of Holland living:

• Affordability--While all of West Michigan is seeing dramatic price increases in the last two years, especially in the past six months, Holland remains slightly more affordable than its counterparts.
• Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa--Beautiful, grand, and well worth your time. Lake Mac is great for boating or kayaking; while Lake Michigan is wonderful for swimming, beaching, and lounging.
• Great restaurants & coffee shops-- Even prior to our Holland move, we loved heading out to Holland to shop. Several of our favorite spots in west Michigan are in downtown Holland. More on those below!

​Favorite Holland Spots

• Poquito (Spanish--try the Paella!!)
• Mizu Sushi (Hannah's favorite of ANYWHERE)
• Ferris Coffee 
• 205 Coffee
• Anna'a House (Breakfast and Lunch; American)
• 76 (American) 
• Tacos El Cunado (traditional Mexican; with a drive thru for grab and go! Take tacos to the beach!) 
• Boatwerks (great environment; on Lake Mac) 

Cool Shops:

• Frances Jaye (quality apparel for men and women) 
• The Outpost (favorite outdoor gear shop around!) 
• JB and Me (women's fashion)
• Glik's (men's and women's trendy and preppy clothes) 
• Spring Sweet (home decor and more)

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If you read this and are thinking about a move to Holland, please DM me at @tyjansma_realtor --we'd love to help you find your dream Holland abode! 
Best,
Ty