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Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank.

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Grant, MI
  • Fremont Lake Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Michigan's Adventure
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank.

This well maintained and clean Muskegon River cottage will make a great getaway for your fishing trip or family vacation. You can enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking and tubing just steps from the river on a low bank with walk in (no stair) access to the river. The steelhead fishing is excellent in the fall. You will love sitting in the park like lawn while taking in the beauty of Michigan's outdoors.

The cottage has two bedrooms, one bath, and an open kitchen, living and dining area. You can enjoy your morning coffee from the screen room as you watch the river flow by. The property can accommodate seven (7) guests with one queen bed in the primary bedroom, one twin over full bunk bed in the second bedroom and a pull-out sofa in the living room. Other amenities include a gas grill, fire pit, WiFi, smart television, portable crib, and high chair.

The cottage is located 1/2 mile down a private dirt road. The road is well maintained and suitable for all vehicles. It is centrally located between Grand Rapids and Muskegon. You can be in the city in 30-40 minutes to enjoy all that Grand Rapids has to offer or be at Lake Michigan in less than 30 minutes for a day of fun in the sun.

***** The property also has a detached studio apartment with a kitchenette that sleeps two. It can be added for an additional $70.00 per night. Bring the extended family or extra friends!

Property manager

Heather Boivin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
The person renting the property must be present during reserved time.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grant

Located in Grant, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Waters Edge Golf Club and Stonegate Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Maple Lake. Arboretum Park and Vantage Paintball are also worth visiting.
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Grant, MI

What's nearby

  • Fremont Lake Park - 24 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 44 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Grand Haven Beach - 48 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 50 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 53 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Mile Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chinook Country Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jcsubs North - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Nook - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Maple Lake, Baker Lake and Muskrat Lake. Schaffer Lake and Sweeter Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The R and R we needed
This was our 2nd time staying here. My kids love the house. We love the quietness, nature, fishing and all the other wild life we see. Perfect spot for a family :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valarie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
Enjoyed being right by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view. Peaceful. Relaxing.
Great for solo or family retreat .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and peaceful
The cottage was very well loved and cared for. Lots of keepsakes and fun decor to discover. Super clean, even all those windows and glass doors. Thoughtful touches throughout. Try the wooden fish puzzle!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat week
A friend and I stayed for a week as a sort of art retreat and loved the beautiful setting and quiet location. The property was clean and the one issue we had was cleared up immediately by the manager. The manager was quick to respond and easy to work with. Highly recommend this location if you are looking for a quiet place to spend some time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Muskegon River Cottage
Beautiful setting, well furnished and equipped, good support from property manager.
Stayed 47 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

dale r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest Relax and Enjoy!
Just spent a wonderful 5 days here. This place really makes you feel at home. Simply amazing!! Will most certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic Get Away
The river is beautiful! Check in - out were easy and the host provided so much information about local attractions. Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
The house was absolutely perfect! Had everything we needed! Plenty of space for all. We fished and tubes in the river. The location was amazing. We saw so much wildlife, deer, hummingbirds, blue herons, hawks and a bald Eagle which was unbelievable! We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend!
This place is amazing. Clean, beautiful setting, quiet, peaceful. Loved getting up to spend time on the river! We went tubing. Close to Muskegon! We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
It was very peaceful. We enjoyed sitting outside watching the river. Very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Heather was great and really responsive! The cottage was very clean and stocked with anything you could need. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Weekend
We loved the cottage! My best friend and I got away for my weekend and enjoyed reconnecting with nature and being near the river. The home was wonderful! Heather kept great communication with us and made the stay even better! Thanks Heather!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly quiet and peaceful
Wonderful stay! Such a nice property right on the Muskegon River, so peaceful and quiet. Heather is a great hostess, providing for pretty much any needed supplies you may have forgotten, and super fast and responsive to any questions/comments. We got to stay during the week of the baby food festival in nearby Fremont, and she gave us a schedule for that also, so we got to enjoy that a well. Groceries, gas, food, everything was less than 15 minutes away, while still enjoying the relaxing solitude of the cottage. We enjoyed being able to use the cottage as our base to explore the area, 30 minutes to Michigan's Adventure, and one hour to Silver Lake. Great place, great stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion N.

Relaxing ℜfreshing in Nature
Our family had a wonderful experience staying in this cottage. If you're looking for a quiet place, to renew, refresh, and rejuvenate. This is a great spot for it! One of our highlights was kayaking down the river. If you don't have your own kayaks or canoes, The River Rat is an affordable spot to rent from. We grilled for each meal. Especially enjoyed the screened in patio for our mealtimes.We had a campfire next to the river, complete with Smores and Jalapeno poppers. Heather was great to work with. The cottage was nice and clean! Kitchen is stocked with the basics to cook. Would def recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Completely charming!
This stay was a surprise birthday gift for my husband who loves fishing. We were absolutely amazed at the cleanliness of the home. The owner Heather was so helpful and did so much to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. The best part of it all was how friendly and helpful the neighbors were in making sure our stay was perfect including saving paper for us so we were able to start our camp fire. Everyone was so kind to us! The river runs right through the backyard and we got to enjoy our morning coffee while marveling over the view. We had everything we needed there so clothes and food were all we really had to bring. It’s honestly hard to put into words how much we really loved it. After our first 2 hours of being there we decided as a group we were coming back next year. 😊. Highly recommended from me! A Big Thanks to Heather and all the family members who were so wonderful to us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Savannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful River Getaway!
We enjoyed this property so much! We have 4 boys, ( twins-3, 6, and 8) and they had so much fun just casting their lines down by the river. We didn't catch anything, but they didn't care. The river is shallow there right now so it is easy for the big kids to swim, but it is a bit fast flowing for little kids. The house sits up high, so we were careful to let the littles outside without supervision, but there's plenty of front yard space to play and you're also at the dead end so they can ride their bikes on the long driveway and out there. Such a quiet location with friendly neighbors! Cooked steaks over the fire and they were amazing! Kitchen has just about every utensil/pan you could need along with supplies for toddlers. Only 45 minutes or so from so many fun things too! Oh, and we found out that the bridge down the road, you can float down the river from there to the house and it's only about 45 minutes. Heather is so nice and always quick to answer questions. Obviously we highly recommend and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
My husband and I were excited when we saw the view. We love the outdoors and staying here allowed us to connect with nature and ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So glad we went back
It is so beautiful, and relaxing. The bunk beds were a nice touch. The family was able to float down the river. I am so glad we went back. Perfect end to the summer. We plan to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and amenities
Although this property was a tad further out than we had expected it was worth it! So quiet and beautiful! An older but well kept house with everything we needed including all sorts of items for little ones! Extra beds, bed rails, crib, highchair, etc - it was perfect! We saw all sorts of birds and animals including deer and turkeys! We loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2022 trip
We had a great stay. Great weather, relaxing and quiet. We also appreciated having the Chinok rental close. The cottage was well stocked in case we forgot anything. The only suggestion I would have is putting shade outside on the end of the porch. ( just to the left of the front door) It would provide a little more privacy for both the renters as well as the neighbors.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families
The place was a cozy home away from home. Our young kids loved it too. Great scenery too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanette E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing place to stay and just get away!
Place looked just like the pictures! The most relaxing stay we've had in a very long time. Heather communicates well, and the property is well maintained. It was just great to wake up and drink a cup of coffee on a relaxing river. My teenage boys loved staying here, just as much as my husband and I. We were made aware, prior to arrival, of a cousin that staus in the home next door (who was extremely kind) and her mother that was staying in the studio to the left of the cottage, but we never saw her. Just all-around pleasant people that we encountered every so often. Veryuch a great getaway!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Bluffton, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and quiet surrounded by nature!
Let me start by saying that Heather, the property owner, is fantastic. She let us know that we could arrive earlier than check-in, which we greatly appreciated. The cottage is very much off the beaten path disconnected from everything but nature. I hadn't realized how much I needed to disconnect from technology until my stay here. I will admit though that without being able to text or call started to drive me crazy by week's end. We had literally no bars on our cell phones but could at least still receive emails. This was no fault of Heather. The cottage is dated and needs some decorating love, in my opinion, but it was very clean which is so important. And, the washer and dryer were fantastic as was the bed in the master. We loved taking the river floating excursion one day and loved bird watching from the back deck as well. My only complaint would have to be the little apartment in the garage directly behind the cottage. It was empty when we arrived (as was the house directly next door) but we did get word that relatives would be arriving early afternoon Wednesday. The apartment is in such close proximity to the cottage that you didn't have a whole lot of privacy as that person had to walk right by the living room windows to get to the apartment. Had I known this prior to our booking, I likely would not have gone through with renting the cottage. I know we may not be like typical travelers but we really love privacy while on vacay. Also, we love the water. The view was great to watch the people float by daily but the river current flows too quickly to be able to swim. We were able to sit in Adirondack chairs with feet in the water but really wished we could have swam. Just something to keep in mind. Thank you, Heather for the hospitality and for sharing your piece of nature with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
We had an incredible stay. We were pleasantly surprised by the studio space that was also available. It made our stay much more comfortable! We loved being right on the river. We were able to fish & swim right from the back yard. Kayak & tube rentals were right down the street & we were able to enjoy a spontaneous trip tubing down the river. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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