Redbird Cottage Muskegon (sleeps 4-6) by Lake Michigan-great room living area
Location: Muskegon, West Central, Michigan, USA (Lake Mich. Pere Marquette- 2 blocks, Bluffton neighborhood) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
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Two cottages 2 blocks to Lake Michigan Pere Marquette sandy beach and 1 block to Muskegon Lake in desirable Bluffton area in the City of Muskegon. Enjoy nostalgic, beach-town living between two lakes in the friendly, historic Bluffton neighborhood in Muskegon City, and close to everything! Bluffton is only 2 blocks by 6 blocks in area and is a favorite area to live in, where homes are handed down generation to generation.
Two fabulous, furnished cottage homes on the same lot - rent them separately or together. Together, they will sleep 10 total. No smoking, No pets, strictly enforced. Not on beach/lake, no view of beach/lake.
REDBIRD (sleeps 4 in beds, 6 using Queen sleeper sofa): 2 stories, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, charming and cheerful, high qualify comfortable furniture, central air (AC), central heat. Open living/dining/kitchen. Stainless steel kitchen appliances, microwave, garbage disposal, coffee maker, blender, nice matching dishes, glassware, cooking, and serving ware. Furnished linens and towels mean you don't have to bring much. Two bedrooms and full bath are upstairs - king bed in front bedroom, 2 XL twin beds in back bedroom. Convenient, half-bath and washer/dryer are downstairs. Enjoy eating outdoors in yard with picnic table, BBQ grill, and large fire pit. Catch the breezes and sip your favorite beverage on the open front porch which faces the street. Shared parking in double-wide driveway. BOOK ONLINE AT OUR PERSONAL WEBSITE: See link
EAGLES NEST (sleeps 2, 4 using Queen sleeper sofa): Park your car in the shared double-wide drive, walk past Redbird cottage yard, and climb 12 stairs up to Eagles Nest Cottage on the forested dune, the only cottage on the dune and so close to nature - peaceful and romantic. 1 bedroom (Queen), 1 compact bath (shower), window air conditioner if lake breezes are not enough, baseboard electric heat for cool spring or fall nights. Apartment sized kitchen has all the essentials for cooking and serving - stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, nice dishes, pots and pans, coffee maker, blender. Linens and towels furnished. Flat screen cable TV in living room and bedroom and WiFi which reaches outside. Outdoors offers propane BBQ grill, table and chairs, fire pit with Adirondack chairs, shade from 100-year old trees, and a path Indians took years ago leading to Lake Michigan (path now crosses a main street). Instead of the path, just walk down the sidewalk 2 blocks, cross main street, and you are at Pere Marquette sandy beach. Shared parking in double-wide driveway. BOOK ONLINE AT OUR PERSONAL WEBSITE: See link
Redbird and Eagles Nest are both called "Adorable," "Clean", "Charming" by guests. The cottages are in the City of Muskegon with all advantages but are so close to Lake Michigan, with Muskegon Lake 1 block north, that you feel like you are in full nature. Friendly neighbors speak, and historic houses from the early 1900s reflect the neighborhood "Actors Colony" group from Chicago who summered there many years. Buster Keaton, famous film director and actor, called Bluffton "home," and his sister owned Redbird Cottage.
Walk or drive 2 blocks (3/10 mile, 0.5 km) to Lake Michigan's award-winning clean beach at Pere Marquette Park, tour the submarine, bike the Shoreline Trail along Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. It's only 15 minutes to more beaches, festivals, town events, art, music and theater, historic architecture, farmer's market, groceries, malls, and most everything else. MICHIGAN ADVENTURE AND WATERPARK (like Cedar Fair) is 13 miles (25 minutes). Stroll 1 block to end of street sandy ending at Muskegon Lake, sit on the bench and enjoy watching the boats pass while the young children play in the sand. An elementary school playground is 2 blocks down the street for off-beach activities.
CHARMING REDBIRD COTTAGE: Sleeps 4-6. Newly furnished with linens and towels and full kitchen for cooking, baking, and eating. 2 stories, 2 bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Open, cheerful living-dining-kitchen room, Queen sleeper sofa, half bath, laundry area. Prepare meals or snacks with modern appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer, coffee maker, toaster, blender. Central A/C and heat, high-speed internet, flat-screen 26" cable TV, DVD in living room, cable TV in main bedroom upstairs. Cook out on BBQ grill in small yard with fire pit and picnic table. Sip your favorite beverage on the open front porch, a favorite spot to catch the breezes and greet the friendly locals.
What guests say about Redbird Cottage:
"I couldn't have booked a better place to stay. Redbird has everything you will need as your home away from home. Great for families with small children...my next trip will be a girls getaway. Beautiful !!"
COZY EAGLES NEST COTTAGE: Sleeps 2-4. 12 steps up on dune in back and above Redbird. 15'x8' living room, flat-screen 32" cable TV/DVD, 15'x8' dining-reading-entry room. Queen bed in small bedroom. Queen sleeper sofa in living room. Galley kitchen, compact bath (sink, shower, toilet). Private yard on woodsy dune has BBQ grill, fire pit, table, Adirondack chairs. If you're lucky, you'll see eagles back on the dune.
WE HAVE EASY, SAFE ONLINE BOOKING FOR EACH COTTAGE AT PERSONAL WEB SITE - Scroll down to RATE DETAILS (In US Dollars), under Link to More Information
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Redbird Cottage (2 bdrm) has Central air conditioning. Eagles Nest Cottage (1 bdrm) has window air conditioner.
- Linens Provided : Linens provided at both cottages: Please bring your own beach towels.
- Washer : Redbird Cottage (2 bdrm) has Washer/Dryer. Eagles Nest Cottage (1 bdrm): None.
- Dryer : Redbird Cottage (2 bdrm) has Washer/Dryer. Eagles Nest Cottage (1 bdrm): None.
- Off Street Parking : Redbird and Eagles Nest Cottages share parking on the double-wide driveway.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Long driveway accommodates boat trailer behind your vehicle.
- Beds
- Crib : Pack 'n Play upon request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Flat screen Cable TV/DVD in living room in both cottages. Cable TV/DVD in main bedroom of Redbird (2-bdrm). Cable TV in bedroom of Eagles Nest (1-bdrm)..
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Redbird Cottage (4-6) has Stainless steel refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, double sink, garbage disposal. Eagles Nest Cottage (2-4) has efficiency kitchen size stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator and freezer, sink, garbage disposal.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Redbird Cottage and Eagles Nest Cottage each have: Coffee maker, toaster, blender, dishes, glassware, silverware, cooking pots/pans, serving ware.
- Refrigerator : Stainless steel refrigerator/freezer at Redbird (2-bdrm). Apartment sized refrigerator/freezer at Eagles Nest (1-bdrm).
- Dishwasher : Dishwasher at Redbird (2-bdrm). No dishwasher in Eagles Nest (1-bdrm).
- Microwave : Microwave over oven/stove in both Redbird (2-bdrm) and Eagles Nest (1-bdrm).
- Catering Available : Catering available from local businesses.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Redbird Cottage and Eagles Nest Cottage each have: Propane BBQ grill, fire pit, table and seating in their separate small back yards. Firewood not provided.
- Deck/Patio : Redbird (2-bdrm) has picnic table, BBQ grill, fire pit. Eagles Nest (1-bdrm) has table/chairs, BBQ grill, fire pit.
- View/Location
- Lake View : No view of lake or beach, but there is no other place to say that both Redbird and Eagles Nest are 2 blocks to Lake Michigan Pere Marquette beach and 1 block to Muskegon Lake. 0.3 mile (0.5 km) west to Lake Michigan's Pere Marquette Park beach and 1 block east to end-of-street Muskegon Lake beach at the end of the street. Redbird Cottage and Eagles Nest Cottage are on a peninsula between the two lakes.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet : Wireless High Speed Internet. at both Redbird (2-bdrm) and Eagles Nest (1-bdrm).
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi at both Redbird (2-bdrm) and Eagles Nest (1-bdrm).
- Other Amenities
- Redbird Cottage and Eagles Nest Cottage each have linens and towels provided (Please bring your own beach towels,) CD/radio, alarm clock. Redbird has an open front porch, Pack-N-Play and booster chair available upon request.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No pets, strictly enforced.
- Kid Friendly : We cater to small children.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Principal renter must be 25+ years, families only, no groups or students.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking, strictly enforced.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Cross Lake Express Ferry (Milwaukee to Muskegon), nationally-certified "Clean Beach" at Pere Marquette Park Beach, Lake Michigan sunsets, beach volleyball, miniature golf & go-carts, pier fishing, charter fishing, channel walking, Shoreline Trail (hiking/biking), USS Silversides--WW II submarine, Excursion Boat, Mall shopping, art museum, local history museum, Michigan's Adventure and Waterpark, Festivals--Summer Celebration, Irish and Feis, Christian Music, Bike Festival. Public boat ramp, Symphony & live theater in season, Color tours, horse racing, ice fishing, luge run, antique stores, Pere Marquette Park is listed as a "Beach Find" in the Oct 2005 issue of National Geographic Traveler, p, 106-"Two-mile-long Pere Marquette's wide swatch of sole-soothing sand keeps visitors active with volleyball nets, playground sets, and picnic areas, The water is pristine and salt-free, 'No jellyfish'
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
REDBIRD (sleeps 6, 2 stories, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths) - Book ONLINE
-- PEAK Jul 1-Aug 31: $1295/week, SAT-SAT. Add $125 clean +10% tax +$39 Damage Ins
-- NON-PEAK: $99-$170/night, 2-3 nt minimum. +$125 clean +10% tax +$39 Damage Ins
EAGLES NEST (sleeps 4, 1 bedroom, 1 bath)
-- 3-night minimum. $99-$140/night. $60 cleaning + 10% tax. $200 Security Deposit.
Refunds provided only by Opt-In Travel Insur, available on personal web site.
No smoking, No pets-strictly enforced. Renter must be age 25+. No groups/students.
BOOK ONLINE AT PERSONAL WEB SITE: See Links to More Information below.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
2 Charming Cottages by Lake Michigan & Muskegon Lake, Bluffton
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Muskegon
The Bluffton "Actors' Colony" area is on a peninsula between Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake within the City of Muskegon. It's only 0.3 mile (0.5 km) west to the sugar sand beach of Pere Marquette Park - on the "Clean Beach Award" - and the south side of Muskegon Channel, and it's 1 block east to the shoreline of Muskegon Lake. It's centrally located to favorite spots like Holland, Grand Haven, to visit outside of Muskegon. The neighborhood is friendly, and the houses have been owned by the same families going back generations. This is as close as you get to having an "old-fashioned" beach vacation with modern amenities - no condos, not a resort.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Walk to Lake Michigan Pere Marquette beach or if you have gear to tote, drive and park free. Stroll 1 block to enjoy sunrises and watch sailboat and other boats on Muskegon Lake shoreline. Charming decor, comfortable furnishings, high quality dishes and cutlery, high-speed internet, old-fashioned, neighborly open front porch. In-town owner who personally manages everything.
Pere Marquette Park beach has 1 1/2 miles of clean, sugar sand and a sidewalk for easy strolling or biking. You can walk or bike there (0.3 mile/0.5 km), but we recommend you take your car/van and park for free if you have have coolers, etc. to carry.
Located on the beach, enjoy lunch inside or out on the deck. Volleyball courts are close to the deck. Sidewalk for bikers or walkers goes by the restaurant.
Tour the inside of a World War II submarine, and then visit the Great Lakes Maritime Museum adjacent. Both are located along the Muskegon Channel connecting Lake Michigan to Muskegon Lake. Only 3 minutes by car from either Redbird Cottage or Eagles Nest Cottage (of Bluffton Harbor Cottages).
Open summer season only, enjoy a delicious meal inside or on the patio overlooking the Harbour Towne Marina.
Small beach on Muskegon Lake. It's smaller and easier to reach the lake if you have small children, the water is warmer, and the waves are usually calmer than on Lake Michigan.
Owner's Map of Muskegon
We purchased the property because is it located in a friendly. historic area between two lakes and is close to many beaches, parks, festivals, and city summer and winter events. It is centrally located to other favorite spots near Muskegon - Grand Haven, Holland, and other beach towns.
Property Photos
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- Redbird Cottage Muskegon (sleeps 4-6) by Lake Michigan-great room living area - Muskegon, Michigan Charming Cottage Rental
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- 2 min. to Lake Michigan Pere Marquette-swim, sand castles, fish, volleyball - Muskegon, Michigan Charming Cottage Rental
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- Eagles Nest Cottage Muskegon (sleeps 2-4) by Lake Michigan-Living room
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Traveler Reviews (45)
PERFECT for families!
Guest: DeDe
(Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/01/06
Review Submitted: 12/17/06
This home has truly everything you would want in a vacation home. Our family took our 1st (and 2nd!!) Family Vacations here with our very small children (6, 4, 2, 9 mos.). We couldn't have been more pleased. The place was exactly as described on the website and even better because the description did not stress how absolutely SPARKLING CLEAN the home is! We felt completely comfortable letting our children roam the house, play on the floor, sleep in the beautiful clean beds and ride their bikes on the quiet street! Access to Lake Michigan can be by bike, on foot or by car (30 second car ride). The beach is the cleanest we have experienced, was perfectly maintained and great for families. The owner has gone out of her way to decorate and accessorize her home for families with many children. The Pottery Barn accents spoiled us and we are very hard to please!
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Amazing Place
Guest: DebiZee
(Detroit, MI)
Date of Stay: 10/01/06
Review Submitted: 12/17/06
This is even better in person than on the website. The pictures do not do the cottage justice. When I saw the pictures on the website, I was amazed. When I saw it in person, I fell in love with the place. I was there for 8 weeks on business beginning in October, and wished I could have stayed longer. I was as comfortable as if I were in my own home.
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Absolutely charming!
Guest: Jen
(Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/30/11
We stayed in Eagles Nest, the smaller cottage and it was fabulous. Very clean and updated decor!!! Very close to Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. Had a great time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Beautiful Cottage to Escape From Life
Guest: Daniel F.
Date of Stay: 07/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/28/11
A couple friends and I rented this charming cottage for three days mid-July as a quick Summer retreat from life. The entire place is spotless, so clean we had no qualms whatsoever using the kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, etc. Living spaces are cozy and comfortable. Backyard large and inviting, green and landscaped, with a good sized picnic table and a firepit. It is semi-private, though it does share a walkway with the property behind the house. The driveway is shared and the path from their to to the entrance of the other property goes through the backyard, around the firepit, but isn't overly intrusive. Not too far from the beach. Walkable, if you don't mind a 10-minute stroll, and one somewhat busy road. Owner was extremely helpful and pleasant, providing more accurate driving directions than Google, and exuding an extremely welcoming and friendly demeanor. The kitchen was fully stocked for preparing meals, with a decent amount of cookware, and some general cooking supplies (a few herbs and spices available). The neighborhood itself seemed a bit rundown as we drove in, some neighboring houses seemingly abandoned, but the property itself shines like a beacon amidst those darkened plots. I would recommend this location to anyone, especially families. Very close to shopping and the beach and other daytime activities. And very conducive to relaxing afternoons and evenings either indoors or out.
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Red Bird Cottage Adorable
Guest: MGilles
(Grand Rapids, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 06/13/11
We rented the cottage in preparation for our daughters wedding. It provided a beautiful photo backdrop for the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids. The day after the wedding it provided us room to relax. Although not directly on the water it was within walking distance of the beach. We would stay there again.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Wonderful Getaway
Guest: Lolo
(Pegram, Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/19/10
I couldn't have booked a better place to stay. Redbird has everything you will need as your home away from home. Great for families with small children...my next trip will be a girls getaway. Beautiful !!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Very Clean!!! Awesome Place!
Guest: NARBOY
(Warren, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/27/09
Review Submitted: 07/06/09
My family and I stayed here June 27th - July 3rd 2009 and would certainly go back again. The home is very clean and it was a home away from home for us. Everything is provided for, right down to dishes, linens, towels, soaps and more. It is beautifully decorated and in a charming neighborhood. It is a block away from the beach so you could walk, bike or ride. We loved sitting around the fire pit in the backyard in the evenings and many nights we could hear the waves. So relaxing. The owner (Jane) was wonderful to deal with and answered all our questions completely and promptly! If you are looking for someplace to relax on vacation this is the place. I cannot imagine staying in a hotel after our experience here.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.
A Gem in Muskegon
Guest: lds307
(Leesburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/13/08
Review Submitted: 08/26/08
We had such a great time at Redbird Cottage that I don't know where to begin! The cottage was just as the description portrayed. It was clean, well stocked and adorable. The location was perfect -- so close to the beach! We really enjoyed reading about the history of the Bluffton area from the books that were in the cottage and loved the information book with restaurant and activity recommendations. Jane was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend this cottage if you are visiting this area.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Tabitha Bucknam
(North Muskegon)
Date of Stay: 07/12/08
Review Submitted: 07/12/08
This is an adorable cottage. My family of 6 were very confortable. We rode to the beach and hung out inside during the rainy days and we weren't cramped for space. Top 3 Things: Location & good rates, amenities, and privacy. Don't miss: Sunset on Lake Michigan.
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