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Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views!

Your family will love their time in this classic Lake Michigan cottage on the highly sought after 5 Mile Hill area of Grand Haven. Just a short walk down the hill is the State Park Beach and the popular Boardwalk and Lighthouse pier.

Barefoot Beach: Have a memorable Michigan beach vacation at this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath Grand Haven, Lake Michigan cottage style house with room for 9. With a brand new downstairs family room/game room, multiple decks looking out over Lake Michigan, and a great location within walking distance to the beach, your group will fall in love!

Our quiet, secluded neighborhood on 5 Mile Hill is family-friendly and close to all the Grand Haven highlights.

INSIDE THE HOUSE
This cozy Lake Michigan cottage is welcoming and home-like, just as a beach house should be.

The lower level features a brand new family room complete with a wet bar, queen sofa sleeper, flat-screen TV, game table, and a full bathroom. No one wants a rainy day on vacation but rain won't stop you from having a good time enjoying a family movie or game in this beautifully decorated new space.

Up the stairs, you'll find the main living space with a fully stocked kitchen, dining area with seating for 8, comfortable living room, and tons of outdoor hang-out space including a gas grill and outdoor dining.

SLEEPING
This cottage sleeps 9 and is perfect for multi-generational travel—thanks to its unique layout.

Off the main living room, there is a "bedroom" that has a queen pull out sofa and a new attached half bath.

Upstairs there are 3 more bedrooms and 2 full baths. The first bedroom has a king-size bed and its own full bathroom attached. The second bedroom also has a king-size bed and its own private balcony which is perfect for an evening sunset glass of wine or your morning coffee. The third bedroom has two twin beds and is just around the hall from the full bathroom.

EATING
The eat-in kitchen is right off the living room, with lots of cabinets and all appliances. Its dining area seats 9. The kitchen and dining space are open to the living room, so you can still enjoy the views of the lake from the expansive front windows.

Or take your feast to the huge deck. The outdoor dining space seats 6 on the rear deck and another 4 on the front deck. Our perch on the hill is the perfect spot to watch a Lake Michigan summer sunset!

PARKING
There is space for three (3) cars in the driveway.
Please note that the garage is not available for guests' use.

THE LOCATION
Walk down to the state beach area and forget about trying to find a parking spot. Be sure to bring your bikes as this house is close to downtown grand haven, and biking the boardwalk along the channel is a real treat.

Have a classic Lake Michigan summer in Grand Haven!

CANCELLATION POLICY
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the reservation date.

There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.

MANAGEMENT
This property is locally managed by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide a starter kit of paper products, toiletries, hospitality-grade linens and much more.

Check-in is a breeze; drive straight to your rental and let yourself in with a unique lock code. We'll send you all the information you need including directions, access codes, and instructions so you'll be ready to rest, relax and rejuvenate! Contact one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway!

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
Check-In Time: 4pm
Check Out Time: 10am
*Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.

All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.

Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

REVIEWS
"We have stayed at Barefoot Beach over a number of summers. It is always a most enjoyable stay and the home allows out large family (9) to be together. Over the years, as BVW Unsalted Vacations has managed the property, it has become better and better-many updates throughout the home and it is always so clean when we arrive. Management is very friendly and accessible from booking to throughout the stay. The location, within a short walk to the beach, and easy access to shops and dining, is a real plus, too! We will return again and again!"
Timothy M.

"Classic cottage was everything it said it would be and more. We spent many hours on the deck enjoying the weather, and the view was fantastic. Plenty of room for everyone to have privacy and spend time together. We'll definitely be back. Thank you!!"
Julie K.

"The house sits up on a hill with a view of Lake Michigan and is very spacious. There are plenty of bathrooms for everyone. They had everything you would need for your stay and had great communication about everything you would need to know for check-in and out. The portal is a very nice feature to have and it makes it easy to find things to do around the area. The house overall was great and everyone enjoyed staying there!"
Katie E.

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Barefoot Beach 4 BR Across From State Beach w/ Lake MI Views!
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Barefoot Beach 4 BR Across State House
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Barefoot Beach 4 BR Across From State Beach w/ Lake MI Views!
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About the neighborhood

Map
Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven Beach - 5 min walk
  • Grand Haven State Park - 5 min walk
  • Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl - 7 min walk
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Odd Side Ales - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Pup - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kirby Grill - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views! located?

This family-friendly Grand Haven vacation home is located on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Grand Haven State Park and Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl are also within 10 minutes.

Classic Cottage on 5 Mile Hill across from State Beach w/ Lake Mi Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with great views
Classic cottage was everything it said it would be and more. We spent many hours on the deck enjoying the weather, and the view was fantastic. Plenty of room for everyone to have privacy and spend time together. We'll definitely be back. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to boardwalk
Nice living area and spacious bedrooms. Clean and comfortable. A pretty steep hill to walk down to the boardwalk but convenient if you don’t mind the hill. one of the full bathrooms is two floors away from all the bedroom so basically useless.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

brett c.

Liked: Cleanliness
beach house
relaxing stay close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine
Location was great, but for the price the property should’ve been nicer/ more updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
We had a wonderful stay. House was perfect for our needs and so close to the beach. Clean, and stocked with everything we could have needed. Depending on your fitness level pretty walkable to the downtown area as well. We would definitely book again for our future golf trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice size n location as advertised
This was a nice quality stay in a convenient location as advertised. Nice amenities, plenty of linens and very clean. The only areas of concern would be the WiFI was up and down a lot, 10am is too early for a checkout especially if no early check in is strictly enforced. It should be 11am or noon. There was also only 1 one pan for cooking which is challenging for a properly that sleeps 9. Great communication too from the management team which is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don's Want to Write This
So I won't
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michael R Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Emmet Street
Nice property. Very spacious. Great for our kids and grandchildren to visit with us. Two stove burners needed new igniters. The outside grill needed a good cleaning. Convenient to Grand Haven State Park and downtown Grand Haven. Great restaurants and shops. Anna's and Morning Star were great for breakfast. JW's and Kirby House were great for lunch and dinner.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Dan L., York,South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved the location and the size the house was very comfortable. The living area was cozy, with plenty of room to relax with our guests. The bedrooms were basic, but were adequate. Some of the house has been updated, but the kitchen and upstairs baths need some updating. Access to some beach chairs, beach towels and bikes would have been a plus and something that would make the rental more worth the pricing. I think the rental fee is quite steep for the property and is all about location. Overall, we had a great stay in Grand Haven.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Haven Family Vacation
Our stay was amazing and the house was PERFECT!!! The communication between the property owner and I was not the best. I could not ever get a response back and would not have had to pack as much. They had plenty of pack in plays and also had more room than 9 people to share this home. A lot of our guest were kids too, so they are smaller:) The homeaway site has the wrong address they had 120 prospect and it is 120 emmet st. Not far but frustrating when your going by your website that you booked from. Other than that our stay was great, the weather was perfect. We could not have asked for much more!! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect House For 3 Generations
We had the best time staying at the Barefoot Vacation Property! It was so clean, supplied with everything our family needed (and more) and all beds were super comfortable (even the 2 pullout couches)! Our questions we had when we checked in were answered immediately and a missing sheet for a pullout bed was delivered within 10 minutes!!! It was perfect for the 3 generations that stayed and vacationed together! There were 10 of us. We celebrated our youngest grandchild’s first birthday while we were there. Everyone had their own space if needed and each family had their own FULL bath without running out of hot water! Amazing! We would return for sure! There is so much to do in the special little beach town of Grand Haven. Our tip..... I don’t know if I missed an inventory sheet of items in the house, but be sure and check if you are bringing babies/children. The house had items we never dreamed would have been there and it would have saved our children from having to travel with items they didn’t need to bring! Our fault, not the property owners!

8/10 Good

Mary F., The Village, OK 73120

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beach
House was immaculate. Plenty of space for all. Easy in and out parking. In a very quiet neighborhood. Walk down steep hill to beach, but very doable for the children ages 6 and 8. Stroller for the 3 year old. Lots of easy hikes nearby to YMCA playground and forest area. For the price and house condition and lovely towels, our only surprises/complaints were none/lack of refills for: toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, kitchen towels, kitchen garbage can bags, extra bath towels. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week
The beach house was perfect for our family of 9. It was clean, nicely appointed, very roomy and met all of our needs. Grand Haven State Park Beach was a short walk away and all our days were spent on the beach or exploring the waterfront. During the evenings we grilled and the adults relaxed on the spacious decks enjoying the cool lake breeze while the kids played in the game room on the lower level or competed with each other on video games on the large flat screen. The best thing was that this house afforded us the opportunity to be together in comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019