Vacation Right in the Heart of Grand Haven. Checkout the Private Backyard

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5102.2 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Grand Haven, MI

Grand Haven Musical Fountain
‪9 min walk‬
Grand River Boardwalk
‪16 min walk‬
Grand Haven Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Vacation only 2 blocks to Downtown,
3 blocks to Grand Haven's beautiful riverfront and, about 1 mile to Lake Michigan. The private backyard has 2 decks, patio set, extra seating, fire pit, and gas grill. Nice friendly neighborhood! The apartment is very clean, with 3 bedrooms. The mattresses have all been replaced except the sleeper sofa mattress. Sunny kitchen, with everything you will need to make your meals. We do not provide food. Basement has a futon, and comfy recliner. We no longer have foosball table. Basement also has a washer and dryer. Well behaved dog will be considered. No need to worries about parking there is a driveway with room to park up to 4 cars. Enjoy walking the boardwalk to the Lighthouse and watch the sunset over Lake Michigan. Our place is very clean and has a very comfortable the living room. There is an upstairs apartment to this house, but no one lives there. Our family spent a lot of time in our backyard eating by the table, using the grill, and the fire pit. We provide towels and linens.
Must be 25 to rent.
This is not a party house!

Property manager

Doug and Kristi

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Five night minimum.

NO parties! This is a very nice neighborhood! Everyone knows each other very family friendly.

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Grand Haven

Located in Grand Haven, this apartment 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 Hot Spot Charters, or check out an event or a game at Mercy Health Arena. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Grand Haven State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Grand River Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Grand Haven Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Odd Side Ales - ‬7 min walk
‪Pronto Pup - ‬7 min walk
‪The Kirby House - ‬7 min walk
‪The Paisley Pig Gastropub - ‬14 min walk
‪The Pump House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Right in the Heart of Grand Haven. Checkout the Private Backyard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Vacation Right in the Heart of Grand Haven. Checkout the Private Backyard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Right in the Heart of Grand Haven. Checkout the Private Backyard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Right in the Heart of Grand Haven. Checkout the Private Backyard located?

This family-friendly Grand Haven apartment building is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tri-Cities Historical Museum and Grand Haven Beach. Lake Michigan is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

9.0

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

28 Aug 2023

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

Great Location

The location of this VRBO is amazing. It is a very easy walk to all the wonderful things in downtown Grand Haven!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Debra D.

22 Aug 2018

Great location! Lots of room.

Very close to downtown and nice walk to the state park. Lovely street with shaded back decks.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nabil J.

3 Oct 2023

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

House was perfect

Thanks so much for letting us stay in your wonderful home! House was perfect.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia h.

17 Sept 2023

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

Family fun

My daughter and I stayed for five days in September. The unit was perfect. It was spacious, clean, and very well supplied. It was 2 blocks from downtown. We've spent many vacations in grand haven. This was the best rental we've had.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

30 Aug 2014

Great place - Excellent Location (3rd year)

I normally don’t post reviews on anything, but in this case I want to let other folks know about this place. This is our 3rd year staying here. Stayed 2 weeks this year. The lady who owns this house is great. She promptly responds to emails and phone calls. This is an older home, but it is well kept up. The location of this place is perfect. Grand Haven's downtown was only a couple blocks away. The river broadwalk is just a couple of blocks away too. We discovered the trolley route was close by so we used it a couple of times to get to the beach. There is a Wii which was a godsend the day it rained. My older kids loved the large driveway which has a basketball goal. The backyard is one of the features of this place that we love the most. It was great for a large family gathering we hosted. The firepit was great for making smores. There is an ice cream shop a couple blocks away that we walked to most nights. Even though we were so close to many of Grand Haven's attractions, the house is located in a quiet clean neighborhood.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Holt, Michigan

5 Sept 2022

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

Great house in Grand Haven.

We have stayed at this property in the past and loved it. House is super clean and backyard is an amazing spot to hang out. Close to downtown in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. Owners are very quick to respond and very accommodating

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Colleen B., St. Paul, MN

2 Sept 2022

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

Great location, clean house

We had a nice stay at this house. The proximity to downtown was great! The owners were very responsive and they had all the amenities we needed. The house is starting to show age cosmetically but there was nothing unsafe or unclean.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga D.

24 Aug 2022

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

Great Week

We had a great stay at this property. The house was clean, and we had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Joshua S.

15 Aug 2022

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

Fantastic location, great hosts, but the place could really use some work

For starters, this location cannot be beat. It's literally two blocks from the charming downtown area, and a short bike ride or five-minute drive to the beach. The street is lovely, and the neighbors were friendly. Hosts were appropriately communicative and provided everything in the listing, as well as some extras like Keurig cups and firewood. There were several light bulbs out throughout the house, but that wasn't a big deal. What was surprising was the general condition of the home. While tidy, it is in pretty desperate need of improvements. Not much appears to have been done to it in the last few decades. Finishes are very old and rickety. The walls, ceilings and floors / carpet show a lot of water damage / sagging over time. Several rough-looking DIY patches throughout the place. The deck area is nice, but is collapsing / lacking supports on the back side of the yard. Moreover, the rest of the neighborhood is really gorgeous and shows a lot of pride in ownership. These are not complaints about staying in an old place... our home was built in 1898. Also, to be clear, none of the photos in the listing were disingenuous, they just didn't set up our expectations correctly. The place was totally functional as advertised. It may be that the owners are saving their rental earnings to do improvements down the road, which would make this a really tremendous location. The hosts seem like good folks, and we wish them well with the property.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

30 Aug 2021

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

Cute cottage

Had great air conditioning, it was hot and humid whileI was there. Lots of outside seating and comfy furniture inside. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and silverware. The only issue was the bedroom windows would not open (painted shut) in case of emergency.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Marysville Ohio

26 Aug 2021

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

Quaint house close to everything

The location was great! It's 2 to 3 blocks from the riverfront, musical fountain, and downtown shops. It's just a little further (very short drive) to the lake and pier. There were a couple minor things that could use some TLC as is common with older homes but owners were very responsive and the home was clean and had everything we needed. The back yard had a really nice deck with large mature trees. It was a great place to relax. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy/Bev H.

13 Oct 2020

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

Perfect Anniversary Getaway

This property is fantastic & in a perfect location.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

14 Sept 2020

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

Perfect location, very comfortable house!

Very high value property, only a few blocks from restaurants and from the beach. The house was comfortable and clean and had plenty of space for our family of 4!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Holt, Michigan

22 Aug 2019

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

Grand Haven

We enjoyed our stay in Grand Haven. The house was very clean and was in an excellent location. Very close to downtown and the musical fountain. The owners were very accessible and any questions I had were answered very quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Colleen V.

9 Oct 2018

Good location, but needs TLC.

It's an old house which could definitely use some TLC. Beds need upgrading. Could also use a good cleaning. We needed a place to spend time with family and enjoy dinners together. It was equipped well for all our cooking needs. Great location for walking and enjoying the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

30 Aug 2018

Really love this place.

Very comfortable. Everything you need. Great location to down town and beach.owners very friendly and Heipfull. Have stayed there 3 times. Will book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Robyne T.

21 Aug 2018

Very nice we would stay again

We had a great time the house was very nice and we had everything we needed!! It was very clean and the location worked great for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

18 Aug 2017

Very comfortable and close to everything.

We enjoyed our time in Grand Haven. This property is close to downtown Grand Haven and the the waterfront area. The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

19 Oct 2016

Great Getaway

My family and I have stayed at Kristi's Place the last few summers but, on the spur of the moment my wife and I were able to arrange a getaway for just the two of us. I called Kristi to see if she had 5 days available starting the end of the week. She was happy to make arrangements on such short notice. As usual the home was immaculately clean inside and out. During this stay we even had time to enjoy the bikes that are provided. Thanks for helping make this getaway relaxing. Tom

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

2/10 Terrible

Annette G.

26 Sept 2016

Not impressed

We used the oven twice, both times to reheat food @ 350 degrees. After about 10 minutes the grease in the oven started smoking and set off the smoke alarm. So, no oven. Twice the lever arm that connects the flush handle to the flapper fell off the flush handle. No fun dealing with a faulty toilet. Our dog escaped the yard by going up the hill to the left where there is no fence. Property advertised a fenced in yard, which isn't true. The sump pump in the basement was overflowing and just disgusting. We were afraid to use the washer & dryer next to it. Upon arrival a notice of water cutoff was on the front door. Dated in 3 days time. We didn't want to stay in the house without water. This experience was appalling. Whoever is looking after the house isn't doing their job, but that should not be our problem. We left after two days of our 5 day booking. Buyer beware. You get what you pay for. The low price is attractive and the glowing reviews are deceiving.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

25 Sept 2016

Lovely and charming home - older but very well maintained!

This home is bubbling over with charm - from the original hardwood floors to the historic kitchen cabinets with their abundant counter space! As mentioned in the property description, the house is older. However, it is quite well maintained. Everything one could need is provided for use by guests. The house is well-appointed with comfortable furnishings including 2 reclining chairs, a reclining loveseat, large sofa and a flat screen tv with cable and wii system in the living room. There are 3 bedrooms - 2 ideal for younger guests and a master with king bed, flat screen tv and enormous closet. The eat-in kitchen is expansive with a large fridge, tons of cabinets, a microwave, dishwasher, gas range and even a K-cup machine. Plus all the little essentials were provided - disposable cups, napkins, paper towels - even scissors! The backyard is accessed from a charming sun room with a lovely settee and features 2 decks, lots of seating options and a grill and fire pit. The neighborhood is quiet with a number of charming homes. Kristi was very responsive to emails, especially when the homeaway app had issues accepting my payment. We stayed with our 2 small dogs for a full week and really enjoyed the house as well as the town. We can definitely see ourselves renting this wonderful home during a future visit to Grand Haven. Thanks Kristi & Doug for an excellent stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

11 Sept 2016

Clean in a nice neighborhood

This is our 3rd year here and just like the last 2 years the place was clean, great backyard decks and great location. The owner was both helpful and responsive. Already planning on year 4 here.

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

8/10 Good

Ken A.

25 Mar 2016

Excellent Location - Pleasant Amenities

Our family vacation in Grand Haven this year was exceptional with easy access to the beach and tennis courts made possible by the ideal location of this home that we rented for the week. We parked the car and utilized the three bikes that were stationed at the house (1 tandem) and used them for our transportation all week. This home is in a very quiet neighborhood and an ideal jump off point for all activities. Really close to downtown Grand Haven and a great and quiet back deck with BBQ. I highly recommend this home for anyone looking to enjoy Lake Michigan without the hassle of having to drive everywhere. We will definitely look to rent this home again on our next trip out to Grand Haven.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nyssa W.

5 Sept 2015

Wonderful Property for Beach Vacation

We had a lovely stay in Grand Haven. If anything, the house is nicer than pictured in the advertisement, and it is well maintained. Kristi was a great host and responded to e-mails quickly both before and during our stay. There was plenty of room for our family of four, comfortable beds, on-site laundry and enough outdoor seating to have another family over for a BBQ. The house is about a mile from Lake Michigan and a few blocks from downtown Grand Haven. For a rainy day, I recommend the Tri-Cities Historical Museum - it was surprisingly good for a free museum in a relatively small town! I recommend this property without hesitation, and we hope to stay there again.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

10 Oct 2014

Great house Awesome location

This was our second time staying here. Kristi is great to work with everything goes very smooth. The house is very clean and comfortable and has everything you need for the stay. The location is awesome as it is within walking distance to everything fun in Grand Haven. The back yard is great place to chill at night around the fire pit. Will definetly stay again the next time we are in town.

About the host

Hosted by Doug and Kristi

Owners Doug and Kristi Brandsen bought this house in 1978. It was a fixer upper. In 1992 we moved to Raleigh N.C. with our two boys. Since then we make a yearly trip up to Grand Haven in the Spring to work on our place for Summer Rentals. We just love coming back to Grand Haven it is such a beautiful, and friendly town! We have renamed our home from Kristi's Place to Baileigh's Place in honor of our first Grandchild.

Why they chose this property

Vacation right in the Heart of Grand Haven. Two blocks to downtown, 3 blocks to Grand Haven's Waterfront, and about a mile to Lake Michigan. Wonderful neighborhood. We do allow well behaved dog is allowed.

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What makes this property unique

The benefits are you don't need to drive everywhere! Just Two blocks to Mainstreet, and 3 blocks to Grand Havens Beautiful Waterfront. Central Park is about 3 blocks from our place. Our home has 1100 sq feet plus a family room in the basement with futon, and reclining chairs a nice place to get away from everyone especially if you have teenagers. Also, the washer and dryer are in the basement.

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