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Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Nestled on Markers Channel of Smiths Bayou, Compass Cove offers a haven for family entertaining with an open floor plan, a fully-stocked kitchen and access to 550sqft of outdoor decking. Enjoy the large yard for outdoor activities, paddle boat and two kayaks for water adventures or unwind by the fire pit in the evenings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access!

We are excited to welcome you to our home, Compass Cove!
This is a three bedroom, two bath home located on Markers Channel of the very popular Smiths Bayou on Spring Lake!
Our home has an open floor plan and set up comfortably for family entertaining. The large kitchen is fully stocked and ready for your family meal at the large farm table!
There are 3 bedrooms. Bedroom One with a king sleep number bed and master bath, bedroom Two with a queen bed, and bedroom three with a king sized bed. A twin sized air mattress and an infant pack-n-play are also provided.
The large open great room is the perfect gathering space with access to over 550sqft of outdoor decking that leads to a very nice sized yard for outdoor activities. There is 180' of water frontage with 100' of seawall for you to tie off your own boat.
Compass Cove includes a paddle boat and two Kayaks for your families enjoyment. Excellent fishing and boating right from the seawall. A fire pit is on site for evening enjoyment.
There is a Traeger pellet smoker for outdoor cooking and making the very best BBQ!
We have corn hole and washers available for your use upon request.
We are located approximately 2 miles from North Shore beach and 3 miles from Grand Haven State Park beach. Hoffmaster State Park is also only just over 3 miles North of our home. All of these parks have great beaches right on the beautiful Lake Michigan and wonderful hiking trails.
Bike trails are abundant and start right outside the neighborhood leading you to all the amenities Spring Lake and Grand Haven have to offer. A HUGE transformation just happened in downtown Spring Lake making this a choice destination with award-winning restaurants, bars and breweries. Grand Haven (Coast Guard City, USA) has also done some major renovations along the waterway and the main street offering tons of amazing shops and in the evening you can enjoy the 2nd largest waterfront musical fountain in the United States! The new band shell right on the waterway has many events as well that are very exciting to attend.
Please note the location of Compass Cove. We are located just off Highway 31. If you can't bear the sound of traffic this is not the home for you. In the yard the traffic does not go unnoticed. In the home it can be heard at times but certainly not disruptive. Alexa speakers and fans are located in each bedroom for your use if you enjoy some white noise while you rest.
Lastly, we love our dog and want you to be able to travel with your pet as well. We do ask that you do your best to keep your dog off the furniture and keep your dog in a kennel or similar if you are away from the home. There is a pet fee so please be sure to account for that.
This is our personal home. We love it, are thrilled to share it with you, and want to do our best so you love it just as much.
Thank you for viewing and we look forward to hosting your family!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

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Spring Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Grand Haven Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Grand Haven State Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Paisley Pig - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Village Baker - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access! located?

Located in the heart of Spring Lake, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hot Spot Charters, Lake Michigan, and Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium. Tri-Cities Historical Museum and Grand Haven Musical Fountain are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! Brandon and Melissa are wonderful hosts and have a beautiful, super comfortable home that makes for a lovely beach retreat. Everything was very well maintained and meticulously cared for. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean house! Water access with paddle boat and kayaks to explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect summer vacay

Loved the house and ability to dock our boat a few days. It was great we could bring our golden retriever for the trip as well. House was super comfortable, well stocked, and lovely. Home away from home 😍🏖️🐾🚤
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, great vacation!

So nice having our boat right out back, spending the day on the water, then coming back to grill, play yard games, have a fire and enjoy the beautiful home. We definitely would like to do it again next year! Hosts have absolutely everything you would ever need and are so nice and easy to work with. Thank you for sharing!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet J., Mason City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coming home for a visit

This was an excellent place to stay. We came back to Michigan our home for a visit with our adult children. This house was perfect for all of our needs. They have thought of everything. We even were able to bring our boat and enjoy Spring Lake and Lake Michigan. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend!

The owners are great with easy communication. The home is better in person and it felt like a home not a pieced together rental. The owner took lots of time to make the house comfortable and it was really appreciated. House smelled great too! You will not be disappointed. There is noise from the highway when you’re in the bedrooms but their Alexa can play music to drown out if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

super place!

This was our first time to this site and it was the best we have stayed in. Location is great: close to three different small towns, each with different things to do. Lake MI is gorgeous, with lovely beaches. Can hop on wonderful bike trail close to house and ride into all three towns in from the site! Bike trail is flat, shady and goes to restaurants, parks and ice cream shops, as well as the Farmer's Market. Small parks everywhere so is great for those with small children. The house is on a canal that leads to Spring Lake, which feeds into Lake MI. They provide kayaks and a paddle boat. We kayaked every day! The house itself was spotless, beautiful and had everything you could possibly need for a stay. Simply a wonderful place and a wonderful time. Hosts came by and were super nice, as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so fortunate to be able to stay here! The home was spotless, tastefully decorated, had a well stocked kitchen and served all of our needs. My grandson loves to fish and basically just walked right out the door and he was catching all kinds of fish. The owners were amazing to work with, were immediately available if we needed anything. Overall, this was a relaxing and very pleasant experience for my family and myself. I would highly recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip to the lake

We had a wonderful time! The house was just what we needed for our family of five. We loved the easy access to the lake and all the amenities available on the property. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julienne M S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Lake Reunion

This home is beautiful and the hosts were wonderful. Would LOVE to stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed and wanted and then some. The hosts were very friendly and very quick to respond. The house was so clean, immaculate is the only word I can use. We highly recommend this location to anyone looking in the Spring Lake / Grand Haven area. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Absolutely all you could ask for - helpful and prompt host, clean and comfortable home, great location for all the fun in western MI! Our family enjoyed the use of the paddle boat, kayaks and outdoor games. They even provided toys and a portable crib for the 1 year old. Kitchen was well stocked too! Master bathroom is a little on the small side but sleep number bed more than made up for it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great summer stay

Loved the access to the water, house was great, property owner was super attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unforgettable Thanksgiving.

Words cannot describe our stay. They just won’t do justice to property. We had the best Thanksgiving of our lives. Home felt just like that Home. Very clean, everything we needed to cook Thanksgiving. Host was very accommodating. There is noise from road but it isn’t even anything to even be concerned about. Host has supplied fans and Alexa pods if this is a problem. Thank you Melissa and Brandon. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove

My wife and I spend 10 days / 9 nights vacationing here mid-September – the longest we have ever been away from home, and we loved our time here and the location! The home was spacious and clean and looked to be newly remodeled and decorated. We made great use of the deck and outdoor dining table, as well as the fantastic long porch overlooking the water. The owners were very accommodating and anticipated our needs. I even caught several fish with the home just feet away from the water. This location was perfect for us… near many fantastic restaurants, from fine dining to breakfast, breweries and a distillery in town. We recommend Anna’s for breakfast, the duck with Michigan cherries at the Arborean Inn, the sausage egg rolls and wine selection at Two Tony’s, the lake view at Noto’s, the fun atmosphere at Sandy Point Beach House, and too many other great places to name. Great shopping down town Grand Haven. And… we had a nice drive to East Lansing where we attended MSU football games on consecutive weekends. Oh… and numerous places with wonderful hiking – Rosy Mound Natural Area is a must if you like trails; it is one of the most beautiful trails we have ever been on. A gem of a find and stay! John & Deb
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great place. Hosts very responsive. As advertised. Lots of nice small touches.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelli z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly equipped, gateway to fun on the water in Spring Lake

Our family rented this home for its lake access and ability to tie up a boat. It was all of those things and more! There are lots of fun water toys and our kids loved the paddle boat, kayaks and SUP. We had a rainy day one day of our stay and the house was incredibly comfortable to hang out, watch movies and relax in. This home was the cleanest VRBO rental we have ever stayed at. It was well equipped and was clearly well maintained by Melissa and Brandon. They were excellent hosts and responded very quickly to any of our questions and made us feel very welcome. Check in and check out was simple and allowed our family to immediately feel at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway haven

Pictures don’t do the property justice. So so clean. The kitchen is set up so well. Boat launches are close by Our stay was over too soon Thanks for renting out your home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect space for a family getaway

The property was beautiful, clean, and well stocked for our needs. The host was very responsive and friendly when we had questions. The deck space and yard were really nice for family gatherings. The location was close proximity to all the great things the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly and well appointed

Clean, clean, clean. From the kitchen to the bathrooms the place is very well appointed with all the gadgets, towels, bedding, box fans for white noise...you would need for a comfortable stay. The Traeger smoker/grill was fantastic. We enjoyed the use of the kayaks and paddle boat. The owners/hosts were friendly and attentive. Did I mention clean - LOL
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fam Vacay Success!

This property was perfect for our vacation with grown children and significant others. Even our fury friends had a great time. The home was clean, well maintained and had all the things you need to cook and stay comfortably. There were outdoor games that we enjoyed with plenty of room to play, kayaks to use with life vests and a fire pit for roasting and late night talks. The neighborhood (and neighbors) were very nice. Even on a holiday weekend on the lake it wasn't too crazy. The beds were comfortable, bathrooms and kitchen were exceptionally clean and plenty of room inside and out for 7 adults to coexist for an entire week. Perfect size kitchen table for eating together and playing games. Additional counter space gave people options. Living room seating and TV were perfect for epic video game battles! The porch is definitely a gem. Great location very close to Grand Haven, beaches and sand dunes, the Grand River, and a day trip to Saugatuck for shopping. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T., WOODHAVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing rental!

We stay at VRBOs frequently across the US and this rental was easily in our top 3. The rental is very clean, well maintained, well stocked with everything you need, and is beautifully decorated. The property is centrally located to Lake Michigan, many nearby attractions (such as Gold Rush Indoor Waterpark which was our favorite!), the grocery store and restaurants. The hosts had excellent communication and it's obvious that they have pride in ownership. We will definitely be back and would love to visit in the warmer months so we can enjoy the kayaks and paddleboat. Highly recommend and if the owners ever decide to sell this property, please let us know as we would be interested in buying it (this is how much we loved it there!)!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

terry p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial

Was clean and spacious. Location was good and we were close to Grand Haven and family, our married children stayed with us and there was plenty of room. Everything worked fine in the house and everyone had a king or queen bed. Over all it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Cozy

Excellent location, wonderful amenities. More than exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The house was lovely and conveniently located to places to explore. Enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat, as well as fishing off the back yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022