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Beach Nest - Classic Grand Haven Cottage with Lake Michigan access sleeps 10

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Relax in this open-plan living space with a kitchen area, featuring a large island, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
Relax on the patio with a wooden table and two chairs, surrounded by a cozy atmosphere.
Relax on the porch with wicker chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by a large window offering a view of the outside.
Enjoy cooking in this spacious kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and ample counter space.
Relax in a cozy seating area with a wicker sofa and small table, surrounded by a personal book collection.

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10152 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Grand Haven, MI
  • Grand Haven Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grand River Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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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.

Beach Nest - Classic Grand Haven Cottage with Lake Michigan access sleeps 10

Unit Description
* PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY IS NOT HEATED NOR DOES IT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING*

Enjoy the best of both worlds in this vintage Lake Michigan cottage located in popular Highland Park Association complete with walkable beach access.
INSIDE:
Industrial inspired kitchen features soapstone counters, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances and gas range. Enjoy dinners on the spacious screened porch or cozy built in dining area with wetbar. Enjoy grilling out on the back porch with wooded views. Spread out in not one but 2 separate living spaces. Full bath with walk in shower and additional bath with claw foot tub and a laundry room complete this floor. Four bedrooms and a half bath are upstairs.
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen, 1 twin bunk
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 1 double
Bedroom 4 - 1 double

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.

PARKING
There is space for three vehicles on the right side of the home.

THE LOCATION
Beaches are just a short walk down the hill from the cottage. Downtown Grand Haven and the pier are also a pleasant walk. Enjoy the famous 'Musical Fountains' located on the north shore of the Grand River. Stroll along the boardwalk and watch the boats pass by as they enter Lake Michigan. Grab a meal or your favorite cocktail at the variety of dining options nearby or spend the day exploring the shops and galleries along main street.

Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK-lY2oVbUk

CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancel within 48 hours of making your reservation at no charge.
- Cancel 30 days or more in advance, and receive a full refund.
- Cancel 14 days in advance, and receive a 50% refund.
- No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days in advance of reservation start 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.

MANAGEMENT
This property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide all professionally laundered linens, bath and beach towels as well as a starter supply of paper and cleaning products and emergency maintenance services. Contact one of Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway!

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!

REVIEWS
"Great location. The house was perfectly clean in every detail, towels and linens too. It was 90F+ in Illinois, but this cottage right by Lake Michigan was comfortable even without AC (I like the old school vibe). There were enough fans as needed, and the house is tucked in a nice dune valley among the trees so it doesn't get pounded by sunlight to make it hot. The kitchen was fantastic, plenty of room to hang out and play games, back porch to come in from the beach, wash off, and ditch your beach stuff. Just a very short walk to the fantastic Grand Haven beach, and a short drive, or bike ride to town. Communication from the management was always quick and accurate. Thank you!"
Bryan D.

"Good communication from Unsalted Vacations. House was well equipped and clean. Clear instructions for check in/ check out. Charming old cottage in a historic neighborhood. Worked well for our family of 8. Really enjoyed the screened porch. Easy walk to the beach. Was cool at night with the fans on. We enjoyed our time there."
Ann F.

"We had a great stay! We walked to the beach and spent lovely long days on the beach. The sunsets a block away were beautiful. The town was also within walking distance so we spent time there as well. The house was open and spacious and good for our group to gather."
Leigh C.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. A water park and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 5 minutes on foot from Grand Haven Beach
Beach Nest - Classic Grand Haven Cottage with Lake Michigan access sleeps 10 offers its guests a water park. Beach Nest - Classic Grand Haven Cottage with Lake Michigan access sleeps 10 also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • 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: 1,632 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

941944

Beach Nest - Classic Grand Haven Cottage with Lake Michigan access sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay. I’m older so the steps weren’t fun. But I knew this when I rented it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the quiet cottage, hidden in the woods. Just a 5 minute walk to the beach and a 5 minute drive into town! The cottage was clean, and we loved the open kitchen. I would definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage close to beach

Clean, well-equipped cottage a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

We truly enjoyed the quirky charm of the cottage. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Beds were comfortable with great pillows and bedding. Loved the deer outside our window, short walk or drive to the lake. Lack of sound privacy didn’t bother us, but maybe would others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane S., Catonsville, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

A True Beach Cottage

There were many things we loved about this cottage: short walk to the beach, sunset lookout, close to the heart of town, the 'great room' feel of the first floor with its private spaces in the TV room and the dining area and bar. However, the humidity will eventually ruin this place. It really needs some window AC units to cut down the humidity as it gets very little breeze because of its location in the dunes. At the very least every bedroom needs ceiling fan, and there should be more on the first floor as well. Secondly, the window sills were disgustingly dirty. They could have been wiped clean at the beginning of the season or between rentals. Hope some comfort improvements can be made as this is a great cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time in Grand Haven

Great place with lots of space for everyone. Nice amenities. Biggest downside is opening/closing doors is very loud and the walls are very thin here. Short distance to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and cozy

Very nice lake cabin. Only a few minutes walk to the beach. There is no air conditioning or furnace, which is listed, but it did get cold at night and warm during the day. There are some space heaters and plenty of fans which helped. Also, just fyi, you can hear everything within the cabin! It was fine, but if you want privacy from your other guests, it will be hard. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and recommend this lake cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin close to the beach

We had a great stay! We walked to the beach and spent lovely long days on the beach. The sunsets a block away were beautiful. The town was also within walking distance so we spent time there as well. The house was open and spacious and good for our group to gather.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Cottage

Quiet location, yet close to everything. Clean and adequately stocked for a quick beach retreat with the girls. Worried about no AC, but the shade and breezes kept the house very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chillin' By the Lake

Great location. The house was perfectly clean in every detail, towels and linens too. It was 90F+ in Illinois, but this cottage right by Lake Michigan was comfortable even without AC (I like the old school vibe). There were enough fans as needed, and the house is tucked in a nice dune valley among the trees so it doesn't get pounded by sunlight to make it hot. The kitchen was fantastic, plenty of room to hang out and play games, back porch to come in from the beach, wash off, and ditch your beach stuff. Just a very short walk to the fantastic Grand Haven beach, and a short drive, or bike ride to town. Communication from the management was always quick and accurate. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

The house is in a great location. Beach access was so easy. We also walked to downtown and the boardwalk. House was clean and as pictured. Furniture was comfortable including the beds. Plenty of fans were provided. Only drawback was that the windows were pretty hard to open in some cases and there were some loose / torn screens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great house in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sue J., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming oldB

We loved the charm of the house. It’s definitely an old beach cottage but has been nicely updated. Good location, just a short walk down the hill to the beach which is beautiful. We had read a review before booking which stated you can hear everything thru the walls and floors and you absolutely can. This was a family trip for us so that wasn’t really a problem. We just made sure to be quieter after grandkids went to bed. Review also stated that there was no AC. We sent a message regarding this and were told that there was AC. Well thank goodness we didn’t need it because there wasn’t. Unfortunately there was no heat either. Our first night there the temp inside the house got down to 58. I called the management company for a couple of issues, the heat being one of them and their reply was that there is no AC so there is no heat either. They did bring room heaters the following day but that was a little too late. The other issue we had was the lock in the front door was not working. The house was unlocked when we arrived Saturday afternoon. We just assumed they left it open for us since I had called to see if we could get in a half hour early but that request was denied. (They have very strict rules about check in and check out times.). Im sure it’s challenging to get a lock repaired on a Saturday afternoon but if you have guests 24/7 you need to accommodate important issues such as not being able to lock the front door. Communication wasn’t their strongest suit either. I had to call and call again to find out when the lock would be fixed. I was assured they would fix early the next morning. Not quite sure what time they came because we got tired of waiting for them so ventured out into town having to leave the house unlocked. We were not going to waste our short time there sitting around d waiting. I never receive a call or text but when we got back Sunday evening the lock was fixed and the heaters were left in the living room. We did enjoy our stay inspire of the couple of issues. Will definitely go back to grand haven but probably will not stay at this property. Am hoping some form of refund will be given for our inconveniences.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie P., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage Vibe

The cottage was in a great location walking distance of the lake. There were about 3-4 spots for you to park. The cottage was older but was renovated nice. Something to keep in mind, you are in close quarters of everyone and you can hear mostly everything throughout the house. There was also no air conditioning and the windows on the main floor did not have screens for us to open. Overall we enjoyed our stay in this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leena D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach get away

Cottage clean, well equipped (tho we all thought it strange that we were asked to bring coffee filters for standard electric coffee maker!); great location - quiet, short easy walk to public beach, not far from town. Great place to put up our feet and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021