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5BR Channel View Retreat! Near the Beach in Bluffton - Muskegon

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Michigan Great Lakes summer in Muskegon with a Hilton like stay on the channel
On the hottest days there is still room for you. You can walk or bike here
Beautiful Lake Michigan beaches just a walk or bike ride away!
1st floor screen porch
First Floor living room with Smart TV and plenty of seating

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Childcare available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd fl queen

1 Queen Bed

Basement level queen

1 Queen Bed

First floor queen

1 Queen Bed

Master 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Master den 2nd floor

2 Twin Beds

Top Floor Living Area

4 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Basement Bathroom

Toilet

Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5BR Channel View Retreat! Near the Beach in Bluffton - Muskegon

Fresh water sea breezes are on the channel between Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan. And a short walk to an award winning beach and the Deck.. With 2 balconies overlooking the channel, enjoy watching the marine traffic all day. The main floor balcony is a covered and screened in, so you can enjoy it no matter the weather or the few bugs we have here. The 5br house sleeps 14 in beds and has 2 living rooms. Great business retreat with 8 single beds. Both have their own TV and sitting area, and the upstairs has 2 twin trundle day beds (4 twin size beds)! Great for kids to have their own space.
Stocked kitchen with everything you'll need for a big family meals, and 2 dining areas that each seat up to 10 each. Step out the front door to the channel boardwalk and walk, run, or bike to the beach, light house, 2 live music restaurants, or submarine museum. We provide adult and kid bikes, as well as beach chairs. Pere Marquette Beach is like the Caribbean during summer months. If you bring a boat, there's a launch at the marina all within walking distance of the house called Harbor Towne. If you have a larger boat, Harbor Towne has transient slips to rent. Also within walking distance are 2 up beat award winning restaurants with nightly live music and outdoor seating; The Deck and BoDocks (new)! And for historians, there's a submarine museum featuring the USS Silversides, a real WW2 Submarine about 4 houses down. This area is and turn of the century actors colony with the likes of Buster Keaton summering here. We also have one of the largest Michigan purple Martin colonies a few doors down. Lakeside business district is 2.5 miles from us. Restaurants, distillery, donut shop, made in MI shop, souvenir shops, pizza, pubs, and convenience store. Downtown Muskegon is 5 miles away and is bustling with restaurants, farmers markets, event venues, breweries and distilleries! We provide linens and house towels. Bring your beach towels!
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About the neighborhood

Muskegon

Located in Beachwood-Bluffton, a neighborhood in Muskegon, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Muskegon State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure, or check out an event or a game at Mercy Health Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
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Muskegon, MI

What's nearby

  • Muskegon State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • USS Silversides - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Harbour Towne Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muskegon Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pop A Top - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Cabos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Glenside Pub - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Great host and location.

Incredibly helpful host and location easily walkable to beach. Had enough space to fit four families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
We have a lot of square footage in this multi level home. It allows a large group to spread out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have asked for more for our extended family vacation. The home is lovely, the kitchen and pantry accommodated snacks and meals, and the walk to the public beach made it easy to come and go whenever we wanted. An added plus was the screened in porch facing the channel which allowed us to sit and visit and watch the boats.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
Our channel out front is a great lakes shipping port. Great vessel watching from freighters, to cruise ships, to car ferries, and pleasure crafts
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had forgotten a pack and play and the manager provided one much to our relief. His service was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
We are near and look to help with anything forgotten beyond our well stocked home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

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

Great house on the channel

We enjoyed sitting out on the patio watching all the different boats go through the channel. We also went down to the beach every day. Our grandkids enjoyed the several playgrounds in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe O.

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

Muskegon Channel Home

You can’t ask for a better location or a nicer, well appointed home for a family vacation. This home has it all. Rent this home with the confidence that will meet all of your needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Excellent home and host

Beautiful, clean home with an unbeatable view of the channel. My parents enjoyed the relaxing views from the screened in porch, while our kids marveled at the big ships. Ed was extremely responsive and made sure our experience was a great one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
And our neighbors registered purple martin colony brings bird songs and peaceful days. You might not leave the porch. But you must as the beaches here are world class
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Muskegon Beach 2022

We had a fabulous time at the house. Just a few minutes drive, walk or bike ride from one of the greatest beaches I’ve ever been. The house is immaculate. The screened in porch is perfect for breakfast and coffee conversations. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
And you can walk to two great restaurants with outdoor seating and daily entertainment during summer months
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

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

Fabulous family place

It is clean, well stocked with every need and has plenty of room for our family of twelve ages 20 months - 72. I’m the grandma and enjoyed my own room and my three sons, their wives and children all had their separate spaces too. Plenty of bathrooms to match. Pier Marquette beach is the best beach in middle Lake Michigan. Loved the submarine next door, the deck and the best sand in the Great Lakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
Great beaches, fishing, boating, a museum, and two great eateries walking distance. Jump on our free bikes and expand your fun
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb B.

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

Beautiful home!

This is an exceptional house, beautifully appointed and maintained, and it's in a great location. The home is comfortable and luxurious, inside and out. We especially enjoyed watching the boats going by on the channel, but never felt intruded on, because of the lawn that separates the house from the channel. Also, the host is extremely helpful and communicative and the house is really well organized. We had a wonderful time and would wholeheartedly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
We cater to many 3 generation visitor groups as we can provide ideas for everyone from nature near by to arts, dining, and entertainment
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Great vacation near the wonderful Lake Michigan

We had such a wonderful stay at this lovely home on the channel. Everything was as described and there was nothing we were longing for. The kitchen was well supplied, there were bikes and coolers and some beach toys, and the house was clean and well kept. This was a great family vacation, with kids ranging in age from 1 to 14. Everyone, including the adults, found plenty to do. We are already thinking about next summer and hoping this place will be available again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
We hope you will want to come back. Next year you can take the kayaks for a spin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie L.

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

Amazing House for Multi-Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay in Muskegon. We had 4 families traveling from 3 different states. The house easily accommodated everyone and their needs. We cooked the majority of our meals and found the kitchen to have everything we needed in terms of appliances, ample utensils, and pots and pans. We enjoyed many meals, conversations and games on the screened in balcony. The garage included many beach chairs and a beach cart for our use, which was very convenient, along with several bikes of various sizes. The host was friendly and very communicative. We had a wonderful stay and would not hesitate to return again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
We are available and attentive to guests needs. We look to be helpful before and during each stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Wonderful Muskegon Vacation

We rented this property for our family vacation; 8 adults and 6 children ages 2-14. Plenty of room for all; house is lovely and so comfortable. Kitchen very well stocked with everything I could ask for. Fabulous location on the channel, loved watching the endless line of boats going by, especially 3 huge freighters. Especially loved the screened porch, many bikes, coolers, games and cards! Saw the WWII Submarine, did mini-golf, enjoyed beach days. One of the best West Michigan family vacations we’ve had, and look forward to returning next summer! Thank you, Ed, for your warm hospitality and prompt help when needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
Our goal is fostering great memories while experiencing Muskegon's great beaches and watching great lakes vessels come through our channel. We are a port to Great Lakes cruise lines, cargo ships, and the car ferry to Milwaukee, power boats, sail boats and parade of entertainment out front.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Very accomodating

This is the 7th year our Leadership team has rented a space for our annual week long strategic planning session. There was more than enough space for 9 of us including multiple dining areas and 6 sleeping areas. We enjoyed the screened in deck most days and all fit comfortably. The house was well stocked with cooking, dining, and serving dishes as well. That is often not the case in our experience! The property manager communicated with us throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed as well. We look forward to booking next year's event with our host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2021
Sleeps 14 of which six are single beds allow for lots of flexibility for retreats and group settings.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

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

Wonderful Channel house

The Channel house was perfect for our 3 generation family reunion for 14 of us. The house was nicely furnished, and kitchen well stocked. The house was spacious enough for all of us, and had everything that we needed…even bikes for those who wanted to bike ride, beach chairs, etc. The host even loaned us some fishing poles to use! The location is unbeatable, with beaches at Lake Michigan as well as Lake Muskegon within walking distance. And fun just to watch the boats go by on the channel also. The host was very responsive and accessible, with references for pontoon boat and jet ski rentals, and any other questions we had. There’s plenty of activities to enjoy in the area. We spent a day at Michigan’s Adventure (water park and amusement park), and enjoyed supper at the Deck. Don’t hesitate to rent this lovely house for a fun Lake Michigan vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect all around!!

We stayed last week with 8 adults and 4 toddlers. The place was just as described, but we were surprised to find it’s even better than the pictures! It easily had room for all of us. It was the best stocked rental we have ever had. Everything we needed was there, from kitchen supplies to beach chairs. They have truly thought of everything. The property manager was great to communicate with, and even stopped by twice to help with the keypad and a tiny kitchen issue. He arrived quickly and was so kind! Location was excellent. We enjoyed fishing right out the front door and a peaceful walk to the lighthouse. The balconies had beautiful views and the screened in one was great for our late night euchre tournaments. We could quickly walk to 2 beaches and they were beautiful! We loved the local restaurants, The Deck and Dockers. Great food and even better atmosphere with the live music!! We really had an excellent week and would not hesitate to return & recommend it to family & friends. Thank you so much for such a special week with our kids & grandkids!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

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

Family Vaca

Room for all of us (12) in this nicely located home. My husband and I invited our 3 kids and their spouses (Age 31-37) and our 4 grandchildren (6 weeks to 3.5 years old) to come stay with us as their schedules allowed. We loved sitting on the screened in main floor deck watching the Freighters, Ferry, Cruise Ship and other boats, walking to the beaches and restaurants. The Century Club Shops, Muskego Western Market and Unruly on W Western Ave in Muskegon were fun to browse through. We also enjoyed Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo in New Era - a wonderful place for the kids of all ages. The Muskegon Lake Beach was super close and just the right size for the littles. Pere Marquette Beach is just beautiful. We walked to the sunset almost every night. The home was very well stocked with had nearly everything we required. Ed was an awesome host. He was very responsive to help us locate a few items and even anticipated our needs, bringing just what we needed! We highly recommend this place and would love to return if we ever plan to vacation in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

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

Perfect multi family beach house

This house has plenty of room for family gatherings. There’s great space both inside and out and a great view from the decks overlooking the channel to watch all the boat traffic. The house was very clean and stocked with everything you need. The kids loves having the bikes to ride down to the beach and it’s also close enough to walk. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Great place on the Channel!

This house is very comfortable and great for a group. Watching the boats go by on the channel is so fun! And there are 2 great beaches very close, you can easily walk to the one on Muskegon Lake. Everything you need is either there or a short drive away. And there’s plenty to do. We rented a pontoon boat and cruised the channel and lakes. And thanks for all the quick assistance Ed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Esther R.

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

Unbeatable Location

We had a great time at this very nice property. The location was perfect as it falls between two beaches. The property manager was excellent and the house had more supplies than any other house I’ve rented. There is a huge amount of space, so everyone felt that they had some privacy. The best part was watching boats come in from the wonderful screened in balcony. The only thing I thought could be better was the cleanliness (floors, counter tops, refrigerator, window wells, etc.). For the nightly cost, I was expecting things to be cleaner overall although I do know I have comparatively high standards for cleaning. My friends and I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2021
We check in with our guests during their stay as part of our hospitality efforts, and work proactively to provide great stays at our property. We are readily available if needed
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Great time

We had such an amazing time at this cottage. We planned this last minute and were so thankful we stubled upon this. We fished every day right off the end of the peer (use worms and leeches if you can find them ;-). We hiked a state park just to the south, rented a pontoon boat and tube, went to the beach and much more. We had a great time and plan on coming back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2021
A quiet sea breeze spot on the porch, a historical visit of a ww2 submarine, a walk to the sifted sand beach, fine dining, and dancing in the sand to live music at sunset are all walking distance
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Outstanding

Great location and house. Just as advertised. Being on the channel is a great location, having bikes available is a real plus in this area. Excellent communication as we checked in and had questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2021
We are near charter fishing, power boat rentals, public boat launches, hiking trails, and 2.4 miles of public county beach area. Many summer events here like pro volleyball, sand soccer tournaments, surfer weekend, craft beer festival, etc. And on some summer days you can climb the inside of the lighthouse.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

Great for our large family

The house was a great size for our large family of 14. Plenty of bedrooms for everyone. Very close to the public beach and restaurant called the Deck that had live music every night. We had fun exploring the area. Also, the owner and house cleaner went above and beyond to return some precious jewelry to us after we checked out, which we truly appreciated. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Muskegon area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2021
We also have another restaurant with outdoor eating and live music called Dockers within walking distance. If you go charter fishing here they will make a meal out of your catch for a small fee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

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

Beautiful lakefront house

We enjoyed our weekend in Muskegon very much. The house was spacious and immaculate. It has two balconies and a fabulous channel view. It is pin-drop quiet and peaceful at night. The owner was very attentive, but we didn't need his help; the layout of the house makes everything seamless. Among other things you will have eleven bicycles at your disposal! This is a premium location in a gorgeous area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2021
We are walking distance to a world class beach where the county sifts the sand clean in the morning. We hosts national volleyball tournaments, you access to deep sea fishing. (lake mi record 39lb king salmon caught here this year). Two live music bar restaurants. A WW2 submarine museum and countless ships coming through the channel out front as we are a service port for the Milwaukee car ferry, shipping industry and cruise ships
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marcia S.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 19, 2026
This guest text us they had a great stay. It appears their was confusion with the rating system here. We look to proactively provide great experiences, and are readily available during your stay.
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