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Windhaven on Lake Michigan

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A wooden interior with a round table surrounded by chairs, large windows, and a sign reading 'OHAVEN EST. 1981'.
A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
A house surrounded by trees with a garage and a parked car.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a refrigerator, and various kitchen appliances.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed painting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Muskegon, MI
  • Place, Duck Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muskegon State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Muskegon

Located in Muskegon, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Lake Michigan and Muskegon State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan's Adventure and Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts and USS LST 393 are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Muskegon, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near North Scenic Drive - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Duck Lake - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Duck Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Muskegon State Park - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Muskegon Winter Sports Complex - 6 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Deck - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Coasters Drive-in - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪BoDocks Marina & Grill - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Thrasher's Bear Lake Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Tavern - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Windhaven on Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Windhaven on Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Windhaven on Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Windhaven on Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Windhaven on Lake Michigan located?

Nestled on the beach, this Muskegon holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Duck Lake Outlet and Duck Lake. Duck Lake State Park Beach and Muskegon State Park are also within 6 miles (10 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. 110 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been to this property many times and each year is like returning to our home. This is a comfortable cottage with a beautiful lake view and located in a beautiful area. We can’t recommend this place enough. Each year we see nice amenity upgrades so it just gets nicer. The host is easy to work with and very communicative. While an older property it is clean and very well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2026
Thank you for staying with us, David. Please keep us in mind for next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 9th summer at this Lake Michigan rental! Needless to say we love being right on the "Big Lake" and the grands say they can't go back to school until after we go to Muskegon! We've already booked our week for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you for staying with us again this year. It makes me so happy that your family enjoys the place as much as my family does. Have a safe winter and we will see you again next summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size for our family vacation, lots of kitchen gear, beautiful beach. We enjoyed the screen porch a lot. Would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your kind review Alison and please keep us in mind for your next vacation.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We unfortunately did not have a good stay. The cottage was not clean as it should be (black mold in middle shower, dust in corners and sand in living room). The wood flooring in living room was torn and lifted that caused a slip and fall. The stairs were very difficult for us as seniors to access the property. Also we had an infestation of gnats and had to buy fly tapes. The view of the lake was beautiful and the screened porch was nice. The master bed was in bad shape but the guest rooms were fine. This was a rental for young people only. We would not recommend nor stay there again. I did contact the owner with these concerns.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a relaxing time. The rooms were nice and clean. Plenty of amenities for cooking, showering and sleeping. The owner is great at communicating and checked in with us and was also quick to answer any questions I had.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind review. Please keep us in mind for your next get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location, on a bluff above Lake Michigan, and near the amenities of the Muskegan area, is just perfect. This is our fifth stay at the cottage, and we just booked again for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and your repeat visits. It's always a pleasure to know that folks enjoy their stay enough to come back year after year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim was very friendly and helpful. The place was extremely cozy and felt like home.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. Please keep us in mind for your next get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most gorgeous, private beach! Family of 6 adults, 1 toddler and 1 dog had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. Please keep us in mind for next year and enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments and please keep us in mind for your next get away. Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach and weather. The cottage met our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring at Windhaven

Very nice location for a family vacation. Location is convenient and the property is well maintained. Overall a relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. Please keep us in mind for your next get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

Excelente stay awsome place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable. It was well stocked for cooking. We loved bringing our dog and the space was comfortable for her as well. Jim was helpful and responsive to our questions. It is a great place for a relaxing time at the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. Enjoy the holidays and please keep us in mind for your next get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 7th summer spending a week at Windhaven....the grands were babies the first year and now venturing out on kayaks and paddle boards! We are already booked for our week next summer! Great set-up for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review and your loyalty. It always feels good to have repeat guests year after year. We'll see you next year. Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy stay, excellent location!

We truly enjoyed our stay. We especially enjoyed being able to visit 2 state parks that we could access quickly. Jim was a very responsive host. Thank you for a warm and welcoming stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure having you as our guest and please keep us in mind for your next get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to spend a week

This was our third stay here and we've already booked it for next year. It is a perfect place for hanging with friends and family. We highly recommend it to anyone seeking a comfortable vacation home in the Muskegon area.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2023
Thank you for being a great guest and for booking again for next season. Have a safe year and we'll see you next year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older lake house that fit our needs pretty well. The listing maybe should have mentioned the fact that there are stairs required to enter. Not a big deal for most of us, but we had older parents come visit. Appreciate that our pups were able to be with us. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. I will definitely take your suggestion and add a note about the stairs to the description. Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed

Enjoyed the beach and family friendly cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your review and for staying with us. Please keep us in mind for your next vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location!!!

Everything was cozy, clean, and convenient. It was a beautiful fall weekend and perfect for beach bonfires. Would highly recommend and love to return someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your kind review, Alia. Please keep us in mind for your next getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach time

Nice house, beautiful beautiful beach, the kids and adults had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your review and for staying with us. Please keep Windhaven in mind for your next trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Getaway

Enjoyable time. Older cottage but fully stocked and comfortable. Beautiful beach and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Please keep us in mind for your next get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous beach

Thanks Jim we had a wonderful family week at your family cottage! Weather was perfect most days and the beach was beautiful and watching the gorgeous sunsets at the fire pit on the beach was a highlight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your kind review and for staying with us. I'm glad you enjoyed the beach as much as my family and I do. Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House

Could not have found a better spot for Sons Bachelor party. Great place to say good bye to his childhood
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2025
Thank you for staying with us. I'm glad you made some great memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

My family and I had another wonderful vacation here! Love the private beach and having campfires at night while watching the sunset. Truly a great place to create lasting memories! The hosts make you feel right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Thank you for staying with us. Please keep us in mind for next time.
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