Entire home

Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach

Photo gallery for Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach

A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a metal railing.
A large cargo ship docked at a port with a pier featuring outdoor seating and a view of the water.
A kitchen counter with a blender, a knife block, a toaster, and two blue containers.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Featuring 2 bicycles, this vacation home includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. It has a patio for outdoor relaxation and access to golf and skiing nearby. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, and the marina while exploring attractions like Beachwood Park and Pere Marquette Park Beach.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Sledding nearby

    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Muskegon Beach
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • Onsite parking available
  • Patio
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

View in a map
Muskegon, MI
  • Place, Pere Marquette Park Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Muskegon Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Muskegon State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach


Professionally cleaned beyond cdc guidelines. We have provided more than a decade of 5 star experiences at our cottage in this history rich neighborhood. Super clean, professionally decorated experience. Not on the water, but walking distance to both Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. Fully stocked with linens, cookware, and amenities. Shared free bikes and kayaks also available for your use. Central A/C and good free wi-fi are readily available. Come sit by your private fire pit and roast marshmallows. This property has been recently fully renovated. We also have a separate carriage house with room for four more on the property if you need additional accommodations. Property #4761321.

Also we have been voted the number one west Michigan beach. The county sifts the sand clean every morning and the beach is one of the largest in west Michigan
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

Egg chairs with stunning views. The Channel House is a unique hideaway!!
Boat Watchers Paradise-Amazing Views on the Muskegon Channel-A Private Haven!
Beachwood-Bluffton
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
Boat Watchers Paradise-Amazing Views on the Muskegon Channel-A Private Haven!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

default

Events

No events allowed

default

Pets

No pets allowed

default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

If you have a minute start a load of wash. It helps get the next guest in earlier. Thanks

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1209850vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Muskegon

Located in Beachwood-Bluffton, a neighbourhood in Muskegon, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Michigan's Adventure is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Beachwood Park and USS Silversides. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
View more Holiday homes in MuskegonOpens in a new window
Map
Muskegon, MI

What's nearby

  • Beachwood Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Muskegon Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • USS Silversides - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Muskegon State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ALDI - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Deck - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪BoDocks Marina & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach on 2 Oct 2026 start from £925, 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.

Is Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach located?

This family-friendly Muskegon holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan. Beachwood Park and Pere Marquette Park Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed at the Redbird cottage since 2014 and it is a vacation near Lake Michigan and the impressive nearby bike trails to which we look forward to all year.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice place. Ed was incredibly helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is an absolute gem! Located in a quiet neighborhood and is walking distance to both Lake Michigan and Lake Muskegon, hiking trails, and the beach. Super clean and all the comforts of home. It was nice to have a fire in the fire pit out back after a long day exploring. Ed was the best host! Communication was so easy! We will definitely return to Redbird Cottage! Thank you Ed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were comfortable as a family of 6 in Red Bird Cottage. The pictures were just like the property. We had all we needed. Beds were comfortable and everything neat and clean.We enjoyed the beach and walks through the neighborhood. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this property. The house was beautifully decorated, spotless, and well stocked with kitchen supplies. We traveled with two kids, and Ed thoughtfully put out toys, children's books, and brand-new dinnerwares for them. We all had a great time exploring Muskegon and playing at the beaches. Ed, thank you so much for hosting us. It was an amazing week.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake Michigan vacation spot

We had a wonderful time! The location and cottage were perfect for our family. Beautiful beaches and perfect amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach cottage

Perfect beach experience, the location can’t be beat. Perfect size for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Perfect location for our beach event!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2022
We host many who attend beach, sailing, and sporting events nearby.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week at the beach

The house is well equipped and perfect location for a beach vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Really clean property with a great location. The outdoor space with a fire pit is really nice and the host is extremely responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2024
We love helping provide a better than expected stay. We are lacking on weather control :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we expected and more for our time at the beach. We loved being able to walk to the beach and dunes. Rode the bikes on the boardwalk and down to the Deck for dinner and music, We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was stocked better than our home!! It is beautifully maintained and so cute. Lovely neighbors and great location. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend by the Beach

Property was very convenient to beach and other family members. Access was easy and amenities were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perect little cottage for a long weekend. Everything was clean, the place well stocked. We took advantage of the bikes for trips over to the beach and The Deck. Ed was a great host. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very easy check in

The home is clean and the beds are comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage, walkable to two lakes

We loved the cottage and the location! Walking and/or a 90 second drive to the beach on Lake Michigan was amazingly convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

Great location. We loved everything. Ed is Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2024
We have been several properties hosting for 12 years. We look to create great stays for comments like this one. Thanks!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great summer vacation spot!

Ed was a great host, and the house was very clean and tidy. I recommend it for any family/guest looking for a place in a quiet community within a 10 minute walk from the beach on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2022
We enjoy hosting guests from outside the US. Their perspective brings us unique thoughts on how to enhance our hospitality for future guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Worked well for us, cute house just beware of short ceiling height in bedrooms, for family members over 6 feet was awkward, regardless host and ameniti s very nice would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming stay

Lovely home blocks from Lake Michigan. Love the French country decor!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed it! Charm and comfort are important to us. Thanks for your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ultimate Host!

This property was perfect for us! Ed, the property owner was exceptionally generous and made our stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2021
We cater to a lot of sailor events as we are close to the local yacht club ...and the beach
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The house was very clean and stocked with everything that we needed.

House is in very good condition for the age it has to be. Very clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2022
Our neighborhood has a lot of history going back to vaudeville days ( silent movies). Our house is updated with all modern conveniences
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time in the area- Ed was extremely accommodating and kind. We will be back. Thank you, Ed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2022
Our 10th year hosting guests and enjoying the hospitality business
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, Clean Property in a Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay at the Red Bird cottage! The house was clean, inviting and had everything we needed. Ed was very welcoming and attentive. I would highly recommend staying at this property and look forward to returning in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2022
A great stay brings us smiles.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable, convenient rental

The Redbird cottage is a wonderful place to relax, very close to the incredible beach at Pere Marquette state park. Modern kitchen, shower with on-demand hot water and great pressure, and the host, Ed, is very accommodating and responsive. We can highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We would like to provide all the comforts of home plus... we look to make your stay better than expected.

About the host

Hosted by Ed Bodman

Host profile image

Locally grown, we look to bring great experiences for visitors to our little gem of a beach side community , and winter wonderland

Why they chose this property

Rich with history from the silent actor colony days, we are a remodeled home in a turn of the century neighborhood. Fully rebuilt home with exceptional décor and amenities

What makes this property unique

Short walk to either Muskegon Lake or the big lake, yet a quiet back dune setting . French twist decor is stunning and soothing. Big fire pit for evening smores, or climb up the back dune and through the quiet wooded dune setting, until you arrive at the beach of Lake MI or Muskegon Lake. Or take bike pathways for a long ride to town or along the boardwalk loop of LK MI

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback