Tranquil Shores | Lake Michigan | Private Beach | Sleeps 11

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A two-story house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen with a central island and bar stools.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with seating, and pendant lighting.
A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by trees and a clear path leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Norton Shores, MI
  • Place, Norman F. Kruse Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Muskegon Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Common Spaces

2 Twin Futons

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Muskegon

Located in Norton Shores, a neighborhood in Muskegon, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Michigan's Adventure is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Beachwood Park and USS Silversides are also worth visiting. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Norton Shores, MI

What's nearby

  • Norman F. Kruse Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Muskegon Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Muskegon State Park - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 26 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ALDI - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Deck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brunch House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Shores | Lake Michigan | Private Beach | Sleeps 11 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil Shores | Lake Michigan | Private Beach | Sleeps 11?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil Shores | Lake Michigan | Private Beach | Sleeps 11 on May 2, 2027 start from $757, 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 Tranquil Shores | Lake Michigan | Private Beach | Sleeps 11?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Shores | Lake Michigan | Private Beach | Sleeps 11?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Shores | Lake Michigan | Private Beach | Sleeps 11 located?

Located in Norton Shores, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Muskegon Lake, and Lakeshore Bike Trail. Lake Express Ferry Terminal is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great access to the beach and lake and close to many other fun activities. Was a great place for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2026
Thanks Karrie! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfect for a large family. Beach was beautiful and the sunset views were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2026
Thank you for staying with us Jacquelyn! We are so glad you enjoyed some beautiful beach views. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I thought the house was really beautiful, clean, and loved how close it was to the beach. Plenty of bathrooms and indoor/outdoor lounge space. We did have a minor issue with the code upon arrival but the host communicated quickly and sent the correct code. The neighbor has a tarp storage area kind of built into the hill that you can view from the porch that’s a bit creepy but was harmless. One of the twin beds upstairs had a very uncomfortable mattress (almost seemed like a box spring) so one of the ladies ended up sleeping on the coach instead. Overall it was a great experience for our annual girls trip despite those two minor issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The house is super cozy and welcoming. The private beach was wonderfully calming. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2025
Thank you for staying with us Julia! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back and stay with us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeshore getaway

Great spot to get away and great access to the beach. Close to town still, but tucked away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this olace

Loved the location, everything about the space inside and out! Just wonderful and look forward to staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review Robin! I am very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, and I look forward to opening our home to you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

We had a wonderful stay at Tranquil Shores! The house was spacious, clean, and comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing family vacation. We enjoyed the beach access and sunsets over the lake. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2025
Thanks for staying with us Merritt! We are so glad you had a relaxing family vacation and could enjoy the beach access! We hope that you will stay with us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, peaceful place for respite

Beautiful, clean, and spacious house offering a quiet environment for respite with family. Easy access to sands along Lake Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2025
Thank you for staying with us Jennifer! We are so glad that your enjoyed your getaway and we hope that you will come back and visit us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach House for an extended family getaway

Beautiful. Plenty of space for all. 3 adults and 4 kids. Just a short walk to a BEAUTIFUL beach. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2025
Thank you for staying at our vacation rental property. We are so glad that you enjoyed it! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lakeside home!

The home was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for a long weekend friends trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2024
Thank you for staying Marissa! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for family beach vacations

We recently stayed here with our extended family (11 total people) and everyone had a great time. Recently completed staircase down the dune to the beach provides excellent beach access to a quiet stretch of Lake Michigan. House was clean, spacious, and comfortable for the whole group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunsets for days

Beautiful property, extremely clean and well taken care of. Area is super nice too, lots to do around. Love the beach. You can catch some nice sunsets here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2023
It was a pleasure to host you at Tranquil Shores, Florian!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach house

Annual family getaway with 90 year old mom, siblings and spouses. 6 of us fit comfortably in this new (or newly remodeled) beach home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2024
Thank you for staying with us Linda! We are glad your family enjoyed your visit, come and see us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Everything was very nice and was exactly as the pictures showed. The drive up the hill to the house was a challenge for some but we made it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2024
Thank you for staying with us Mike! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Weekend

The house was clean and inviting. Enjoyed the private beach which was just a few steps away from the house. Enjoyed hiking in the nearby state parks. It was a nice and relaxing get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and lovely beach access

This VRBO was ideal for a weekend getaway to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. We enjoyed the house and its living areas as well as the beach access. The Lake Harbor trails so close by were lovely! It was a drive to restaurants and shopping but the grocery delivery add-on gave us more time together to celebrate and reminisce!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2024
I am happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the house and location during your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was great

House was great and just as advertised. Construction going on in the area was disturbing…but, that’s growth and not in the owner’s control
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2025
Thank you for staying with us Tim! We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit. Please come back and see us again once the construction is complete and enjoy :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

This house was the perfect spot for my bachelorette trip. The kitchen & living room was a great spot for all of us to hang out and the private access to the beach was unbeatable! We did run out of toilet paper at one point but Austin was super responsive and dropped some off for our group shortly after telling him! We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2025
Thank you for staying with us Lyssa! We are so glad you enjoyed your trip! Please come back and visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vaca

Gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2024
Thank you for staying with us Maya! Come back and see us soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family getaway

This was a great weekend for my family. Loved the location and the size of the house. There was a neighbor house very close nearby which I did not expect and felt a little closer than I’d prefer. Also the walkway to the beach is shared access so there are neighbors walking through the “backyard”. The listing also stated there were
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2025
Thank you for staying with us at Tranquil Shores! We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit and hope that you will consider visiting another one of our properties soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach spot and friendly host

A group of friends and I really enjoyed our extended weekend stay. The house is in a great location and just a short walk down to the beach. We especially loved kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding (ask about renting them), and we biked over to Muskegon's lakefront, which is just a few miles from the house. The large deck is great for spending time with a group and the view from the balcony of the largest bedroom is beautiful. The property was clean and spacious, and the host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2024
So glad that you enjoyed your stay! Come back and see us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Dirt road

I didn't like the dirt road an the the hill trying to get up to the house 😒
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2024
Sorry to hear you had trouble with the road leading up to the house. We hope that you enjoyed your stay and will come back and see us soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Great house, terrible landscape

We booked this house several months in advance for my husbands 40th birthday. We had 8 adults and 4 young kids. I spent a great deal of money on this (way too much in my opinion). The house is overall lovely and was comfortable for our group. The outdoor space is nice to have, especially at night. However, it was never mentioned or advertised that there is a house built right in front of this property which obstructs the view. In addition, the lot next door is a mess full of debris that goes all the way down to the beach. The lot is unfinished with a trailer and random items/tarps/garbage. You cannot walk south of the stairs at all on the beach bc of the unfinished lot (which is okay except not advertised, and has a metal fence and some random appliances that are unsightly). The beach is small, with metal and tires sticking out of the sand. We walked about 200 feet north to get to a more open beautiful area but it’s unclear we were even allowed here. Overall it was really disappointing and misleading. I feel pretty sick about how much I spent for what it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2024
We are glad that you enjoyed the home and outdoor space. We are sorry to hear the properties around did not meet your expectations. We hope you will give us another chance in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway

To say that this place exceeded expectations is not enough. I have to say that this property is perfection. My family and I have been coming to the Muskegon area for over a decade and this is by far our favorite rental. We stayed for four nights in mid-August. Our group consisted of my husband and I (in our early 50s), our kids (17 & 21) and my parents (early 80s). There was plenty of room for all of us to gather and to also have space to ourselves. The house looked like we were the first people to ever step foot inside of it, it was so pristine. The beautiful kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals and then some and the open concept living space is beyond relaxing. The tub in the master bedroom is absolutely amazing and the beds are very comfortable with soft sheets. Great water pressure, loads of fluffy towels to use, a washer/dryer and everything else you need. The owners have really thought of comfort when appointing this space. The decks and patios are lovely and the overlook atop the dune is the most wonderful spot to watch the stunning g sunsets. The beach itself is gorgeous and they even have beach chairs and floats to use. If you aren’t good with stairs this is maybe not the spot for you. It’s a workout to go from the beach to the upstairs for sure. But 100% worth every step in our opinion. Communication with the hosts was great. We are so happy to have found this property and hope we can come back to enjoy it again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2024
Meg, thank you so much for your glowing review! I am very happy to hear you enjoyed the house and your stay! I also appreciate how great of guests your group was. We do our absolute best to maintain the property and amenities for our guests. Your group left the house in fantastic condition and that helps us substantially in making sure our future guests enjoy the space just as much as you did! I look forward to hosting your group again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise on Lake Michigan

We had a wonderful time at Tranquil Shores, the lovely home on Lake Michigan. The house was beautiful, modern and spacious with several decks. The deck above the steps to the beach and the private beach were perfect for relaxing and watching the sunsets every evening. It was a great get away for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2023
Thank you for your review of Tranquil Shores, Madeleine! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time at our lovely home on Lake Michigan. We take pride in providing a beautiful, modern, and spacious house for our guests to enjoy. It's lovely to know that you found the multiple decks to be a perfect spot for relaxation and watching the sunsets every evening. We strive to offer a serene and tranquil environment for our guests to unwind and create lasting memories. We're thrilled that Tranquil Shores provided a great getaway for your family. Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another enjoyable stay by the lakeshore!
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