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The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Grand Haven

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Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom854 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Grand Haven, MI
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand River Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Haven Musical Fountain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Grand Haven

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Grand Haven Beach with a stay here. Grand Haven State Park and Grand River Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grand Haven Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grand Haven State Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Speedy Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snug Harbor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬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.

The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven

Welcome to The Bott Cott! Here, you have access to a shared private Lake Michigan beachfrontage just down about 50 stairs from the top of the hill. This home is located in the private and wooded Stickney Ridge Association and is just a short drive to Downtown Grand Haven! Spend your days at the beautiful beach and then head back to the house to use the gas grill for dinner. You won't get tired of watching the sunset from the large open deck or walking the historic association to see all the old homes. This vacation home is minutes away from all of your favorite things to do!

BEDROOM CONFIGURATIONS
THIS HOME SLEEPS 5 GUESTS
BEDROOM #1 MAIN LEVEL: QUEEN BED
BEDROOM #2 MAIN LEVEL: DOUBLE BED
BEDROOM #3 MAIN LEVEL: TRUNDLE BED

This 3-bedroom cottage is one of the original homes in the historic association. The cottage sleeps 5 people in three bedrooms all on the main floor. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed, bedroom 2 has a full bed, and bedroom 3 has 2 twin beds (trundle). There is a full bathroom connected to the third bedroom and the kitchen. This is a great cottage with an open floor plan that gives everyone enough room to find their spot to relax. This is not a pet-friendly property.

Grand Haven is located on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are a quaint, little beach town recently named the "Happiest Seaside Town in America," by Coastal Living Magazine. Here, your family will find Grand Haven State Park, which was voted in the Top 10 Best Beaches in the world by Travel+Leisure Magazine. The boardwalk stretches one and a half miles, beginning at Chinook Pier and ending at the iconic red lighthouse. Historic, affordable, and amusing, the trolley is continually traveling throughout the waterfront and downtown areas dropping you off at any desired location. At the end of the day, grab a blanket to sit on and head to the Waterfront Stadium where the whole family can enjoy the Musical Fountain. This synchronized lights, water, and music show has coined the title "World's Largest." This free show plays nightly at dusk throughout the summer. Lucky for you, all of this is just minutes away and waiting for you to revel in.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 854 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

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.

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 deadbolt lock
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 deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

933015

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven to the airport?

This vacation home is 11 mi (21-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi (7-min drive) from Grand Haven Beach and 17.4 mi (31-min drive) from Muskegon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven to downtown Grand Haven?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Grand Haven.

The Bott Cott: Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat in Grand Haven Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice location. Good communication from hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was clean and caretaker was absolutely wonderful. He was very kind. Had a nice view of the water and wildlife was everywhere! Deer, rabbits, turkeys and owls. The atmosphere is relaxing and the neighboring people are very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Michigan getaway

Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., greensboro, nc

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage!

Clean, cute, great space! Tons of bath towels, the steps to the beach were super close, great location to grand haven, and we loved our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location can’t be beat

House was just as advertised. The location is fantastic, feeling completely safe and secluded, beach access, yet still just a 5 min drive to groceries Walmart and just a couple more mins to downtown. The home was clean and well kept.the beach is beautiful. The only thing I would have liked to see is a touch more amenities - beach chairs, beach umbrella would have been so great to use (I would have rented them if that were an option nearby but its not). Sheets were not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach

Loved this hidden gem! The house was peaceful d the lake view was great from the deck. We enjoyed the beach to ourselves for our whole week. Couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDI W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

It is a very clean, older beach home close to the water. You just walk down the steps, and you are on the beach! The description and pictures are accurate. I had a small issue with the refrigerator leaking, which was resolved immediately. They were easy to contact and attentive. The only drawback is there are no spindles on the house stair railing. The youngest in our family is 5, so we could explain to her how to hold the handrail. A younger child could fall off the steps on the sides since there are no sidewalls or spindles. Other than the stairs, it was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Perfect stay for a trip to grand haven. We even got to see a lot of deer in the backyard
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Banshailang D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place to stay for a long weekend getaway

The property was clean when we checked in. The pictures and ad are accurate. It has all the basic necessities you would need for a comfortable short stay. The location is really close to downtown area and everything else you'd wanna visit and do while in Grand Haven. Only real complain is the single bathroom which can become a problem if more than 2 people stayed in the house. A second bathroom or even half bath would have made this place close to perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Great location close to the beach along with close to town and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Had a great stay! The deck was perfect for our family and small kids, can see the water, grilled out!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach!

The proximity to the beach was great!! The house was clean and very comfortable!! There's covered parking. That was nice. I'm glad I brought my car and not the truck. It wouldn't have fit. The beach sand is like powder! It's beautiful!! I gave 4 stars on the property cleanliness because the vines and bushes in the walkway could be addressed. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

kate l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach.

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing View

The pictures made it seem like it overlooked the water- there was a large home between this location and the water. You can see the lake from the dining room window, but the pictures make it seem like it is a direct view. The listing says there is a beach view- there is not. To see the beach you need to walk about 100 feet from the bottom of the stairs, then you can see the beach. There are some things about the amenities that are exceedingly cheap- The coffee maker had to cost $14.99. I have stayed in a number of rental homes and nearly everyone has gotten a Keurig and provided some K-cups. The game cupboard was underwhelming. Tell the owner to spend a few dollars to add some amenities! All that being said, I gave it a 4 because these are easily correctible things- it is a beautiful location, but it is a wooded area- we saw a buck and a doe at the bottom of the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

It was lovely inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Madelyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

The property and area were very nice. The beach is accessible down a flight of stairs and a there's a ~20 minute walk to the lighthouse down the beach. The owners seemed suspicious of us initially, and said that they didn't rent to non-family groups. I'm not sure if they've had problems with partying, but it was a little weird and stressful to think we'd have to change plans if we didn't give them reason enough not to cancel our reservation. That being said, when we told them we just wanted a nice weekend by the lake, they were fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Annika C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bott Cott! Location is great and gives you the benefits of both town and beach. It's a short drive to the main local shopping strip and an easy walk down to the beach as conveyed in the listing. There's a book with lots of local recommendations which was great to use, we ended up at the farmers market Saturday morning for a beautiful morning. The only things I feel could be improved are resources in the house. The house isn't missing anything crazy and I wasn't hoping for anything excessive, but I found it was just short of being a complete basic package missing things like cooking spray. Of course it was stated on the listing that there is very minimal resources like no extra toiletries, minimal kitchen supplies, etc., so it's an accurate claim. However, adding those things would take the property to another level and more accurately reflect the welcoming and helpful hosts. A more thorough description on where the private beach is would be very helpful. We followed the instructions to go down the stairs and then just picked a spot. We were informed by neighbors that it's a specific area, from one spot to another, on the beach that belongs to the house. This would be helpful to know so visitors aren't imposing on neighbors. Overall we all enjoyed our stay and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Nice relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome vacation spot

Loved the short walk to the beach. Loved being able to drive a short way and enjoy all of the Grand Haven fun. The house was perfect for us! It had everything we could possibly need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Easy access to the beach and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bott Cot

We had an excellent stay!! The beach access was awesome and our overall experience was incredibly relaxing. We would certainly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

We really enjoyed our stay in the Bott Cott! We enjoyed eating and coffee on the deck with a water view. The house was clean, comfortable and very well equipped with everything for our stay. We did notice a few large aunts in the home throughout out stay, but no big deal. There was also an interesting smell when we first arrived. We didn’t know if it was bc it was so close to the water or what, but it was fine and we didn’t notice it the next day. We did have trouble with knowing what beach we were able to use. We were approached twice by homeowners telling us that we were on the wrong beach. Everything is labeled “private beach” and if there is only a section for the Bott Cott we never knew where it was. After we were approached the first time I asked for clarification as to where we could be & was told that where we were was fine, but then was approached again when I was watching my kids swim. That made my son feel uneasy about me being approached by 2 people when I was by myself. Our family didn’t want to get us in trouble with us being on the wrong beach so they didn’t comeback to our place for beach days again. So we didn’t get as much family beach time as we would have liked. But we would come back and stay with our family again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R., Wyandotte, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

trips

We enjoyed our stay very much and are ready to book for next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Trisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very small

The place was clean and easy access to the beach. However, it is very small. There is 1 bathroom that is the smallest bathroom I have ever been in and the third bedroom with the daybed/trundle is so small that there isn't room to set the trundle up. Literally. We had to carry it out in to the living room. Kind of pointless to have the trundle when it won't even fit in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022