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BEAUTIFUL LAKE HOUSE-Dogs OK- BOOKING Summer 2017 -June 19-24 Available
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 2,500 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
3 Bed/3 Bath/Beautiful House and View-Sleeps 6 -Kayak, Bike, Hike, Canoe-Bike
Our home is nestled between Grand Haven and Muskegon.
--Little Black Lake is in the front of the house. (It is a shallow weedy lake) Hoffmaster State Park is in the back yard walk out back to Lake Michigan (a 20-30 minute hike) Life is spectacular year around. Try kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, or simply sit and watch the wildlife on this quiet little lake. The house is across the road from from the lake but we do have access.
--We have a rustic dock and provide 3 kayaks & a canoe.
--Hoffmaster State Park is literally in the back yard. Walk out the back door and into 1300 acres of undeveloped paradise. Enjoy 10 miles of the best hiking in West Michigan, climb 200' high Lake Michigan sand dunes, take a stroll on one of the pristine sandy beaches in our area.. Our area & home offers something for everyone!
--Our home is beautiful and clean.
--The kitchen is fully stocked with pots pans, dishes, towels, etc. All you need to bring is your food and drink
Clean and well maintained: Amenities: This is a fully furnished home with basement, front porch, double stall garage and bonus room (the bonus room is unheated) The kitchen is complete with dishes, microwave, stove, refrigerator dishwasher and towels. Also included is the use of our washer and dryer, Kayak, Canoe, Ping-Pong table, air hockey, bikes, fire-pit, picnic tables and Large Fenced dog kennel. Master Bedroom has a Queen size bed and private bath. Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed- Bedroom 3- private Bath & 1 full & 1 twin bed.
Activities: The Lakes Mall, Craig's Cruisers, Oak Ridge Golf Course, and many restaurants are less than 5-miles away:
If this house is booked check with us we may have something else available.
Activities & Area: West Michigan is a vacationers paradise. There is something for everyone. Check out Lake Michigan's Sand dunes or spend a day at Michigan Adventure. Kick back on Grand Haven's board walk and watch the boats go by or watch the musical Fountain. Relax and fish or kayak. Bring a speed boat and launch it on Spring Lake, Muskegon Lake or on The Grand river. Spend time swimming in Lake Michigan, laying in the sun or walking our world famous singing sand beaches. Don't forget your camera, you'll need it when you walk the piers at sunset. In the fall enjoy the changing of the leaves, salmon fishing on the rivers and the fresh farm markets. Take a ride to Grand Rapids and tour the Gerald R. Ford Museum, Fredrick Meijer Gardens and John Ball Park Zoo. Check out The Lakes Mall and a wide variety of restaurants. This is just a sample of things to do.
We're just a phone call away: We live close to the rental so if you need anything, all you need to do is call.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Well it's time to go home. It was a great Memorial Day weekend and the weather cooperated. We golfed at the local course and spent the next day fishing on White Lake. It was a little windy, so not too many fish were caught. Today is our son's 21st birthday so we plan to picnic on Lake Michigan to celebrate. This is a very nice, clean home in a beautiful setting.
Amenities
Norton Shores House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2500 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- pets considered
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Lake
- Waterfront
- Away From It All
- Family
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Firewood
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
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this bath also has a double sink
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , This bath is in the 2nd bedroom
Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower , This bath on the main floor w/ laundry
- Very clean!
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
,
full bath
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , full bath
Bedroom 3 - 1 double , 1 twin/ single , bath w/ shower
- There is also a bonus room that can be used as a bedroom. It has a fold out couch & futon game table & a television w/VCR & DVD. Our home is spacious, clean and quiet. We do not have air conditioning. However there are very few days when it is need. Rates posted are for parties of 6 or less.
- Audio Tape Player
- Books
- Books for Adults
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Game Room
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- VCR
- Video Library
- Bicycles
- Binoculars
- Canoe
- Kayak / Canoe
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Porch / Veranda
- Screen Porch / Veranda
- Small Cooler
- Walkway to Water
- 4 garden chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- autumn foliage
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- antiquing
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- skiing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(42 traveler reviews)
Wonderful Property
This is a long over due review and so very deserving of this property and of the owners Jim and Doris.
We were making a last minute get away out of Chicago, and like to bring our (not so little) dogs with us. We have used home away before for other properties, but loved their pictures and the ideas of walks and the beach and night fires, even when we booked in the late part of October. It was everything as described in the property listing.
Their paper work was prompted and contacting them was easy. The directions to the property were easy and great, even at night. And when we woke the next morning what a beautiful sight we saw. The beautiful November clouds on the little black lake were breath taking. The dog run was perfect. Their endless back yard that blended right into Hoffmaster State Park trails that took you right to Lake Michigan was awesome.
The house was a little big for just the two of us and our dogs, but none the less... perfect. It had everything needed to make a great stay. Clean and well maintained, all the kitchenware and appliances were in great working order. Attached garage was convenient. Washer and Dryer were easily accessible and better than the ones I have at home.
We didn't venture away from the property to eat at any local restaurants, we were so wonderfully content staying at the house.
Jim and Doris stopped by to make sure everything was going well and to see if we needed anything. They are very delightful. We could have talked all day.
We would definitely recommend this property and look forward in returning in the fall again. Although, we don't want to recommend it too much, they might get too booked up.!!! Thanks Again Jim and Doris for making us and our four legged family feeling welcome. We still have your Christmas card still hanging on our fridge.
Great Getaway
The location is awesome. Trails right down to the beach (Lake MI). Everything you need is there: kayaks, bikes, dog run. Owners are wonderful too.
Great place!
We had a great time there. The house and property is nice and homey! My sister and I came to chill and relax and it worked out great for us! Just be aware there is no ac in warm and humid weather. The whole house fan helped and so we were fine. We would come back!
Great Lake house
The home was exactly as advertised. Very clean,quick access to local lake with kayaks to use. Backs up to State park, can hike to Lake Michigan. Big rooms, lots of space. Pet friendly, our dog loved it.Owner was responsive when minor questions arose. Will return if schedule allows next year. Close to beaches and good restaurants.
Very pretty....exactly how it was described, if not better.
We had a great time. The home was stocked well and filled with many things to keep our children entertained.
Land between Lakes
My wife and I booked a week here with our adult children and spouses, six adults total, and enjoyed the home very much. The general location feels relatively private, but it’s not too far to shopping near Muskegon/Norton Shores. Out front is a shallow lake, with access to rowboat, canoe, and kayaks. Out back is a kennel and fire pit. Beyond the fire pit, and through the woods, you eventually walk into trails at Hoffmaster State Park. We walked to Lake Michigan twice, but for all our beach gear, it was easier to drive around to the state park beach parking area. We brought our own bikes, and one day, we hooked up with the Ottawa County bike trails about ¾-mile south, and biked to Grand Haven for lunch.
Inside the house, we found living, kitchen, and dining areas to have just enough room for all of us. The bedrooms and baths were modern and clean. The master bedroom was particularly large, on the second floor with windows looking out over Little Black Lake.
Thanks so much, we had a great time.
Map
Our area has something for everyone. The main attraction of course is Lake Michigan with it's 200 foot high sand dunes spectacular sunrises, sunsets & singing sand beaches. (20 minute hike from the house)
Our home is across the street from Little Black Lake but we own 100 feet of private access to the lake. Walk down our dock and use either our,canoe, kayaks or row boat. They are all included in the rental price. Take a hike through Hoffmaster Park or ride our bikes on the Spring Lake bike path which begins just 1/2 mile from our rental.
You'll feel like you're 'away from it all' but restaurants, shopping centers and fun activities for the whole family are just minutes away.
Although Little Black Lake is a shallow weedy lake, the water quality is excellent. It is wonderful for kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Powerboats are not allowed on Little Black Lake. Also, for swimming we recommend going to one of the beautiful Lake Michigan beaches in our area
Other Activities: Kayaking, Canoeing, Bird watching, Hiking, Hot Dog Roasts around the Fire, Watching Beautiful sun Rises Over Little Black lake, Taking in Spectacular Sun Sets Over Lake Michigan, Charter Fishing, Michigan's Adventure, Watching Kite Boarders at the Lake Michigan Beaches, Walking the Grand Haven, Muskegon and Ferrysbug Piers, Taking scenic Photographs, Grand Haven's Musical Fountain, Muskegon's Art Museum, Silver Sides Submarine, Fricano's Pizza, Docker's Restaurant, Craigs Cruisers. Grand Haven's Coast Guard Festival. Walking the board walk in Grand Haven, Miss Lisa's Ice cream in Ferrysburg, Jilly's Glass in Muskegon. Visiting U-Pick Berry Farms. The list goes on and on...
Golf: Oak ridge golf course is a great public course about 1 mile from the rental. It is well established, very beautiful and challenging. Other courses to check out are Stone Gate, Grand Haven Country Club, Muskegon Country Club. All within 10 miles.
Ski: The cross country skiing is wonderful in Hoffmaster State Park
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Rates & Availability
Norton Shores House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Early Summer
Jun 18 2017 -
Jun 23 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Summer 2017
Jun 24 2017 -
Sep 2 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$1,700
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Fall 2017
Sep 3 2017 -
Oct 31 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$210
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$1,400
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$242
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Additional information about rental rates
| Pet Fee | $0 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $300 |
| Tax Rate | 6.0% |
During the off season October - May we will consider long term rentals . Price includes most utilities
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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