The Grand Haven Lake Michigan Summer Family Home

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Our favorite place for conversation and breezes from the Big Lake.

Gracious living with lake views from porch

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8172 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Beach view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Spring Lake, MI

Grand Haven Beach15 min drive
Grand River Boardwalk16 min drive
Grand Haven State Park18 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Our Windy Dune built after the turn of the century on the sandy North Shore of Grand Haven, Windy Dune is a family summer dwelling, with pictures, candles, and family collections reminiscent of years-gone-by. A large, screened front porch facing the “big lake” is the setting for reading, talking, or just watching the weather change. 100 feet of sugar sandy Lake Michigan beach is the site of boating, swimming, or just hiking to the pier and watching sailboats, yachts, and ocean-going tankers come and go. Directly across the street, the Kitchel/Lindquist and Harold Hartger Dune Preserves chronicle beachscape, which allows for peaceful hikes through pines, over marshes, and across protected sand dunes. North Shore Marina is a 5 minute walk from Windy Dune as is the north pier.

Property manager

John Boshoven

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Fireplace

The view from the beach below, another relaxing dinner on the deck with family

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No fireplace or beach fires.

Leave as clean as you found it.

No RV's or tent camping.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spring Lake

Located in Spring Lake, this cottage is 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 Grand Haven Musical Fountain. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Spring Lake, MI

What's nearby

Grand Haven Beach - 15 min drive
Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 15 min drive
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 15 min drive
Grand River Boardwalk - 16 min drive
Grand Haven State Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Snug Harbor - ‬16 min drive
‪Kirby Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Odd Side Ales - ‬15 min drive
‪The Paisley Pig Gastropub - ‬13 min drive
‪Kirby House - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grand Haven Lake Michigan Summer Family Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grand Haven Lake Michigan Summer Family Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grand Haven Lake Michigan Summer Family Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Grand Haven Lake Michigan Summer Family Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Spring Lake cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from North Beach Park. Hoffmaster State Park and Hot Spot Charters are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

6 Aug 2023

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful family vacation at this classic beach house The photos do not do this justice We will be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen D., Minneapolis, MN

17 July 2023

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

Family fun

The windy dunes property was exactly as the pictures on the Vrbo site showed. Fantastic location to Lake Michigan. A beautiful, screened in porch to sit read, laugh, and have a dance party if you’re so inclined. Yes, this property is very old but exactly what we were looking for. The bathroom had been updated, that was a very nice surprise. We had seven adults in this house, and everybody had lots of room and we’re happy with the accommodations. No air conditioning but we lucked out and had beautiful weather, windows were open the whole week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

24 June 2023

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

Enjoy “Pure Michigan!”

Beautiful location and welcoming home with everything you need to enjoy a perfect beach vacation…sand, sunshine and stunning views of Lake Michigan!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steph B., Kalamazoo, MI

7 Aug 2022

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

A nearly perfect family vacation!

My family loved the beach house! We spent every day at the beach and took the quick drive into town a time or two. The beach was amazing and the house clean and well-appointed. Some of my family struggled with the heat while sleeping (we all knew going in there was no AC) but the rest of us faired perfectly well with the fans provided by the host. We would love to book again in the future!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

22 June 2021

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

Great location

Wonderful lake house for the whole family

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

30 Aug 2019

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

Great summer cottage right on the beach!

We loved this old-time rustic cottage! There is a lovely screen porch with a cool breeze from the lake. It was perfect for our young grandchildren since there is a large sandy area right outside of the porch door that was great for them to play. The cottage was very accommodating for our group of 8. There is no air conditioning, so it did get warm during the day, but it did cool off well at night. We were very pleased.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

27 Aug 2019

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

Summer trip

We had a wonderful experience and the owner was so helpful and available the whole time. The house was exactly what we were looking for and the location was perfect! We had everything we needed. We will definitely be coming back to this house in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J T.

22 Aug 2019

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

Windy Dunes

Exactly what was expected. Charming old cottage, comfortable, with nice updated bathrooms. If you're looking for air conditioning, stay in a hotel. Plenty of fans provided which seemed adequate. Kitchen well equipped, beds very comfy. The porch was used more than any other room. Weather was great. Coast Guard Festival added more than enough activities. We even went to the Grand Haven's Farmers Market. Beautiful sunsets and better beach area than most neighbors. Nice walk to the pier. A quiet, peaceful and enjoyable cottage. Just lovely. Thanks to the owners for sharing their home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol K., Woodridge, IL

5 Sept 2018

We had a wonderful time, location and beach were perfect, and the house was accommodating.

The favorite part of our stay at Windy Dune was the beach. We had super access and the size of the beach was better than most along the lakefront. The beds were comfortable and the master bedroom was large enough to put 3 toddler mattresses on the floor. There is no air-conditioning but the weather was very cooperative and the lake breeze through the house was excellent. The kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, and utensils as well as plates, cups, and glasses. The house is very old and it was like stepping back in time. The drawbacks were 1. there was no washer or dryer so we needed to take a trip to the laundromat, 2. the sleeping rooms had no closets but there were a few drawers in the dressers that helped, and 3. if the weather had not been as cool as it was, I believe it may have been very uncomfortable with just fans.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018