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Cottage Bordering Hoffmaster State Park

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Norton Shores, MI
  • Place, Hoffmaster State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Express Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Entertainment Breezeway

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom with bath

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 in master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cottage Bordering Hoffmaster State Park

Fun things to do in the area:
Lighthouses, Downtown Shop Fronts, Museums, US Coast Guard Festival, Cascades Color Water Show, The Luge, Mt, Garfield Motorcycle Hill Climb, Pageants, Fishing and more. My kids rarely visit without exploring the WWII Silversides Submarine Museum, which is right next to the South Pierhead Lighthouse and playground.

P.S.
This is a beloved home which our dear friends had in the family for generations and it holds very fond memories for us. We have many who return every year. Happiness and low stress are what nature is all about and we want to support that every way we can. We want to spread the happiness our family has had in this cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Add the pet fee per dog. No cats.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Muskegon

Located in Norton Shores, a neighbourhood in Muskegon, this holiday home is near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lake Express Ferry Terminal. Beachwood Park and USS LST 393 are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Norton Shores, MI

What's nearby

  • Hoffmaster State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Grand Haven Beach - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jet's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Bordering Hoffmaster State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cottage Bordering Hoffmaster State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Bordering Hoffmaster State Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Bordering Hoffmaster State Park located?

Located in Norton Shores, this holiday home is steps from Hoffmaster State Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Gillette Visitor Center is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Location!

The location of this property is amazing! The ability to walk to the beach made our stay very memorable. The layout of the house is perfect for a group of people to enjoy. the inside of the main house was very clean and comfortable for all of our guests. The screened in porches and the outside of the property could be better maintained and cleaned.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Savanna V.

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

Great time

It’s was blast! GreatLocation. Nice and clean home. Only complaintWas the bed in the roomWith the bathroom was uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Perfect location!

Location was ideal! The kids had fun building a snowman and playing In the backyard. We loved being so close to Lake Michigan. The open area worked great for our family hang out. We would rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Quiet Neighborhood

Loved the back yard and screened in porch!! We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kate

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

Family Getaway

Just what we needed for 3 couples! The beach, Coast Guard festival, and game nights made for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

4th of July weekend

Excellent place for a vacation. Short walk to the beach on nice trails. They had me at the coffee! Great for a family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert Freeman S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, Hidden Gem in Norton Shores.We had a fantastic stay at this cozy home! Although it’s located in a quiet subdivision, it feels tucked away and private, surrounded by trees and ferns. The backyard was perfect for relaxing, and we loved making s’mores around the fire pit at night.The house had plenty of space to lounge, clean and comfy bedrooms, and a well-stocked kitchen that made cooking easy. The 15-minute walk through the woods to the beach was a highlight—beautiful and peaceful. We recommend bringing a wagon for beach gear!It was a wonderful weekend, and we made memories we’ll cherish for years. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos F.

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

Great location!

This was our 4th time staying here. We just absolutely love the location. Quiet street and just a few minutes walk to the beach. Wish I would've booked 1 extra night 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

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

A great vacation

The property was beautifully kept. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood close to the beach and all of the stores and restaurants

8/10 Good

Laura W.

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

Good Location / Beach & Parks Close by

Overall the location was great, with the beach and stores close, relatively clean, but property but could use some TLC. This was the first time I’ve stayed at a VBRO with air purifiers in every room. The blue lights were a little bothersome to sleep with. The place comfortably sleeps seven (7) people. The furniture was a little tired, but I’d say a 3.75 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micki H., Cumming

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

2023 Aug Norton Shores Review

We really enjoyed our stay! The neighborhood was quiet and easy for walking plus only a short walk to Lake Michigan. The owners were easy to contact and took care of the couple of items we had!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Denice Z.

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

Family trip

The place was nice and quiet. Needs some TLC and updated furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

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

Family Visit

We absolutely loved your home. I will definitely recommend to my friends and family who visit the Muskegon area. The walk through the woods to the beach was my daily routine. The home had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micki H., Cumming

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

Norton Shores

We really enjoyed our stay at your house! Quiet, peaceful & a lovely area for walking, which includes the trails and the walk to the beach. Also, the issue with the washing machine was handled swiftly. Thanks for the pleasant stay!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jan J.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week. Property Manager Excellent

We had some issues with the VRBO website and was unable to access the property through the website. The property manage was on top of our issues and all was well! A fantastic week. Would recommend and stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Micki H.

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

2024 Norton Shore visit

This was our third year staying there (we've also booked time in 2025), so we do enjoy staying there. A couple comments we have are that it would be nice to have an icemaker and that the large area rug in the kitchen is rather dirty/stained and should be taken care of before your next guests arrive. All else was fine. See you next year!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Location

The home was very nice. The location was amazing so close to the park and the beach area but they need to really fire. Their cleaning lady. There were huge tumbleweeds of dog hair from. I’m assuming previous renters on and around furniture and I know for a fact, I left the house cleaner when I left then when I arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arin R.

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

Perfect location and a great home

This house should be booked all summer long! It was perfect for our party of 5, ranging from 11 to 80 years of age, plus our dog. Plenty of seating to host others for meals or a cocktail hour. The house was clean and well appointed inside and out. None of us detected any smell some other guests mentioned. The neighborhood is quiet and we had some nice chats while out for walks. The wooded walk to the lake was magical. Great dining and every convenience was a short drive away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliotte W.

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

Family Beach Blast

We absolutely loved staying here! We came for the beach but also fell in love with the house. We will absolutely be coming back for another stay. Less than 20min from Grand Haven beach to play the day away and hang out for the singing fountain after sunset. Less than 20 min from the Muskegon high speed ferry when it was time to head back to Minnesota. The short walk to P J Hoffmaster beach from the house was difficult because of beach erosion the last couple years making the climb up and down very steep but it was still definitely worth the effort! Only negatives were we wish there was more seating to eat together with everyone and a couple people in our group thought there was a strong musty smell but the rest of us couldn’t smell it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandra T.

Disliked: Check-in

Uncomfortable

Very damp, too much moisture in house. Dishwasher did not work. Too expensive for lack of comfort. Too difficult to get into home. Some black mold around shower.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Nice area, but poor property

Visit was in late October. I never received check in info, I had to call for it. Upon arrival the property was poorly managed, lots of overgrowth, looked like no one had been there in years. Upon entry, stuck by a very old smell, mildew or old water damage, not sure but it was strong, even with air unifiers throughout the house. House was clean, and inside was as pictured. Wonderful location with neighborhood trail to beach and very close to Grand haven and other hiking activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Micki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd or 4th year in a row staying here; so that should say something!One suggestion - a couple grab bars in the large bathroom would be a good addition.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Albert M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos F.

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

3rd Time Visiting

The beach is really nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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