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Lake Michigan Duneside Home

Beachfront vacation home near Grand Haven Beach

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A wooden deck with blue chairs, a small table, and a garden area with rocks and plants.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.
A spacious living room with a sofa, ottoman, and rocking chair. There are large windows with curtains, a ceiling fan, and various potted plants.
A garden with a wooden deck, stone retaining wall, and various plants.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Grand Haven, MI
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Haven State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand River Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Grand Haven

On the beach.You'll be steps from Grand Haven Beach and a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan with a stay at this well-placed vacation home. Also, Grand Haven State Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Grand River Boardwalk is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

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 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

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Michigan Duneside Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.4 mi (19-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Michigan Duneside Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake Michigan Duneside Home to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lake Michigan Duneside Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake Michigan Duneside Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake Michigan Duneside Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake Michigan Duneside Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lake Michigan Duneside Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake Michigan Duneside Home to downtown Grand Haven?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Grand Haven.

Lake Michigan Duneside Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kevin k.

The property was beautiful that home was well kept and updated and access to the beach was good

We had a wonderful stay. The home was well kept up and easy to access the beach. All the amenities we would ever need were right there in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Verified review

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

We felt at home

Thank you for share your beautiful place, so clean ,warm , quite , close to everything , couldn't be leave how close to the beach . Can't wait to come here in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caty H.

Excellent!

We loved our stay and can't wait to come back in the summer. This house is updated, very clean, and stocked with everything you might need on a vacation. The views of the water are hard to beat. We are grateful to have found such a nice place!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Wonderful anniversary trip!!

We had such a great vacation!! The house was gorgeous and it had everything we could ask for! So close to the beach and town! Great weather and very relaxing. We could listen to the lake at night and just unwind. Thank you again! We hope to come again next year
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Great getaway spot

Thank you for providing a clean, comfortable and relaxing place for our girls' getaway weekend! Even though the weather was frigid, the area is beautiful and the cottage was snug and warm. A family of deer were nestled in the snow in the woods outside the kitchen window. We enjoyed some local shopping and food and a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Happy Anniversary Weekend

Beautiful home, fabulous location. We spent our anniversary here and were delighted to find out the intersection of "Honeymoon Hill" & "Lover's Lane" is right around the corner. Great walks on the beach in both stormy and sunny weather. We've previously spent time on the Grand Haven beaches but never got to explore (and shop) the lovely downtown area, so it was a great time of year to do that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOAN F.

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

beautiful and comfortable.

A perfect place for six of our 17person family reunion, especially for the kids. The swing and hammock were great hits for them. Adults appreciated the tasteful environment and especially Honore's art collection. My architect husband praised the layout which was especially accomodating for large meal gatherings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Girls Weekend

Great home with a gorgeous view! The home is to well stocked with all of the essentials and the location is great! Owner is wonderful to work with and very quick to respond. Cannot think of one complaint about this vacation home. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Larry & Kellie H.

Great Home

We enjoyed our stay. The home is well stocked. We were disappointed on the views, could of used air conditioning it was a warm week.. Gas grill need some work, stairs are very manageable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

Beautiful, cozy home.

We very much enjoyed our short 3 day visit to your incredibly immaculate home. I can't imagine needing anything as everything was supplied with a well appointed kitchen. We really loved the location as we could walk to the beach (down 58 steps-- and up), walk downtown, etc. Would love to visit in the summer. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

Perfect house and location

The location was excellent. A quick walk to the city beach which we found to be a less crowded, family friendly beach. It was great to be able to see the water from some parts of the house and we LOVED sleeping with the windows open to the sound of the lake. The house itself was fabulous. You could tell it was recently redone but it was still comfortable like a beach house should be. It was the perfect size for my husband and me, our daughter and my parents. Everything was bright and airy and there were plenty of pots, pans and dishes. The beach umbrellas and chairs were great. The only surprise was no beach towels. I guess I missed that or just assumed there would be some. Fortunately we had brought ours to be extras otherwise that would have been annoying to have to buy beach towels on our trip. We would definitely stay here again and hope to do so next year or the year after!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jon R.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alaine W.

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

Idyllic location -- Like a tree house on top of the dunes

We loved our week’s stay in this comfortable beach house situated in a unique location atop the first dunes above the Lake. The hillside is lush with trees and with all the windows open, we enjoyed the cool breeze rustling the leaves and cooling the house. The beach is close by and accessible by a few flights of stairs. (Or a quick drive and easy parking at the City Beach if hauling beach equipment.) Note: There are enough stairs to be a challenge for anyone with mobility concerns. A bonus was the discovery of the historic boardwalks through the adjacent Hillside neighborhood. In addition to the great location, the best aspects of this house are its open layout indoors and generous deck outdoors. We appreciated the many art pieces and ceramics throughout the house that made it feel like a welcoming home. The exceptionally well-furnished kitchen is roomy enough for a handful of cooks to be prepping at once. The large tables were perfect for our group to dine together indoors or out, or play card games. I wish I could give this property 4 ½ stars – because it really could be a 5. There were a few maintenance items needing attention. Additionally, all five of us (adults) found the beds to be too soft or sagging for the best sleep. That said, we’d happily stay here if we return to Grand Haven.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

January D.

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