Lakefront Home~Hess Lake. Game room, fire pit, kayaks, great views, large yard

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A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with a swing set and a weeping willow tree.
A two-story house with a front porch, a wooden front door, and a small garden with shrubs and flowers.
A house with a teal front door, a blue fish logo, and a doormat that says "this is our happy place".
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grant, MI
  • Place, Hess Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Andel Arena
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Downtown Market
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Futon, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Grant

Located in Grant, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hardy Dam County Marina and Pilgrim's Run Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Newaygo State Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Grant, MI

What's nearby

  • Hess Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 42 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Van Andel Arena - 45 min drive - 71.8 km
  • Downtown Market - 45 min drive - 72.5 km
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 47 min drive - 75.6 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smuggler's At North Shore - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home~Hess Lake. Game room, fire pit, kayaks, great views, large yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Home~Hess Lake. Game room, fire pit, kayaks, great views, large yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home~Hess Lake. Game room, fire pit, kayaks, great views, large yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home~Hess Lake. Game room, fire pit, kayaks, great views, large yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home~Hess Lake. Game room, fire pit, kayaks, great views, large yard located?

This family-friendly Grant holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Hess Lake. Brooks Lake is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, very nice spaces inside and outside, great barbecues watching the sunset from the terrace. Our family loved the lawn, the kayaks, the pier and fishing from there! Becca is a spectacular host and all the instructions were very clear.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Georges. I’m so glad you enjoyed our place, and hope to host you again. Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Becca was incredible and went above and beyond providing ideas on things to do. The home was perfect and relaxing with a gorgeous sunrise each morning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words and another 5 star review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home on the Lake

Home is very clean and nicer than what I expected from the description and pictures. If in the area again, i would stay here. It is a lovely home located in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time!

Yearly family vacation we enjoyed fishing, kayaking, bomb fires with smores. We had fun on the paddle boat and just relaxing on the deck!! Beautiful house! Town (Newaygo) was a short trip and had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Thanks, Tina. We’re glad you and your family had a fun annual family vacation, and we would be happy to host you again any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great renter!

Great communication, and pricing. The yard is perfect for lawn games. The bonfire pit being so close to the water is another nice touch. The pontoon was really nice as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thanks for choosing our place on Hess Lake for your stay. Check out Cozy Red Door Cottage on Jordan Lake (45 minutes or less from GR) if you're looking for another trip next year with EXCELLENT fishing and a boat on site! We'd happily host your group again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is not a cottage; it is a beautiful house on a large lake with a perfect view and lot. The beds were very comfortable, many areas in and out to relax, fully stocked and very clean. The pontoon boat was an added bonus (for extra money) and the swimming area is convenient. Although we did not have a large group and only stayed for two nights, if you had a large group for a longer stay, this is one of the few rentals that are actually fit for multiples with plenty of seating, beds, plates, glasses, silverware, etc. to handle a large family. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful retreat!

We loved this gorgeous home and property! House is right on the water with a wonderful dock for kids to jump off of, fish from, and enjoy the beautiful views while eating their s’mores. Location is great, with a well-stocked grocery store a few minutes away. Host was excellent to work with. The interior and exterior of this home are pristine. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thanks, Katie! We strive for five (stars) so please message me any suggestions to help us earn a five star review from you next time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House with a Boat

Our super host Rebecca was a joy to work with if she was a rockstar her album would have went double Platinum, the easiest and most responsive communication I've ever had with a VRBO host. The house was well appointed had everything you could possibly need for your stay and then some we also had use of the boat and had a great time on the water. I recommend anybody who's looking for fun on the lake to check out this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thanks for your kind and entertaining review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and time out on the boat. Happy to host you and your group again some time, at the Hess Lake Retreat or our other property (Cozy Red Door Cottage on Jordan Lake). Rock on!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake

Nice property. Could have been a little cleaner. Outside grill was shooting flames after we had turned it off....so we believe that also could use a good cleaning. Quiet area. Everything was convenient to our location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thanks for the review and for taking great care of the place while you were there. We looked at the grill, gave it a good scrubbing, and replaced part of the flame deflector so it should be a lot better and cleaner going forward. Happy to host you again any time. We "strive for five" and hope to earn your five star review if you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake property

Clean and spacious. Lots of games and things to do both inside and outside. It would have been nice to have a queen sized bed downstairs but we managed. Both bathrooms were clean and large and nice towels. Kitchen is very well stocked with extra things. Would definitely book again. Owner responded immediately to questions Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We’re happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you again! P.S. we have been tossing around the idea of adding a bedroom or two upstairs and switching beds around (king in mbr, queen downstairs, full in new room, and bunk bed in new room). Your review is helping tip the scales toward doing it next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this home on Hess Lake! The house was super clean, the lake was gorgeous, and renting the boat made it even more fun. The host was fantastic—quick to respond and so easy to work with. Definitely a 5-star experience!A stones throw from Smugglers's, which is one of the best lakeside bar/restaurants I've seen. For anyone who loves to cook, just a heads up that the kitchen has the basics but not a lot of extras—so you may want to bring your favorite pans or cooking. utensils.We’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and everything u need. The only drawback was the water had algae and recommended no swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful and well cared for lake house. The hosts thought of everything, even putting labels on every light switch. :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2026
Thank you, David! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. It was great hosting you and thank YOU for treating our place with such care and respect. We would love to host you again the next time you’re in Michigan!
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