'the Waterfront Cottage' - Beach, Kayaks, Firepit, Dock, Deck
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Imagine 110 feet of private waterfront, a lovely, spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage, your own private beach area, 4 kayaks, hammocks, firepit, large deck with majestic views, gas grill, ping pong, basketball, fireplace, jetted (Jacuzzi) bathtub, central air conditioning and large, professionally manicured lawn.
'The Waterfront Cottage' will comfortably accomodate ten people, but it is also a wonderful, romantic venue for just the two of you. It is located on picturesque Pottawattomie Bayou Lake in Grand Haven, Michigan. One of the things that we love about this lake is it's warmer and calmer than Lake Michigan. You can splash and play in it or explore it with the kayaks or sit on the dock and fish for blue gills, bass and perch. Or just lounge in the hammocks down by the water as you catch some warm rays of sunshine.
There are 3 very nice bedrooms in this cottage. The spacious Master Bedroom has a king bed and walk-in closet. Bedroom #2 also has a king bed. Both of these bedrooms have picture windows that overlook the awesome bayou. Bedroom #3 has two twin beds.
There are also two twin pull-out sleepers, one roll-away and one double pull-out sleeper.
There are 2 full bathrooms, one of which has double sinks and a large jetted (Jacuzzi) 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, a red tailed hawk 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 with a full-size refrigerator & stove, microwave, griddle, waffle maker, fondue pot, coffee maker, toaster and all of the pots and pans and dishes anyone would need, complete with a dishwasher.
The view is amazing from both inside and outside this cottage. You can see the sunlight glisten off the water as you lounge at the beach area, relax on the deck or even view it from inside the living room. 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 and make hobo pies and S'mores. We provide the firewood and 'Tonka Toasters'.
The yard is a great place to play outdoor games. It is almost an acre large, nicely landscaped and professionally manicured. There are horseshoe and washer-pitching pits built into the yard for friendly competitions. You might want to fish, shoot some basketballs, 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 water level in Lake Michigan and surrounding lakes reached an all-time low in January 2013. This has some advantages--more beach front and also visible shipwrecks around Harbor Island in Grand Haven, and the disadvantage that there is a possibility that we might not be able to provide a dock this summer.
'The Waterfront Cottage' has the comfort of central air conditioning and the convenience of a full-size 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 cottage is available Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Although we love animals, we can not allow pets at the cottage.
Grand Haven is a wonderful place in which to vacation. CNN recently named Lake Michigan beaches the BEST IN THE NATION! Travel & Leisure Magazine called Grand Haven's beach one of the 'Best Secret Beaches on Earth'. And voters in a Pure Michigan competition choose 'watching a beautiful sunset in Grand Haven' as the number 1 activity in the state. The Grand Haven 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. Lake Michigan and its sugar sand beach is a quick and easy 5 miles from the cottage, as is quaint downtown Grand Haven. You can stroll on the boardwalk there, 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 will 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 establishments.
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 immaculately clean, tastefully decorated, comfortable, and fully furnished and equipped.
You can make wonderful memories with your family at The Waterfront Cottage.
7 SUMMER NIGHTS FROM ONLY $2250.
One Week of vacation at The Waterfront Cottage: PRICELESS!
As of May 1, we only have the following vacation times available:
Memorial Day Weekend (Friday May 24 to Monday May 27. $860 for 6 people.)
May 31 – June 7
June 7 – 14
Aug 23 – 30
We only rent The Waterfront Cottage by the week, from Friday until the following Friday. We do not rent for partial weeks or just for a weekend. Please note that an inquiry is not considered a request to hold or reserve the cottage. Thank you for your understanding.
Keywords: Waterfront, cottage, lake, resort, summer rental, vacation rental, beach, firepit, hammocks, Jacuzzi, kayak, ping pong, private, TV, washer, dryer, AC, king size bed
Property Type
- 1 story
- House
- 1600 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 6-10
- Bedroom 1
- 1 king
- Bedroom 2
- 1 king
- Bedroom 3
- 2 twin/ single
- Convertible bed(s)
- 1 queen, 2 twin/ single
- King size beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (2), Sleep Sofa or Futons (3)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 2
- jetted tub, shower
- Bathroom 1
- shower, jetted tub
- double sinks
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Living Room seats 12
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Gas Fireplace
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Toys
- Television
- DVD Player
- VCR
- Satellite / Cable
- Ping Pong Table
- Video Library
- Foosball
Communications
- Internet
Pool & Spa
- Jetted Tub
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- Medical Services
- Fishing
- Golf
- Fitness Center
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Cross Country Skiing
- Jet Skiing
- Hiking
- Freshwater Fishing
- Pier Fishing
- Kayaking
- ATM/Bank
- Boating
- Horseshoes
- Museums
- Cinemas
- Churches
- Library
- Marina
- Playground
- Water Parks
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Miniature Golf
- Bird Watching
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Water Skiing
- Water Tubing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Loved your beach!
Guest comment entered by ownerLoved your beach!
- Guest Brandon,Danielle,Parker,Carter,Rick,Judy,Ken & Pam
- Date of stay 07/25/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
We had such a wonderful time here at the Waterfront Cottage. The kids loved your beach. Great family memories were made and won't be forgotten.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We appreciated your hospitality.
Guest comment entered by ownerWe appreciated your hospitality.
- Guest Barry,Tamie,Deanna,Marc,Shena,Ryan,Emerson,Sydney
- Date of stay 08/18/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
We appreciated your hospitality. We had lots of great family time together and great memories.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We loved swimming and playing in your lake!
Guest comment entered by ownerWe loved swimming and playing in your lake!
- Guest Jae,Trish,Elizabeth and Paige from Cincinnati
- Date of stay 08/11/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
Thank you for sharing your wonderful cottage with us! It was such a perfect vacation and definately much needed. We loved swimming in your lake, jet-skiing, playing games in the back yard, napping in the hammocks, playing at the beach, exploring both Grand Haven and Holland, and just enjoying a lot of family time! We ate some wonderful meals at the Stable Inn, DeeLite, PortoBella, but our favorite was Bil-Mar. The view was spectacular!! We look forward to seeing you again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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This is our 3rd year here.
Guest comment entered by ownerThis is our 3rd year here.
- Guest Chris,Danielle,Nolan,Grant,Andrew,Pat and Roger
- Date of stay 08/04/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
Thank you again for another fun-filled summer vacation! Oh how we look forward to coming and staying here for a week each August! We love the Coast Guard Festivities, fishing, all the delicious food we get to prepare here, the bon-fires, hiking out to Rosy Mound and blue berry picking. We are so grateful for the time we are able to spend with our family each year. Thank you!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Loved the firepit and lake
Guest comment entered by ownerLoved the firepit and lake
- Guest A family from Chicago
- Date of stay 07/28/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
Great place. Loved the firepit and lake. Three generations had a fantastic time. Comfy and relaxing.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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house and beach were wonderful
Guest comment entered by ownerhouse and beach were wonderful
- Guest Cindy, Dick, Amanda, Sharon, Mary, Jeff,Shelly,Ava
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
We had a great week here. The house and beach were wonderful! It was so relaxing and a great place to be with family. We will definately be back in the future. And Ava LOVED the toy room.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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an absolute dream come true
Guest comment entered by owneran absolute dream come true
- Guest Cindy
- Date of stay 05/28/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
The time we spent here at the waterfront cottage was absolutely wonderful. After our time in Rothbury, coming here was an absolute dream come true. Unwinding by the lake, celebrating Memorial Day, barbequing and swimming was a time I will never forget. We hope to come back next year and relive this incredible experience.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We are planning a trip back for sure
Guest comment entered by ownerWe are planning a trip back for sure
- Guest Guests from Chicago, May 2012
- Date of stay 05/18/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
The house is beautiful and we had a blast. We are planning a trip back for sure.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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A blast!!
Guest comment entered by ownerA blast!!
- Guest Peter and Alumni
- Date of stay 05/07/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
We had a blast!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Beautiful!
Guest comment entered by ownerBeautiful!
- Guest Scott and Darlene from North Carolina
- Date of stay 03/14/12
- Review Submitted 09/17/12
This week has been beautiful! Many thanks for making this a truly memorable time here at "The Waterfront Cottage".Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
Weekly rate is $2250 for 6 or fewer people. There is an additional charge if there are more than 6 people in party. Weeks are from 6pm Friday until noon the following Friday. $700 (applied to rent and non-refundable) is required to confirm reservation. Balance plus $300 refundable security deposit is due 30 days prior to arrival. NO PETS. NO INDOOR SMOKING. 10 PEOPLE MAX. 6% MI tax to be added to rent. Bedding & towels are provided. No cleaning fee! No hidden fees! PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT RENT PARTIAL WEEKS. Thank you for your understanding.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Why the Owner Chose Grand Haven:
The Waterfront Cottage is much more than a cottage. In fact it was our primary residence until we built a new home in 2003. Because we love this lake and the area, we built our new home on Pottawattomie Bayou Lake too. We live nearby which is helpful in case you have any questions during your vacation.
Contact us
- Primary: (616) 842-0907 (Michigan, USA)
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Enjoy awesome views from the large picture windows, in air conditioned comfort.
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Kayaks await your arrival. Hammocks, deck, dock, firepit, lawn games and more.
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Open floor plan provides amazing lake vistas from entire living & dining areas.
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Kitchen is convenient, user-friendly and fully equipped--even a dishwasher.
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2nd Master Bedroom has KING bed too. Wake up to a lovely view of lake and trees.
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In the evening you can play Foozball and then snuggle in front of the fireplace.
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Sip coffee, play cards or just relax on the private deck. Magnificent views!
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It's a great yard for outdoor games. Enjoy some of ours or bring your favorites.
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Make memories! This youngster caught his first fish from the cottage dock.
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Splash in the water, build sand castles on the beach or explore with the kayaks.
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Relax and take a nap in a comfy Hammock under the shady maple tree.
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E-mail today to reserve your week at The Waterfront Cottage.
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Close up of cottage. Lots of picture windows facing lake. Large manicured lawn.
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Private beach is in the back yard. Just walk out and enjoy it!
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Comfortable seating in large dining area. Ideal place for meals & playing games.
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Spacious Master Bedroom has KING bed, walkin closet & majestic waterfront views.
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3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds.
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Convenient laundry area. Full size washer and dryer.
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Roast marshmallows, make Tonka pies and reminisce around this lovely firepit.
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Great lake for kayaking! The use of 4 kayaks is included @ no additional charge.
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Exercise in the great outdoors. Shoot some hoops, play W/Pitching or Horseshoes.
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Challenge your family to a friendly game of ping pong.
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Graceful swans on lake. You may see ducks, geese, a kingfisher, hawks and heron.
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