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Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat

Beachfront vacation home near Lake Michigan

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
On the beach
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Muskegon, MI
  • Place, Hoffmaster State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Hoffmaster State Park - 3 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Muskegon Beach - 15 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Grand Haven Beach - 18 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Michigan's Adventure - 25 min drive - 26.4 miles

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hearthstone Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 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.

Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat

Unparalleled views abound and can be admired from almost every room in this lakefront cottage.

WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
"The location of this spacious house made for the perfect family vacation. The beach is beautiful and Lake Michigan never disappoints. We hope to stay here again!"
Barb C.

As you enter you will be greeted by a wall of windows showcasing the amazing view. Sliders lead out to a spacious deck overlooking the shoreline. The living room and kitchen offer plenty of seating for a large group to cook and socialize. The kitchen is fully stocked and opens to a dining area. Main floor offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and lower level has an additional family room, guest bedroom and full bath plus laundry.

SLEEPING
Bedroom 1: Queen bed on the upstairs level
Bedroom 2: King bed on the upstairs level
Bedroom 3: Queen bed on the upstairs level
Bedroom 4: 2x twin bunk beds on the upstairs level
Bedroom 5: Queen bed on the downstairs level
Sleeper Sofa in the main living room

Located in Norton Shores, this cottage is minutes from downtown Muskegon and just a short drive to nearby Spring Lake/Grand Haven. Explore these coastal towns and enjoy dining, drinking, and shopping with breweries, boutiques, events, and waterfront dining options that dot the landscape.

PARKING
There is ample room alongside and in front of the house for 4 or more vehicles.

**Please note that, while internet is available, the speed is limited and we cannot guarantee a fast or steady connection.

Note: Must be at least 30 years of age to book this property.

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.

CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancel within 48 hours of making your reservation at no charge.
- Cancel 30 days or more in advance, and receive a full refund.
- Cancel 14 days in advance, and receive a 50% refund.
- No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days in advance of reservation start 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 managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide professionally laundered linens, bath and beach towels, a starter supply of paper and cleaning products and after hours emergency maintenance services. Contact one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway!

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
"My friends and I had the most amazing time here! From having private beach access, the most incredible view, and just the right amount of space for our large group! I just hope we could come back again! This place can make anyone fall in love with the outdoors."
Ana G.

"The house was amazing, it accommodated 4 families perfectly. All of the furniture and appliances were in good condition, the layout of the house is really neat, it seemed bigger in person than it did in the pictures. The huge deck had plenty of lounge chairs and a great view of lake Michigan. The beach area in front of the house was pretty much private (when we were there at least), we had the beach to ourselves.. The management company in charge of the property did a good job of communicating leading up to check-in with instructions, wi-fi passwords, door lock keycodes, check-out instructions. Great location, short drives to Downtown Muskegon and Michigan Adventures. All in all a great Michigan vacation."
Scott K.

"This house is great for large groups and all ages! The view is amazing and having private access to the beach made the weekend. Exceeded all of our expectations, highly recommend."
Samantha B.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

942045

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi (9-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat to the beach?

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

Does Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

Cozy Lake Michigan Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DONOVAN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beatuiful location! We enjoyed our stay here and had a blast creating memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The layout of the house was perfect for the families we had there. The beach was spectacular. Definitely interested in repeating this trip at this location. Fun was had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Fun week

We had seven adults and four children and the house was perfect for our weeks stay. The kitchen was well equipped and there was plenty of room for us to gather together. The private beach was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

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

Fantastic Family Vacation

The location of this spacious house made for the perfect family vacation. The beach is beautiful and Lake Michigan never disappoints. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Friend Vacation

This house is great for large groups and all ages! The view is amazing and having private access to the beach made the weekend. Exceeded all of our expectations, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Lake Michigan Retreat

Location was amazing. Beautiful deck and beach. Lots of space for our family of 11. The parking was tight. We had three large vehicles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Beautiful views

My son was married at this property. Just the parent’s and our young newlyweds. Beautiful views and we enjoyed our celebration so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shines c.

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

Beach house

It was a wonderful stay for 12 total people. There were 3 families and we each had our own space. Both the kids and adults enjoyed it. It was clean and we cooked in the kitchen, grilled outside, played games, and just relaxed. Our favorite part of course was the view and direct access to the private beach. It definitely gave us a workout on those steps walking back up, but well worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

Family gathering

We rented the house to accommodate family and friends gathering for a memorial service. The bedrooms were spacious, and the entire house was clean and well-equipped with everything from blankets to beach towels. There were ample spaces to be together or septate. The expansive deck boasted an unbeatable view, and we were even visited by a pair of bald eagles on two separate days. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick C.

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

Annual family weekend

The house had a great layout and the sleeping arrangements were the best we’ve had renting homes over the past 7 years for our group. The view was as amazing. And the access to the beach was safely navigable. My only recommendation would be to put some more attention on the grounds. Since most of our time was spent outside it was easy to critique. Just needed some upkeep….weeds and lots of pruning and trimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wendy B.

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

House needs some work

Many things need fixing. Maybe they will work on it this winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve K.

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

Lake Michigan Stay in Muskegon

Beautiful and dramatic - well kept. Everything worked out fine for all of us. We had some insects getting in around one of the door frames and the management company sent out pest control to spray. We had no hot water the last day we were there, not sure why.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Excellent Michigan Beach House!

The house was amazing, it accommodated 4 families perfectly. All of the furniture and appliances were in good condition, the layout of the house is really neat, it seemed bigger in person than it did in the pictures. The huge deck had plenty of lounge chairs and a great view of lake Michigan. The beach area in front of the house was pretty much private(when we were there at least), we had the beach to ourselves, the house supplied beach toys for the kids. The management company in charge of the property did a good job of communicating leading up to check-in with instructions, wi-fi passwords, door lock keycodes, check-out instructions. Great location, short drives to Downtown Muskegon and Michigan Adventures. All in all a great Michigan vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Simply Spectacular

This house is amazing. Beautiful beach, easy access from an awesome deck, and all the amenities you need to have a perfect time at the beach. House is close to Grand Haven and Muskegon making it very easy if you want to venture out and visit stores near by. The only recommendation for improvement is the internet which had a low speed and was so spotty that dish network and TV streaming was not really possible. However, cell service was actually decent (for Verizon and AT&T) so despite the internet issues we could still tether the TV and other items to phones without issue. There are instructions and contacts from owner for the internet but we never bothered with it since tethering worked and we were not watching TV much because we were too busy at the BEACH. Stop looking and book, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Multiple Family Trip

The private lake, large windows for a view and location close for food/groceries were wonderful! We did not have hardly any internet connection making it very complicated for phone calls, working at the property or allowing the children to use their tablets. We tried to get this resolved but never got responses from Unsalted Vacations management team during our stay. The home itself has a great layout for groups! The back patio view is stunning. We loved the private beach even with all the stairs leading down. We really enjoyed the home other than the internet making it difficult for us. I do believe the owners should invest in proper blackout curtains for the rooms facing the lake to make putting kids to bed early a lot easier. I also think it would be nice if the downstairs area had a second couch for more seating. Great home. Terrible internet. That was our experience June 2022.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Location location location!

We had a great stay! This house sits on a gorgeous, quiet, private beach which we enjoyed from sun up until sun down. Yes, there are 80-90 steps to get down to the beach but it didn’t deter us at all. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, as well. The company was in quick communication with us when we had a question and needed some assistance. For anyone traveling with little ones- We traveled with 3 babies under the age of 2 and I will say the house has way more stairs inside than the photographs lead you to believe. There were 5-ish stairs as soon as you walk inside to get up to the bedroom and bathrooms. There were also 3-4 stairs to get down from the kitchen. These were the full length of the room and impossible to block off. There were 8-ish somewhat steep stairs to get downstairs as well. We did find a baby gate which we were able to use over this set of stairs, but the other steps were the length of the room and unable to be blocked. For people traveling with babies who are just learning to walk and navigate stairs this is important to know! We spent A LOT of our indoor time re-directing babies and trying to keep them from playing on the steps, which we didn’t anticipate. Otherwise, a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori M.

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

Fall Break

Very nice property. Everything was as described. Plenty of room for everyone. Wonderful view and deck area to the beach. By far our favorite part.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great Beach Spot!

The beach here is great, it's very sandy & kids can venture out pretty far before the water gets deep. The views from the deck are pretty nice too, especially at sunset. This property has plenty of space for large groups, our family of 11 never felt crammed on top of each other. The bunk bed room is great for kids. This home has so much more potential. The newer flooring & paint go a long way, but the interior is dated in some areas. A bit more space around the fire pit area would be great too. Overall, a nice property for anyone looking for a beach getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Awesome spot!

This property is well-maintained, exactly as advertised, and hassle-free. The view from the house is breathtaking. The sandy beach and water are kid-friendly with a long slope to deep water as well as sandbars. Excellent swimming. The 85 steps up from the beach are broken up by several landings and presented no problems even for grandparents. There were no beach towels when we arrived, but they were very quickly provided along with an apology when we emailed to ask about them. Very responsive hosts. We hope to stay here again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris F.

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

Perfect Beach House

Great property with amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022