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Boat Watchers Paradise-Amazing Views on the Muskegon Channel-A Private Haven!

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A wooden deck with two red swing chairs and a view of a dock with boats.
A house with a well-maintained front yard, including a flower bed and hanging planters.
Entryway mudroom with beach items
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with patterned chairs. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Muskegon, MI
  • Place, Muskegon State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Silversides
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette Park Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2- Kids room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Loft

1 Queen Bed

Sitting room

1 Single Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Laundry/Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Muskegon

Located in Bluffton, a neighbourhood in Muskegon, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. USS Silversides and Hackley and Hume Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Michigan's Adventure and Beachwood Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, or check out an event or a game at Trinity Health Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Muskegon, MI

What's nearby

  • Muskegon State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • USS Silversides - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harbour Towne Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Muskegon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Deck - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BoDocks Marina & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thrasher's Bear Lake Tavern - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat Watchers Paradise-Amazing Views on the Muskegon Channel-A Private Haven! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boat Watchers Paradise-Amazing Views on the Muskegon Channel-A Private Haven!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boat Watchers Paradise-Amazing Views on the Muskegon Channel-A Private Haven!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat Watchers Paradise-Amazing Views on the Muskegon Channel-A Private Haven!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boat Watchers Paradise-Amazing Views on the Muskegon Channel-A Private Haven! located?

This family-friendly Muskegon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of USS Silversides and Lake Michigan. Harbour Towne Beach and Muskegon Lake are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our fifth year staying at the Channel House. Absolutely one of our very favorite places. Spectacular hosts make it even better. Sunsets, beach time, and of course, The Deck make this a fantastic place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great location. And the hosts have obviously worked hard to make the stay very pleasant. We enjoyed it very much. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

We had a fabulous weekend at the Irish Musical Festival in Muskegon. The home we stayed at was perfect and great grounds! Lovely stay and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd visit as awesome as the 1st

Absolutely a great find! You’ll want to stay here - great place, great location and great hosts. Will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and beautiful

Very nice home with a location that cannot be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing retreat

Great use of there space and very clean. We will be back to this gem but with less on the agenda so we can enjoy the property more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

Stayed in early August with multi-generational family - property has beautiful view of river and awesome breezes - from the s'mores kit, hammocks, yard games, fire pit, easy access to beach (and beach chairs/pails on hand too!) this property was perfect for our group of 8! Thank you for hosting us - we loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

One of the Nicest Places We’ve Stayed

Very clean, beautiful, spacious outdoor areas and lovely views. The house is comfortable and has a well equipped kitchen. The location is convenient for walking and exploring the lighthouses and beach. We hope to stay again some time. Perhaps with warmer weather next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan’s Adventure Weekend

The perfect house for a weekend at Michigan’s Adventure! Our group consisted of moms and kids doing a day trip to the park. The house was a perfect distance and a great place to relax! The view was beautiful and the house was very clean and comfortable. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house and location

We really enjoyed Chuck and Kathy's property. The outdoor space is phenomenal and the house is well equipped for a family. There was a major heat wave while we visited, and Chuck and Kathy acted quickly to make sure we were comfortable with A/C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2020
So glad we could help make your stay more comfortable. Thank you for being one of our maiden season guests. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome you back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

What a blessing to stay with our family at this peaceful and pretty property. The views of the channel and boats passing through were amazing! We got nightly visits from the deer. We loved all the cozy,comfortable seating to relax, read, and fellowship. This property is fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#4 in the books! Fourth time staying here - always wonderful! Such a fantastic property and a privilege to stay here. Hosts remain wonderfully responsive and improve the property each year. Truly hosts…not just owners - there’s a difference. A fantastic life-long memory for our family. A favorite part of summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was spectacular! My husband and I, with another couple, wanted to decompress and just relax. The house was PERFECT! We grilled, made a fire, took a bike ride and visited the Silverside Submarine Museum. What a perfect, stress-free weekend! The kitchen has everything you need and there is plenty of spece to spread out.The host was so easy to work with - you can tell that they want everyone to have a perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great location and we will stay again sometime! You couldn't ask for a better retreat to just sit back and get your lazy on. I think 🤔 my wife and I sat together out in the red chairs, plowed through a couole bottles of our wine and just watched boats and the friendly deer munching on acorns in the yard. It was absolutely relaxing and great place to run away from work and life for a bit. You will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We were in town for a friend's wedding. Location was very convenient. Views of the channel from inside and out were amazing. We could walk to the beach and a couple fun, nearby establishments. The Deck was very fun with excellent food. We played bags in the yard and enjoyed a campfire. House was clean, cosy, and comfortable and had everything we needed. Host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

CHANNEL HOUSE

Want to go to MICHIGAN in summer? Stay here if you want all the things. I mean, all the little things you didn't think of. These owners have thought of everything. Nice everything, book it. Thanks for having me...we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic spot

This home shows the Muskegon waterfront at its finest. It is right on the channel from Muskegon Lake to Lake Michigan, and there are 4 spots to view the boat activity. You can walk along the channel to the beach. At the house there is good grilling deck and patio, fire pit for s’mores, and a great yard for games. The interior is lovely. Cross breezes, well-appointed kitchen, excellent conversation areas. Superb master suite. Spotless.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property for a family trip!!

The Channel House was the perfect house for our family’s trip to Muskegon for our son’s repeat Covid 2020 wedding. Kathy was very understanding of our situation and helped us in planning what we needed to make the weekend special. The house was clean and well stocked with amenities. The large living area and great backyard was perfect for our wedding morning prep and day after family gathering. The view was spectacular and the location’s closeness to the Deck and Dockers and the beach were perfect. We could not have picked a better property for our family wedding weekend. Thank you Kathy and Chuck for being excellent hosts and being available for any questions we had. If we return to MI this will be the place we stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location!

House sits on top of one of the highest and largest dunes in the area, with multiple walk-out decks on both the second floor and the main level. Surrounded by trees for just the right amount of shade. Beautiful rustic chic decor throughout. There are two double bunk beds in one of the bedrooms for the kids. Three TVs with remotes. Place was clean upon arrival. My kids loved watching the boats go by and the deer that would popup randomly in the yard. We stayed during Oct Fall, but I could imagine snuggling up on the couch with a hot cocoa during Winter, watching the snow fall and boats pass by in the channel. Our minivan made it fine up the dune in Oct Fall, but if there's snow, I don't think I'd attempt it without 4-wheel drive. We planned a week full of kids activities in and around Muskegon and coming back at end of day to relax to watch the boats go by with a good family movie on, was perfect for us. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect summer beach retreat away from crowds

This is a perfect property for those looking for a summer vacation that fully avoids the typical, over-crowded Michigan towns like South Haven or Saugatuck. The property sits up on a hill and has a perfect view of the Muskegon channel. The constant flow of ships, shade from the trees, and steady breeze off the lake create a perfect environment to read, play lawn games, or take a nap, even on the hottest of summer days. The beach is about a 10 minute walk away (all sidewalks), with two excellent restaurants within walking distance. Both restaurants have live music throughout the summer months as well. While there is no quaint village that you can walk to, you can easily drive/bike into town to shop. There is also a nice farmer's market that is 15 min. away by car. On an inclement day, visit the Silversides submarine museum. The museum is an outstanding value and includes both a tour of a WWII submarine and Coast Guard cutter. The house is well-equipped and clean, as advertised. Mulberry trees attract deer for a daily encounter with wildlife. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had the most wonderful time here. The house was beautifully decorated and landscaped inside and out. We cook a lot, and the kitchen is fully equipped, not to mention the many things that were host provided like stuff to make s’mores. With the backyard overlooking the channel, it was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable vacations we have been on. Even the grandkids were entertained. It is perfectly located near the beach and the submarine museum just steps away was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Birds and deer and channel, oh my!

It was absolutely perfect. My husband and I stayed with his parents at the Channel House. It was gorgeous, spotless, and the location was amazing. We spent lovely afternoons talking and enjoying the birds and boats. Then in the early mornings there were deer, which was just wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for a better place. Thank you to Chuck and Kathy for being clear about rules and for providing fantastic coffee on top of everything else. We’re definitely hoping to come back soon for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great autumn getaway and location

Beautiful home tastefully decorated and provided all the incidentals we needed for our 3 day getaway with our son and family. Being on the channel side was fun in watching the boats traverse through to Lake Michigan. The owners are very communicative and were very helpful with all of our questions. We would rent here again without trepidation. Thanks for a lovely place to decompress.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place on Great Lake

Beautiful property. All updated interior. The owners were very responsive and checked in to be sure everything was going well. We loved watching the boats come in and out from the living room area. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day in Muskegon

The property was beautiful and even better in person! Our group had an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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