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Lake Michigan Duneside Home

Our famous Grand Haven pier and lighthouse

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 51800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Grand Haven, MI

Grand Haven Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Grand Haven State Park
‪2 min walk‬
Grand River Boardwalk
‪13 min walk‬
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Duneside Home

Comfortable and well-appointed, light-filled Lake Michigan vacation home nestled atop a graceful dune within walking distance of charming downtown Grand Haven, MI. This home is unique in design and location.

Three carpeted, light and airy bedrooms, on the upper floor, each with windows on the lake. Two bedrooms have a double bed. The third bedroom, the master suite, has a queen size bed and also has a walk-out balcony for those romantic sunsets. There are 2 full bathrooms upstairs; one in the master suite and another servicing the other guests.

The lower level consists of an open floor plan with a spacious living area, furnished in an eclectic, contemporary, comfortable style, and includes a smartTV. Dining area and full kitchen with island are open to the main living area and look out to both the wooded dune to the north and Lake Michigan to the west. A full bath is located on the main floor as well.

Sliders open to an inviting furnished deck with an outdoor shower for rinsing off sandy feet!

This home is full of original works of art and artifacts from the artist owner and her travels.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Honore Lee

Languages

English

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Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grand Haven

Located in Grand Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Hot Spot Charters and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

Grand Haven Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Grand Haven State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Grand River Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
‪Odd Side Ales - ‬4 min drive
‪Pronto Pup - ‬4 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Duneside Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Duneside Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Duneside Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Duneside Home located?

Located in Grand Haven, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Grand Haven State Park, Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Grand River Boardwalk and Grand Haven Pier are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Family Trip

This home is truly a home. It’s welcoming, the host is wonderful, exterior deck and lounge areas are cozy and comfortable, we loved our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gail E., Tecumseh, MI

6 Feb, 2017

We had a wonderful time

The house was clean, well equipped and in a lovely setting. Enjoyed our stay immensely.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

brendan k.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Tranquil Getaway

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. A fully apportioned kitchen and thoughtfully decorated living space highlighted this beautiful rental. And that’s saying a lot because the location is second to none! Only a few steps down to the beach or a quick walk in to town or any of the stunning wooded areas that surround this property make for easy access to all that Grand Haven has to offer.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

24 Jun, 2018

Perfect!

This is a beautiful and well-maintained home, perfect for a family or small group. Very short walk to the beach and a nice view of the water! We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

1 Mar, 2016

We felt at home

Thank you for share your beautiful place, so clean ,warm , quite , close to everything , couldn't be leave how close to the beach . Can't wait to come here in the summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

5 Apr, 2018

Lovely home, Close to downtown and walking distance to the beach

We love the location of Honore's home and this time of year (April) we had a great view of the lake. The home is very clean and offers all the amenities to make our stay comfortable. I would highly recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caty H.

9 Apr, 2016

Excellent!

We loved our stay and can't wait to come back in the summer. This house is updated, very clean, and stocked with everything you might need on a vacation. The views of the water are hard to beat. We are grateful to have found such a nice place!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

4 Feb, 2016

Gals Grand Getaway

This was a PERFECT place for our gals weekend. The 5 of us have stayed at hotels in past years and all agreed renting a house is the way to go, we''ll be back! The house is well equipped, the sunsets were fabulous, the 3 baths were a bonus...just a great place to stay. Close to downtown for shopping and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina K., Ossian

26 Sept, 2015

Wonderful anniversary trip!!

We had such a great vacation!! The house was gorgeous and it had everything we could ask for! So close to the beach and town! Great weather and very relaxing. We could listen to the lake at night and just unwind. Thank you again! We hope to come again next year

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Dublin, OH

24 May, 2019

Beautiful Grand Haven!

Lovely cottage, tucked up in the dunes, and close to everything and everyplace you might want to go. My family has been coming to Grand Haven since my mother was a child..95 years...and we know the area well. The Virginia Cottage was perfect, and we loved the beautiful art throughout the house. We had a wonderful three days in May.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Indianapolis

22 May, 2017

The cottage was very comfortable and accommodating. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and yard with.

Great location. We walked to town for breakfast and two dinners. Each one way trip was about a half hour. The kite festival was at the beach which was an easy walk as well. Best breakfast was at the Morning Star Cafe.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

18 Feb, 2016

Great getaway spot

Thank you for providing a clean, comfortable and relaxing place for our girls' getaway weekend! Even though the weather was frigid, the area is beautiful and the cottage was snug and warm. A family of deer were nestled in the snow in the woods outside the kitchen window. We enjoyed some local shopping and food and a great weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

3 Nov, 2015

Happy Anniversary Weekend

Beautiful home, fabulous location. We spent our anniversary here and were delighted to find out the intersection of "Honeymoon Hill" & "Lover's Lane" is right around the corner. Great walks on the beach in both stormy and sunny weather. We've previously spent time on the Grand Haven beaches but never got to explore (and shop) the lovely downtown area, so it was a great time of year to do that.

10/10 Excellent

JOAN F., New Orleans USA

19 Jun, 2019

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

beautiful and comfortable.

A perfect place for six of our 17person family reunion, especially for the kids. The swing and hammock were great hits for them. Adults appreciated the tasteful environment and especially Honore's art collection. My architect husband praised the layout which was especially accomodating for large meal gatherings.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

3 May, 2016

Girls Weekend

Great home with a gorgeous view! The home is to well stocked with all of the essentials and the location is great! Owner is wonderful to work with and very quick to respond. Cannot think of one complaint about this vacation home. We would definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Larry & Kellie H., Saginaw mi

2 May, 2017

Great Home

We enjoyed our stay. The home is well stocked. We were disappointed on the views, could of used air conditioning it was a warm week.. Gas grill need some work, stairs are very manageable

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

18 Sept, 2017

perfectly furnished.

The cottage is beautifully situated on a quiet wooded sand dune lot with a filtered view of Lake Michigan. Its three bedrooms and three baths fit our needs perfectly. The kitchen is fully stocked and the living area comfortable. We enjoyed the porches and fire pit at night. My forty-something daughters and my husband and I hope to return.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

29 Jun, 2015

Great Vacation Cottage

Very nice cottage. It's newly remodeled, very clean with modern appliances. Within walking distance to downtown and even closer to the beach. (lots of steps though) The cottage is fully equipped with all of the comforts of home. Even wifi! Great communication received from the owner as well.

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

24 Oct, 2018

Wonderful Place to Stay

While the weather did not cooperate for our weekend get away to Grand Haven, our stay at this property was wonderful. It had everything we needed. It was great to have a washer and dryer for our wet clothes. We were able to watch the waves on Lake Michigan from the windows on the main floor and in the master bedroom. Most of our time was spent playing board games at the large dining room table or reading on the comfy sectional. My daughters and my wife said they definitely want to come back and stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jon R., Columbus, OH

14 Jun, 2021

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

Great spot for a lake trip

Overall, great spot for a lake trip! Pros - Honore was very responsive with communicating on specifics with the property and area, and met us upon arrival to walk through the house and gave some recommendations. Home was well appointed, and beautifully decorated. Had tons of extras provided (grill, fire pit, cooking utensils, beach items). Pretty quiet / private area and street for being so close to the beach and a short drive / bike / walk to “town”. Beautiful views, especially from master bedroom balcony. Overall, too many to list! Improvements - To be fair, she recently moved back in the home full time, which changed the home layout some, which wasn’t a huge deal but would have been nice to have known sooner. Also, her home has a lot of artwork in it, which was beautiful, but was somewhat nerve racking with 2 small children. Home seemed to be on a bigger hill than expected, so we had to drive my mom down to the parking lot daily, but I probably just didn’t read the reviews / property info enough. Overall, would still highly recommend, just want to be fair with the pros and cons!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Alaine W., Long Beach, CA

19 Aug, 2019

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

Idyllic location -- Like a tree house on top of the dunes

We loved our week’s stay in this comfortable beach house situated in a unique location atop the first dunes above the Lake. The hillside is lush with trees and with all the windows open, we enjoyed the cool breeze rustling the leaves and cooling the house. The beach is close by and accessible by a few flights of stairs. (Or a quick drive and easy parking at the City Beach if hauling beach equipment.) Note: There are enough stairs to be a challenge for anyone with mobility concerns. A bonus was the discovery of the historic boardwalks through the adjacent Hillside neighborhood. In addition to the great location, the best aspects of this house are its open layout indoors and generous deck outdoors. We appreciated the many art pieces and ceramics throughout the house that made it feel like a welcoming home. The exceptionally well-furnished kitchen is roomy enough for a handful of cooks to be prepping at once. The large tables were perfect for our group to dine together indoors or out, or play card games. I wish I could give this property 4 ½ stars – because it really could be a 5. There were a few maintenance items needing attention. Additionally, all five of us (adults) found the beds to be too soft or sagging for the best sleep. That said, we’d happily stay here if we return to Grand Haven.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

10 Aug, 2021

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

Relaxation in Grand Haven, MI

This was a beautiful home, located among trees, close to the beach. The space was clean and comfortable, there was a nice breeze from the lake, and we saw deer and squirrels in the tree area. The owner couldn't have been nicer or easier to deal with.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James E.

18 Jul, 2021

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

Favorite place to stay

Once again we had a wonderful experience at the Virginia house in Grand Haven,MI. The property is beautiful, charming and relaxing. The property owner, Honore is always easy to work with and very welcoming.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James L.

9 Oct, 2020

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

Wedding Weekend

This house was perfect for us during our daughters wedding weekend. Since we were from out of town the house let us feel like we were at home instead of a hotel. Very close to beaches and downtown Grand Haven.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

27 Sept, 2020

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

Relaxing Getaway!

This was our second time staying at Virginia Cottage and we loved every minute. The cottage is clean and spacious with many amenities. We loved being able to walk right to the beach, bike into town, and stroll around the neighborhood. The neighbors are friendly and Honore is great to rent from. We will definitely return with our family again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Honore Lee

I am fortunate to claim Grand Haven as my hometown. This is a beautiful lake-shore community where family and friends reside and gather year-round. I have enjoyed sharing my dune-side retreat with visitors from near and far since 2009, when the house was rebuilt and fully furnished. After a 2 year hiatus from the rental business, I am now back at it and looking forward to guests!

Why they chose this property

This property has been in my family for over 100 years. The original home was a small, single-story cottage with a wide front porch on a sandy dune. While the dune is still sandy, the home not be maintained as it was, and so we tore it down and re-built on the same site. It now is oriented toward the lake, with a full second floor and an open plan on the main level. I love it here, and to share the lake breezes and comfortable setting with travelers.

What makes this property unique

Grand Haven can be a bustling town in the summer, and we feel that our dune-side location offers privacy and relaxation while still within walking distance of the action. In addition, the beach is expansive and inviting, just a downhill walk away! A favorite sunset viewing spot is at the top of the public staircase, "Weber's Stairs"-- grab a drink and join in for a toast to the day!