Bailey Sands: Adorable Vintage Beach Cottage, steps from Lake Michigan beach

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Bailey Sands at sunset (front entrance view).

The beach and Lake Michigan just steps away.

View from front of cottage, view of Beach.

Back private porch, for dining or lounging.

Backyard fire pit and sandy hill for the littles!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Muskegon, MI

Pere Marquette Park Beach
‪5 min walk‬
USS Silversides
‪13 min walk‬
Lake Express Ferry Terminal
‪8 min drive‬
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bailey Sands is an adorable cottage on a private drive, just across the street from the beautiful Pere Marquette Beach, the large public beach in Muskegon, Michigan. Walk the beach to the beach BBQ restaurant, or down the wooded trail just behind the cottage for a nature adventure. Close to nature, beach and trails, but yet isolated enough for optimal safety. Enhanced disinfection and cleaning procedure will also give you peace of mind. Beach has playground equipment and vendors that sell ice cream and drinks. There is a dog beach down the way, and dogs are allowed in the wooded sand dunes as well. Short drive to Michigan Adventure Amusement Park, or the many breweries and wineries located in this part of West Michigan. Bailey Sands has 2 bedrooms-1 queen, 1 full/twin bunk, and pull out couch. Bath includes bathtub shower. Fully furnished kitchen, gas grill, fire pit, all the items you'll need for the beach, sand box for the kiddies, extended back private deck, and large 3-season front porch. Cottage has high speed internet, an antennae for local channels, and smart tv with Netflix. Cottage has central heat and a large window air conditioner. Parking for two standard vehicles right at cottage, space on nearby street for others.
The cottage is all season; this area has amazing winter outdoor activities including a public luge, nearby excellent sledding, and ice skating as well as cross country trails.
Summers starting in 2018 will be week to week, from Saturday to Saturday (Mid June-Labor Day).
Ask about a 10% discount for next year (2019) for stays of 4 nights or more with contract and payment through the mail.

Property manager

Tara Merlo

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There will be a 50$ charge for lost keys.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Muskegon

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Beachwood-Bluffton, a neighbourhood in Muskegon. Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Michigan's Adventure and USS Silversides. Beachwood Park and USS LST 393 are also worth visiting.

Muskegon, MI

What's nearby

Pere Marquette Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
USS Silversides - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Muskegon Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
Muskegon State Park - 31 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Deck BBQ & Beer - ‬7 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Thrasher's Bear Lake Tavern - ‬23 min drive
‪Fricano's Muskegon Lake - ‬10 min drive
‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bailey Sands: Adorable Vintage Beach Cottage, steps from Lake Michigan beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bailey Sands: Adorable Vintage Beach Cottage, steps from Lake Michigan beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bailey Sands: Adorable Vintage Beach Cottage, steps from Lake Michigan beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bailey Sands: Adorable Vintage Beach Cottage, steps from Lake Michigan beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Beachwood-Bluffton cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Pere Marquette Park Beach and Lake Michigan. Lake Express Ferry Terminal is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

15 Sept 2023

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

Fall Beach Trip

Great location! Loved the walk to the lighthouses!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

3 Sept 2023

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

Quick trip

Easy, clean, and great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernie S.

8 July 2023

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

Two day stay

The house was very comfortable and right near the beach. Tara was very responsive when I had questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

19 Oct 2023

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

Vintage Bailey Sands

Perfect location. Love walking the beach with pup. We had campfires every night. So cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara T.

14 June 2023

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

Retreat

Love the location. Such a beautiful area. Property manager was extremely nice and helpful. i plan to book for next year!

Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

1 July 2023

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

Girls Trip

Location is perfect! Enjoyed sipping our coffee in the screen porch watching the water. Very clean and nice size for a small family or two couples. Loved being able to walk to the Deck restaurant. Owner is very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

14 Oct 2023

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

Terrific views of Lake Michigan

I grew up in this neighborhood, so I was already in love with this area. The Lake Michigan views are exceptional. This little cabin is rustic, so if you're looking for an updated modern chic decor and amenities, you should stay in a newer condo but you won't enjoy the beautiful Lake Michigan experience that this little cabin offers.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

14 Sept 2023

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

Bailey

Love the location, front porch and privacy in the backyard area. Would rent again. The kitchen could use a new toaster and some of the window screens had holes and could be taped. We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J., Walled Lake

6 Aug 2023

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

Lake Mi Mother & Son's Vacation

Bailey Sands is the PERFECT location for a Summer Vacation ! Just across the street from the beautiful Pere Marquette Park/Beach (Lk Mi) we all loved the convenience to be able to easily walk back and take a break from the sun/sand/water mid-day. Very quiet surrounded by other nice, friendly rentals as well so as a single mom traveling I felt safe. The cabin itself was much nicer and more affordable than a hotel room, we had plenty of space to spread out and relax, I enjoyed morning coffee on the screened front porch as well as the back deck, evening bonfire was fun as well. The cabin has plenty of supplies to make the stay smooth and easy. And there is plenty to do close by.... Definitely check out The Deck bar/restaurant -excellent food, fun atmosphere with beach games, and live music. Dockside Donuts was a big hit (just a short drive into town) The Lavender Latte was delicious and donuts were so fresh fun flavors! Lombardo's pizza was another spot we tried..don't skip the Dill Pickle Pizza....AMAZING! All of us had a wonderful time! Memories were made and we are excited to return/stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Hannah M.

7 Sept 2015

Perfect location but more dirty than I would like

My family stayed at Bailey Sands for a few nights while we were in town visiting family. The location was perfect! It was so nice to have the beach only a few steps away. The owner was good to do business with. She answered emails in a timely fashion and seemed friendly. The cottage is old (which we knew when renting). I wish it was cleaned better. A deep cleaning once a month is necessary. Light fixtures, upper shelves, top of fridge and ceiling fans should be cleaned. The shower curtain was cloth without a liner. The curtain was stained and looked quite dirty. The wall next to the toilet had what looked like urine splattered on it. (Boys!). This sort of detail to cleaning is necessary when renting a home out. The wifi shut off half way through our stay. Thus, the TV would not work either. One might say "who cares, you're on the beach!" I would agree except for at night time when my husband has insomnia and can't sleep. He depends on TV to keep him company. The furniture and beds are old and not comfortable. One of the rocking chairs has the seat bottom broken out and a piece of vinyl siding there for support. I know this because I'm a little chubby and heard a little 'crack' when I sat down. The oven and stove were dirty. Luckily, I didn't need to cook while there. Overall, it was ok. My suggestion is to upgrade a bit, keep it cleaner and provide more shower towels. You probably could charge a little more if you did these things.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B., Fort Atkinson

14 Nov 2022

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

Great location and clean

We had a wonderful time at the Beachwood-Bluffton cottage. The weather was perfect, we took many walks along the beach and area. The cottage was very clean and cozy along with everything we needed. We will definitely visit again. Thank You

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie E.

11 Nov 2022

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

Great time

We had a great time wish we had more days to explore.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

KEVIN D.

29 Oct 2022

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

We would stay again

Pretty easy process, no real surprises.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

23 Oct 2022

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

Great location

Great location and nice simple summer cottage. Across the street from Lake Michigan. Very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

7 Oct 2022

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

Happy birthday to me!

We booked the sister cottage last spring for Mother’s Day and had such a great experience we immediately came home and booked Bailey Sands for my birthday week. What a nice little cottage. Super clean, plenty of seating and comfy beds. Had a nice relaxing fire after a day of shopping and dinner at kazumis. Five stars!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

13 July 2022

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

Perfect for Family of Four

The cottage was exactly what we expected based on description and photos. Clean, easy check-in. Had everything we needed, even firewood and marshmallow roasting sticks for the fire pit! I most enjoyed the enclosed front porch with the screened windows open, and a small view of the beach/lake. One of our box fans did not work, but the property manager quickly brought a replacement. With fans in both bedrooms, and the porch and bathroom doors closed, most of the cottage stayed fairly cool. Proximity to beach was fantastic, but it is also easy to get out to other locations when desired. Two restaurants and a nice WWII submarine museum are within walking distance, as well as the channel and walk out to the small lighthouse. We enjoyed hiking dunes and woods off the end of Nelson St. Very relaxing trip for us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sibyl B.

21 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great Getaway:

Great location; well maintained, super clean, nice walking neighborhood, so nice to be so near our beautiful Lake Michigan. A classic beach cottage. Perfect for a small group or family. The only negative was having difficulty with the lockbox. It is old and should be retired for a new model.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie J.

4 May 2022

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing! Very cozy! Perfect little get away!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

7 Nov 2021

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

Girls getaway

We so enjoyed our stay here. The cottage is so cute and cozy. It was nice to walk the beach and enjoy the sunsets. We would highly recommend this property and will definetely be staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

William D.

2 Oct 2021

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

Short getaway

Great location. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ann L.

13 May 2021

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

Good experience

Weather was a little chilly in mid- May but was sunny. The cabin is as described, clean and well stocked vacation cabin. No fireplace that was listed. It was close to everything and the beach is beautiful! Thanks for a great stay. Parking is very tight!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

3 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!!

It’s very pet/family friendly. The lake is less than five minutes away. There is construction at the time. My dogs have never been around sand. Me and my husband found out our dogs love sand. We are thinking about coming next year.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Apr 2021

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

Clean and Close to the Beach

Bailey Sands was just the place for my family of 4 to have a short getaway. The cottage was clean and just the right size. The beds were comfy and the kitchen had everything that we needed to cook food on site, including oil, a toaster, tea kettle and even some spices! The proximity to the beach was perfect and the outdoor spaces gave the kids a place to dig and play when we were not at the beach. The host was communicative and gave us many details to make our stay enjoyable. We would stay again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

B A.

14 Nov 2020

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

beautiful relaxing home away from home....

It is so close to the water and beach. The place was clean and cute. We had everything we needed and was great for kids. We went when it was after swimming season, but we still enjoyed the parks and the beach. Our host was super and very responsive. The time away was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

patricia A.

31 Oct 2020

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

Siblings vs vacation

This is a nice cottage. Exactly as shown in pictures. It was set back from the road so we didn't get a lot of street noise. We would of used the beach more, but weather disallow us to. There were lots of other things to do in the area that kept us occupied. I would rent this cute cottage again.My

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tara Merlo

Peggy Kleinert and Tara Merlo are the mother / daughter co-owners of Bailey Sands and Savannah Sands Beach Cottages. The twin beach cottages are named after Peggy's 2 grand-daughters. Tara does the booking online and manages them.

Why they chose this property

These cottages were built in 1930's as a collective of 5 cottages with a bathhouse in the middle...much has changed since then. What has not changed is the absolute beauty of this area...a very large, extremely clean beach with wooded areas too. One beach restaurant and ice cream shop, but otherwise quiet and spacious area. A place to decompress.

What makes this property unique

This is a true getaway, yet everything you may want or need is just a short drive away....

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property