Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views!

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9.2

Wonderful

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9260 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Grand Haven, MI

Grand Haven Beach5 min walk
Grand Haven State Park5 min walk
Grand River Boardwalk9 min walk
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Additional Bedroom/Sleeping area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Your family will love their time in this classic Lake Michigan cottage on the highly sought after 5 Mile Hill area of Grand Haven. Just a short walk down the hill is the State Park Beach and the popular Boardwalk and Lighthouse pier.

Barefoot Beach: Have a memorable Michigan beach vacation at this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath Grand Haven, Lake Michigan cottage style house with room for 9. With a brand new downstairs family room/game room, multiple decks looking out over Lake Michigan, and a great location within walking distance to the beach, your group will fall in love!

Our quiet, secluded neighborhood on 5 Mile Hill is family-friendly and close to all the Grand Haven highlights.

INSIDE THE HOUSE

This cozy Lake Michigan cottage is welcoming and home-like, just as a beach house should be.

The lower level features a brand new family room complete with a wet bar, queen sofa sleeper, flat-screen tv, game table, and a full bathroom. No one wants a rainy day on vacation but rain won't stop you from having a good time enjoying a family movie or game in this beautifully decorated new space.

Up the stairs, you'll find the main living space with a fully stocked kitchen, dining area with seating for 8, comfortable living room, and tons of outdoor hang-out space including a gas grill and outdoor dining.

SLEEPING

This cottage sleeps 9 and is perfect for multi-generational travel—thanks to its unique layout.

Off the main living room, there is a "bedroom" that has a queen pull out sofa and a new attached half bath.

Upstairs there are 3 more bedrooms and 2 full baths. The first bedroom has a king-size bed and its own full bathroom attached. The second bedroom also has a king-size bed and its own private balcony which is perfect for an evening sunset glass of wine or your morning coffee. The third bedroom has two twin beds and is just around the hall from the full bathroom.

EATING

The eat-in kitchen is right off the living room, with lots of cabinets and all appliances. Its dining area seats 9. The kitchen and dining space are open to the living room, so you can still enjoy the views of the lake from the expansive front windows.

Or take your feast to the huge deck. The outdoor dining space seats 6 on the rear deck and another 4 on the front deck. Our perch on the hill is the perfect spot to watch a Lake Michigan summer sunset!

PARKING

There is space for three (3) cars in the driveway.
Please note that the garage is not available for guests' use.

THE LOCATION

Walk down to the state beach area and forget about trying to find a parking spot. Be sure to bring your bikes as this house is close to downtown grand haven, and biking the boardwalk along the channel is a real treat.

Have a classic Lake Michigan summer in Grand Haven!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Our cancellation policy is as follows:
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the reservation date.

There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.

MANAGEMENT

This property is locally managed by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide a starter kit of paper products, toiletries, hospitality-grade linens and much more.

Check-in is a breeze; drive straight to your rental and let yourself in with a unique lock code. We'll send you all the information you need including directions, lockbox codes, and instructions so you'll be ready to rest, relax and rejuvenate! Contact one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway!

Check-In Time: 4pm
Check Out Time: 10am

All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.

Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Barbecue grill

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

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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 a river. 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. Jet skiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

Grand Haven Beach - 5 min walk
Grand Haven State Park - 5 min walk
Grand River Boardwalk - 9 min walk
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 17 min walk
Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 18 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
‪Snug Harbor - ‬13 min walk
‪Kirby Grill - ‬17 min walk
‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
‪Odd Side Ales - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views! located?

This family-friendly Grand Haven holiday home is located on the riverfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Grand Haven State Park and Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl are also within 10 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

30 May 2024

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

Great stay with great views

Classic cottage was everything it said it would be and more. We spent many hours on the deck enjoying the weather, and the view was fantastic. Plenty of room for everyone to have privacy and spend time together. We'll definitely be back. Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anne C.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Close to boardwalk

Nice living area and spacious bedrooms. Clean and comfortable. A pretty steep hill to walk down to the boardwalk but convenient if you don’t mind the hill. one of the full bathrooms is two floors away from all the bedroom so basically useless.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

brett c.

14 Aug 2023

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

beach house

relaxing stay close to the beach

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly A.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Fine

Location was great, but for the price the property should’ve been nicer/ more updated.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eric C.

20 June 2023

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

Awesome location

We had a wonderful stay. House was perfect for our needs and so close to the beach. Clean, and stocked with everything we could have needed. Depending on your fitness level pretty walkable to the downtown area as well. We would definitely book again for our future golf trips.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

5 Sept 2022

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

Nice size n location as advertised

This was a nice quality stay in a convenient location as advertised. Nice amenities, plenty of linens and very clean. The only areas of concern would be the WiFI was up and down a lot, 10am is too early for a checkout especially if no early check in is strictly enforced. It should be 11am or noon. There was also only 1 one pan for cooking which is challenging for a properly that sleeps 9. Great communication too from the management team which is awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH H.

30 Aug 2022

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

Don's Want to Write This

So I won't

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michael R Z.

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Emmet Street

Nice property. Very spacious. Great for our kids and grandchildren to visit with us. Two stove burners needed new igniters. The outside grill needed a good cleaning. Convenient to Grand Haven State Park and downtown Grand Haven. Great restaurants and shops. Anna's and Morning Star were great for breakfast. JW's and Kirby House were great for lunch and dinner.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

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8/10 Good

Tonia N.

8 July 2020

Barefoot review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place is nice. BIG - really could sleep more people which might make it more cost effective. The water was out when we got there and Unsalted was QUICK sending someone out to repair it for the first night. I reported a GIANT hornets nest right above the door to get in - luckily no one in our party was deathly allergic. I never heard back from Unsalted but I am assuming they would take care of it before the next renters come as it would be dangerous not to. Great location (if you are good with a HILL to walk up). Good parking. Probably the most well stocked place we have stayed at as far as the kitchen.

8/10 Good

Dan L., York,South Carolina

18 Sept 2019

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

Great location

We loved the location and the size the house was very comfortable. The living area was cozy, with plenty of room to relax with our guests. The bedrooms were basic, but were adequate. Some of the house has been updated, but the kitchen and upstairs baths need some updating. Access to some beach chairs, beach towels and bikes would have been a plus and something that would make the rental more worth the pricing. I think the rental fee is quite steep for the property and is all about location. Overall, we had a great stay in Grand Haven.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

27 Aug 2019

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

Grand Haven Family Vacation

Our stay was amazing and the house was PERFECT!!! The communication between the property owner and I was not the best. I could not ever get a response back and would not have had to pack as much. They had plenty of pack in plays and also had more room than 9 people to share this home. A lot of our guest were kids too, so they are smaller:) The homeaway site has the wrong address they had 120 prospect and it is 120 emmet st. Not far but frustrating when your going by your website that you booked from. Other than that our stay was great, the weather was perfect. We could not have asked for much more!! Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

26 Aug 2019

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

Great

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

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8/10 Good

Mary F., The Village, OK 73120

24 Aug 2019

Barefoot Beach Grand Havenhi

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

9 Aug 2019

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

Great Place for a Great Stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Y.

30 July 2019

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

The Perfect House For 3 Generations

We had the best time staying at the Barefoot Vacation Property! It was so clean, supplied with everything our family needed (and more) and all beds were super comfortable (even the 2 pullout couches)! Our questions we had when we checked in were answered immediately and a missing sheet for a pullout bed was delivered within 10 minutes!!! It was perfect for the 3 generations that stayed and vacationed together! There were 10 of us. We celebrated our youngest grandchild’s first birthday while we were there. Everyone had their own space if needed and each family had their own FULL bath without running out of hot water! Amazing! We would return for sure! There is so much to do in the special little beach town of Grand Haven. Our tip..... I don’t know if I missed an inventory sheet of items in the house, but be sure and check if you are bringing babies/children. The house had items we never dreamed would have been there and it would have saved our children from having to travel with items they didn’t need to bring! Our fault, not the property owners!

8/10 Good

Mary F., The Village, OK 73120

29 July 2019

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

Close to beach

House was immaculate. Plenty of space for all. Easy in and out parking. In a very quiet neighborhood. Walk down steep hill to beach, but very doable for the children ages 6 and 8. Stroller for the 3 year old. Lots of easy hikes nearby to YMCA playground and forest area. For the price and house condition and lovely towels, our only surprises/complaints were none/lack of refills for: toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, kitchen towels, kitchen garbage can bags, extra bath towels. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

25 July 2019

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

A wonderful week

The beach house was perfect for our family of 9. It was clean, nicely appointed, very roomy and met all of our needs. Grand Haven State Park Beach was a short walk away and all our days were spent on the beach or exploring the waterfront. During the evenings we grilled and the adults relaxed on the spacious decks enjoying the cool lake breeze while the kids played in the game room on the lower level or competed with each other on video games on the large flat screen. The best thing was that this house afforded us the opportunity to be together in comfort

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

2 July 2019

Perfect Summer Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for our two family summer getaway. We had four adults and three kids in our group with more than enough space. The house was so clean and well stocked. The location was great, it was so nice to walk to the beach. We enjoyed sitting on the huge wrap around deck in the evenings. The only con, and it’s a minor detail, would be the upstairs was a little dated in the carpet and furniture but not enough to deter us from coming back by any means. You won’t be disappointed in this amazing house and perfect location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

29 July 2018

We will be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

26 July 2018

You won’t want to leave Barefoot Beach to go home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The House was perfect! We had four adults and three children. We had plenty of space. Couldn’t have asked for a better location. We loved driving to the top of the street, the view of the lake is beautiful. The staff was super helpful and quick to answer any questions. A wonderful unsalted vacation employee gave us some great recommendations on what to do and where to eat! Can’t wait to visit Grand Haven again and will for sure use unsalted vacations again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Big Horn, Wyoming, USA

15 July 2018

We loved our stay at Barefoot Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was a perfect home base for our family (grandparents, kids & grandkids) to spend a week in Grand Haven. We especially enjoyed the wrap-around deck with lake views, and the close proximity to the Lake Michigan beach and downtown Grand Haven. The house gave the 9 of us plenty of room to spread out. The living room was very spacious and well furnished with plenty of comfortable chairs and couches when we all wanted to sit around together in the evenings. We especially appreciated that the kitchen was so well-supplied, since ate all of our breakfasts in and cooked in several evenings. The apparently brand new grill on the back deck was appreciated. Thanks for a lovely week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Margie S.

4 July 2018

Wedding Party Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was very nice. It worked out perfectly for the wedding party of 8 people. There were enough bedrooms/beds and large enough for some privacy for each guest. The beach across the street was so convenient. It was very cozy and comfortable.