Location: Grand Haven, West Central, Michigan, USA (On Lake Michigan b/t Holland/Grand Havn - 3 hrs from Chicago)
Accommodations: Lake Mich. Waterfront Cottage, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 9-11)
Only October weekends available for 2009! Wonderful Fall getaway with bountiful Farmer's Markets and wide open beach! Now booking for Summer 2010. Bluewater is a comfortable and well-maintained cottage nestled on a wooded bluff overlooking Lake Michigan and rolling dunes, with sweeping panoramic views of the Lake and steps that lead directly to a pristine private beach. Property address is: 17432 Ottawa Trail, West Olive, MI 49460. Located in a private beach association facing Lake Michigan (equidistant between Grand Haven and Holland), the cottage is surrounded by dunes covered in beach grass, wooded areas and many unique new and turn-of-the century classic cottages. In addition to the glorious Lake Michigan beach frontage, Blue Water comes with access to private tennis courts, children's play areas, quaint walking trails and boat and fishing docks on Pigeon Lake (perfect for kayaking). Nearby are numerous paved biking paths, hiking trails and golf courses, in addition to farmer's markets, art galleries, antiques, fine dining and shopping just a short distance away in downtown Holland, Grand Haven and Saugatuck.
Ideal for multiple or extended families, Blue Water has 2 levels and comfortably sleeps 9 (or 11 with the use of a sleeper couch) with 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a living room and dining area with panoramic views and 2 outdoor patios perfect for grilling and outdoor dining (grilling supplies and patio furniture provided). The fully-equipped kitchen includes all dishes, utensils, pots & pans, microwave, etc. Numerous books, games, puzzles and children's toys are also included, as are 2 TV/DVDs with cable and internet access & washer/dryer. Bath towels, linens, quilts, beach chairs and umbrellas also provided - just bring bathing suits, beach towels and groceries!
Late June through August rate - $2,700 per week (INCLUSIVE of all cleaning fees), 50% deposit to reserve, with a fully-refundable damage/security deposit. Saturday to Saturday rentals during the peak summer season. Lower rates for May, early June and post August weeks/weekends. Handicap accessible. No pets or smokers, please.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2700/week (Sat-Sat during the Memorial Day-Labor Day period).
Lower rates/partial weeks available pre Memorial Day and post Labor Day.
Includes complete cleaning fee. $300 completely refundable damage deposit.
50% Down-payment to reserve.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Property Photos
- Living Room with Views of Lake Michigan - Grand Haven Lake View Cottage Rental near Hiking, Golf, and Biking
- Open Kitchen and Dining Area w/expandable dining table and patio dining - Grand Haven Lake View Cottage Rental near Hiking, Golf, and Biking
- Queen Bedroom - Grand Haven Lake View Cottage Rental near Hiking, Golf, and Biking
- Twin Bedroom
- Lake Michigan beachfront looking south towards Holland - great for long walks!
- Walking boards leading directly to the beach
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Positive Rating
Kim/Eric-we all had a wonderful time staying at Bluewater-and would highly recommend it to others. Although many locals complained about the coolish weather, all of us were coming from much hotter climes and actually preferred the cooler temps. A highlight for me was body surfing on Wednesday afternoon in the biggest waves I have ever been in on Lake MI...(and I've been in them almost every summer for the past 60 years!!!) We put out the Hummingbird feeder and Faire (the 2 year old) got to see several (or the same one several times). She also fell quite in love with the yellow "turtle" drive slow people-she fed them acorns!!! . . . You might also be interested in this: All the relatives and my son's best friend from when he was 2 (and his girlfriend) kind of showed up unannounced at the cottage late Friday afternoon. It turned into an impromptu cookout for 20 people (well, 3 were babies) after a quick drive to the grocery store ...and the cottage held us all quite well..some inside, some down below, some out by the grill, some on the bench outside the kitchen door...you can probably imagine. One of the primo times of my life, and my son kicked me off the grill!!! I wish I were still there! Best, [from a renter July 2009]
Positive Rating
Rich Matthes , Portsmouth, NH