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Lake Michigan Duneside Home

Adults-only beachfront vacation home with water park

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Interior
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Take advantage of golfing on site, a water park, and a firepit at Lake Michigan Duneside Home. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this vacation home is the perfect place to soak up the sun. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Michigan Duneside Home

Comfortable and well-appointed, light-filled Lake Michigan vacation home nestled atop a graceful dune within walking distance of charming downtown Grand Haven, MI. This home is unique in design and location.

Three carpeted, light and airy bedrooms, on the upper floor, each with windows on the lake. Two bedrooms have a double bed. The third bedroom, the master suite, has a queen size bed and also has a walk-out balcony for those romantic sunsets. There are 2 full bathrooms upstairs; one in the master suite and another servicing the other guests.

The lower level consists of an open floor plan with a spacious living area, furnished in an eclectic, contemporary, comfortable style, and includes a smartTV. Dining area and full kitchen with island are open to the main living area and look out to both the wooded dune to the north and Lake Michigan to the west. A full bath is located on the main floor as well.

Sliders open to an inviting furnished deck with an outdoor shower for rinsing off sandy feet!

This home is full of original works of art and artifacts from the artist owner and her travels.


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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Contemporary Michigan Vacation
Contemporary Lake Michigan Vacation Home Grand Haven
Contemporary Lake Michigan Vacation Home Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Haven State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Snug Harbor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kirby House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Duneside Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Duneside Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Duneside Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Duneside Home located?

Located in Grand Haven, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, just steps from Grand Haven State Park and Lake Michigan. Grand Haven Beach and Grand River Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

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Lake Michigan Duneside Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's the most relaxing, beautiful place to stay, and you are just a quick walk from the beach. This is our second year and we look forward to our third!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gail E., Tecumseh, MI

We had a wonderful time

The house was clean, well equipped and in a lovely setting. Enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Perfect!

This is a beautiful and well-maintained home, perfect for a family or small group. Very short walk to the beach and a nice view of the water! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

best cabin on the hill

We had a most wonderful week in Grand Haven. The house had everything we needed. The beds were comfy.The beach is a short walk down the hill; and the town is right around the bend. We were a tad bit worried when we found out there was no AC, but we did not need it because of constant breeze. The house is up on the top of the hill, so you will be getting lots of steps in!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Lovely home, Close to downtown and walking distance to the beach

We love the location of Honore's home and this time of year (April) we had a great view of the lake. The home is very clean and offers all the amenities to make our stay comfortable. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Gals Grand Getaway

This was a PERFECT place for our gals weekend. The 5 of us have stayed at hotels in past years and all agreed renting a house is the way to go, we''ll be back! The house is well equipped, the sunsets were fabulous, the 3 baths were a bonus...just a great place to stay. Close to downtown for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Dublin, OH

Beautiful Grand Haven!

Lovely cottage, tucked up in the dunes, and close to everything and everyplace you might want to go. My family has been coming to Grand Haven since my mother was a child..95 years...and we know the area well. The Virginia Cottage was perfect, and we loved the beautiful art throughout the house. We had a wonderful three days in May.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

brendan k.

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

Tranquil Getaway

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. A fully apportioned kitchen and thoughtfully decorated living space highlighted this beautiful rental. And that’s saying a lot because the location is second to none! Only a few steps down to the beach or a quick walk in to town or any of the stunning wooded areas that surround this property make for easy access to all that Grand Haven has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Indianapolis

The cottage was very comfortable and accommodating. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and yard with.

Great location. We walked to town for breakfast and two dinners. Each one way trip was about a half hour. The kite festival was at the beach which was an easy walk as well. Best breakfast was at the Morning Star Cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

perfectly furnished.

The cottage is beautifully situated on a quiet wooded sand dune lot with a filtered view of Lake Michigan. Its three bedrooms and three baths fit our needs perfectly. The kitchen is fully stocked and the living area comfortable. We enjoyed the porches and fire pit at night. My forty-something daughters and my husband and I hope to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great Vacation Cottage

Very nice cottage. It's newly remodeled, very clean with modern appliances. Within walking distance to downtown and even closer to the beach. (lots of steps though) The cottage is fully equipped with all of the comforts of home. Even wifi! Great communication received from the owner as well.

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Wonderful Place to Stay

While the weather did not cooperate for our weekend get away to Grand Haven, our stay at this property was wonderful. It had everything we needed. It was great to have a washer and dryer for our wet clothes. We were able to watch the waves on Lake Michigan from the windows on the main floor and in the master bedroom. Most of our time was spent playing board games at the large dining room table or reading on the comfy sectional. My daughters and my wife said they definitely want to come back and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Cottage on the dune

Honore’s home was beautifully decorated and full of pleasing art work. The home was well equipped and the kitchen was well stocked with everything needed for food preparation and storage. The master bedroom is large and comfortable. The three bathrooms were a big plus. You can hear the sound of the lake especially at night. Our favorite thing about the house was the location which is on top of a dune surrounded by trees with partial views of the lake through the other cottages. We spent a lot of time on the deck enjoying the scenery and the breeze. Although there is no air conditioning, we were comfortable due to the many windows, ceiling fans in every room, and breeze off of the lake. We really enjoyed being more connected to the outdoors with the windows open. Honore is an accessible, responsive, and kind host. We felt right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was beautiful. Loved the backyard. Great proximity to the beach. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Family Trip

This home is truly a home. It’s welcoming, the host is wonderful, exterior deck and lounge areas are cozy and comfortable, we loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Relaxation in Grand Haven, MI

This was a beautiful home, located among trees, close to the beach. The space was clean and comfortable, there was a nice breeze from the lake, and we saw deer and squirrels in the tree area. The owner couldn't have been nicer or easier to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Favorite place to stay

Once again we had a wonderful experience at the Virginia house in Grand Haven,MI. The property is beautiful, charming and relaxing. The property owner, Honore is always easy to work with and very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jon R., Columbus, OH

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

Great spot for a lake trip

Overall, great spot for a lake trip! Pros - Honore was very responsive with communicating on specifics with the property and area, and met us upon arrival to walk through the house and gave some recommendations. Home was well appointed, and beautifully decorated. Had tons of extras provided (grill, fire pit, cooking utensils, beach items). Pretty quiet / private area and street for being so close to the beach and a short drive / bike / walk to “town”. Beautiful views, especially from master bedroom balcony. Overall, too many to list! Improvements - To be fair, she recently moved back in the home full time, which changed the home layout some, which wasn’t a huge deal but would have been nice to have known sooner. Also, her home has a lot of artwork in it, which was beautiful, but was somewhat nerve racking with 2 small children. Home seemed to be on a bigger hill than expected, so we had to drive my mom down to the parking lot daily, but I probably just didn’t read the reviews / property info enough. Overall, would still highly recommend, just want to be fair with the pros and cons!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Wedding Weekend

This house was perfect for us during our daughters wedding weekend. Since we were from out of town the house let us feel like we were at home instead of a hotel. Very close to beaches and downtown Grand Haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

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

Relaxing Getaway!

This was our second time staying at Virginia Cottage and we loved every minute. The cottage is clean and spacious with many amenities. We loved being able to walk right to the beach, bike into town, and stroll around the neighborhood. The neighbors are friendly and Honore is great to rent from. We will definitely return with our family again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

January D., Grosse Pointe shores

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

Awesome cottage!

This was our third time renting this cottage, and it was wonderful! The cottage is cute, clean, right by the beach, and close to town. We had a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

antonia c.

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

Everything you need!

This was a wonderful place for our family of four to stay for two weeks. It has pretty much everything you need -- from giant floats and sand toys, to an ice cream maker, outdoor shower and everything in between. The house was extremely clean and organized -- and plenty of necessities like extra sheets/towels. The house feels like it belongs to an actual person -- things like handmade beautiful quilts, art on every wall, cozy furniture, board games and places to hang out outside. In the midst of summer it does get a bit toasty in there (no ac) but the lake is a quick walk down the hill and it did seem to cool down at night so we survived! This was one of the best places we've rented, ever. The host and her family are amazing - gracious and kind and easily available to offer ideas for good bike rides or bringing us more firewood for the outdoor fire pit. We feel thankful that we found them/this house and hope to go back!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Great House With a Great Location On The Dune

This is my second time renting this house and have to say this is a great place to stay in Grand Haven. It has a great open floorplan for gathering and relaxing after the days’ activities. It is very comfortable and includes all the needed amenities. Its scenic location is at the top of a dune and just a quick walk down steps to the beach and just a couple of miles from downtown Grand Haven. Honore, the owner is very responsive and great to work with. In Grand Haven this is the place I will always rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Peaceful fall getaway in the dunes.

Beautiful home, comfortable furnishings, super-stocked kitchen. This getaway home was perfect for us to unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent, very clean

Great location and incredibly clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019