Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank.

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Grant, MI

Fremont Lake Park
24 min drive
The Nook
6 min drive
Cedar Springs Bus Station
41 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
53 min drive

Room options

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Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

This well maintained and clean Muskegon River cottage will make a great getaway for your fishing trip or family vacation. You can enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking and tubing just steps from the river on a low bank with walk in (no stair) access to the river. The steelhead fishing is excellent in the fall. You will love sitting in the park like lawn while taking in the beauty of Michigan's outdoors.

The cottage has two bedrooms, one bath, and an open kitchen, living and dining area. You can enjoy your morning coffee from the screen room as you watch the river flow by. The property can accommodate seven (7) guests with one queen bed in the primary bedroom, one twin over full bunk bed in the second bedroom and a pull-out sofa in the living room. Other amenities include a gas grill, fire pit, WiFi, smart television, portable crib, and high chair.

The cottage is located 1/2 mile down a private dirt road. The road is well maintained and suitable for all vehicles. It is centrally located between Grand Rapids and Muskegon. You can be in the city in 30-40 minutes to enjoy all that Grand Rapids has to offer or be at Lake Michigan in less than 30 minutes for a day of fun in the sun.

***** The property also has a detached studio apartment with a kitchenette that sleeps two. It can be added for an additional $70.00 per night. Bring the extended family or extra friends!

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Schaffer Lake. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a balcony/patio in the cottage.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and balcony or patio
7.9 miles (12.8 km) from Maple Lake and 8.2 miles (13.2 km) from Baker Lake

Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Grant cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Heather Boivin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Firepit
Gas grill
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
On a river

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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 that 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The R and R we needed

This was our 2nd time staying here. My kids love the house. We love the quietness, nature, fishing and all the other wild life we see. Perfect spot for a family :)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable and peaceful

The cottage was very well loved and cared for. Lots of keepsakes and fun decor to discover. Super clean, even all those windows and glass doors. Thoughtful touches throughout. Try the wooden fish puzzle!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat week

A friend and I stayed for a week as a sort of art retreat and loved the beautiful setting and quiet location. The property was clean and the one issue we had was cleared up immediately by the manager. The manager was quick to respond and easy to work with. Highly recommend this location if you are looking for a quiet place to spend some time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valarie L.

7 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil

Enjoyed being right by the river.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee Q.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

The house was absolutely perfect! Had everything we needed! Plenty of space for all. We fished and tubes in the river. The location was amazing. We saw so much wildlife, deer, hummingbirds, blue herons, hawks and a bald Eagle which was unbelievable! We will definitely be going back!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

1 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Muskegon River Cottage

Beautiful setting, well furnished and equipped, good support from property manager.

Stayed 47 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe J.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

My husband and I were excited when we saw the view. We love the outdoors and staying here allowed us to connect with nature and ourselves.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbi B.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

So glad we went back

It is so beautiful, and relaxing. The bunk beds were a nice touch. The family was able to float down the river. I am so glad we went back. Perfect end to the summer. We plan to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

24 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and amenities

Although this property was a tad further out than we had expected it was worth it! So quiet and beautiful! An older but well kept house with everything we needed including all sorts of items for little ones! Extra beds, bed rails, crib, highchair, etc - it was perfect! We saw all sorts of birds and animals including deer and turkeys! We loved it!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2022 trip

We had a great stay. Great weather, relaxing and quiet. We also appreciated having the Chinok rental close. The cottage was well stocked in case we forgot anything. The only suggestion I would have is putting shade outside on the end of the porch. ( just to the left of the front door) It would provide a little more privacy for both the renters as well as the neighbors.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

It was very peaceful. We enjoyed sitting outside watching the river. Very clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for families

The place was a cozy home away from home. Our young kids loved it too. Great scenery too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanette E.

25 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, relaxing place to stay and just get away!

Place looked just like the pictures! The most relaxing stay we've had in a very long time. Heather communicates well, and the property is well maintained. It was just great to wake up and drink a cup of coffee on a relaxing river. My teenage boys loved staying here, just as much as my husband and I. We were made aware, prior to arrival, of a cousin that staus in the home next door (who was extremely kind) and her mother that was staying in the studio to the left of the cottage, but we never saw her. Just all-around pleasant people that we encountered every so often. Veryuch a great getaway!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Bluffton, Indiana

28 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded and quiet surrounded by nature!

Let me start by saying that Heather, the property owner, is fantastic. She let us know that we could arrive earlier than check-in, which we greatly appreciated. The cottage is very much off the beaten path disconnected from everything but nature. I hadn't realized how much I needed to disconnect from technology until my stay here. I will admit though that without being able to text or call started to drive me crazy by week's end. We had literally no bars on our cell phones but could at least still receive emails. This was no fault of Heather. The cottage is dated and needs some decorating love, in my opinion, but it was very clean which is so important. And, the washer and dryer were fantastic as was the bed in the master. We loved taking the river floating excursion one day and loved bird watching from the back deck as well. My only complaint would have to be the little apartment in the garage directly behind the cottage. It was empty when we arrived (as was the house directly next door) but we did get word that relatives would be arriving early afternoon Wednesday. The apartment is in such close proximity to the cottage that you didn't have a whole lot of privacy as that person had to walk right by the living room windows to get to the apartment. Had I known this prior to our booking, I likely would not have gone through with renting the cottage. I know we may not be like typical travelers but we really love privacy while on vacay. Also, we love the water. The view was great to watch the people float by daily but the river current flows too quickly to be able to swim. We were able to sit in Adirondack chairs with feet in the water but really wished we could have swam. Just something to keep in mind. Thank you, Heather for the hospitality and for sharing your piece of nature with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

12 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Weekend

We loved the cottage! My best friend and I got away for my weekend and enjoyed reconnecting with nature and being near the river. The home was wonderful! Heather kept great communication with us and made the stay even better! Thanks Heather!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dicia H.

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We had an incredible stay. We were pleasantly surprised by the studio space that was also available. It made our stay much more comfortable! We loved being right on the river. We were able to fish & swim right from the back yard. Kayak & tube rentals were right down the street & we were able to enjoy a spontaneous trip tubing down the river. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

River view

Peaceful, we loved sitting outside and watching the river flow past.

10/10 Excellent

Savannah M.

9 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful River Getaway!

We enjoyed this property so much! We have 4 boys, ( twins-3, 6, and 8) and they had so much fun just casting their lines down by the river. We didn't catch anything, but they didn't care. The river is shallow there right now so it is easy for the big kids to swim, but it is a bit fast flowing for little kids. The house sits up high, so we were careful to let the littles outside without supervision, but there's plenty of front yard space to play and you're also at the dead end so they can ride their bikes on the long driveway and out there. Such a quiet location with friendly neighbors! Cooked steaks over the fire and they were amazing! Kitchen has just about every utensil/pan you could need along with supplies for toddlers. Only 45 minutes or so from so many fun things too! Oh, and we found out that the bridge down the road, you can float down the river from there to the house and it's only about 45 minutes. Heather is so nice and always quick to answer questions. Obviously we highly recommend and will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish N.

5 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views and rustic charm

We loved being right on the Muskegon river. This is an older home with lots of character. A great place for family to gather and enjoy the outdoors.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

24 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly quiet and peaceful

Wonderful stay! Such a nice property right on the Muskegon River, so peaceful and quiet. Heather is a great hostess, providing for pretty much any needed supplies you may have forgotten, and super fast and responsive to any questions/comments. We got to stay during the week of the baby food festival in nearby Fremont, and she gave us a schedule for that also, so we got to enjoy that a well. Groceries, gas, food, everything was less than 15 minutes away, while still enjoying the relaxing solitude of the cottage. We enjoyed being able to use the cottage as our base to explore the area, 30 minutes to Michigan's Adventure, and one hour to Silver Lake. Great place, great stay, highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

20 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Scenic Get Away

The river is beautiful! Check in - out were easy and the host provided so much information about local attractions. Great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine b.

16 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Experience river living

I had never stayed by a river before, always lakes. It was a great experience! I had teens with me and we tubed and kayaked. It was very peaceful and quiet. This place has a great porch to sit next to the river in. It even rained a little while we were there, so we watched the thunderstorm outside in the covered part. We then watched all the wildlife reappear after the rain. About 2 miles up the road is a park to 'put in' floats or boats and then you end up at the cottage. Its a short ride but great for beginners. If peace and quiet are what you want, this is the place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B., Poway, CA USA

15 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet cottage

Sweet cottage that met the needs of our family ages 8 weeks to grandparents. Lovely location. Peaceful. Fun to watch the floaters go by on the river. Minimal cel service- that we loved! Well equipped. Fantastic communication.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

10 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed family time relaxing

Everything was so clean! We loved the sun porch getting to look out at the river at all times. My fiancé and kids loved being able to fish right down on the property. Heather was awesome always answering questions and giving suggestions. We would definitely come back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021