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Rustic Private Cottage w/ 4 Bedrooms + Close to

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A cozy living room with wicker chairs, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A two-story cabin with a wooden deck and a red flag on the railing.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and large windows with a view of trees.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and wicker chairs. A brick fireplace is visible in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grand Haven, MI
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Haven State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand River Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Grand Haven

Located in Grand Haven, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Hot Spot Charters and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Haven State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pronto Pup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Kirby House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Private Cottage w/ 4 Bedrooms + Close to pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Private Cottage w/ 4 Bedrooms + Close to?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Private Cottage w/ 4 Bedrooms + Close to?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Private Cottage w/ 4 Bedrooms + Close to?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Private Cottage w/ 4 Bedrooms + Close to located?

Located in the heart of Grand Haven, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Grand Haven State Park and Eagle are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Close to the beach, a lot of stairs (like 70) to get up to the property, there is a tram for part of the way but definitely not for seniors who need accessibility. Pretty surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy walk to the beach. The stairs were not as difficult as I thought they might be. House was clean. Beautiful porch. Well stocked kitchen. Bedrooms were smaller than I expected, and there is hardly any closet/dresser space. Overall, good experience and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staying in a tree house

Unique experience staying in a tree house with a boardwalk to the beach. Family loved it. The deer wandering through the property made it a camping like experience. Only drawback was that I didn't know about all the stairs and would have packed lighter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thanks for your feedback, Patrick! We do have try to make known the stairs to this property, but will make sure it reads correctly. We are glad you enjoyed Stairway to Haven, and hope to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Guys weekend

Place is awesome, everything is just as it looks in the pictures. The only knock is the access from parking and the road... it's a hike up stairs up the hill. Besides the stairs, it wass awesome, we had a fantastic time and zero problems with anything. Check in and check out very easy and clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Stairway to Haven, Tom! We're thrilled to hear that you found the place to be awesome and that everything looked just as it did in the pictures. We appreciate your positive feedback on the fantastic time you had during your stay and are glad that you had zero problems with anything. We appreciate your feedback regarding the stairs up the hill from the parking area and road. It's helpful information for future guests. We're glad it didn't affect your overall enjoyment. Lastly, we're delighted to know that the check-in and check-out instructions were very easy and clear for you. Our guest services team is dedicated to serving guests and ensuring that the process is as pleasant and smooth as possible. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to welcome you back in the future! Thanks for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place In the Trees

We loved the house! It was very relaxing to sit on in the sun room with the windows open and listen to the trees, birds and feel the cool breeze. We loved the rustic look! The homes had everything you needed for a great trip! Each room had a fan and multiple outlets. It was a work out to get to the house, up all the steps but we loved it and it was very unique.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review of Stairway to Haven, Dawne! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the house and had a relaxing experience during your stay. We appreciate your mention of the steps leading up to the house. While we understand that it may be a bit of a workout, we're glad to hear that you loved it and found it to be a unique aspect of the property. We hope it added to the overall charm and character of your stay. Thank you again for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing getaway in the future! Thanks for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Definitely an adventure!

Although we were aware of the stairs to the house, we were not aware of the additional climb to get to the house. Luckily we are an athletic family!! We loved it, the area is beautiful and so perfectly located nestled in the woods with the beach very close. Definitely one of the best vacations we’ve taken. The only item I would note is it is in desperate need of a deep, clean, the windows are very dirty. With a bit of TLC the house would be absolutely perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review of Stairway to Haven, Kari! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the beautiful location nestled in the woods and the close proximity to the beach. We appreciate your feedback regarding the cleanliness of the windows and will ensure that it is addressed for future guests. We're glad that you had one of your best vacations. We thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Grand Haven

Similar to others' experiences with the odor of the house. No Wi-Fi after first day (did not report, just used cell phones). Stairs are slippery when wet and some are loose and wobble. The house was well appointed, and couch on porch was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Stairway to Haven. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the odor of the house and the lack of Wi-Fi during your stay. We encourage guests to report any issues to us so that we can address them promptly. We will also look into the condition of the stairs to ensure that they are safe for future guests. We're glad to hear that you found the house to be well-appointed and that you enjoyed the comfortable couch on the porch. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to improve your experience in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable except for: Toilet trouble in the basement. Gas line to fireplace should be checked. Smoke detector was going off due to low battery. Tv in bedroom had dead batteries in the remote. Outdoor fire table had sap all over it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good for a beach stay

The place was very cute. The neighborhood was beautiful. There were some things I did not like about the place but if you just want the closeness to the beach it works. A service to help get your stuff to the house would have REALLY helped. I exercise 3 times a week and was not ready for all those stairs like I assumed I would be. Plus was worried about the kids falling down the hills since there were no safety rails on the walkway besides just the handrail. There was no lock on the 1 bathroom in the house so with small children it can be a pain. Plus the shower curtain hangs into the tub so you kind of step on while in the shower. But the bathroom that was in the downstairs washing machine area which you have to go outside and down more stairs had a lock. Also you can hear everything in the house but I guess that is to be expected when it is just wood walls. We also had to buy extra fans to get some air in the bedrooms because of the heat and it was only in the 60's when we went. Some instructions on how to run that particular dishwasher and the coffee machine would have been nice since it had a built in grinder which most people are not use too. Parking was hard if you have a truck. We did really like all the deer we seen and there are plenty of places to eat or just go explore down there. Be the house was furnished nice and the beds were more comfortable than I expected. And when we did call with issues they were super easy to get ahold of.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2024
Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations for your stay at Stairway to Haven. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconveniences you experienced. We will take your suggestions into account to improve the guest experience. We are glad to hear that you found the neighborhood beautiful, and that you enjoyed the furnishings and comfortable beds. Thank you again for your thoughtful review, Jennifer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Host was very responsive - very easy to reachIt is about 75 steps up to the cottage with a a bit of a boardwalk walk between the stepsThe half bath and laundry or in the lower level and this can only be reached by a separate entrance.The upstairs is a bit rustic and the bunk bed room best for childrenKitchen well stocked and the sunroom was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Grand Haven - Access to Beach

This property was spacious and located conveniently to the beach. There are a lot of stairs - so beware if you're packing a lot of stuff. Unfortunately, the property wasn't cleaned when we checked in. The property manager was available and quickly had a crew come out to fix the problem and apologized for the inconvenience. It's an older home and after a heavy rain, the roof leaked in one room. The property is in the woods. Unfortunately, there was a persistent skunk smell - hopefully that can be taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stairway to Haven

Very rustic cottage with modern conveniences. Comfortable sunporch. Close enough to walk to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet home in the woods.

Difficult to find. Once there, the home was exactly like it was in the pictures. Close to the beach. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Warning: Must be in good shape and no small kids

Marketing should have disclosed that there are over 100 steps to get to the property up a cliff and the railing is completely open so kids can fall thru and get seriously injured.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your feedback, we were able to go back through our listing and make sure it was updated and correct. While there are quite a few stairs to get to the property, the views are worth it!
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