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Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach!

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
View from property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Grand Haven, MI
  • Popular LocationGrand Haven State Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrand Haven Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrand River Boardwalk15 min walk
  • AirportMuskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)16 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
1062 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed

Room options

About the neighborhood

Grand Haven

Heart of Grand Haven.Within a 5-minute walk of this well-placed vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Also, Grand Haven State Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Grand River Boardwalk is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven State Park - 4 min walk
  • Grand Haven Beach - 4 min walk
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 15 min walk
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 4 min drive
  • Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive
  • Snug Harbor - 4 min drive
  • Kirby Grill - 3 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 4 min drive

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 Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach!

Duneside Retreat: This cottage is the best of both worlds. Feel a world away from it all nestled high on a dune surrounded by beautiful tall trees in Highland Park, one of Grand Haven's most treasured historic neighborhoods. The neighborhood's charm is unparalleled, with a collection of turn-of-the-20th century cottages situated in the dunes and hollow, accessible by an intricate latticework of wooden boardwalks that wind through the dunes. At the same time, this peaceful retreat is only 1,000 feet from the sugar sand beaches of Lake Michigan and minutes from Grand Haven's downtown attractions and dining. Indoors the cottage features 4 upstairs bedrooms, an open downstairs living area, 1 bathroom, and in-home laundry. The screened-in porch and spacious deck have ample seating for all to enjoy the lake breezes. This cottage is also equipped with internet, cable that includes HBO. Never worry about where you will park with the cottage's two dedicated parking spaces.

SLEEPING
The cottage sleeps 6. All bed and bath linens are provided.

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Twin bunk bed
Bedroom 4: Twin bunk bed

*Please note airconditioning is not available at this property.

PARKING
You are provided with two parallel parking spaces along the Lover's Lane (left side).

CANCELLATION POLICY
Our cancellation policy is as follows:
-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.


MANAGEMENT

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. Please note the fireplace is not available for use.

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, key 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 Time: 4pm
Check Out Time: 10am

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 guests are required to sign a rental agreement after booking. Please note the following: You will need to climb several flights of stairs to access this unit. This unit does not have air conditioning.

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

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

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 on site
  • 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

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,062 square feet

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Duneside Retreat 4 BR Highland Park Cottage Neighboring Lake MI
Duneside Retreat 4 BR Highland Park Neighboring Lake MI
Duneside Retreat 4 BR Highland Park Cottage Neighboring Lake MI
Duneside Retreat 4 BR Highland Park Cottage Neighboring Lake MI
Duneside Retreat 4 BR Highland Park Cottage Neighboring Lake MI
Duneside Retreat 4 BR Highland Park Neighboring Lake MI
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Grand Haven Beach and 17.4 mi (25-min drive) from Muskegon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach! to downtown Grand Haven?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Grand Haven.

Classic Lake Cottage nestled in Wooded Dunes just steps from the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dan F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would Not Recommend
We were very excited to stay here, mostly due to the overall cabin-like feel we got from the pictures and description and the proximity to the beach. There are the equivalent of 3 flights of stairs leading up that were not mentioned in the listing. The pictures made it look like a single flight which is doable, but 3 flights up carrying luggage and then having that be the only access was a deal breaker for someone with a heart condition and bad knees. The stairs were not lit when we arrived around 1030pm. Once we got into the place, the musty/moldy smell was intense and awful. No air conditioning in this place that is listed for a summer retreat. To be fair, the listing did not claim there was AC, but we felt like a note that there was no AC would have been appropriate. There were fans in every bedroom, but with the exception of 1 the rest were FILTHY, caked with dust, dirt, and what looked like mold. The window screens throughout the house were also extremely filthy and did not allow much airflow. The floors in the house are incredibly uneven, even on the stairs. The only shower in the place was a tiny clawfoot that the shower curtain did not close completely around and leaked onto the floor. In the dining room, there was a book with a title Vrbo wouldn't even let me publish that our 8 year old found. Tasteless. We booked for 3 nights and ended up leaving after the first night. Our sons said they did not feel comfortable in the house at night and we felt the same way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Terri B.

Lovely location, Needs some work
Plumbing needs serious work. Screens were dirty. Single beds were uncomfortable. On the up side, great location, space to spread out, nice screened-in porch. House had needed amenities. Management was responsive with plumbing issues but slow to respond about a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

chip p.

Great location!
We enjoyed our stay. We would have appreciated some slight updates. Closets/cabinets were a bit cluttered.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute old cottage
This property was exactly what we were looking for, it has an old cottage feel and is close to the Lake. We enjoyed Grand Haven and the boardwalk through the dunes looking at all the old houses, the lake, and the screened in porch Only a few negatives. 1. I emailed the property manager the day before to ask if the grill was gas or charcoal (since the listing only says grill), and whether the coffee maker was a drip coffee maker or a Keurig. I was told there was not a grill in the listing (there is) and that the property has a Keurig. I replied that a grill was listed, and received a reply the next day from someone else telling me the grill was gas. Well they were both wrong, there is a charcoal grill and surprise! There was not a Keurig but a drip coffee maker. 2. I was contacted Friday afternoon and told that the shower diverter was not working and the toilet was running so they would be sending a plumber but they might not be there by 4. That was fine as we actually weren’t going to arrive until around 6. I got a call when we were out to dinner at 7:30 to say that the plumber wouldn’t be able to get there for another hour! We settled on having the plumber come first thing on Saturday. He was very nice and was able to get the shower to work but couldn’t fix the toilet because the shut off was under the house and there was no access to it. He said he would contact the property manager and arrange to come back after we checked out. All and all we had a good time. It was a cute house and the right location, but the property management company was not very knowledgeable about the property. They were, at least, responsive. Oh, and the power went out at 7 am on the day we checked out (hopefully just because it is was windy and not because they didn’t pay a bill).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Dionne H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor experience with Unsalted Properties
We secured a home for 4 nights in Grand Haven. For the total cost I paid to host my husband and adult children, I was disappointed with the experience. The home was not clean - cobwebs, beer can behind a bed, spoiled baby's bottle under another bed, stained area rugs and messy cabinets greeted us. It was not well-equipped - only one single roll of toilet paper on the holder in the bathroom and 6 towels for 5 days for multiple people - not stocked for a family. When I asked for a return of the cleaning fee, I was kept waiting for over a week and then denied. I have stayed in multiple VRBO's and have loved it. I would not recommend this one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, cozy cottage and location
Check in and communication was very easy and the cottage was very quaint and decorated very nicely. Everything we wanted was within a short walk and the surrounding wooded area was awesome to walk through.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
House is older and has “character” with some uneven floors and modest appointments. But it was clean and comfortable and a very short walk to the beach. Nice deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

donald l.

Travel Rules or Customer Service
This company for this property had "NO" customer care information about staying house to make our stay more pleasent or any information about the area. There were no lights going up the outside stairs at night unless the ajoining house was occupied. Lack of safety present. My husband would have use the grill if we known there was one or if someone would have told us? Again no helpful customer instructions for the customer experience placed in the home. The house was very cold when we entered it, with temps below 68 degrees and the fire place is the only thing that warms the lower level. Most base board heat is blocked behind furniture. Very odd placement. The fire place didn't work initially, called the help number and finally someone responded. Again no helpful customer instructions for the customer experience placed inn the home. My husband wanted to watch football but we couldn't get the TV to work and finally just gave up. Again no helpful customer instructions for the customer experience placed inn the home. Our stay was ok but we wont make reservations with "Unsalted Vacations" again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, rustic fall retreat
Cottage was a cute place to unplug from city life. Great place to play board games and canoodle. The place is RUSTIC, be sure to expect creaky floorboards, drafty, single-pane windows and an old shower. But for what we were looking for, it was great. Cozy fireplace and a fully stocked kitchen for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
Our stay was short and sweet! Great access to the beach from our cottage and within driving distance of family in Muskegon. Loved the front porch and the comfy beds too!! Didn't mind the stairs too much, but we weren't able to entertain family because of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020