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Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake

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View from the lake - good fishing, lots of outside living space
Hess Lake - fire pit and dock. View from lower level walk out
Cottage from the road
Well appointed kitchen
Dining and kitchen with double sliding doors onto deck - great views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake

Beautiful outdoor living spaces on quiet all sports lake. Great family space! Shallow water for kids to swim, a dock to park your boat and room to sleep up 10!

Three levels provide great space to spread out.

Main level features large bathroom and open living kitchen, dinning and living room with pull out couch. Double sliders open to a large well appointed deck with eating and sitting area.

Spiral staircase leads upstairs to a great sleeping loft with two double beds and one queen.

Another spiral staircase leads to the walk out lower lever with an additional full bath, bedroom with double bed, washer, dryer and wet bar. Walk out to additional outdoor living space.

Lake is just a few steps down. Nice grassy sitting area with firepit and hammock overlooks dock and shallow water for playing. Great for fishing, kayaking, swimming or boating.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Grant

Located in Grant, this cottage is on the waterfront. Hardy Dam County Marina and Pilgrim's Run Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Newaygo State Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Grant, MI

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 12 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Emerald Lake - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Turtle Island - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Newaygo County Sports Park - 13 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 14 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake on May 29, 2026 start from $269, 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 Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of John Ford Lake and Cope Lake. Pickerel Lake and Foster Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was absolutely everything we wanted & more!! Beautiful lake with no weeds at all & a lot of great sandbars too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erik s.

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

Boating

We loved having coffee on the deck overlooking the lake. Had a great time on the lake and really enjoyed the sandbar. We are planning to come back next year
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family vacation 2022

We had 8 adults and this suited us just fine, it will fit 10. It is loaded with everything you need in the kitchen except a blender. It also accommodated our boat and jetski. We had a great time staying at this property and would definitely stay here again. The host is available when needed, however we didn't need anything. We lost power due to a storm, it was back on by morning and the host checked to see if we had issues, we had no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

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

Fun on the lake

Cute Decorated cabin. Location is excellent! Beautiful lake! Home is fully accommodating and has anything you need to enjoy your time at the lake. Makes you feel like your at home. Note* There are a lot of step stairs and twisting stairs. A little scary for small children or anyone elderly or anyone with difficulty in walking. Can’t be helped , do to design and location of home. Owner does provide a baby gate and has protected them as much as possible. Loved how shallow the water was at lake and dock for kids to swim. Wonderful time !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

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

Best for children a little older

We stayed here with 4 adults, 6 year old, 2 year old and 3 month. It has a great outdoor space and shallow water by the dock for easy wading. It isn’t anything fancy, though it is comfy and meets the needs you could possibly have on a lake vacation. The place was overall clean but there were a few locations in the kitchen and another area that were not and I needed to clean them. For children the spiral stairs are steep, the vertical bars are larger than a child’s head and can easily fit an entire child through them. The beds are comfy and there is plenty of blankets and pillows if needed. The top loft area (room with the three beds) didn’t seem to benefit from the AC and got very hot during the day so the three stand up fans are a must to use, but if the nights are cooler it cools off quickly. We would stay again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Nice location, clean environment, nice views. Really helpful that many of the condiments were already stocked in kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel A.

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

Communication.

Communication directly with the property owner would have been much better. The process of logging into the VRBO site and communicating through another party is not ideal.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great little cottage

We had a great time here with our family. The place was very clean, well decorated, and had everything we needed. Beautiful views from the deck. Close to the water which was nice. The Lake is all about water sports (not great for fishing). Definitely glad we brought our boat! The stairs are a little dicey if you have little ones or elderly, but it was fine for us. The owner was responsive amd helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Diane North

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Our family loves the outdoors, especially water! Unfortunately we are not able to enjoy our cottage all the time, so our lose is your benefit! You get to use this wonderful lake front property while we are otherwise occupied.

Why they chose this property

Relatively quiet all sports lake with an up-north feel. Close enough for great day trips and shopping but far enough to feel away.

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English
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