Lake Home/Sandy Bottom-Pedal Boats/Kayaks/AC/INTERNET SAT.-SAT OPEN SUMMER WEEKS

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A waterfront property with a main house, docked boats, and a small dock.
A dock extending into a body of water with a boat moored at the end.
A dock with a boat, a sandy beach, and houses in the background.
A living room with a large sofa, a TV, and a view of the water.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Twin Lake, MI
  • Place, Middle Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, North Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Twin Lake Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Twin Lake

Located in Twin Lake, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Muskegon Museum of Art and Hackley and Hume Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stonegate Golf Club and Chase Hammond Golf Club. Michigan's Adventure and Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Twin Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Middle Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Twin Lake Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • West Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 12 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Effin Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coasters Drive-in - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lefty & Romos' Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Home/Sandy Bottom-Pedal Boats/Kayaks/AC/INTERNET SAT.-SAT OPEN SUMMER WEEKS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Home/Sandy Bottom-Pedal Boats/Kayaks/AC/INTERNET SAT.-SAT OPEN SUMMER WEEKS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Home/Sandy Bottom-Pedal Boats/Kayaks/AC/INTERNET SAT.-SAT OPEN SUMMER WEEKS?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Home/Sandy Bottom-Pedal Boats/Kayaks/AC/INTERNET SAT.-SAT OPEN SUMMER WEEKS?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lake Home/Sandy Bottom-Pedal Boats/Kayaks/AC/INTERNET SAT.-SAT OPEN SUMMER WEEKS located?

Nestled on the beach, this Twin Lake holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Middle Lake and North Lake. West Lake and Padley Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Plenty of everything. Our kids & granddaughter joined us and local family also, and we had plenty of things to occupy all ages. The house was well stocked with bedding, nice dishes, pans and silverware. Many times rentals have the bare minimum! We hope to return next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented this property from July 11-July 18,2026.Three adults and 6 grandchildren.The place was clean,the beds and pillows are hotel quality and the kitchen was well furnished.We enjoyed all the water activities with provided pedal boards and kayaks.Kids loved fishing,caught bass and lots of sunfish.The place is centrally located,near amusement parks,shopping and nearby beaches.Dan the host was quick to respond with our inquiries.We plan to come again in the future.Thank you Dan for sharing your property with my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the extremely kind review. Your photos look like the kids had a great time. I hope you can make it back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything at this location was above expectations. The house was immaculately clean. The details were taken care of. We didn't need to bring a single kitchen utensil or item with us; They had everything that we needed. The host was extremely communicative and easy to work with. The rules were simple to understand and common sense. We never felt like we has someone over our shoulder watching us. This was a excellent location to bring our family with small children to due to the quiet, calm neighborhood and the shallow sandy water. The beds were comfortable and all the necessities were there. We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
Thank you Ryan for the kind review. We work hard to make it a place we would want to stay at.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the very best house we have stayed at. We have rented large ocean front property in Myrtle Beach but I would choose this property over any other. The house is extremely clean, has all the supplies you would ever need. Having the use of the kayaks and pedal boat was loved by everyone. We hope to be able to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. I apologize for the late response to this. Each and every year our goal is to make our place a little nicer than the previous year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Dan, was a great help, boat was not running when we arrived but Dan found another boat so we could in joy our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and well maintained.

Booked this property for an extended girl's weekend trip. Everything was as-advertised, the lake was beautiful and the house was very clean and well maintained. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Dan was very accommodating and responsive! House was perfectly located close to many of Lake Michigan attractions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion.

Everything was great, communication was excellent, the house was inviting. It was wonderful to wake up in the morning with the large windows at the back of the house to look out onto the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Nice weekend . House was clean and exactly as represented . No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One month stay for work!

Beautiful home on twin lake, listing is completely accurate! We had an amazing stay, the host was very easy to contact and made our stay very enjoyable with local eateries and local tips for groceries ect. Very happy we chose this home to rent. Very clean, spacious and comfortable! All the amenities in the kitchen you could ever ask for! Along with laundry room and an amazing view of the lake!
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake house!

It was just what we expected. Pretty lake house… loved using the boat as well and the paddle boats and kayaks! Loved the big dining room table to eat and play cards and games at each night! Beds were very firm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
Thanks for the kind words and glad you enjoyed our place. Most of our beds are high quality Serta beds so they may be a touch firmer than what some are used to. Hope you can come back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

What a great week we had! The house exceeded our expectations. Spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we could have needed and more. It was comfortable and homey, just the place to put up our feet and relax. Hope we can visit again in the future. The sandy beach is great for kids. Loved the large deck with all the seating it provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the kind words. We improve our place each and every year and our true gauge of success of our place is the number of repeat renters and relationships with those customers. We always listen to feedback and try to eliminate any deficiencies. Hope we are able to find an open week for you next year that fits your needs Susan.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place for any occasion!

Everything was as described or better. Our kitchen was overstocked with anything you would need to feed a large family. We only had 3 adults. The neighbors were quiet and friendly. Also helped us get started with using the paddle boats. we were 3 ladies over 65 and had no issues using the boats or accessing the home. Host was very responsive with any questions we had. Would also be a great place for a young family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice way to kick off the summer

We stayed at Dan's place with our family of 5 and another family of 4 for a little end of the school year get away. It was a nice easy trip in from the GR area and the place looks as nice as or better than the pictures. We loved the pontoon paddle boats, kayaks, and renting the motorized pontoon boat as well to relax and explore the rest of the lake. It was especially great to have these since the weather was less than perfect. There was a fire pit, grill, and a nice sandy beach which helped to enhance that beach vacation summer vibe and were all used thoroughly. Dan was there to greet us when we arrived and showed us where everything was and even took us around for an introductory spin on the pontoon boat. Despite some cool and rainy weather, we had a great time and would definitely recommend Dan's place to anyone looking for a relaxing stay at a lake cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake getaway

We had an incredible time staying at this beautiful lakefront property during late May. We had 3 families, 10 people total with 4 kids ranging from 3 to 8 years old. The kids had a blast playing in the sand and water, fishing off the dock, kayaking and pedal boating. It was nice to have 2 kayaks and 2 pedal boats so everyone could explore the lake together. We liked how the waters around the beach are shallow for the kids to be able to play in the water safely. The house is across from a small island which is fun to cruise over to and explore. There was a ton of wildlife to watch including ducks, geese with goslings, and turtles and blooming water lilies to enjoy along the shoreline. Our 8 yr old learned to fish right off the dock with turkey lunch meat as bait and caught numerous blue gill and bass. The house is clean and comfortable and Dan was very friendly and helpful. Loved the ramada on the upper deck for shade from the sun or rain. The house is close to a grocery store and corner market. Highly recommend! Would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Twin Lake family summer vacation

We had a wonderful time. Dan, the host, couldn't have been nicer. The home is so well equipped we bought kitchen things that we didn't need to use because the kitchen was so well equipped right down to storage containers for leftovers! Beds were super comfy and the living, dining kitchen area is all open which was great. Lake wasn't too busy and we enjoyed all the toys that came with the house. Grands loved the fishing! Rained a couple days which gave us all a break from the sun. The deck provided both sun and shade which we appreciated. One tiny suggestion would be the firepit placement. We worried it was too close to the deck and think it would be better suited a bit farther from the deck. We will definitely come back to Dan's place, I strongly recommend it to other families too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We stayed with two small children, 4 adults and a baby. We had plenty of room and everyone really enjoyed their stay. Beds were comfortable, house was clean. The appliances were top notch and the kitchen was stocked with every Utencil or pan you could need. The view of the lake was great from the house. The hosts provided paddle boats, Life vests, some sand toys, and kayaks we were able to use. The weather wasn’t warm enough to swim the week we were there but the lake is so clear I would definitely enjoy it next time. The small island in the middle of the lake was fun to paddle to and explore. The walkable park had an ice cream shop we were able to enjoy before they closed the shop for the season. Manistee National Forest is a 15 minute drive and so beautiful. Dollar general was close and we were able to get anything we forgot or needed there. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and plan to come back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2020
Thanks for the kind words. We would love to have you back next year when we have nicer weather.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Nice Vaca

Our family of 9 stayed here in early June. 5 adults , 3 boys under 10 and 1 infant. Dan was a great host and communicator. The house was ready and clean upon arrival. Everyone had their own bed, which were fairly comfortable. 2 bathrooms accommodated everyone well during our stay. We chose Dans home because it’s right on the lake for easy access, it had a sandy beach for the kids to play on and we wanted access to a boat, which was really nice. We fished everyday from both the dock and the boat. Our catches ranged from largemouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, northern pike, pumpkin seed, and bluegill. Largemouth bass we’re by far the most caught coming in around 1-2 pounds each. The lake did have some hot spots that yielded more catches than others. One thing to note this is a shallow lake and you need to be careful in some areas to avoid beaching the boat. Dan has a map to show you those areas. We did some adventures including Mac Woods Dune rides (40min away highly recommend). Ther he a lighthouse on Lake Michigan just a mile or so from the dunes that we also visited and bought tickets to climb to the top. We also did the Michigan Adventure Park (15 minutes away) they have a water park too, but it was not open yet. The park was fun, but did have limited hours of 10am to 4pm during our visit on a Wednesday. Nice and clean amusement park with lots of rides for smaller kids under 4ft and many for 4ft and above. Overall a good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2023
Thanks for the nice review. Every year we try to make the place a bit nicer than the last. We hope you can make it back in the future.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Worst vacation I have ever had!

The house is nice but showing some age. It was surface clean but needs a deep cleaning. The well water has a strong sulfur smell & Dan said you can't drink it. I spoke to Dan on the phone a couple of times as well as through email and text several times. He never mentioned that they were building a house about 5 feet from the master bedroom window. When we arrived Dan let us know that the neighbors on the left would be having a party on Sunday. There was a slab poured on the lot to the right of the house and Dan said that the people who owned it hadn't been working on the house so he didn't think it would be an issue but if they decided to start construction they were allowed to start at 7 am. Again in all of the conversations we had prior to this he had not mentioned that there was a house being built next door or that it was even a possibility. On Sunday the neighbors had their party and other than a couple of kids taking our stuff it was no problem at all. The neighbors were nice people and they mostly kept to themselves. They have several cats that use the sand box as a litter box so be prepared to clean it every day before the kids use it. The problem didn't start until Monday. We noticed a few people doing some construction work when we came home Monday afternoon. They started construction at 7 am sharp on Tuesday and the noise was deafening. For the rest of my vacation we woke up promptly at 7 am due to the sound of nail guns, reciprocating saws, men screaming to each other and a boom box blasting music. I like to sleep in on my vacation & relax next to the water with a good book or take a nap on the deck. That was not an option because the noise was unbearable. One day we decided to take the boat out on the lake and do some fishing to get away from all the noise, but the noise was just as loud in the middle of the lake! Obviously had we been told about the construction we would not have rented this house. Also, you are only allowed to use the central AC from 10 am to 10 pm and it doesn't go lower than 70 degrees which doesn't cool upstairs. The breeze was not enough to keep the upstairs cool so it was a too warm for most people. As if all that wasn't enough my son and I got swimmers itch from the lake and have been dealing with the most annoying itch I have ever felt since we got home. We didn't swim anywhere but the lake at the house so there is no possibility we got it somewhere else. Worst vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2020
. Thanks for your review as all reviews are taken seriously and assist us in making our cottage more desirable in the future. My first response was to solicit reviews reviews from renters that rented both after you and before you. HomeAway would not allow this review I got on my Dashboard from a long time renter for the following week because it was not booked through HomeAway. Here is what she said "We had another great week at the Twin Lake house. Our 3 granddaughters spent most of every day playing in or around the water. The house, as usual, was very comfortable for our extended family. We even had added entertainment, watching the trusses go up for the roof on the house next door. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the progress of the house project, sunsets, those fishing or boating and the birds and turtles in the lake. Thanks to the T family for letting us use their wonderful home again this year. We can't wait to come back." Signed E.G. The following renter texted me "Your place is awesome." and "we loved the floor plan." As owners, we had no way to predict the owner would change his 600 square foot addition into a 1300 square foot (basically a rebuild) until June 2019 (5 months after this renter booked with us). The construction had not been an issue with any previous renters who indicated the builders had showed up 1-2 days per week and typical start times were 8-8:30 AM. It is very unfortunate that this review has gross exaggerations in it. "the master bedroom is about 5 feet from the house being built." Incorrect it is actually 25 feet away as measured with a measuring tape. "The noise was just as loud in the middle of the lake." Our lake is 112 acres and at least 250 yards to the center of the lake. A Seadoo ripping around the lake is not even objectionable from that distance. I apologize if you truly got swimmer's itch. We have rented our place for 19 years with an average of 8.9 renters per week and at least 11 sets of renters per year. That is 1860 different renters with you being the first reported case of swimmer's itch so our track record is quite remarkable on that and perhaps the reason is our lake sprays for swimmer's itch. I plan to post information on this subject to future renters so hopefully this never occurs again. Our brand new AC unit, purchased in June 2019, is programmed to only allow renters to turn it down to 70 degrees.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation at the Lake

It's a lovely house by a beautiful lake. It was quiet and relaxing. It was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakefront Cottage

My family and I enjoyed our stay at the lakefront cottage. The open concept main floor and outdoor deck was perfect for everyone to enjoy spending time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake cottage

I spent a week at the end of August in this lake cottage. It exactly matches the pics and lake view is even better than the pics. Dan did a great job communicating and sharing info about local restaurants and attractions. My daughter enjoyed the peddle boat, playing in the sand, and swimming in the lake. My wife and I enjoyed the lake view throughout the day. The cottage can easily accommodate 8-10 people. I highly recommend it for families looking for a relaxing time by the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2021
Thanks for the kind words. We will continue to improve the cottage and glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Relaxing!!!

Everything was amazing! Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful clean lake, with lots things to do! The grandkids loved the paddle boats and the kayaks. The pontoon boat was easy to drive and we had such an incredible time! The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. My grandson wanted to know when we can go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2021
Thank you for the kind compliments and hope you are able to make it back. We try to improve our place each year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Laid Back Beach House

Great house on a fairly quiet lake. We loved having so many boating options available for use during our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2021
Thanks for the nice review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. and hope to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t wait to go back!

This is exactly what we were looking for. The weather didn’t cooperate but we got to enjoy indoor games and peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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