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Lake Mich Cottage overlooking the beach with large deck to enjoy sunsets

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Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Lake Mich Cottage overlooking the beach with large deck to enjoy sunsets

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Grand Haven, MI
  • Popular LocationGrand Haven Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrand Haven State Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrand River Boardwalk18 min walk
  • AirportMuskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)18 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 10
186 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    1 double bed
Bedroom 5
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo

Room options

About the area

Grand Haven

On the beach.With a stay at this Grand Haven cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Also, Grand Haven State Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Grand River Boardwalk is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven Beach - 3 min walk
  • Grand Haven State Park - 6 min walk
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 18 min walk
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 4 min drive
  • Hot Spot Charters - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive
  • Snug Harbor - 4 min drive
  • Kirby Grill - 3 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 3 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 Mich Cottage overlooking the beach with large deck to enjoy sunsets

Grand Haven cottage description
Seeking a Lake Michigan cottage with spectacular views of the Lake and sunsets from your deck? Pair-A-Dice is the quaint cottage in Grand Haven, Michigan on the quiet, peaceful south section of Highland Park just for you and your family and friends.

Your cottage is a three-minute drive to downtown Grand Haven. Or better yet, it is a relaxing 15-minute walk along a safe boardwalk to the Grand Haven waterfront. During your walk, you will experience the beautiful vistas of Lake Michigan and the Grand River along your way.

Built in 1906, the cottage is a historic landmark in Highland Park. Pair-A-Dice retains much of its original charm as many items in the cottage are original. More than 100 cottages are tucked in the sand dunes of this area with a system of boardwalks and walkways built throughout the natural preserve. Pair-A-Dice, one of the few cottages overlooking Lake Michigan and her beach, offers its guests the beautiful sunsets on your large private deck while you drink, dine and scream for ice cream. For quick, safe, and easy access, just step on down the Highland Park Boardwalk to arrive at your beach.

Enjoy watching the Grand Haven Pier’s catwalk lite up at night looking like a string of pearls. Take a midnight stroll through Highland Park or dip in the lake below. Fall asleep with the sound of the waves and enjoy the cool fresh lake breeze. Awaken to the romantic sound of the Pier’s foghorn on the mornings the boaters and fishermen need visual assistance.

A screened-in front porch, with an attached deck, are ideal for reading, sunset watching, and experiencing the fall storms as they rumble in over Lake Michigan. Please close the windows or you will get wet. There is a small back porch for storage, for your bikes, coolers, beach bags, fishing poles and kites.

Enjoy five bedrooms, one full bath downstairs and one full bathroom upstairs. The upstairs has a deluxe new bathroom (2016) with a separate shower/bath and toilet with vanity. Also, this addition added a bedroom off the bathroom hallway. Three bedrooms have full beds, one bedroom has a set of twin beds and a fifth bedroom has sailor bunk beds. The cottage sleeps eight adults and two children comfortably. Two bedrooms have lake views while you are resting in bed. The new addition bedroom overlooks the protected sand dune nature preserve.

September is the locals’ time to be swimming and fishing for Salmon in the Lake. Often the water is warmer than the air and the waves are perfect for body surfing, or watching the surfers. The beach crowds are gone however the city is still open with mostly local characters.

Property manager

Jay whitelaw

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 5

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Newly furnished no pets allowed No exceptions.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pre teens safe walkways to beach

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 fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Indian Summer Season
Beautiful Indian Summer Season Cottage
Beautiful Indian Summer Season Grand Haven
Beautiful Indian Summer Season Cottage Grand Haven
Enjoy the Sunsets From Your Large Deck or sun Porch
Enjoy the sunsets from your large deck or sun porch.
Last Minute Opening June 20 25. Pairadice On Lake Michigan

Lake Mich Cottage overlooking the beach with large deck to enjoy sunsets Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful residence
Delightful stay. Jay was very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vintage charm in an amazing location!
This place is a quintessential beach house, filled with historic character. The location is perfect with a boardwalk that ends right on the beach. The house is located on the bluff directly above the beach with incredible views. It is also a quick drive to downtown Grand Haven. A few things to consider: * Four bedrooms have partial height walls, sharing a common ceiling and common overhead light - bring sound machines to help with the noise transfer between rooms! * While the listing accommodates a fair number of people, each room is very tiny. Dining table and living room each accommodate only 6 at a time. Deck is slightly larger but still a bit tight. * Kitchen is very small with limited counter space. Oven temp was inconsistent which made cooking a bit challenging. * The grill on the deck was not working. Jay made an attempt to fix it during our stay but unfortunately it still didn’t work. Overall, Jay was a very attentive host and we loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Sunset
We only stayed two nights but left wishing for more. An older cottage with history and nostalgic of the Grand Haven area. Took me back to my childhood years of summers at Grand Haven beach! Our grand children loved swimming in Lake Michigan which was just down the stairs and across the street. Best views of the Lake and sunsets. Everyone we met was super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Treehouse cabin
This location makes you feel like you’re in a rustic treehouse overlooking the lake. The location is great, and the cross breezes keep you cool despite no air conditioning. The house has an interesting history and the Owner was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful time at Pair-a-dice. We came form 5 states to enjoy quality family time at this sweet cottage. We ate almost every meal out on the porch enjoying the fantastic view of Lake Michigan (and the beautiful sunsets.) The steps were a little daunting at first but each day they were easier to climb. The view is well worth any stairs. We also enjoyed the each private beach access as well the short drive to restaurants and shopping. Jay was a wonderful host - answering all of our questions and ensuring we have a fantastic visit. He recommended the farmer's market - we bought fresh fruit and vegetables for our stay. And, were fortunate enough to be in town during strawberry season. They were the best strawberries we have ever had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway for a Fabulous 40th
Charming historic lake home with water views. Easy walk to beach, restaurant, and light house. Jay went out of his way to book a last minute dinner reservation for our group of 9. It was a wonderful time with beach walking, cycle boating, shopping, and eating and drinking. It was the first time for all of us in Grand Haven, and we really enjoyed it! Heads up: If there are mobility issues, this would not be a place for you due to the many stairs to climb to get to the house, beach, etc. Another consideration is the parking. The 2 parking spots were great but our group came from several locations, so we had 5 vehicles requiring a lot of shuffling when we wanted to get out and explore. All in all, it was a great stay and accommodated our group of 10 very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, excellent host
We had 2 families (10 people) stay at this home. It was perfect. The view was great, the location was in walking distance from town and Jay was an excellent host. He greeted us when we arrived, stopped by the next day to warn us about the potential storm and brought us supplies when we ran out. The beds are fulls and there is an open ceiling where the bedrooms are, so you hear everyone, but that actually added to the fun. Thanks for the great vacation Jay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

Liked: Cleanliness
High School reunion getaway
Pair-a-dice was exactly what we needed! It had a fantastic cottage feel with all of the comforts of home. We traveled 4,190 miles to be together from San Jose, CA to Fairfax, VA and in between. Jay was great to work with and was very accommodating to our needs! Until next time....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Rayle, Georgia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage!
Perfect cottage for our Memorial Day weekend getaway. The location is right across from the beach but far enough away from the crowds. Quiet neighborhood. Our host was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., Noblesville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time with family
Good communication with owner. Close to kite festival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023