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Reviews of Lake Michigan Beach Home with Views/ Water Access


Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey J.

Great Location. Old House
The house is in a great location The beach was beautiful. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. The walk/run/bike path was great. The house however is very dated. The carpets were stained. The kitchen had newer appliances, countertops, flooring, and the utensils were well stocked. However, there were some broken/wobbly chairs. The coffee maker didn’t work but was replaced by the owner later in the week. The lower bathroom looked updated, but the upper one was not. There is old wallpaper in the upper bedrooms and no mirrors (other than in the bathroom). The upper bedroom and bath doors didn’t close all the way. When you could close the bathroom door, you couldn’t lock it for privacy. The upper deck also had some soft boards, so it didn’t feel safe. The owner is very quick to respond, but it was unclear when/if things would be addressed. For instance, when we arrived the garbage bins were overflowing from the previous guests. The smell made unpacking uncomfortable. I asked the owner when the trash bins would be picked up. She quickly responded that pickup was Thursday morning. Surprisingly, she said she would pick up the trash herself the next morning. She never came by. I took the trash bins out on Wednesday night. Neither the owner nor any trash pickup services picked up the bins before we left. Everything is so great about the location. We spent a lot of time on the beach or in town, but If we had bad weather it would have been a bigger deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Michigan stay
House is in a good location near beach access and deck has very nice view of the sunset. Good access to both Grand Haven and Holland which were desired destinations. Quiet neighborhood led to fun family times on beach and deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
Thank you for being our guest. We hope to host you again in the future.

6/10 Okay

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't beat the location
Overall our family had a nice stay. It was my family of 5, my brother's family of 3, and our parents. So 10 people in all. The property is definitely older but has some updates. The only AC unit is in the kitchen so the bedrooms were a little stuffy. The lower level rooms were a bit musty smelling. One bedroom did not have a ceiling fan. The other lower bedroom has no door on it. We had all the kids in there so it was fine for us but something to keep in mind. Also, the photos make it seem like it's right on the water but that is not the case. It's not a far walk though but the stairs are steep which may be difficult for older persons. The owner was very responsive to questions. Something we're used to seeing in other properties is a sheet or short checklist of rules/expectations as far as checkout. We weren't entirely sure what was expected of us. Would recommend the walkway/porch to the front door get power washed. We arrived when it was raining and the algae growing on the concrete made it slippery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you for your feedback the listing is very specific that it is not lakefront but you have view and access.

8/10 Good

ADAM A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We enjoyed our stay at Lake Michigan . The rooms that have been updated are really nice . Living room and dining area was especially nice . The front and rear decks were nice in the mornings and evenings. We had a fire on the back deck couple evenings. The bedrooms weren’t air conditioned but they had ceiling fans and the nights were cooler so we got along just fine . The beach access was awesome . We spent a lot of time on the private beach . It was a 5 min walk at most . There is a long stairway to the beach but my 72yr old parents managed fine . The sunsets were spectacular. We also went to Grand Haven several evenings and that was nice . Lots of restaurants and the boardwalk to the pier was really cool. We would stay here again !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
spacious home in lovely neighborhood with beach access
We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. It has a large front deck with lake views on which we spent most of our time. The private beach is beautiful sand and clear water. Due to our age, one of the ladies in our group was not able to do the steep steps down to the beach but was still able to enjoy it from the deck at the top of the steps. Grand Haven is close by with lots to do including a nightly waterfront music and laser light show!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you for being our guest ❤️

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K., Chicago IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Lovely home and nice area; very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew "Pete" P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Nice area and neighborhood. Peaceful, quiet and relaxing. Lake is beautiful. Sunset stunning. Good view from top of steep stairs leading to beach. Property owner very responsive. House is a bit old.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M., Delphi, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Experience was good overall. Beach was excellent. Owner responded quickly to exchange grill propane tank. Bedroom with two beds is without a door, but otherwise perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location just off the water. Short walk to a private beach.
Great people to rent from. House was very clean and newly renovated, from what I could tell. Very clear they were their to help make the experience a great one.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had problems with the cable tv and internet - shut down daily and had to reboot everyday.
House appears to be under renovation - upstairs was very nice but the downstairs still needs a lot of work. Mattress on upstairs bed was in need of replacement - very uncomfortable. We did enjoy our stay and would book it again in the future with hopes it will be fully renovated then.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you for being our guest

10/10 Excellent

jason c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation
Rental is perfect for a family or 2 wanting a quiet beach vacation in Lake michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family memories
We had a great time on our vacation. Location of house was great, easy access to the beach. The house was spacious and we had plenty of room. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sarah G.

Beach accessible house
We enjoyed our time near Grand Haven. The reviews of this property from 2021 said the beach wasn't accessible due to erosion, but we enjoyed an afternoon down there in June 2022. The stairs to the beach are very steep. It was off-putting to see a sign that prohibits VRBO/AirB&B guests from using this beach, but the owner specifically told us that we could. We took the little ones to Kirk Park, right down the road for an easier walk to the beach. The kitchen and living areas were nicely decorated, but while many improvements seem to have been recently updated, much of the house is quite dated. Overall, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Lake House
This lake house was a wonderful place to stay for our family of 10. The property managers were very responsive to our questions, it was very easy to check in and check out, the house was very clean and roomy, and the location was exactly what we wanted. It's right across the street from Lake Michigan and the views from the top balcony are gorgeous. There are many windows and sliding doors and having the fresh air throughout the house was delightful. The bottom floor bathroom has been recently updated and the shower is phenomenal. There is a nice selection of kitchen amenities so we were able to have home-cooked meals easily. The patio in the back has a patio set and a new fire pit, and it was so relaxing to sit out amongst nature. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors we encountered while walking to the beach were all very friendly. The location was perfect and just a short drive to Holland, Saugatuck, and Grand Haven. There are some areas that could use a little updating, but overall, we were all very happy with our stay and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Veronica M.

First time in grand haven.
Met the property owner and family briefly, they were very nice and polite. The home is in a nice location, far enough from downtown grand haven to enjoy the peace and quiet yet close enough drive to the downtown area. Upstairs bathroom needs a makeover. The private beach is a few feet away and has a nice deck to enjoy the sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
The house is beautiful and has all amenities one could want. The upstairs bathroom has a beautiful slate floor and newer vanity and faucets.

10/10 Excellent

Geri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at the Beach
The house was clean and had lots of fun. Nice kitchen and bathroom. Beds were good. 4Bedroom lots of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dawayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Time Near Grand Haven
The property was more or less what we expected. Plenty of space and a nice view of Lake Michigan. We were a bit disappointed about the private beach due to erosion but found the public beach within a couple miles outstanding. I would definitely recommend this property for a fun relaxing vacation. If the downstairs bedrooms had better air conditioning, we could have given 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kasia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value and nice location
We stayed for 5 days at this home. Nice sized bedrooms, lots of space for kids to use indoors, good working kitchen and good bathrooms. Location was good in terms of driving to the beach, but there is no access to the private beach in this neighborhood due to erosion. Nice sunsets to watch from the pathways though. The value is being near Lake Michigan to drive to the beach five minutes away, and nice balcony looking at sunset. The one thing that would have been nice is some backyard for kids to enjoy, there really is no space outdoors for kids to play on except the driveway. Overall, good times due to good weather and vicinity to beach and blueberry picking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Waterford

Liked: Cleanliness
Family softball trip
We stayed for a softball tournament instead of getting 2 hotel rooms….best idea ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place!
Great location, nice neighborhood, updated nicely, and spacious. Not really a private beach available due to the Lake Michigan water rise. But not a big deal for us, a county beach was a 2 minute drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Layne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This was a great place, the neighborhood was beautiful and so was the house. The only bad thing was that we went to look at the beach and the neighbor came to our house that night to say that since we weren’t residents they were going to call the cops if we went there again. But other than that it was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you for being our guest

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This place was in a great location, recently remodeled and had everything we needed. We loved that it had 5 beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you. Please be our guest again