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Always Philo-amazing fenced in yard, beaches down the road, walk to nature park

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This is a Guest Favorite spot to start their mornings
Living area
the chicken is ready to make a smile or maybe a run?
large fenced in yard for your fur baby to run around..
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Always Philo-amazing fenced in yard, beaches down the road, walk to nature park

Relax, unwind, and make the most of Muskegon—just one mile from Lake Michigan. This pet-friendly 3-bedroom home is designed for easy, comfortable stays, with a huge fenced backyard, fire pit, and space for families, friends, and dogs to spread out and enjoy.

Whether you're here for beach days, fishing tournaments, or a quiet getaway, guests love how easy it is to settle in—from the comfortable beds to the fully stocked home with everything you need.

What You’ll Love About This Home

Huge Fenced Backyard & Patio
A standout feature of this home—perfect for letting kids and dogs play safely while you relax. Enjoy outdoor dining, yard games, or unwind after a day at the beach.

Fire Pit & Grilling Area
End your evenings around the fire or cook up a great meal outside. Perfect for laid-back nights with family and friends.

Pet-Friendly Stay
Dogs are welcome (up to two), and the fenced yard plus nearby walking spots make traveling with pets easy and stress-free.

Great Coffee Bar
Start your mornings in the cozy kitchen nook with a fresh cup before heading out for the day.

Fully Equipped Kitchen
Cook with ease—stocked with cookware, bakeware, spices, and those little extras guests often forget.

Smart TV, Wi-Fi & Workspace
Stream your favorite shows or catch up on work with reliable Wi-Fi and a dedicated desk space.

Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements

Main Level Bedrooms (2)
Queen beds with plush memory foam mattresses for a great night’s sleep

Lower Level Bedroom
Two queen beds plus a cozy sitting area—ideal for teens, kids, or extra guests

Living Room
Queen sleeper sofa and 50” Smart TV

Two Full Bathrooms
Convenient for groups and families

Great Location for Exploring Muskegon
Pier Marquette Beach – about 1 mile
Downtown Muskegon – about 3 miles
Dune Harbor Park & Nature Trails
Muskegon Winter Sports Complex – skiing, skating, and luge
Grand Trunk Boat Launch & Marina – easy access for boaters and anglers
Michigan’s Adventure – about 22 minutes
Lake Express Ferry Terminal
Kruse Dog Park nearby

Ample driveway space makes this home especially convenient for guests traveling with boats, trailers, or outdoor gear.

Perfect for Every Season

From summer beach days and fall fishing tournaments to cozy winter weekends and holiday gatherings, this home offers comfort, space, and the amenities guests appreciate most. Come back from the lake, light the fire pit, and enjoy a stay that feels easy from start to finish.

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About the area

Muskegon

Located in Lakeside, a neighbourhood in Muskegon, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Muskegon, MI

What's nearby

  • Norman F. Kruse Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lakeshore Bike Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Beachwood Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Muskegon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 22 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ALDI - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yum Yum Sushi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place we have ever stayed at, very well stocked with everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet friendly back yard and great park down the street. Well stocked kitchen, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely maintained, clean, and the host has everything prepared. A great option for traveling with kids and dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Would stay again

The house was clean and had a lot of natural light. The supplies were very well organized and labeled. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad N.

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

Great stay

This is a nice property and a convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn B.

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

Awesome

We had a wonderful stay! Beds were comfortable, lots of “extras” (coffee pods, beach towels, games etc), great outdoor area, quick drive to the beach and the host was so friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay!!!!Very clean house, well equipped with daily essentials, comfortable beds, very nice (fenced in) backyard, and great communication with Brenda! Only a few minutes to Lake Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Thank you Megan I am glad your stay at with us at the Always Philo was a success. If you are in Muskegon again. hope you choose to stay again with us.- Always Vacation Rentals - Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad S.

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

Excellent

Perfect location and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with a beautiful back yard. Filled with tons of amenities. Walking distance to a great ice cream spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo E.

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

Irish music fest - family reunion

Brenda was a great host and very responsive. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

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

Fishing weekend

Stayed here during a High School fishing tournament. Adequate room for 2 boats. Everything was great and clean. Comfortable beds. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Very comfortable stay

We were in Muskegon for a Memorial Service and to visit family. We were so happy with this darling home. The location was perfect and the beds were so comfy! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Cute and clean!

The house is absolutely adorable. It was very clean and had everything we needed...and then some!! We all enjoyed our stay and felt at home here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Great place to stay

We always enjoy our stays in Brenda’s properties. The homes are beautifully decorated and so clean. Brenda is quick to respond any time we have a question! We would highly recommend her properties!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2023
Thank you Karen - wait until you see what we are planning for this house - time for a new look.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan B.

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

Muskegon vacation

Cute house in neighborhood close to bike trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained home and yard. So many options for sitting inside and outside. Great fenced in backyard. Appreciated the spices and condiments for cooking. Comfortable beds. Quiet neighborhood. Excellent choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Very Nice place

Property Manager was help and keep us notified. Enjoyed the stay. Hassle free and very clean and nice place. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Girls Trip

Great place! Clean, comfortable! Owner is awesome and communicates well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayla B.

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

Amazing home, amazing host, top tier place

Outstanding host, a beautiful home in a great location. The host is quick to respond, kind, and really thinks of everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I would 100% book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Second time

This was our second time staying here and it was just as great as the first time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Very nice place!

We had never been to Michigan before. This home was super clean and cute! The host had it stocked up for us and she made our stay so easy and pleasant. It was very close to the beach and downtown restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Perfect House

We have stayed at this property before. Perfect location, size and yard for us and our dogs. Host is great to work with and has everything needed on arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Wonderful

Clean, fresh, beautifully redone, and perfect for our small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you for staying at our home I am glad you enjoyed it. it is one of our homes that we just redid and I had fun putting this one together. Hope you found your stay comfortable and I hope you went to the beach or ate one of the local places near by. if you come to Muskegon again hope you will look us up again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Cute cozy house with a great backyard

First time using VRBO. we were impressed by the coziness of the home and all the little details provided. Great private backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd P.

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

Nice little house fairly close to the beach

House is in nice shape. Great back yard. Not quickly walkable to the beach, but a short drive. Would be nice to have some beach chairs available. Overall a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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