Enjoy this picturesque view from the living room, in air-conditioned comfort.
Location: Grand Haven, West Central, Michigan, USA
Accommodations: Waterfront Vacation Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
Imagine 110 feet of private waterfront, a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage, private beach area, kayaks, hammocks, firepit, large deck with majestic views, gas grill, dock (great to fish from), ping pong, basketball, fireplace, jetted bathtub, central air conditioning and large lawn.
"The Waterfront Cottage" will comfortably accomodate nine people, but it is also a wonderful place for just two. It is located on picturesque Pottawattomie Bayou lake in Grand Haven, Michigan. You can splash and play in this lake or explore it with the kayaks. Pottawattomie Bayou lake is beautiful and is usually warmer and calmer than Lake Michigan.
There are 3 bedrooms. The two Master Bedrooms have queen beds and picture windows that overlook the awesome bayou. Bedroom #3 has two twin beds. There are also two single pull-out sleepers and one double pull-out sleeper. There are 2 full bathrooms, one of which has double sinks and a large jetted bathtub. We supply the bedding and bath towels, but we ask that you bring your own beach towels.
The spacious, bright living room measures 23 feet by 17 feet! It has a cathedral ceiling with ceiling fan, a 32 inch TV with basic cable and a VCR/DVD player. It also has large picture windows that highlight terrific views of the water. You might see a gaggle of geese, a few graceful swans, a blue heron or a king fisher. Several of our guests have seen deer in the yard.
The dining area is large and cheerful and is furnished with comfortable seating for 6 at the table and 4 more at the snack bar. The kitchen is fully equipped and even includes a dishwasher.
The view is amazing from both inside and outside this cottage! You can lounge at the beach area, on the deck or even in the living room and watch the sunlight glisten off the water. In the evenings you can curl up in front of the gas log fireplace in the living room, or sit outside around the firepit and be mesmerized by the flickering flames as you roast hotdogs and marshmallows.
The yard is a great place to play outdoor games. It is almost an acre, nicely landscaped and professionally manicured. There are horseshoe and washer-pitching pits built into the yard for friendly competitions. You might want to fish from the dock, shoot some baskeballs, play ping pong, kayak or just relax in the hammocks. If you have a small boat you can bring it along. There is direct water access from the cottage to Lake Michigan via the Grand River.
"The Waterfront Cottage" has the comfort of central air conditioning and the convenience of a washer and dryer. All 1600 square feet of the cottage are on one level.(There are 4 steps outside to get to the cottage from the driveway, and there is a flight of steps from the deck to the backyard.) We have stocked the cottage with a plethora of board games, puzzles, books and movies for your enjoyment. The cottage is smoke-free, but smoking is permitted outdoors. The dock is available June 1 through Labor Day. Other seasonal items, including kayaks, hammocks and ping-pong, are available May through September. Please bring your cell phone as there is not a land line. And although we love animals, we can not allow pets at the cottage.
Grand Haven is a wonderful place in which to vacation. The area has lovely beaches, great golf courses and miles of bike paths. There are also several unique parks to explore and enjoy. Beautiful Pottawattomie Park is just 1 1/2 miles from the cottage. It has a great playground for the kids, a swimming area and a fishing/observation deck that extends out over the water. Quaint downtown Grand Haven is only 5 miles from the cottage. You can stroll on the boardwalk, watch a sunset from the pier and enjoy the dancing waters of Grand Haven's Musical Fountain. Grand Haven has some exceptional restaurants too. You can find little eating houses featuring homecooked breakfasts, the Pronto Pup kiosk (a Grand Haven tradition), Fricano's Pizzaria (another Grand Haven tradition), a variety of ice creams parlors, and both trendy and elegant fine dining restaurants.
Several of our guests have described this cottage as a waterfront paradise. It is an ideal place to come home to after a busy day downtown. Or just relax here all week. This cottage is tastefully decorated, clean, comfortable, and fully furnished and equipped. Come and enjoy "The Waterfront Cottage". We look forward to hearing from you.
7 Summer Nights from only $1490.
One Week of Vacation: Priceless!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (3)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Stove, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Dishware, Silverware, Fondue Pot, Cookware
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: We provide the fuel.
- Deck/Patio: Large deck with great views, patio with built-in fire pit, spacious yard, basketball hoop, horseshoe and washer-pitching pits. Kayaks and Hammocks.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: 110 private feet of lakefront right in the back yard!
- Other Amenities
- Fire Pit (wood included), Large well-manicured lawn, small Children's indoor play area, assortment of Board Games, Puzzles, Books and Movies. Ping Pong, Basketball Hoop, Horse shoes, Washer-Pitching, 2 Kayaks, Hammocks and Dock in summer*
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Small children's indoor play area with child-sized table and chairs, Lego/Duplo table
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is permitted outside, but not inside the cottage.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Bicycle Paths, Charter Fishing, Musical Fountain, Boardwalk, Pier and Lighthouse, SkateBoarding Park, Unique Shopping and Antiquing, Fine Restaurants, Museum, Imagination Station for children, Harbor Trolley, Rosy Mound Nature Preserve, Pottawattomie Park, Kirk Park, State Park, Geocaching, Farmers' Market, Coast Guard Station, Near-by boat launch ramp. Also Michigan Adventure Amusement Park and Lake Express Car Ferry (Muskegon to Milwaukee) are within 30 miles!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 22 thru June 26 rates: $1490 per week*
June 26 thru Sep 11 rates: $1590 per week*
*There is an additional charge if there are more than 6 people.
$600 (applied to rent and non-refundable) is required to confirm reservation.
Balance, plus $300 security deposit (refundable), is due 30 days prior to arrival.
Summer weeks run from 4pm Saturday until 10am the following Saturday.
Customized stays available September through May at great off-season rates.
NO PETS. NO INDOOR SMOKING. NINE PEOPLE MAXIMUM.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Enjoy this picturesque view from the living room, in air-conditioned comfort. - Michigan Vacation Home
- Private waterfront, kayaks, hammocks, dock for fishing, deck, firepit & pingpong - Michigan Vacation Home
- Large manicured lawn. Picture windows in Living Room & Master Bedrooms. - Michigan Vacation Home
- Comfortable seating in large dining area. Ideal place for meals & playing games.
- Open floor plan provides amazing lake vistas from entire living & dining areas.
- Kitchen is convenient and fully equipped--even a dishwasher.
- Both Master Bedrooms have queen beds and majestic view. 3rd bedroom has 2 twins.
- This is the queen sized bed in the other Master Bedroom.
- Sip coffee, play cards or just relax on the private deck. It's beautiful here!
- Imagine kayaking & exploring this lovely lake, or sitting & fishing from dock.
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All three generations really enjoyed our 3rd stay at your lovely home. The week was so relaxing. The leaves are beautiful and the water view is outstanding. We actually saw 12 SWANS at once. All enjoyed the baskeball. The 18 month old especially loved "her" toy alcove. Thank you so much for everything. October 2008
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What a beautiful place you have here. We had a wonderful week enjoying the many sites, bike trails, waterfront, restaurants, dunes, cheeses, lighthouses, and salmon fishing. YES. . our guys caught SIX very large SALMON. Thanks for the use of your kayaks. That was fun too! God bless. October 2008
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We had a very relaxing weekend to celebrate Kim's 40th birthday. Sometimes God shows us that He knows exactly what we need! Thanks for opening up your home to our family. October 2008
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Thank you once again for the use of your lovely home. We enjoyed being here so much. The view is so relaxing and the accomodations so warm and inviting. Our Michigan family also enjoys the time we are able to spend here celebrating THANKSGIVINGS. What a blessing your home provides for all of us. We sincerely hope that your family has a joyous Christmas and a very "Happy New Year". November 2008
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All we can say is WOW! We loved it! Your "cottage" is just perfect! It worked out so well for our annual "get-away". Thank you so much for opening up your home for us! You are very blessed to have such a gorgeous spot in Grand Haven! Thanks again. November 2008
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We thank you so much for a wonderful week. Our family is spread out from Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC. We try to get together a couple times a year, and your home was the perfect venue for us. Everyone had tons of fun and enjoyed all the activities included with the rental. As all the kids commented "Except for the trips to the store for food, there's no reason to leave!" Your attention to detail was much appreciated. The firepit was enjoyed every evening. Thanks again. August 2008
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We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your lovely lake house. Nothing beats sitting outside in the fresh air watching our 5 year old girls giggle with delight at sunrise and at sunset. Your place was comfortable and cozy with plenty of openness. Some of our favorite restaurants included Morning Star Cafe, Portabellas and Kirbys. However, we managed to have 2 barbeque meals with Michigan corn on the cob and some essential "s'mores". We'd recommend the sand buggy ride at Silver Lake, the sail boat ride downtown, and renting a bike at Rock N Roll. We even took out the kayaks and didn't turn over. Ping-pong and jacuzzi tubs added to the relaxation we experienced. We also recommend the Kilwin's Chocolate and Ice Cream Shop in Holland. We'd LOVE to make this a tradition. August 2008
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Thank you for a fantastic week. Your cottage is just what we needed to sit back and relax. It accomodated our family wonderfully. Between the kayaks, fishing and swimming everyone had fun. We also loved unwinding by the fire and roasting marshmallows. It was a perfect vacation! Thank you! September 2008
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Thank you for making available your lovely home to us! We celebrated my friend Theresa's 60th birthday and we 4 gals had a grand time! We loved shopping Grand Haven and had a nice evening bonfire. I hope to be back next year for MY 50th! September 2008
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Very nice place. Grand Haven is a great place--lots to see and do. We would suggest Clover Bar for pizza. September 2008