Muskegon vacation rental by Lake Michigan - your cheerful living area- Muskegon.
Location: Muskegon, West Central, Michigan, USA (Walk to Pere Marquette Park Beach - 0.3 mile (0.5 km))
Accommodations: Cottage (House), 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5+ Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Walk or drive 2 minutes (0.3 mile/0.5 km) to Lake Michigan's award-winning beach at Pere Marquette Park and Muskegon Channel. It's only 15 minutes to more beaches, festivals, and City of Muskegon events, music and theater, historic architecture, groceries, malls, and most everything else. Michigan's Adventure and Waterpark is 13 miles (25 minutes).
Furnished and decorated by a designer for maximum comfort and cheerful ambiance. Redbird Cottage is a lovely and super clean designer-furnished 2-story Muskegon MI cottage rental in the historic Bluffton Actors' Colony area. Redbird Cottage is one of two houses on one lot in a quaint, quiet neighborhood reminiscent of a seaboard community. There is parking for two cars (in tamdem) in the shared double driveway
Relaxing is easy in your home-away-from home: Central air-conditioning and heat, high-speed Internet, flat-screen 26" Cable TV, DVD in living room, TV/DVD in main bedroom upstairs, fully equipped kitchen, linens and towels. 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. Nicely furnished to owner's taste - no hand-me-downs.
What guests say:
"This is an adorable cottage. My family of 6 were very comfortable. It had good location & rates, amenities, privacy. Don't miss the sunsets on Lake Michigan" ~ Tabitha B., Linden, MI. (Used by permission.)
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Washer/Dryer in cottage
- Dryer: Washer/Dryer in cottage
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Parking in shared, double-wide driveway. Additional on street parking except in winter, due to snow removal.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Long driveway accommodates boat trailer behind your vehicle.
- Beds
- King Bed: In main bedroom on upper floor.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two twin/single beds convert to one King. In second bedroom on upper floor.
- Convertible Bed: Queen sleeper sofa in living room on main floor.
- Crib: Pack 'n Play provided upon request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Flat screen 26" Cable TV/DVD/Cassette in living room on main floor. Regular cable TV/DVD in front bedroom on upper floor.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Stainless steel refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, double sink, garbage disposal.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Coffee maker, toaster, blender, dishes, glassware, silverware for 12, cooking pots/pans, serving ware.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Catering available from local businesses.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane BBQ grill and picnic table, and fire pit in small back yard. Firewood not provided.
- Deck/Patio: Small grassy yard has picnic table, BBQ grill (propane), and fire pit.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: High Speed Internet provided - secure, wired Comcast - plug in your computer and it's on, no password needed.
- Other Amenities
- Furnished, linens provided (Please bring your own beach towels in summer, ) Central air-conditioning & heat, CD/radio, alarm clock. Gas grill (BBQ), fire pit, and picnic table in small back yard, Open front porch, Pack-N-Play and booster chair available
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: We cater to small children. Booster chair available.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Principal renter mus be 25+ years, families only, no groups or students.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- 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, Big Fat Greek, Bike Festival. Public boat ramp, Symphony & live theater in season, Color tours, horse racing, ice fishing, luge run, antique stores, News!, -- 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--and
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring 2010 - June 1-24: $180/night. $1155/week.
Peak 2010 - Jun 25-Sep 5: $200/night. $1295/week.
Fall 2010 - Sep 6-Dec 31: $180/night. $1155/week.
Add $100 cleaning fee and 10% tax.
Additional $500 Damage Fee ONLY if damage. SAT-SAT PREFERRED IN SUMMER
2-night minimum stay.
STAY 7 nights, SAVE $105. When reserving, use COUPON CODE: stay7
No smoking, no pets. Renter must be age 25 or more. 6 people maximum.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
We purchased the property because is it located in a coveted historic area between two lakes and is close to many beaches, parks, festivals, and city summer and winter events. It is centrally located to favorite spots near Muskegon - Grand Haven, Holland, and other beach towns.
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) to the sugar sand beach of Pere Marquette Park - on the "Clean Beach Award" list yearly - and the Muskegon Channel, south side. It's centrally located to favorite spots to visit outside of Muskegon. The nighborhood 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 - no condos, not a resort.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage (House)
Charming decor, comfortable furnishings, high quality dishes and cutlery, high-speed internet, old-fashioned, neighborly open front porch, and an in-town owner who personally manages everything.
Property Photos
- Muskegon vacation rental by Lake Michigan - your cheerful living area- Muskegon. - Muskegon, Michigan Charming Cottage Rental
- 2 min. to Lake Michigan - swim, build sand castles, fish, volleyball, hike - Muskegon, Michigan Charming Cottage Rental
- Play games, enjoy takeout, or snack at the dining/cooking end of the Great Room - Muskegon, Michigan Charming Cottage Rental
- Comfortable King bed in main bedroom with TV and DVD (opposite bed), closet
- Cook on BBQ grill, eat at picnic table, make S'Mores & memories at fire pit
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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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Quaint and homey feeling, did not not feel like we were in someone else's home. Overall cottage was great and I will be back.
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Quaint and homey feeling, did not not feel like we were in someone else's home.
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Stayed for dance competition. Great place to bring babies & toddlers who can't do most of the "big kid" things. Best for beach goers.
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Very well equipped, quaint & cozy. We had everything we needed here.
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We came for a quick "pre-school" getaway. I can't tell you how delighted we were with the accommodations - clean, warm, inviting, with every detail attended to. The scrapbook of things to do, maps, & recommendations was a wonderful "extra touch" that made our stay even easier. THANK YOU!"
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Unfortunately the weather was terrible. It rained every day & we saw very little sun. Thankfully we had your cheerful cottage! The bright, sunny colors helped keep us happy. Thanks for all the wonderful amenities.You've done a great job - above & beyond the call of duty! P. S. We had beautiful weather Saturday! Yay!
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Kim Zielke , Midland, MI
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Beautiful area! Hidden gem of cottage homes. We logged in over 20 miles on the different bike paths with our 4,5,6 year old kids over the week. Everything was super clean.
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We stayed here in Muskegon for our vacation. It was only a couple hours from our home in Indiana, but far enough to be a getaway for my husband, 20 month old daughter, & me. We enjoyed going to the Lake Michigan beach, shopping at the Lakes Mall, eating at the local Muskegon restaurants, & relaxing at the cottage. This was a nice home away from home. Everything was neat & tidy. Thank you so much.