Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere!

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Perfect Spot on the 1st dune above the beach & backing to Mulligans Hollow trail

Outdoor fireplace is the perfect spot for s'mores or Michigan wine at night

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.4

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13149 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym

Beach view

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Grand Haven, MI

Grand Haven Beach3 min walk
Grand Haven State Park4 min walk
Grand River Boardwalk14 min walk
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Porch

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

SUMMARY:
Our Cottage is available for weekly rentals in the Summer in Grand Haven, Michigan with check-ins/check-outs on Fridays. Walk to the beach, the pier, downtown, Mulligan's Hollow, Duncan Woods, the YMCA, the town ski hill, cross-country trails-- everything you love about Grand Haven is just steps away! You cannot believe how cute this home is inside and out! Families have been summering in this cottage for over a century! Just $3,000-4,750/week for one of the cutest beach area cottages in all of Grand Haven!

THE LOCATION:
While we are right near the beach, you can still walk everywhere in town within 20 minutes! Park your car and forget about it. The Cottage sits on the bluff just above the City of Grand Haven Beach and the Grand Haven State Park! Peterson Ridge is a sidewalk on the bluff of the first dune between Edward Ave and the beach. There are NO cars on Peterson Ridge, so it is very private and kid-friendly. Our cottage backs to the Woods of Mulligan's Hollow with miles of trails separating the beachfront cottages from downtown Grand Haven! The woods keep the cottage cool on even the warmest days!

OUTSIDE THE HOME:
Rinse off with a hose on the front steps and de-beach on the front porch with many hooks for toys, suits, towels and flip-flops. The 2nd floor deck has great sun from mid-morning-mid afternoon plus a small view of Lake Michigan! There is a very, nice gas grill outside off the kitchen. There is a fantastic nap hammock on the 2nd floor deck. The outdoor fireplace is perfect for s'mores and Michigan wine.

INSIDE THE COTTAGE:
The first floor has a large porch, living room, fireplace, dining room and adorable kitchen with nice, clean appliances. There are 2 huge sectionals in the living room around the fireplace and tv. The dining table is set for 6, but can accommodate 10 with 2 leaves. There are dozens of board games, puzzles, books, toys, beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs, to enjoy. Each bedroom has windows on 2 walls for great evening cross-breezes and the sound of waves!

THE ROOMS:
Bedroom #1 on the 1st floor has a queen bed, closet, dresser and door directly into the 1st Floor Bathroom and an amazing view of Mulligan's Hollow.
Bedroom #2 on the 2nd floor has a Queen bed, closet and dresser overlooking the 2nd floor deck.
Bedroom #3 on the 2nd floor has a Queen bed and closet overlooking Mulligan's Hollow.
Bedroom #4 on the 2nd floor has a full-size bed, a twin bed, a closet and dresser overlooking 2nd floor porch.
Bedroom #5 on the 2nd floor has 2 twin beds, a closet overlooking Mulligan's Hollow.

COOL EVENTS TO PLAN FOR:
Wednesdays & Saturdays in Summer - Farmers Market at Chinook Pier
Sundays in Summer - Artist Fair at Chinook Pier

Keywords: cottage, woods, state beach, city beach, mulligan's hollow, 2 car parking, deck, grill, fireplace, charming, quaint, cute, dunes, trails, summer home, crib

Property manager

Cory Robertson

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

Amazing Sunsets from the deck and Cottage and with direct access to your beach

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Cancellations 90% Refund with 90 Days Notice. 60% Refund with 60 Days Notice 30% Refund with 30 Days Notice No Refund with Less Than 30 Days Notice

There is Private Parking for 2 Cars Only There is No Additional Overnight Parking Near the Cottage Guests Must Carpool or Park East of Rte 31

Guests Must Respect Neighbors By: Using Only the Checkered Sidewalk Between 2 White Cottages to Reach Parking Turn Down Music By 10pm

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 fire extinguisher, 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 cottage is near theme parks. 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 Grand Haven Musical Fountain and Hot Spot Charters. 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 - 3 min walk
Grand Haven State Park - 4 min walk
Grand River Boardwalk - 14 min walk
Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 3 min drive
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 3 min drive

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
‪Snug Harbor - ‬4 min drive
‪Kirby Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Grand Haven is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl and Grand Haven State Park are also within 15 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Anne H.

18 Aug 2023

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

The good, the bad, and the ugly

The good: very lovely view into the hollow behind the cottage. Five-minute walk to the City Beach. Trails through the woods right behind the cottage. Five bedrooms. Decent beds, lots of beach toys and kitchen supplies. Dog-friendly cottage and neighborhood. Air conditioning. Nice fire pit. Washer and dryer and laundry soap provided. Dishwasher. Materials for s’mores kindly provided by owner. Lots of DVD’s. The bad: Pricey rental. Only two parking spaces though the cottage sleeps 13. Slow toilet upstairs. Dark living room at night—one feeble ceiling light and one low-watt floor lamp for a very large room. No good outdoor eating area—just grungy picnic tables in the undergrowth in the yard. Upstairs deck is full of sticks and leaves, railing looks rotten in places and has large gaps (I wouldn’t let kids up there) Shaky deck furniture. A lot of chipped/peeling paint. The ugly: can’t close the front door very well, only the screen. Doorknob falls off. A ceiling light fixture fell out of the ceiling while we were there and was hanging by the wiring; we contacted the owner, send a photo, and he said he’d better get someone out to fix it—but no one ever showed up. You might be on your own if there are problems at the place, which is a concern when you’re paying around $4700 a week.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelleann F.

1 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful cottage - great location

This cottage was perfect for our family … roomy enough but also cozy. So easy to walk to the beach, the pier and downtown (& Musical Fountain). They provided all the things we might need, including beach chairs and blankets. We would stay again !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

26 June 2023

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

Has it all

Great location with a will stocked house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

29 July 2022

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

Wonderful week!

Well stocked kitchen! Nice big dining table and comfy main room. Upper porch is awesome and firewood available for evening fires was appreciated!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

15 July 2022

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

Nice family stay

We had a nice stay. The house was adequate for our needs and was wonderfully close (3 minutes) to beach. We liked the nature trail near the house and also was pleased with everything the house provided. We are concerned with potential mold around kitchen faucet and wooden counter tops. Front door lock needs to be replaced. We couldn’t lock door from outside house, only from inside, lock and key are old and key could have broken in lock so we just left house unlocked, which is how we found it upon arrival. It would be helpful to have written instructions about house rules provided upon arrival and a good phone number for property management. We noticed ants in kitchen, not bad but present. Blinds are needed upstairs for privacy. Amenities provided were great, as was dvds, games, beach stuff, Netflix, firewood and fire pit and s’mores!! If you address the concerns, you will bring in more business 😀

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jess c.

30 Aug 2021

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

5 Petersen.

Always great house. Great owner too.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Susan E.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs improvement

Oven did not work Upstairs bathroom sink very slow to drain. That is a real problem when 7 of our guest stayed upstairs. Master bed old and lumpy. Window sills filthy , like never cleaned. Found some happy spiders living upstairs. These things made for a very uncomfortable stay. If you choose this home I would be sure to address these concerns with the owner. I did on the first day and he said he would get his maintenance guy out. That NEVER happen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

30 July 2021

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

Sweet Beach Cottage

We had a great week at Cory’s property and were all very happy with our stay! A quick walk to the beach every day and this home is stocked with everything you could want for the perfect beach day. We stayed here with a total of 9 people in the house (4 kids) and loved that we had all the space we needed and more! My only wish is that we had more parking so our other family could come over and visit during our stay and enjoy a fire outside with us. This place was a total gem.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

17 July 2021

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

Great Getaway

It was clean with easy access to the beach. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend it to anyone considering a stay in Grand Haven.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Brent B.

9 July 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location

House gets plenty of shade to stay cool. The yard and house could have been cleaner but it wasn’t bad enough to make us not enjoy ourselves. Overall a nice older house in a nice neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teri M., Overland Park, Kansas USA

3 July 2021

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

Heaven in Grand Haven

We’ve been coming to Grand Haven for 60 years and it is one of our favorite spots in the world. The location is great. Walk to the beach or walk the Mulligan Hollow trail to town! We loved everything about the town. Great shops and restaurants, and lots of ice cream stores! The house is charming. Comfortable and clean. Beds were very comfortable. Perfect sleeping weather. The central air did not work real well but we really did not really need it because the weather was ideal!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

8 Oct 2020

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

Family bonding spot

Plenty of sleeping arrangements for all of us! Nice areas to hang out! Was cool and rainy so did not use any of the outdoor spaces but they looked inviting.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

22 Sept 2020

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

A Memorable Trip

We had a great time with 8 friends and family staying at the home. It was awesome to have easy access to the beach on foot in under 5 minutes and Grand Haven is a great place for summer activities. We also enjoyed the nearby access to footpaths through the dunes.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B., Cincinnati

2 Sept 2020

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

Great location with hiking in the woods and dunes and beach just steps away

The house was spacious for our family, we enjoyed the fire pit, hammock and gardens and the perfect place to unwind. Cory made it inviting and we loved the beach chairs!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

1 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful sunsets and beachfront days!!

Cory has a beautiful cottage and wonderful neighborhood that dates back about 130 yrs ago. You definitely feeling like your camping and getting close to nature in this cool historic area by the beautiful beach of Grand Haven. The house was equipped with toys, movies, beach supplies! Kids had blast and wanted to stay longer. Can’t wait to return again soon. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Hollie P.

25 Aug 2020

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

Lovely Getaway

This cottage was just what we were looking for: quick walk to the beach, private rooms for our large group, homey feel. We loved all the special care that was included in our stay and the hospitality showered throughout. We will stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

jess c.

24 Aug 2020

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

Grand Haven Cottage

Great cottage. Close to everything. Owner was very accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

24 Aug 2020

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

Beach get away

Great location easy to walk to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Carla B., Grand Rapids, Mich.

30 July 2020

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

Slice of Malibu in Michigan

Our week at this property in Grand Haven was absolute perfection. I mean this sincerely, if you’re from out of state you would think you’re staying near the ocean. The house was great with five comfortable bedrooms. The beautiful beach is a short walk away. Cabin backs up to awesome wooded trails in Mulligan’s Hollow. Our teens had free roam of the beach and downtown Grand Haven ... we’d all meet back up at the cottage for dinner and sunset viewing down the street. Cory was terrific and easy to work with. Such a great week!!! Highly, highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

william h.

21 July 2020

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

Nice Cottage

Grand Haven is a great area. The property is a bit dated but was great for our family. The communication with the owner was very good as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John W.

12 July 2020

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

Great Place/Stay

Our family and friends enjoyed our stay here. It was a short walk to the beach, the neighbors were very friendly, and the neighborhood was safe. The only thing I did not expect was for there to be no A/C downstairs. I may have not seen that in the details. However, the fans kept the temperature tolerable even during the day. We could not get tv/cable to work in some rooms (some directions would have been nice), but Netflix/Hulu worked fine. Hot water heater went out one morning, but Cory (owner) was very responsive and had it replaced with a new one by the time we got back from the beach that evening. Not being able to park a third car was a concern, but we parked one in a residential area near the hospital each night and at the city beach parking lot during the day. A little inconvenient, but no real issues there. Overall, we enjoyed this place very much.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Lau A.

6 July 2020

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

Walking distance to the beach

The house is located on a little hill and it is very convenient if you plan on going to the beach a lot. The house has all the cooking gears and dishes You would need to cook. Nice big table to sit a big group of people. 2 floor have window ac for all room but there are no ac on the 1st floor room and common area. It did get a little hot during the day. Over all, it was a wonderful stay :)

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

28 Sept 2018

It was a great location in a charming old cottage! Loved having cousins next door too.

It was a charming cottage. We were thankful for the air conditioning on the second floor and the washer @ dryer!! We were in a great location very near our other family members. It was so nice having the picnic tables outside and a grill. Kids loved having s’mores at the fire pit. We all had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Shelley V., Grand Rapids, Michigan

25 Aug 2018

Comfy, quaint cottage just minutes from the beach

Great location just a few minutes walk to the beach and about 20 minutes to downtown Grand Haven (by foot). The cottage is quaint - it has all the amenities you might need. It could use some TLC, but overall comfy with good beds except the 2 twin mattresses could use a topper. Overall, a great relaxing trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Stacey S.

6 Aug 2018

Good location but Needs some repairs

Great location - house needs improvements. Both outside doors were broken during our stay (handles fell off!) so we couldn’t ever close or lock the doors. We alerted the owner and sent pictures but didn’t hear back. Also- out door shower broken- won’t turn on, so no rinsing off from the beach. Definitely needs some tlc.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Cory Robertson

I am a father of 2 boys (ages 14 and 146 who are my life! We love being at the cottage and doing all there is to do in this very special spot!

Why they chose this property

My mother's family is from Grand Haven, and I have been summering here my whole life. I wanted to be out at the beach, but also wanted to be near enough to the pier to walk everywhere. Our home sits right on the edge of Mulligan's Hollow for hiking, trail-riding, dog-walking and wildlife adventuring! We are so close to the beach that you can come up and down all day for supplies, naps, snacks, tantrums without giving up your whole day at the beach.

What makes this property unique

My hammock is my favorite afternoon spot when the boys go down for their nap after a day at the beach.
Walking the beach early morning and at sunset is heavenly.
The Musical Fountain is as charming and gratifying as it is hokey. Who cares if it is silly? You're eating Dairy Treat on a hillside over the river with a 1000 others who have completely forgotten last week's rat-race and are embracing a wonderful summer ritual in Grand Haven. This is not to be missed!

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