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Hilltop Vacation Rental in Grand Haven, Breathtaking Views of Lake Michigan!

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10137 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Hilltop Vacation Rental in Grand Haven, Breathtaking Views of Lake Michigan!

Enjoy a memorable beach vacation in this 5 bedroom, 2-bath home located in Grand Haven. This Lake Michigan cottage style house has room for 10 and is within a short walking distance to the beautiful state park beach.

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 conveniently features a Kitchenette, living room area, a bedroom with a Queen bed, and a full bath with a stand-up shower.

Up the stairs you will find the main living space with amazing views of the lake, along with a fully stocked kitchen, dining area with seating for 4 with additional seating available at the snack bar area, comfortable living room, and tons of outdoor hang out space, including a gas grill with an outdoor picnic area.

There are window air conditioning units on the top floor and the bottom floor.

The third floor features 4 bedrooms and a full bath.

SLEEPING
This cottage sleeps 10 and is perfect for multi-generational travel—thanks to its unique layout.

Bedroom #1- On the main floor: Queen bed

The third floor has 4 bedrooms:

Bedroom #2- Queen Bed
Bedroom #3- Queen Bed
Bedroom #4- 2 Twin beds
Bedroom #5- 2 Twin beds

EATING
The kitchen has a snack bar with lots of storage and all appliances. The dining room is conveniently located right off the kitchen with seating for 8 along with additional seating at the snack bar area.

Enjoy your mealtime outside on the large deck area and take in the breathtaking views. This property is perched up on the hill giving it the perfect spot to watch a Lake Michigan summer sunset!

Check-out this YouTube video of the rental here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz6bm_SxeAc

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 code, 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!

Enjoy your Unsalted Vacation - free of stress, free of salt!

REVIEWS
"I stayed at the Hilltop Retreat for my wedding weekend, and it was the most fun and amazing weekend of my life. My bridal party was obsessed with the views from the house. We were able to walk to the beach, or sit on the porch and watch the waves crashing. It was so peaceful and incredible. Even amazing views from the bedrooms. 10/10 would stay again."
Kaela G.

"We had a wonderful time staying at this rental. Gorgeous views of Lake Michigan and a short walk to the beach. Walkable distance to downtown and lots to do. We would definitely come back."
Jenny P.

"Second time renting. How was just as described and very clean. Booking again for next year !"
Mary C.

"Amazing place and my favorite view and location so far!!"
Zack N.

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Picnic area

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
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming 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: 1476 sq ft (137 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

Vrbo Property
182583

About the neighborhood

Map
Grand Haven, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven State Park - 2 min walk
  • Grand Haven Beach - 3 min walk
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 8 min walk
  • Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 18 min walk
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Odd Side Ales - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pronto Pup - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kirby Grill - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Vacation Rental in Grand Haven, Breathtaking Views of Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Vacation Rental in Grand Haven, Breathtaking Views of Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Vacation Rental in Grand Haven, Breathtaking Views of Lake Michigan!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Vacation Rental in Grand Haven, Breathtaking Views of Lake Michigan! located?

Located in the heart of Grand Haven, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Haven State Park, Lake Michigan, and Grand Haven Beach. Grand River Boardwalk and Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl are also within 15 minutes.

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Hilltop Vacation Rental in Grand Haven, Breathtaking Views of Lake Michigan! Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 19 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brogan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay!
We had a great time staying at this property. The views and location were incredible
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The place was as advertised. Great location! The house needs updating, though. The appliances are all old and finicky. Overall - great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall
Very nice home. I only have one advise. Update the outlets as our cords fit very loosely. But it didn’t detract from the experience. I would rent this home again next year if we get lucky. BTW the gas for the grill was empty so we picked up an exchange tank so the next family has a full tank.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soccer Beach Vacation
This is located only a block from the beach which was perfect for us. We could easily walk to the beach everyday and come back for lunch and not have to carry everything with us. We would for sure stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day weekend
We had a group of 10 that came into town from all over the state for the weekend. There was plenty of room for everyone and the inside is even nicer than the pictures show! We were bummed that the parking lot wasn’t available but the property manager did a great job reaching out to the neighbors to get the parking situation handled! Overall the place was awesome and the 5 minute walk to the beach was awesome. About a mile long walk to downtown which wasn’t bad either. 10/10 experience and weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice location but….
The location is great, just know going into it that the house is old and creaky. The water drains slow at all of the sinks, showers and toilets. Seating is not suited for large groups and not very comfortable. Not recommended for elderly or small children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Deepa K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Location great 5/5, house 1/5
Old- not enough dishes glasses, no sense of organization in kitchen- no dishwasher- beds not comfortable- bathrooms old and creepy looking— shower downstairs too small for adults- kitchen sink kept clogging- overall disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Excellent stay!! Location is amazing!!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of 5 had plenty of room to spread out and had a great experience at this rental. Very close to walk to so much in the area, or just chill on the deck and enjoying the great view. With 2 runners in the family, they could not have felt safer running anywhere in the area, no matter the time and great parks not far. Everyone in Grand Haven was so very nice. Updated furniture was great. We had deer visiting daily, a turkey and her 5 babies and black squirrels daily too, which was so great being in a neighborhood 1 block from the lake. Lots of foot/bike traffic to tackle the steep hill of the house location. There was a few minor issues that arose, but nothing big and Unsalted Vacations was on top of it as soon as I informed them and they kept me updated. The management company was excellent! When trying to bake in the upstairs oven, very hard to tell what the temperature was as the dial has no numbers to tell. Luckily, there was an oven thermometer in the drawer that I used to help monitor the temperature. Water pressure is a little low too, so hard for 2 to shower at the same time, but not a big deal. The hot water temperature was plentiful, as were bath towels. Could use a pizza pan and nicer cookie sheet, as well as some normal sized drinking glasses in the kitchen, again, not a deal breaker, just a suggestion down the road. Lots of stairs so you will get your exercise in this house, a nice bonus! Have already recommended this house to friends!! Would love to come back again! Thank you for allowing us to rent your lovely home! Perfect getaway, especially during these crazy times we are having!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilltop Retreat
The views from this house are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Laura B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This place is unsafe to stay in. I have many pictures.
Black mold in the one shower, rotting wood holding up a roof, uncovered light fixtures, crack in the driveway that is wide enough to fit an adult foot, curtains touching the baseboard heaters, coming off its foundation to name a few safety issues. Many other maintenance issues that are not “pop up” issues. This place should be inspected immediately before another family rents it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Jayme L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Golden Birthday Celebration
UNSAFE, UNSANITARY, Can't believe the city allows an UNSAFE house rental. OVERPRICED for the Condition of the property. Picture online are false..Show all the uneven steps, stairs from lower level to first floor has non code steps.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

AMY J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand Haven
Great location, easy access to the beach. Needs some updating. Some steps were different heights and outdoor areas were uneven making walking somewhat difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Kristy P.

Strange no toilet paper
Rating Details: The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For an expensive beach access home, it was very odd there was only one roll of toilet paper for a 3 night stay for six people. Why skip on something so affordable? In addition, it was virtually impossible to find any TP in town. There are no stores that sell it within walking distance. If you plan on staying here and paying top price, be sure to plan and bring your own toilet paper!

4/10 Poor

Tim O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice View - Needs Updates
Great View of the water .. but this place needs some real TLC. Dining room chairs all need bolts from legs to seats - couple of miss haps. Cabnet doors all in bad shape. Rear screen door latch has no spring to keep it latched and the wind blew it all the open all night. Multiple tripping hazards on all the steps - lower wooden stair railing falling off. ... but Great View : )
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Great views
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been vacationing at Hilltop Retreat for the past 15 years. The location is great, close to beach, short walk to downtown &pier. The view is unbelievable! The new owner continues to update the cottage to make it more enjoyable.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Angie M., Swartz Creek

Hilltop Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is awesome although would not recommend to older people or even very young children there is a lot of unevenness in the yard. Some general maintenance would go a long way for this property. The view is awesome but all the shrubbery around the home needs to be groomed there are a lot of uneven patio blocks and stairs and handrails need attention. ( shrubbery growing up under the front stairs could cause trip hazards) The inside is very very dated but you don’t really spend a lot of time indoors anyways. We read previous reviews and brought our own circulating fans which worked pretty good with the existing air conditioning units. Owner should invest in some blinds for the main level as the sun really heats it up in there during the day. We weren’t that impressed with housekeeping as the silverware trays had crumbs and syrup or ketchup or something on them so we had to clean all that. When searching for a dropped pill on the floor, found a whole pop tarts and some other garbage under bed. The downstairs air conditioner didn’t seem to be operating very well so we looked at the filter which was filthy. Just seems like basic housekeeping checks weren’t being done. Fortunately these type of issues can be rectified. All had a good time and overall I would recommend this home. Just know what you’re getting into regarding the location being on a very steep hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rebecca V., charlotte NC

Location is AMAZING, house is a little worn
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We used to live in Grand Haven, so we were excited to spend some time here and show our kids the town that we fell in love in. The location was AMAZING. The views are incredible. The house.....hmmmm. Let me say that the house was really clean. Thank you for that, as it went a long way! The beds were comfortable and the sheets/blankets were soft and pleasant. The pillows were a bit flimsy, but I know it is a rental and if you have nice pillows they have a tendency to grow legs and leave with renters. The house itself is old, worn and shifting on its foundation. Doors do not close, stairs are shifting and appear to be unsafe. The kitchen is hardly stocked, and very mismatched. I am so glad we planned to eat dinners out, as I would not have liked to cook in there. We had to buy coffee mugs cuz there was only 3 of them. We had a great time and for that I appreciate.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Joyce C.

Hilltop Retreat needs work
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I will start off with the website description which certainly needs updating. Yes the home has a TV however nothing was specified that it can only be used with a subscription to something. No normal cable. If you don't subscribe to something, you have no tv. Also not specified is the fact that there are only AC units, one on each floor. It certainly does not keep the middle or top floors cool, Sinks in bathroom downstairs and in bedroom upstairs do not drain well.. Maintenance was great and did what they could but it wasn't enough. The water pressure in the sinks and showers was very low if toilets were flushed. Cleaning took no notice to the coffee left in the coffee pot from the previous renters. Also left the fire pit and charcoal grill not empty. Socks were left on the ground in the yard. Animals are running in the walls downstairs. Ants are in both kitchens. There are no degree numbers on the upstairs stove so you do not know what temp you are setting it on. Garbage is suppose to go in the can but no can was there. Maintenance came and took it. Dishwasher detergent was left with your starter package and instructions tell you to start it before leaving, however there is no dishwasher. There needs to be much better descriptions of the property so renters know what they are in for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jenna S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, house needs some updates (bathrooms, kitchen, deck, etc.) Also needs better AC units, but it was great for our family getaway! We had a great time, and the view was excellent!