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Classic Lake Michigan cottage across from Grand Haven State Beach!

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Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Classic Lake Michigan cottage across from Grand Haven State Beach!

“PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT HAVE CENTRAL AC. HOWEVER, THERE IS A WINDOW UNIT IN THE LIVING AREA AND ONE PORTABLE AC UNIT IN THE FRONT BEDROOM."

The Beach House is the quintessential Lake Michigan destination cottage. It sits upon a low bluff hill overlooking Grand Haven State Park and Lake Michigan and is your own private getaway that is also located right in the middle of the action.

Location, location, location. That cliche rings true with this private home which sits directly across the street from Grand Haven State Park. It is located upon a small hill giving incredible panoramic views of Lake Michigan, the park, the pier, lighthouse, channel, and more! Located just down the boardwalk from Downtown, it's also an easy walk into town to visit the many restaurants, shops, and attractions.

Relax on the deck or the private terraced patio, and enjoy the views, or relax in the home itself with those same views visible from the kitchen and the living room.

INSIDE THE HOUSE
The home has two bedrooms and one bathroom, a fully stocked kitchen, and a comfortable and spacious living room with huge windows facing towards the lake and state park beach. There is an attached one stall garage which is perfect for storing bikes, beach chairs, toys, and can fit one vehicle.

SLEEPING
The cottage sleeps 4 people, 2 in each of the bedrooms.

EATING
The dining room table in the kitchen is the ideal spot for a meal with a view!

THE LOCATION
The home sits directly across from Grand Haven State Park with unobstructed views and quick and easy access to all that Grand Haven has to offer.

CANCELLATION POLICY
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the reservation date.

There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.

THE UNSALTED ADVANTAGE
This property is locally managed by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide a starter kit of paper products, toiletries, hospitality-grade linens and much more.

Check-in is a breeze; drive straight to your rental and let yourself in with a unique lock code. We'll send you all the information you need including directions, lockbox codes, and instructions so you'll be ready to rest, relax and rejuvenate! Contact one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway!

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
Check-In Time: 4pm
Check Out Time: 10am
*Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.

All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.

Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

Enjoy your Unsalted Vacation - free of stress, free of salt!

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

182684
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven State Park - 1 min walk
  • Grand Haven Beach - 4 min walk
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 7 min walk
  • Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 20 min walk
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Odd Side Ales - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pronto Pup - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Pump House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Lake Michigan cottage across from Grand Haven State Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Lake Michigan cottage across from Grand Haven State Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Lake Michigan cottage across from Grand Haven State Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Lake Michigan cottage across from Grand Haven State Beach! located?

Located in Grand Haven, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, just steps from Grand Haven State Park and Lake Michigan. Grand Haven Beach and Grand River Boardwalk are also within 10 minutes.

Classic Lake Michigan cottage across from Grand Haven State Beach! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
This is the most adorable beach house, super clean and beautifully decorated! Location is right across the street from the beach and minutes (driving) away from Grand Haven shopping and restaurants. We had a tiny issue with the lock on the door (how to) but the owners texted us back right away and even checked on us the next day to make sure we were good to go! Such a wonderful time, this is an awesome property for a family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great view…but
The view was magic. The staff at The rental place were amazing. The were very responsive to every email and call. The place gets super hot as the day goes on and it doesn’t cool down well. Not a big deal if you are not planning on spending time there during the day. We had a plumbing issue and a plumber had to come. If you are allergic to dust and if you can’t climb a hill to get to the place from the road as there are no stairs and the incline is very steep, stay in a different property. The shower-head was clogged and not really great for getting totally clean. If you plan on staying in and ordering food to be delivered, it would likely be OK. If you want to cook your own food, wash all the dishes first. While they require each guest clean the kitchen, as they should, they don’t actually enforce that 500 dollar fine for not doing a good job nor do they check. The dishes in the cupboards were either dusty or had not been scrubbed clean of residue.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures are deceiving
This place needs a huge investment. It looks decent in the photos but when you get there, the place is a big disappointment. The driveway is extremely steep and hard to maneuver. The outdoor area is overgrown with weeds and the steps and walkway are dangerous. Upon entering, it smells like air fresheners which are placed throughout the unit. The window tracks and blinds were filthy, no central AC just an old window AC (with a “change filter” light lit up) and two plug-in AC units. A box fan was so filthy it looked brown. The shower had tiles coming off the walls. One bedroom has ceiling tiles that look like they were about to fall. The location was close to town but it was hard to back out the steep drive into a curving road where you can’t see oncoming traffic. The management company was responsive and had someone come in to clean the windows and blinds and provide a hepa air filter. VRBO should have inspections and higher standards before placing a property on their site. Definitely would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Justin J., Reynoldsburg Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Location to Grand Haven State Beach is perfect. The outside steps, deck and other areas could use some attention. The steps are crooked/broken/tilted. Wouldn’t be ideal if someone had walking issues. Our kids even tripped and fell down a couple times. Garage space could definitely be cleaner. Shower needs updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, needs updates
Beautiful location! We walked to the beach each day with our boys. I’m giving it 3 stars because the window unit a/c did not keep the house cool. Management was prompt to assist find a solution. The deck would’ve been great to enjoy, but the railing was not up to code. Our one year old could easily fit through the railings so it was not safe for us to enjoy. Outdated, but clean. If it’s just my husband and I, it would’ve been better for us personally!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This was the perfect spot for our family of 4. Right across from the beach with amazing views of the sunset each night. Small house but has everything you need! Nicely decorated and plenty of storage. Property manager was very prompt and helpful when we had an issue with the door lock! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a great time here. Had everything we needed and the whole process was smooth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a nice mini vacation. Beautiful view of the State Park and wonderful Lake Michigan.
The view is hard to beat. The property was decorated beautifully. Nice size bedrooms. Nice deck and fire pit down the hill a bit. Some of the obstacles we had were.... the toilet was not working correctly. Thought it was fixed by maintenance but on the last morning it started to act up again. The driveway was very steep. The outside steps were hard to manage when taking in luggage and supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

colleen r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view
The cottage was comfortable and had a great view. Bed was too soft. Toilet did not flush properly and was a nuisance. If they had left a garage door opener it would have been very helpful since only flat place to park is in garage. The driveway is all up hill then you have to walk up steps to unlock door on side of house then walk down basement stairs to go in garage to open garage door. Then back up steps. Lot of steps - not for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michele B.

Perfect location
The location of this property was excellent. Right across from the beach with walking distance to downtown! The place itself was clean but we had numerous fruit flies. There was an odor downstairs when we realized there were several garbage bags ( with one ripped open) in the garage. This was the cause of the smell and bugs. The large screen door was also completely ripped making it impossible to enjoy the breeze off the lake as we had to keep the glass door closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Very nice . Everything is close , beach, canal walk, restaurants, shops. Will return
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Location is perfect
The odor was horrible mildew from downstairs coming up the vents . Blinds need to be replaced bathroom toilet needs to be replaced . We loved the house the view was awesome and a beautiful beach .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kari W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!!!
This little house was absolutely perfect for my son and I on our visit to Grand Haven. It is situated within 5 minutes walking distance to the water! Everything you want to do is within walking distance to downtown. The 2 bedrooms were very spacious and the home is beautifully appointed with comfortable furniture, beds and brand new bedding. When we had an issue with a broken toilet seat upon arrival, Andy the maintenance manager came right out and replaced the seat with a brand new one! He was extremely courteous and expedient, making our stay that much more comfortable. We will definitely be returning for another visit tuo The Beach House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway!
We had a great time! If we had any questions or issues the owner/manager answered in a timely manner. Might make this a wedding anniversary break every year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Caroline J.

Great location
Really nice remodeled cottage located right across from Grand Haven State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020