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Lake Michigan Duneside Home

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Living Room
Our famous Grand Haven pier and lighthouse
entry area
Main floor bath with walk in shower
Living room view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Grand Haven, MI
  • Grand Haven State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grand Haven Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grand River Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪19 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.


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Property manager

Honore Lee

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.
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Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Haven Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 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 Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brendan k.

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

Karen A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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.

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

8/10 Good

Jon R., Columbus, OH

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

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

January D., Grosse Pointe shores

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

Awesome cottage!

This was our third time renting this cottage, and it was wonderful! The cottage is cute, clean, right by the beach, and close to town. We had a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

antonia c.

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

Everything you need!

This was a wonderful place for our family of four to stay for two weeks. It has pretty much everything you need -- from giant floats and sand toys, to an ice cream maker, outdoor shower and everything in between. The house was extremely clean and organized -- and plenty of necessities like extra sheets/towels. The house feels like it belongs to an actual person -- things like handmade beautiful quilts, art on every wall, cozy furniture, board games and places to hang out outside. In the midst of summer it does get a bit toasty in there (no ac) but the lake is a quick walk down the hill and it did seem to cool down at night so we survived! This was one of the best places we've rented, ever. The host and her family are amazing - gracious and kind and easily available to offer ideas for good bike rides or bringing us more firewood for the outdoor fire pit. We feel thankful that we found them/this house and hope to go back!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Great House With a Great Location On The Dune

This is my second time renting this house and have to say this is a great place to stay in Grand Haven. It has a great open floorplan for gathering and relaxing after the days’ activities. It is very comfortable and includes all the needed amenities. Its scenic location is at the top of a dune and just a quick walk down steps to the beach and just a couple of miles from downtown Grand Haven. Honore, the owner is very responsive and great to work with. In Grand Haven this is the place I will always rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Peaceful fall getaway in the dunes.

Beautiful home, comfortable furnishings, super-stocked kitchen. This getaway home was perfect for us to unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent, very clean

Great location and incredibly clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

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

Very nice place.

The house was very nice and comfortable. You could see the lake from the windows as the state Park was just around the corner. It would have been nice to have a few more towels but we just washed the ones we had. The owner was prompt in answering my questions. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy N., Plymouth

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

Great Getaway

Very comfortable home for a girl’s getaway! A little difficult carrying luggage from parking space to home because of steps. But, once in the home we enjoyed the views and space. Clean and well stocked.

10/10 Excellent

January D., Grosse Pointe shores

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

Home away from home

We had a really great time on our family vacation in GH. The cottage was absolutely perfect, close to town, on the beach, clean, and very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Alaine W., Long Beach, CA

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

Robert D.

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

We had a great vacation !

We enjoyed this vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Fun 4th of July beach week

Great home for family entertaining. Large comfortable living area and convenient spacious kitchen. The house was equipped with just about everything we needed. We loved sitting on the deck and privacy of location was great. Easy walk down the hill to beach was fabulous (the walk back up was a little tougher!) Our teen boys had a blast, and the third bedroom with extra sleeping space and 3 full bathrooms kept everyone clean and happy. We are an air conditioning loving family, and we did miss the cooler indoor temperatures but our guests didn’t mind at all. We took advantage of the easy commute to downtown, convenient grocery and shopping, and we spent hours at the beach. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOAN F., New Orleans USA

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

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

Just add sunshine!

The home was perfect for us. Everything we needed was in the house. We loved the proximity to the beach and the patio for Happy Hour. The home is filled with beautiful pieces of pottery - gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

marti l.

Pleasant home charming location

Loved this place! Lots of play space for kids and areas for adults to relax. Best part for me was having the lake so close.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Dublin, OH

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

Beautiful, cozy home.

We very much enjoyed our short 3 day visit to your incredibly immaculate home. I can't imagine needing anything as everything was supplied with a well appointed kitchen. We really loved the location as we could walk to the beach (down 58 steps-- and up), walk downtown, etc. Would love to visit in the summer. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Wonderful!

My family and I stayed at this beautiful home Sept 27th. 2018 . It is clean, updated and has everything you need. They did not miss a beat on decor, comfort and charm. Our daughter got married during our stay so there was a lot of running around and people stopping by. We so very much appreciated Elizabeth (mother of the owner and next door neighbor neighbor) being very sweet, welcoming and accommodating with our vehicles. We loved the home, we loved the location and truly enjoyed every minute with our family all together under one roof. Highly Suggest choosing this home! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Honore Lee

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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!

Languages:

English