Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere!

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13149 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Grand Haven, MI

Grand Haven Beach3 min walk
Grand Haven State Park4 min walk
Grand River Boardwalk14 min walk
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Porch

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

SUMMARY:
Our Cottage is available for weekly rentals in the Summer in Grand Haven, Michigan with check-ins/check-outs on Fridays. Walk to the beach, the pier, downtown, Mulligan's Hollow, Duncan Woods, the YMCA, the town ski hill, cross-country trails-- everything you love about Grand Haven is just steps away! You cannot believe how cute this home is inside and out! Families have been summering in this cottage for over a century! Just $3,000-4,750/week for one of the cutest beach area cottages in all of Grand Haven!

THE LOCATION:
While we are right near the beach, you can still walk everywhere in town within 20 minutes! Park your car and forget about it. The Cottage sits on the bluff just above the City of Grand Haven Beach and the Grand Haven State Park! Peterson Ridge is a sidewalk on the bluff of the first dune between Edward Ave and the beach. There are NO cars on Peterson Ridge, so it is very private and kid-friendly. Our cottage backs to the Woods of Mulligan's Hollow with miles of trails separating the beachfront cottages from downtown Grand Haven! The woods keep the cottage cool on even the warmest days!

OUTSIDE THE HOME:
Rinse off with a hose on the front steps and de-beach on the front porch with many hooks for toys, suits, towels and flip-flops. The 2nd floor deck has great sun from mid-morning-mid afternoon plus a small view of Lake Michigan! There is a very, nice gas grill outside off the kitchen. There is a fantastic nap hammock on the 2nd floor deck. The outdoor fireplace is perfect for s'mores and Michigan wine.

INSIDE THE COTTAGE:
The first floor has a large porch, living room, fireplace, dining room and adorable kitchen with nice, clean appliances. There are 2 huge sectionals in the living room around the fireplace and tv. The dining table is set for 6, but can accommodate 10 with 2 leaves. There are dozens of board games, puzzles, books, toys, beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs, to enjoy. Each bedroom has windows on 2 walls for great evening cross-breezes and the sound of waves!

THE ROOMS:
Bedroom #1 on the 1st floor has a queen bed, closet, dresser and door directly into the 1st Floor Bathroom and an amazing view of Mulligan's Hollow.
Bedroom #2 on the 2nd floor has a Queen bed, closet and dresser overlooking the 2nd floor deck.
Bedroom #3 on the 2nd floor has a Queen bed and closet overlooking Mulligan's Hollow.
Bedroom #4 on the 2nd floor has a full-size bed, a twin bed, a closet and dresser overlooking 2nd floor porch.
Bedroom #5 on the 2nd floor has 2 twin beds, a closet overlooking Mulligan's Hollow.

COOL EVENTS TO PLAN FOR:
Wednesdays & Saturdays in Summer - Farmers Market at Chinook Pier
Sundays in Summer - Artist Fair at Chinook Pier

Keywords: cottage, woods, state beach, city beach, mulligan's hollow, 2 car parking, deck, grill, fireplace, charming, quaint, cute, dunes, trails, summer home, crib

Property manager

Cory Robertson

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Cancellations 90% Refund with 90 Days Notice. 60% Refund with 60 Days Notice 30% Refund with 30 Days Notice No Refund with Less Than 30 Days Notice

There is Private Parking for 2 Cars Only There is No Additional Overnight Parking Near the Cottage Guests Must Carpool or Park East of Rte 31

Guests Must Respect Neighbors By: Using Only the Checkered Sidewalk Between 2 White Cottages to Reach Parking Turn Down Music By 10pm

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grand Haven

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

What's nearby

Grand Haven Beach - 3 min walk
Grand Haven State Park - 4 min walk
Grand River Boardwalk - 14 min walk
Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 3 min drive
Hot Spot Charters - 4 min drive

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Snug Harbor - 4 min drive
Kirby Grill - 3 min drive
Panera Bread - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cutest Cottage Near Beach! 133 Summers Old! Walk Everywhere! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Grand Haven is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl and Grand Haven State Park are also within 15 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Anne H.

18 Aug 2023

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

The good, the bad, and the ugly

The good: very lovely view into the hollow behind the cottage. Five-minute walk to the City Beach. Trails through the woods right behind the cottage. Five bedrooms. Decent beds, lots of beach toys and kitchen supplies. Dog-friendly cottage and neighborhood. Air conditioning. Nice fire pit. Washer and dryer and laundry soap provided. Dishwasher. Materials for s’mores kindly provided by owner. Lots of DVD’s. The bad: Pricey rental. Only two parking spaces though the cottage sleeps 13. Slow toilet upstairs. Dark living room at night—one feeble ceiling light and one low-watt floor lamp for a very large room. No good outdoor eating area—just grungy picnic tables in the undergrowth in the yard. Upstairs deck is full of sticks and leaves, railing looks rotten in places and has large gaps (I wouldn’t let kids up there) Shaky deck furniture. A lot of chipped/peeling paint. The ugly: can’t close the front door very well, only the screen. Doorknob falls off. A ceiling light fixture fell out of the ceiling while we were there and was hanging by the wiring; we contacted the owner, send a photo, and he said he’d better get someone out to fix it—but no one ever showed up. You might be on your own if there are problems at the place, which is a concern when you’re paying around $4700 a week.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelleann F.

1 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful cottage - great location

This cottage was perfect for our family … roomy enough but also cozy. So easy to walk to the beach, the pier and downtown (& Musical Fountain). They provided all the things we might need, including beach chairs and blankets. We would stay again !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

26 June 2023

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

Has it all

Great location with a will stocked house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

29 July 2022

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

Wonderful week!

Well stocked kitchen! Nice big dining table and comfy main room. Upper porch is awesome and firewood available for evening fires was appreciated!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

15 July 2022

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

Nice family stay

We had a nice stay. The house was adequate for our needs and was wonderfully close (3 minutes) to beach. We liked the nature trail near the house and also was pleased with everything the house provided. We are concerned with potential mold around kitchen faucet and wooden counter tops. Front door lock needs to be replaced. We couldn’t lock door from outside house, only from inside, lock and key are old and key could have broken in lock so we just left house unlocked, which is how we found it upon arrival. It would be helpful to have written instructions about house rules provided upon arrival and a good phone number for property management. We noticed ants in kitchen, not bad but present. Blinds are needed upstairs for privacy. Amenities provided were great, as was dvds, games, beach stuff, Netflix, firewood and fire pit and s’mores!! If you address the concerns, you will bring in more business 😀

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cory Robertson

I am a father of 2 boys (ages 14 and 146 who are my life! We love being at the cottage and doing all there is to do in this very special spot!

Why they chose this property

My mother's family is from Grand Haven, and I have been summering here my whole life. I wanted to be out at the beach, but also wanted to be near enough to the pier to walk everywhere. Our home sits right on the edge of Mulligan's Hollow for hiking, trail-riding, dog-walking and wildlife adventuring! We are so close to the beach that you can come up and down all day for supplies, naps, snacks, tantrums without giving up your whole day at the beach.

What makes this property unique

My hammock is my favorite afternoon spot when the boys go down for their nap after a day at the beach.
Walking the beach early morning and at sunset is heavenly.
The Musical Fountain is as charming and gratifying as it is hokey. Who cares if it is silly? You're eating Dairy Treat on a hillside over the river with a 1000 others who have completely forgotten last week's rat-race and are embracing a wonderful summer ritual in Grand Haven. This is not to be missed!

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