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Quaint downtown home, over 100 years old. Two units to offer for your vacay fun
lower level bedroom with queen
Interior detail
Miscellaneous
lower level living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai

Explore the area

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Grand Haven, MI
  • Place, Grand Haven Musical Fountain
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand River Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower level #2 bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower level #3 Bed

1 Double Futon

Lower Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper level bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Near Downtown & Boardwalk



Grand Haven apartment description
Our 100+ year-old quaint, two-family home is located 2 blocks from Grand River waterfront and two blocks from all the shops and the parade route for Grand Haven's nationally recognized Coast Guard Festival during the last week of July and the first week of August. The bigger lower bedroom has a queen bed, the second lower bedroom features a twin/queen bunk bed. The couch in the lower living room makes into a bed. Hardwood floors, bathroom with tub/shower, kitchen, main floor laundry and a porch for sipping morning coffee or sharing the day's events over a glass of wine at 5. The upstairs apartment has a kitchen, living room, one bedroom and one bathroom and sleeps 2 in a queen size bed. With a max occupancy of four, we offer a blow-up mattress to sleep two more.

If your party is four or less, ask about renting only the lower unit or the upper unit serperately.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 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

Property # 604764vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Grand Haven

Located in Grand Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and near a water park. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lake Express Ferry Terminal. Hot Spot Charters and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Tri-Cities Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Haven State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Haven Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Star Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Grand Armory Brewing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arturo's Tacos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪JW's Food and Spirits - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Near Downtown & Boardwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Friendly Near Downtown & Boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Near Downtown & Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Near Downtown & Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Near Downtown & Boardwalk located?

Located in the heart of Grand Haven, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium and Grand Haven Musical Fountain are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Grace E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect and the place is adorable Sitting on the porch was fantastic Upstairs was a little hard to keep cool but definitely doable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt C.

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

Awesome Location!

Awesome Location with plenty of room for family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J.P. G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we were looking for. My boys and I have been traveling to Grand Haven for 7 years and this was one of our favorites. The house is two blocks from town and the entire home was ours to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough about this wonderful property! Hosts provide detailed and thoughtful information, darling home is clean and stocked with everything our family needed, and the location is just perfect for a quick walk to all of the restaurants and shops. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

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

Quirky House in Grand Haven

House is as described. Loved it for the space for 2 families and the location. It’s an old house, slanted floors, and older “bones”. Nice to have a washer / dryer on site to wash towels / bathing suits after a day at the beach. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our growing family with grandbabies and space for my married daughter and son-in-law and two grandsons as well as our adult daughter who stayed in the guest room downstairs. It was nice to all be together but have separate space as well. The location to the downtown area boardwalk area was perfect and the house was charming and had everything that we needed. We would definitely recommend this house and the hosts were easy to communicate with and answered our questions promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fawn B.

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

Great location for price

Older home, 2 bedrooms first floor, 3rd bedroom in small apartment upstairs accessible within house, bedrooms have window air conditioners and ceiling fans, kitchen and living room downstairs were warm but we picked up a fan and that helped living room has ceiling fan as well, and has a nice and private front porch. Overall good place to stay for a decent price. Close to downtown shopping which we did and not far to get to river channel or lake and we visited both those as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Great Grand Haven Stay!

Absolutely wonderful rental home! We rented both upstairs and downstairs apartments for our 6 adults & 2 teens. Very clean house and well stocked. And so conveniently located for walking to downtown and pier. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryant M.

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

Very nice owners that were nearby if we needed anything

Very easy with good communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

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

Utterly perfect

This was the second time we stayed here, and it was probably the best experience we’ve ever had at Grand Haven. The house was charming and comfortable, with plenty of room for everyone. The front porch was a focal point of our stay, as we spent most mornings and evenings sitting in the shade. It was a few blocks from both the river and downtown, so we could walk everywhere. We will definitely be staying again,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Great Stay in Grand Haven, Michigan

We loved the location. We could easily walk to the fun Downtown section and also to the Riverwalk, pier & lighthouse, & the beach! The house was great. We had the upper & lower stories because we were so many. Two bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 sitting areas and a wonderful front porch! It was well stocked with everything we needed. Even local coffee and specialty soap. We loved it! 😊 We would stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Edith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Walking distance to lots of things. Clean. Nice outside porch. Nice upstairs apartment. Owners quick to respond. WARNING: very uneven floors if you have balance problems, sensory issues or neuropathy. Very old house. Oven downstairs does not show the temperature for cooking. Slight gas smell upstairs. We did not use AC due to mild weather but house really heated up during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

DUANE W.

Nice house for a family vacation

We shared many evenings on the front porch with our family. The house accommodated us pretty well, it would have been nice to have 1 bedroom with twin beds . There was a gas grill available, but could have had additional glassware and cutlery, as we cooked for the group staying. The upstairs unit is only accessible from the outside. The location is walking distance to the downtown, but not to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laurent V.

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

Convenient Location, Quirky House

I recently stayed at this house for three nights. The location is excellent—just a 5-10 minute walk to downtown and the canal boardwalk. The house is old, with uneven floors and squeaky spots, and steep stairs to the upper level, which could be challenging for those with mobility issues. The layout has some drawbacks: one bedroom is next to the kitchen, making it noisy for kids, and another seems to be a converted dining room. Beds varied in comfort; one was particularly uncomfortable due to a plastic mattress cover. The small kitchen is well-stocked with utensils and cookware but lacks spices, oil, and vinegar. The kitchen and bathroom could be cleaner. We were also asked to start a load of laundry with towels and remove sheets and pillowcases before departure, which was unusual compared to other rentals. The AC units worked ok but quite loud, and light switches, outlets, and fans were sometimes tricky to figure out. Overall, the price seemed high for what we received, though we did book last minute. Despite the quirks, the location was great, but we’ll likely choose another place for our next Grand Haven visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Fantastic home in a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed the home and its great location.

Excellent. We will plan to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Michigan Family Reunion

Perfect location. We were able to walk to all the restaurants, shops, and the beautiful pier. The house is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Our vacation in Grand Haven

This rental has so much charm! It’s only a couple blocks from downtown ,we rented both section as there were 8 of us and it was very comfortable! It was clean, had several dishes and everything needed and was exactly like the description! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again!!!’
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

We have been here a week and have totally enjoyed our stay

We are staying here for another week. We had family come for a week, from Massachusetts, and everyone had a place to sleep and room to roam. There were 5 adults and 3 teenagers. It’s a charming home! Close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

R & R

Great location can walk to lots of restaurants and shops. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy V.

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

Fabulous property

We stayed for soccer in the sand. The location was perfect walking distance to downtown. The property was immaculate and we had everything we needed for the weekend. We will be booking this property again for our stay next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Great location

I would stay here again. Great house and location. Easy walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kari G.

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

Great Location

We had a great experience at this property. It had everything we needed. The location is just a short walk to many shops and restaurants. It is a cute older home. Be warmed though if you have any mobility issues this house will not be the best option and definitely don't use the upstairs. The old house was very un-level with some tight corners, but it didn't effect our group or our stay. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Great place to stay. It was very clean and is a short walk downtown.

I would definitely look to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryant M.

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

Great location with great setup

The property had everything we needed. Owners were close by if needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tyler C.

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

Great stay with minor issues

We loved our stay and would mostly recommend this location. We do have 2 complaints. First, the bed in the front room on the first floor was incredibly uncomfortable. I almost wish I had given the pull out couch a chance instead. Secondly, the fans in both bathrooms did not work. It was still a very nice visit though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Sheila Warners

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The only thing better than vacationing in Grand Haven is living here and we have for the past 34 years. Recently purchasing a condo downtown Grand Haven as our permanent residence, we couldn't resist purchasing this quaint house for friends, family and you to rent. We look forward to making your vacation a great memory.

What makes this property unique

The cozy,comfortable and cottage-like atmosphere of both the upper and lower units will make you happy you booked this home. The wood floors, bright colors and outside porch are great touches. The flexibility of renting both upper and lower units allow for family-togetherness while also giving you your own space at times.

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