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Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park.

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Bathroom
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Shop till you drop
    Guests love the location, with top-rated shopping just around the corner.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Grand Haven Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Grand Haven, MI
  • Place, Grand Haven State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand River Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

2 Double Futons

Loft Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park.

Up-A-Wae cottage is located on the famous 5-mile-hill in Grand Haven, MI across the street from the State Park and a 15-minute walk to downtown stores and restaurants! Enjoy the huge deck overlooking Lake Michigan or take a walk on the pier while you watch the breathtaking sunsets. The perfect vacation awaits you - great for families, couples or friends!

Smart TVs throughout the house allow you to log in to your favorite streaming services. A washer and dryer are located on the main floor of the house, as well as a master bedroom that overlooks lake Michigan. The master bedroom also has an attached bathroom and closets lining both sides of the room! Upstairs, 2 bedrooms - 1 with a queen bed, the other with a twin daybed and twin trundle - and a loft area with a TV. There's also a balcony off of the upstairs bedrooms with a 2-chair patio set. The spacious kitchen includes all you need to cook a meal, and seating for 3 at the bar-top table - there's also a dining table that seats 4 next to the kitchen.

*NOTE: There is a Ring doorbell on the back porch to ensure owner, guest and property safety. If you have questions or concerns regarding this, please reach out.

*NOTE: PLEASE indicate if you are bringing a pet - we do require a pet fee, and like to let our neighbors know when guests are bringing dogs so we can make sure there are no issues!

NOTE: I (Abbi) meticulously clean the cottage myself as we cannot find a reliable company that meets our standards. Please treat the cottage as your own during your stay to avoid an extra cleaning fee!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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)
Your dog MUST be leashed and picked up after!
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Guests must use cigarette disposal containers!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Close and lock all doors and windows.
Make sure air conditioning is on and set to 70.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Note: I (Abbi) meticulously clean the cottage myself - Please treat the cottage as your own during your stay to avoid an extra cleaning fee!

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number CR23-0085
Property # 987993vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Grand Haven

Located in Grand Haven, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Haven Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morning Star Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grand Armory Brewing - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪JW's Food and Spirits - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park.?

As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park. on 6 June 2027 start from AU$852, 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 Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Lake Michigan across from Grand Haven State Park. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Grand Haven State Park and Grand River Boardwalk 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. 9 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

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

Great Location

Real close to the beach, walking distance to everything, Everything was provided from toothbrushes to some frozen pizza in case we didnt want to shop the day we checked in. Communication was excellent will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thanks so much Will! Glad you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay in this awesome cottage overlooking the beach in Grand Haven. Host was awesome and very helpful during the stay. House was filled with amenities, games and activities for the whole family. Our 18 month old granddaughter just loved the space both inside the house and outside on the huge deck overlooking the beach. We enjoyed the huge CD collection and dancing to the music for hours!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much Harold! It was a pleasure hosting you and your beautiful family! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Debbe T.

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

Great Stay

This cottage has a GREAT view! We enjoyed our stay very much and will be back again! Abbi was helpful with answering any questions and a wonderful host! Will be back no doubt! Thank you again Abbi!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merikay W.

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

100 years of Coast Guard Festival

Something for everyone to do. The dogs loved it too. Lots of private areas in the property for a quiet get away to read, play cornhole on the deck or watch tv. Ideal for the festival.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

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

Breadwinner

Wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Grand Haven Gem

My husband and I came to Abbi’s cottage to rest and relax. It was exactly what we needed. The cottage is absolutely a perfect place to stay….the location and the view are outstanding. Everything from beds to furniture were comfy. Anything you could want or need was there to use which made our stay so nice. Plenty of places to walk and lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance. A pure joy for us to find. Thanks, Abbi for being such a wonderful host!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Wonderful Stay & THE VIEW!

The view, the view, the view!!! We loved our stay at Up-A-Wae Cottage. Everything was better than described and extremely clean. Abbi was a great host and went out of her way to ensure that we had everything we needed. There was plenty of everything, towels, kitchen and bathroom essentials, etc. The cottage is so comfy and cozy and wonderfully located to really experience Lake Michigan and the Lighthouse. Can't say enough about the view. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Cindy, thank you (and your husband!) for being such wonderful guests. We truly appreciate you and look forward to having you back at the cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie L.

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

Little slice of Haven

The property was great, the outside looks just like a regular home but when you walk in it reminds you of being in a wooded cottage, a beautiful one! We had a little trouble the first night finding the place as the address shows the home on S Harbor but you actually have to drive up a cove off Elliot st. We called the property owner and despite it being past midnight she was quick to answer and give me detailed instructions on how to get to the house. Once we found it we were in love. The property has an amazing record collection my dad fell in love with, my son loved the games they had out for us along with the beautiful deck that looks out over the Lake, Its the perfect spot to eat and watch the sunset. The property was very clean and had everything you might need for a week away. The place is very close to the state park and was a couple min walk to the pier and lighthouse. We loved the property and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thanks for the kind review, Jessie! That record/cd collection belonged to my dad - I'm glad it's being enjoyed by guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

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

A touch of magic

This was, simply put, one of the most impressive and memorable places we’ve stayed on vacation. My 8-year-old son, my wife and my mom were all blown away by it — starting with the views. From the back patio, the living room, even the bedrooms, we had a nearly panoramic view of Lake Michigan. We spent hours sitting outside watching the boats pass by, revelers on the beach and the famed Grand Haven sunsets without needing to leave. We could walk across the street to the beach, bypassing parking fees and waits in line when things got crowded. Downtown shops and restaurants were minutes away by car, or could be reached with a short walk. The location could not be beat, though the amenities and cozy touches inside the home were close. Multiple smart TVs, plus an epic record and CD collection, kept us all entertained on the one rainy night we had. Abbi was an incredible host, having everything impeccably clean for our arrival. She even had frozen pizzas stocked in case we were too tired to cook or go out to eat. We left all agreeing that it was a magical trip. Our only hope is to make it back to Up-A-Wae soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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Hosted by Abbi Wilson

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