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CAPTAIN'S COTTAGE -- Great Place for Family Reunions or Multiple Family Gatherin

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10267.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Fireplace
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Grand Haven, MI

Grand Haven Musical Fountain
‪6 min walk‬
Grand River Boardwalk
‪13 min walk‬
Grand Haven Beach
‪15 min walk‬
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Alcove

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Old Victorian Home With Lovely Wrap-Around Porch for Relaxing and Entertaining
4 bedrooms, 1 sleeping alcove, 3 full baths, sleeps 6-10

Enjoy a beautiful turn-of-the-century home built by a Lake Michigan Merchant Marine Captain. The house is located three blocks from downtown shops, galleries and restaurants and the same distance to the boardwalk leading to beautiful Lake Michigan. The Captain's Cottage sleeps up to eleven and has three separate living areas -- main floor, second floor and a studio apartment. While you can enjoy each others company for meals and interaction, you can also have privacy when desired.
The main floor of the Captain's Cottage, decorated in costal eclectic style, has a kitchen, large dining room seating eleven, living room with gas fireplace, master bedroom with queen bed, and second bedroom with a queen and daybed. The kitchen is well-stocked with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and toaster (sorry, no dishwasher). The second floor has a bedroom with a queen, a sleeping alcove with two twin beds, a living room, kitchen and full bath. The studio apartment has a double bed, full bath and combination refrigerator/stovetop burners.
While other cottage advertisements mention porches and sundecks, the Captain's Cottage wrap-around covered porch is one of the amenities guest enjoy the most. One section is large enough to gather all guests together for conversation and refreshments, another section has an octogonal picnic table and the third section has a comfortable wicker sofa for quiet reading or napping.
Saturday to Saturday rentals.
Older home with lots of folk art in quiet area of town so requires 'gentle' use.
No smoking or pets.

Property manager

Todd and Patti Johnson

Languages

Spanish

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

While we provide linens, guests will make their own beds when they arrive. We also ask guests to strip and remake their stripped bed when leaving.

We ask guests to clean the kitchen and vacuum the floors when leaving. We only have a short period between renters and need the help. Thx.

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grand Haven

Located in Grand Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Hot Spot Charters and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Grand River Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Grand Haven State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Grand Haven Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Odd Side Ales - ‬7 min walk
‪Pronto Pup - ‬4 min walk
‪The Kirby House - ‬7 min walk
‪The Paisley Pig Gastropub - ‬18 min walk
‪The Pump House - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Captain's Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Captain's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Captain's Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Captain's Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Grand Haven, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tri-Cities Historical Museum and Grand Haven Beach. Lake Michigan is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

11 Sept 2014

Perfect spot for a large family

We love staying at the Captain's Cottage. It has become a family tradition and is the highlight of our summer. The location is perfect for walking downtown or to the beach and the size of the house is great for our kids to explore and to invite friends to stay with us. Everything we need is provided on site or just a few blocks away.

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

12 Aug 2021

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

Fantastic location!

A very charming home that accomodated our group of 10 nicely. The dining table was huge and the front porch was awesome for hanging out at any time of day. The town was a short walk and the beach a short drive. Certain members of our group took advantage of the closeness of the Pronto Pup and Dairy Treat daily, sometimes more than once! Since we were there during a busy week we were thankful to have so many parking spaces behind the house. Overall a nice place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

9 Sept 2019

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

Great Location and Great House

Completely Satisfied

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven G., Louisville

12 Aug 2019

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

great place to stay in Grand Haven

we had a great time at the Captain's Cottage in Grand Haven. plenty of room and a great porch, where we spent most of our time when we were at the house. I'd recommend it to any family looking for a great week in Grand Haven

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

12 Sept 2017

Charming Victorian in Grand Haven

On a quiet residential street, just three blocks from the channel in Grand Haven sits the quaint and homey Captain's Cottage. You will fall in love with the house and all its turn of the century appointments including wooden door casings and pocket door divided the dining room from the living room and huge wrap around porch. This place is perfect for family reunions, sleeping at least ten people! The house kitchen has everything you need plus a gas grill for renter's use. Linens and towels are provided. And best of all it is in walking distance of downtown for excellent dining and shopping, there's a wonderful playground for the kids and the beach at Grand Haven State Park on beautiful Lake Michigan is gorgeous. I highly recommend this property for its reasonable rates, atmosphere and location.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

14 Aug 2017

Huge, Colorful, Beautiful Vacation Home!

This home was perfect for our Grand Haven Vacation. Our family of 11 all had plenty of room- lots of beds and it worked out to where there was a room for each family that was staying. Also, a downstairs living area with a TV and an upstairs living area too- just tons of space for everyone to either be all together or do their own thing. They had tons of kitchen items to use, so we cooked our own meals almost every night we were there and ate at the super long table in the dining room. Lots of extra bath towels, really everything you would need at home! We loved the huge front porch to hang out for coffee in the morning, and ice cream at night, and just to hang out! We loved the neighborhood for walking and riding bikes, it was so close to downtown and the beach- just a perfect location. Plenty of parking in the back- we had 4 cars (3 of which were SUVs) so that was perfect too. The owners were very helpful, responsive and friendly! We had the best vacation and hope to go back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

carolyn b.

8 Aug 2017

Great!

My husband, children & grandchildren enjoyed our stay at the Captains Cottage. The house is large and easily accommodated all 9 of us. Spacious parking lot behind the cottage for all three of our vehicles. The large wrap around porch was nice in the evenings as well. We were literally just a 5-6 minute walk from downtown Grand Haven or the Dairy Treat around the corner for ice cream and just a 15 minute walk to the beach & boardwalk!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

31 July 2017

Great location and convenient!

The house overall had plenty of room and was convenient to downtown and the boardwalk!! Love the charm and uniqueness of the house but the best part was the front porch!! Many family gatherings took place there❣️

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

25 July 2017

Wonderful location; room enough for everyone'

Great location, marvelous front porch where we spent lots of time. We could walk almost everywhere. Nicely appointed kitchen with plenty of pots , kitchen gadgets, well functioning stove and refrigerator. We wished it had a dishwasher but we used lots of disposables and everybody helped with the cleanup. Wonderful dining room table with room for all 10 of us for meals and games. Grill was great too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Penny G.

12 July 2017

Very nice Victorian home.

Loved the location, within walking distance of town. Favorite thing was the dining table, as we could all eat together. Kitchen is small and no dishwasher, but we took turns! Had a great week at Captains Cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nella P.

20 Aug 2016

Great Family Getaway

We had a big family group with my husband and me, our grandkids ranging from 4th grade through high school and college, and their parents. This is the perfect house for a family reunion by the Lake. We all walked the few blocks to town, explored the safe neighborhood, hiked the 20 minute boardwalk to the swimming beach, stopped daily at Pronto Pup, took in the musical fountain, grilled our suppers out on the gas grill, and all watched the Democratic Convention on TV and hung out with games and visitors. There was room for everyone, yet privacy for those who needed down time. We had a birthday party on the big front veranda which can seat a whole gang at once. Even if someone just wants to sit and stare and rest, there are a lot of fun furnishings and artwork to delight the eye in this wonderful Victorian home. It is a place to savor being together.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula E.

9 Aug 2015

Great family home-two blocks to beach and town!

Wow! This house was fantastic. Loved everything about it to the front porch (which was our favorite for breakfast lunch and dinner! ) to the back yard which had a back porch as well as a large area for parking. This home is perfect for a large family gathering. The inside was warm and cozy. The owners were fantastic and very accommodating.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

26 July 2015

Comfortable and delightful

My wife and I stayed at The Captain's Cottage with two other couples, old friends we hadn't seen in a while. We had a wonderful time. The cottage is ideally suited to this sort of thing: there is ample room for everyone to be together, or for a little private time. We spent most of our time gathered on the porch, with the main floor living room as fallback in the cool evenings. Some of us cooked or grilled, and we all enjoyed dinner in the large dining room. The decor is delightfully eclectic. The neighborhood is quiet and excellent for walks. Downtown is two or three blocks away, and the pier only a little farther. The property is well equipped and well maintained. We were all very happy with our stay and would gladly come back again. It's almost too bad all our kids are grown-- there was plenty of room and they would have loved it, too!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

20 Sept 2014

Exceptional Rental!

This rental is absolutely charming! Location alone makes this rental perfect for your stay in Grand Haven, but the decor, the front porch, and the space of this home are so comfortable you may do more relaxing than sight seeing. Perfect for a large family or group. I highly recommend this rental and we'll no doubt be back again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 Sept 2012

Great house for a large family

This house was a perfect fit for our family of 13 (we had 8 adults, 3 kids and 2 babies under 1). The house was divided nicely so if we wanted to be together we could, but we also had space to get away. It was a little walk to the beach and we could walk with some of the kids, but we also would drive. The house is located in a nice quiet neighborhood. Todd was always very helpful when we had questions. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone that wants to stay in the Grand Haven area.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 Sept 2012

Great house for large family

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Patti Johnson

We live in the Grand Rapids area about 40 miles from Grand Haven. We purchased the property so we could spend time with our family at Lake Michigan. We, and our adult children, use the cottage during the year and rent it out 1-2 weeks during the summer .

Why they chose this property

We were drawn to the Captain's Cottage because of the large wrap-around porch. We and our guests spend lots of time out there morning, afternoon, and evening. We also like that the house is large enough so that if you want some privacy you can go to one of the many rooms and be by yourself when needed.

What makes this property unique

We are located in a quiet part of town about 1/3 of the way between downtown and the lake. If you enjoy folk art, you will enjoy the way Patti has decorated the house.

Languages:

Spanish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Alcove

Bedroom 1

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Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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