Walk to Lake Michigan Beach | Cozy Retreat + Pet Friendly
You will love this beautifully decorated 4 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath home within walking distance to Brucker Beach. Every detail of this home is well-appointed, from the decor to the layout.
**We do accept pets! Limit one pet 50 lbs or less.**
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING "Great house, everything is as advertised. Steps away from a small public beach. Easy drive into Grand Haven. Was perfect for our long weekend." Dean T.
INSIDE Brucker Beach: This beautiful home is uniquely laid out with bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. Find a private room with a Queen sized bed as well as another bedroom with two twin beds just outside the main full bath with a tiled shower. A pass-through bedroom with a twin and trundle is separated by a sliding barn door to the master bedroom with a King bed and sitting area. A washer and dryer are also conveniently located in the main hallway outside the full bathroom.
Up the stairs, you will find a spacious kitchen, living room, dining room, half bath, and a sitting room. Surrounded by tall windows, you will love the view of Lake Michigan and the privacy provided by the surrounding woods. The kitchen is fully equipped with top of the line appliances, an island with 3 bar stools, and open to the dining area. The living room has a large overstuffed couch for maximum relaxation. Enjoy the view from the sitting room, fully surrounded by windows and a sliding glass door with access to the second story deck.
OUTSIDE Just a quick walk down the quiet street you will meet a dead-end into Lake Michigan and the beach access point is known as Brucker Beach. Spend the day on the water, walking up and down the shoreline and soaking in the sunshine.
Finish your evening on the deck, watching the sunset and enjoying the gas grill to prepare your dinner.
PARKING The garage allows for parking of two cars, plus additional spots in the driveway.
SLEEPING This home sleeps 8. All bed linens and bath linens are provided.
Bedroom #1: Queen Bed on the main floor Bedroom #2: Two Twin Beds on the main floor Bedroom #3: Twin Bed and Trundle with sliding barn door connected to Master Bed Bedroom #4: Master Bedroom with King Bed
EATING The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need including cookware, dinnerware, and utensils. A standard drip coffee pot is provided. The kitchen island has 3 bar stools, the kitchen table will seat 6 and there is another table in the sitting room that will seat 4.
THE LOCATION Located in the township of Grand Haven, enjoy the quietness of not being right downtown, but still only a 5-minute drive to the downtown area. Enjoy your very own beach or drive to the Grand Haven State Park and spend a day on the big beach, close to the lighthouse, boardwalk, shopping, and restaurants. Downtown Grand Haven has plenty to do with mini-golf, marinas, splash pads, parks, and of course ice cream!
Check out this YouTube video of the rental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjf_s9beWjI
CANCELLATION POLICY - Cancel within 48 hours of making your reservation at no charge. - Cancel 30 days or more in advance, and receive a full refund. - Cancel 14 days in advance, and receive a 50% refund. - No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days in advance of reservation start date.
There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.
MANAGEMENT This property is locally managed by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide a starter kit of paper products, toiletries, hospitality-grade linens and much more.
Check-in is a breeze; drive straight to your rental and let yourself in with a unique lock code. We'll send you all the information you need including directions, access code, and instructions so you'll be ready to rest, relax and rejuvenate! Contact one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway!
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES Check-In Time: 4pm Check Out Time: 10am *Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.
All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.
Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!
Enjoy your Unsalted Vacation - free of stress, free of salt!
REVIEWS "It was our first time visiting Michigan and seeing the Great Lake. The property was a great fit for our family. Photos were accurate. Location was excellent. The vibe and decor of the property was an added bonus. Downtown was a short drive away and local restaurants were close. We hiked the dunes at Rosey Mound, took a sunset cruise on the Lake and experienced small town America at the annual Memorial Day parade. I would definitely recommend this place and if we ever come back to the area, I would rebook." Jennie L.
"We've come back to Brucker Beach two summers in a row because you can't beat the back yard access to such a nice Lake Michigan beach! The house comfortably fits 7 people for sleeping, eating, and everything else. The kitchen is well appointed for cooking any meals and you're only about a 5 minute drive from downtown Grand Haven." Nathan G.
"Lovely house, beautiful view of the lake, easy walk to a peaceful beach. Perfect spot for families. Convenient check-in, clear and reasonable checkout instructions." Camila A.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Grand Haven
Located in Grand Haven, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 26 min drive - 31.2 km
Michigan's Adventure - 30 min drive - 47.0 km
Getting around
Holland Station - 26 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Burger King - 4 min drive
Morning Star Cafe - 6 min drive
Speedy Café - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Home within walking distance to Lake Michigan pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Lake Michigan Beach | Cozy Retreat + Pet Friendly?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Lake Michigan Beach | Cozy Retreat + Pet Friendly on 31 May 2026 start from AU$484, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Home within walking distance to Lake Michigan?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Home within walking distance to Lake Michigan?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home within walking distance to Lake Michigan?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Home within walking distance to Lake Michigan located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rosy Mound Natural Area and Lake Michigan. Grand Haven Beach and Grand Haven State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Could not ask for a better location and stay. Very well kept up place. Kitchen was fully stocked with all you needed to prepare meals.Minutes from Grand Haven. The beach was wonderful!
This is a wonderful, spacious house. It's the perfect distance from the lake, a few minutes walk down a short sand dune. The house was in great condition and very comfortable. Also in a perfect location in town, a five minute drive from stores and restaurants.
Great place! Super location with a small and uncrowded but beautiful beach! Tons of room with a big garage for bikes and paddle boards. Would definitely stay again!
John J.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Brucker Beach Bungalow, John! Thank you for your thoughtful review and thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations. We would love the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Home was great size for our family. Main living area is upstairs with half bath. Bedrooms and full bath on lower/ground level. Kitchen stocked with pretty much all we needed-pots, pans, dishes, glassware. Also had started supplies-paper towels, dish soap and dishwashers tablets. Check in was easy and without problems.
We've come back to Brucker Beach two summers in a row because you can't beat the back yard access to such a nice Lake Michigan beach! The house comfortably fits 7 people for sleeping, eating, and everything else. The kitchen is well appointed for cooking any meals and you're only about a 5 minute drive from downtown Grand Haven.
Nathan G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Nathan, thank you for your thoughtful review of Brucker Beach Bungalow and your repeat business. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the spacious comfort and prime location of this home. Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
It was our first time visiting Michigan and seeing the Great Lake. The property was a great fit for our family. Photos were accurate. Location was excellent. The vibe and decor of the property was an added bonus. Downtown was a short drive away and local restaurants were close. We hiked the dunes at Rosey Mound, took a sunset cruise on the Lake and experienced small town America at the annual Memorial Day parade. I would definitely recommend this place and if we ever come back to the area, I would rebook.
Jennie L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed Brucker Beach Bungalow and your first time visiting Michigan, Jennie! Thanks for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations. We hope to host you again soon.
Had trouble getting the door code. After that, had a great stay.
Kathy E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
Thanks for your feedback, Kathy! We apologize for the trouble getting the codes to you, but hope you enjoyed the house! We look forward to hosting you again!
We had a great time at Brucker Beach. The house had plenty of room for 4 adults and 3 kids. The highlight, of course, was being steps away from Lake Michigan and being able to swim and play in the sand whenever we wanted to. The kitchen had all the dishes and cookware we needed, and there were lots of games for kids.
The first night, we discovered that the master bed had sand in it, indicating it was either not changed or properly laundered. We were also short two towels. That being said, the management company came out the next morning with fresh sheets and towels, so no big problem, and the service was appreciated.
Two small notes for people looking at the VRBO listing:
First, the photos do not clearly show that the room with the daybed is attached to the master bedroom. In other words, you have to walk through it to get to the master. Keep that in mind for how bedtimes work out, because you may be walking through a room someone is sleeping in.
Second, it is worth highlighting that there are "only" 1.5 baths. When you have 7 people in the lake and on sand, the shower is in high demand, and only having one shower causes some issues if you don't plan ahead. We worked this out fine, but you do have to keep that in mind if you have a big group.
Nathan G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review of Brucker Beach Bungalow, Nathan! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the proximity to Lake Michigan. We apologize for the inconvenience of the sandy bed and the shortage of towels, but we're glad that our team was able to promptly address these issues. Your feedback regarding the layout of the master bedroom and the number of bathrooms is also valuable. Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations!
My friends and I really enjoyed our weekend vacation here. The house is a short walk away from a beautiful beach, which was perfect for us! Loved that you can see the lake and sunsets from the balcony. Would stay here again :)
Nice house. Love the location and privacy. Beach is nice and private. But incline is like walking the dunes. House needs to be cleaned better! Plenty of bedrooms for a family. Loved that we could bring our fur baby
House was nice. Close to the beach. Would be nice if there was a patio table and chairs. The two Adirondack chairs are nice but two low two watch the lake. It was nice that a ladder was in the garage it made it easy to load the roof top carrier. Nice place over all.
Beautifully decorated clean comfortable home near the lake. Enjoyed the quiet beach. Nice getaway with family. Close to beautiful and fun downtown Grand Haven.
Kelly P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
So happy to hear you enjoyed the Brucker Beach house. It is so nice to have the quiet beach right there, but be so close to the public beach and downtown! We hope to see you again!
Our family loves visiting Lake Michigan this year. We traveled with 7 adults, a toddler, and an infant. This property offered everything we were looking for in a rental property. It was very clean and kid-friendly. The house is in walking distance to a small public beach. It is used mostly by local residents and not crowded during the week. Sometimes, we were the only family on the beach which was lovely. There is only one FULL bath but we made it work. The only suggestion our family had was to update the twin mattresses. They are not very comfortable. If you are traveling with kids that can sleep on anything, you probably don't need to worry too much; however, we had adults sleeping on the twin mattress and they struggled to achieve a good nights sleep.
Amazing location next to the beach and gorgeous interiors. Beautiful sunsets over the water that you can watch from the porch while you grill. The beach itself is very nice, clean, and never got too crowded. We brought a kayak and paddled to rosey mound dunes less than 2 miles south.
Meticulous, steps from a quiet beach, close to Grand Haven
We were looking for a meticulous vacation property with a quiet beach in close proximity and a few minutes from downtown Grand Haven, and this property provided exactly that. The house's interior was extremely clean and it was well stocked. The main living space was on the second floor and the open layout and myriad of windows made for lovely views of Lake Michigan. The beach access point was literally steps from the yard and Grand Haven was just a 5 minute drive from the house. Many thanks to the property management company for their courteous (and helpful) communication. They were wonderful!! We would love to return next year!
The house was very nice inside with plenty of space. Upper floor deck overlooks Lake Michigan and is perfect for viewing the sunset. Located right at the end of the street there is a path down to the beach. The hike up and down this sand path was not very easy, especially with chairs and coolers. King and queen bed were just ok as far as comfort. The twin beds were terrible, one couple had to sleep on the couch due to these being so uncomfortable. I would suggest putting another queen size bed in that room which is more comfortable for adults. We did find they the outside deck didn’t have very much room and was hard to fit all 6 of us on. I would have really loved to have a bon fire pit outside that we could all have gathered at for the evenings. Overall the place worked out well for our stay and would definitely recommend for small family getaways to Grand Haven.
The property was as advertised. Clean, nicely updated, very close walking distance to Lake Michigan. We enjoyed morning coffee out on the deck looking at the lake in the distance, as well as watching the sun set each evening with a glass of wine. Great place for families with kids, as the area of beach front is away from the crowds. We only saw local property owners and their families. Grocery is close by, as are restaurants. Truly enjoyed our getaway!
This beach bungalow was incredible! The inside of home was gorgeous, so well decorated, and as clean as could be. It’s a 3 min walk to the beach and the sunset from the deck cannot be beat. Has everything you could want for a stay all year long and I’m already planning another stay for next year.
Julia K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Meredith W.
23 Aug 2020
Great for a large family.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The beach house was beautifully decorated and well appointed. It had everything we needed. The interior was perfect, the exterior needed a power wash and some upkeep (although, that would not deter us from staying there again). The house was extremely clean and beds were very comfortable! Note: the beach access is about a 100 yard walk to get to the beach. And, with the high level water the beach is very small. But the views and sunsets are amazing!! A great beach house!
Meredith W.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2020
We will take a look at pressure washing the house, but we are glad you enjoyed your stay and we'd love to host you again! Blessings,
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gerald F.
6 Sept 2025
Gerald F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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