See all properties
Entire home

Cozy lower level duplex. Pet friendly with a large backyard!

Photo gallery for Cozy lower level duplex. Pet friendly with a large backyard!

Exterior
Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy lower level duplex. Pet friendly with a large backyard!

Welcome to Ruby's Retreat, where the playful spirit of our namesake pup, Ruby, fills the air! Located just a short walk from downtown Grand Haven in the quiet corner of Old Town, our surf-themed rental captures the essence of coastal living. With two bedrooms, one bath, and accommodations for up to six guests, our pet-friendly retreat offers a cozy escape for you and your furry friend. Relax in the surf-inspired living space, or venture out to explore the nearby beaches and attractions. Whether you're seeking adventure or simply looking to unwind, Ruby's Retreat provides the perfect setting for your Grand Haven getaway. Book your stay today and experience the joyful energy of Ruby's playful spirit!

Location:
Catch the wave of excitement in the historic Old Town neighborhood of Grand Haven. Just minutes from the vibrant downtown area, Ruby's Retreat provides easy access to local attractions, including the scenic boardwalk, sandy beaches, and historic lighthouses. With charming shops, eateries, and entertainment options nearby, you'll have everything you need for a surf-inspired getaway.

Accommodation:
Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, our cozy retreat offers ample space for up to six guests. Despite its older charm, the interior is lovingly maintained and offers cozy amenities for a comfortable stay. Kick back in the inviting living area, whip up a meal in the modest kitchen, and recharge in the comfortable bedrooms after a day of exploration.

Amenities
- Modest kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and basic kitchen essentials
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Smart TV with Netflix for entertainment
- Cozy bedding and linens provided
- Private entrance with contactless check-in
- Parking available on the premises
- Large backyard, perfect for pets to roam and play

Pet-Friendly:
Ruby's Retreat welcomes well-behaved pets to join you during your stay! With a spacious backyard to explore, your four-legged companions can hang ten while you soak up the sun. Please note an extra pet fee does apply.

Outdoor Space:
Hang loose in Ruby's Retreat's spacious backyard. Whether you're catching rays on the patio or gathering around the fire pit for a sunset bonfire, you'll love spending time in our spacious backyard. Please note, the backyard is not fully fenced.

Local Attractions:
Explore the best of Grand Haven, from sandy beaches and scenic parks to charming shops and delicious dining options. Don't miss the chance to hit the waves at Grand Haven State Park, where surf adventures await, or simply relax on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Your Hosts:
As longtime residents of Grand Haven, we're stoked to welcome you to Ruby's Retreat. At one point we called this place home for several years. Whether you need recommendations for local surf spots or assistance with anything during your stay, we're here to ensure you have a rad time.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Property grounds
Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park.
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
default

Events

Events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Grand Haven

Grand Haven is home to this vacation home. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lake Express Ferry Terminal. Hot Spot Charters and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
View more Vacation Homes in Grand HavenOpens in a new window
Map
Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Tri-Cities Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Haven Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Star Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪New China City - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Don Luis Mexican Grill & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy lower level duplex. Pet friendly with a large backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy lower level duplex. Pet friendly with a large backyard!?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy lower level duplex. Pet friendly with a large backyard! on Dec 21, 2025 start from $249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy lower level duplex. Pet friendly with a large backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy lower level duplex. Pet friendly with a large backyard!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy lower level duplex. Pet friendly with a large backyard! located?

Situated in Grand Haven, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hot Spot Charters and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Tri-Cities Historical Museum and Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Autumn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great location. Happy to fine a place accepting of pups so they get to come along with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Backyard

Easy location to enjoy walking to all that Grand Haven has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shannon B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand Haven Getaway

The property was as described, but we felt that it could have been cleaner on the exterior. The space had the basics. This place might be suitable for a younger family, but i was traveling with my parents and they weren’t very comfortable with the beds. The location was slightly away from the town center. Walkable distance for some.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute home

We enjoyed are stay . Nice nack yard and good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This was a great find! Was able to walk downtown from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We love Grand Haven and the location very peaceful. A short walk to the downtown area and about 2 miles from the light house. The porch was our favorite place to hang out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

The location was quiet, within walking distance of several good restaurants, parks, and shops, and the house itself was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for our stay. The host was easy to get ahold of and made sure we had all our needs taken care of. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location! Walked everywhere! Short distance to the social district. Great backyard! Enjoyed a fire ~ loved that it stayed daylight until 10-10:30 pm. Gabriel was very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destiny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed with 2 friends and a dog. Its very close to downtown and the beach. The upstairs unit was occupied by different guest during our trip. We couldnt hear the first group at all. If we didnt see their vehicle, we wouldn't have even known they were there. The second set was very loud. We could hear every step they took and their music at all hours of the night. If you are a heavy sleeper this is an ideal place to stay. If you are a light sleeper be aware that you may not get much sleep depending on who is renting the upper level. Other than that, we had no complaints at all. It was clean and cozy. We loved being able to hang out on the porch and enjoy the backyard in the beautiful weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not terrible

Did the job for us. The floor above was squeaking when ever people were there. Kitchen drain was constantly making odd noise. Kitchen needs a cutting board, master bedroom door needs a latch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good pet friendly property at a great price with room to improve

This was our third visit to GH and the first at this property. We LOVED the backyard for our pooch and the price is fantastic. The host was quick to respond and accommodating. I suffer from a spinal disorder so travel is always painful, but I slept well so yay! That said, I have a few warnings for potential renters and some recommendations to the owner. First, this is a split unit. I don’t believe this is called out in the listing apart from the mention of a shared backyard. There was a lot of noise coming from the upstairs unit, both the house itself and the guests. Also, there is no washer/dryer in the lower unit. That’s on me for not noticing, but heads up & pack accordingly. The walking distance to downtown was further than expected. While it’s manageable for able bodied adults, we have 7, 9, and 11yo kids who got really tired and crabby. As far as things that could be improved…My husband and I ate most meals standing, but there is space for a larger dining table. A four seater would probably fit okay. There wasn’t enough tableware and we had to wash dishes daily. There was one towel holder with three hooks. In a beach town, more places to dry towels/suits is desperately needed (thinking small clothesline in the yard). There’s also nowhere to store clothes in the 2nd bedroom. I borrowed baskets from the bathroom for this purpose, but there are a lot of small space storage options or shelves that could work. Mostly minor inconveniences that can easily be addressed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property!

Great property and location. Made for a very relaxed and enjoyable trip. Everything was as advertised. Definitely planning to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Rental

Clean and homey - this adorable rental has a great location. The backyard was perfect for the dogs. The kitchen is well equipped and the host is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property in a Quiet area

We had an amazing stay at Rubys Retreat. Located right as you come into town but still off the beaten path. It was quiet and the kids absolutely loved having a backyard to play in. Place was very clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean comfortable house and great location.

Our family stayed here for 3 nights and loved it. The house was clean, the kids loved the 2 smart TVs, and the neighborhood was quiet. Also the location is great. Close drive to the beach and walking distance to Biggby, Sweet Temptations (candy, ice cream), Culver’s, and lots more. Gabriel answered every question I had very quickly as well. Only drawback was no tub for the kids, but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One request

Everything was great except I expect soap or body wash in the shower and there wasn't any. Shampoo and conditioner would also be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a Family Getaway

The location was awesome, close to everything. We walked to restaurants, the beach, and downtown. The huge backyard and large shower were pleasant surprises.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and plenty of room

We had a great stay in Grand Haven! We had plenty of room for our family of 4. The location was convenient for the beach, shopping, and eating out. The house is in a safe and nice neighborhood. The house was very clean!!! We were grateful for the fast WiFi and Netflix!! Our kids were very happy! The tile walk in shower was huge and so beautiful! What a bonus! Unfortunately, we could hear the tenants upstairs talk and move around when we were in bed but it didn’t keep us awake. Placing a drying rack in the screened in porch would be a nice addition, as we had wet swimsuits and towels each day from the beach. Overall, we had a great stay and were very pleased with Grand Haven and our rental!!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand Haven

Easy to book and check in, excellent location as just a short walk to downtown. The place was spotless! We didn’t spend much time in the unit as we were out paddle boarding all day, but it was nice to come home to a good hot shower and bed. Do keep in mind the house is split into 2 rentals so you will certainly hear the people above you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place just minutes from beach and town

We enjoyed our stay at Ruby’s retreat! The place is in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from downtown Grand Haven and the beach. Our pup also loved the backyard to run around in (it’s not fully fenced in) and enjoyed his first experience at the beach! We were able to take him to City Beach in the early morning and late afternoon/evening. We also appreciated access to the kitchen with misc pots and pans. Although it was just two of us and a small dog, the VRBO would easily accommodate another couple or a family of 4-5 with the beds available. Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Location

Stayed here with my family and pup. It was very spacious and clean. The location is great to get to downtown Grand Haven. We had a great time making a bonfire in the fire pit in the backyard and letting our dog run around. It’s not very clearly stated on the listing, but there is a unit above. You might hear the guests above walking around, however, it did not pose to be an issue to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruby’s Retreat

This house was super clean and very spacious! It was close to downtown. We had 5 people during our stay and it was really comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Keven M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant

Fun
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elysia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruby’s Retreat was the best!

My group of friends had a wonderful time stay at Ruby’s Retreat. Location was perfect within walking and driving distance of so many awesome things. Neighborhood is super quiet and nice. The host was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay again. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Gabriel Melching

Host profile image
As longtime residents of Grand Haven, we're stoked to welcome you to Ruby's Retreat! Whether you need recommendations for local surf spots or assistance with anything during your stay, we're here to ensure you have a rad time.

Why they chose this property

At one point we called 'Ruby's Retreat' home for several years. Once we moved away from the area, we had to share the location and allow others to experience this quiet corner of old town.

What makes this property unique

Most of Grand Haven can be quite busy in the summer months. Ruby's Retreat is a perfect little corner that keeps you away from the busy downtown area, but is still close enough to walk anywhere you'd like.

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Hotels

Vacation Rentals