Hilltop Retreat w/Breathtaking Views of Lake

Grand Haven, Michigan
$694 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy a memorable beach vacation in this 5 bedroom, 2-bath home located in Grand Haven. This original Lake Michigan cottage style house has room for 10 and is within a short walking distance to the beautiful state park beach.

WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
Amazing place and my favorite view and location so far!!
Zack N.

INSIDE
The lower level conveniently features a Kitchenette, living room area, a bedroom with a Queen bed, and a full bath with a stand-up shower.

Up thestairs you will find the main living space with amazing views of the lake, along with a fully stocked kitchen, dining area with seating for 4 with additional seating available at the snack bar area, comfortable living room, and tons of outdoor hang out space, including a gas grill with an outdoor picnic area.

There are window air conditioning units on the top floor and the bottom floor.

The third floor features 4 bedrooms and a full bath.

SLEEPING
This cottage sleeps 10 and is perfect for multi-generational travel—thanks to its unique layout.

Bedroom #1- On the main floor: Queen bed

The third floor has 4 bedrooms:
Bedroom #2- Queen Bed
Bedroom #3- Queen Bed
Bedroom #4- 2 Twin beds
Bedroom #5- 2 Twin beds

EATING
The kitchen has a snack bar with lots of storage and all appliances. The dining room is conveniently located right off the kitchen with seating for 8 along with additional seating at the snack bar area.

Enjoy your mealtime outside on the large deck area and take in the breathtaking views. This property is perched up on the hill giving it the perfect spot to watch a Lake Michigan summer sunset!

Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
https://www.youtube.com/watch v=iz6bm_SxeAc

THE LOCATION
Walk down to the state beach area and forget about trying to find a parking spot. Be sure to bring your bikes as this house is close to downtown Grand Haven, and biking the boardwalk along the channel is a real treat.

Have a classic Lake Michigan summer in Grand Haven!

PARKING
There is plenty of parking available for two vehicles in the lower parking area and two additional parking spaces at the back of the property.

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
I stayed at the Hilltop Retreat for my wedding weekend, and it was the most fun and amazing weekend of my life. My bridal party was obsessed with the views from the house. We were able to walk to the beach, or sit on the porch and watch the waves crashing. It was so peaceful and incredible. Even amazing views from the bedrooms. 10/10 would stay again.
Kaela G.

We had a wonderful time staying at this rental. Gorgeous views of Lake Michigan and a short walk to the beach. Walkable distance to downtown and lots to do. We would definitely come back.
Jenny P.

Second time renting. How was just as described and very clean. Booking again for next year !
Mary C.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1476 Sq Ft (137 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Gas Grill Patio Picnic Area
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Maria S.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    The only reason I gave it 1 star was because of the view and location. Don’t let the pictures on the site fool you. The house was in need of some serious renovations. The washer, dryer and ovens (there are 2, 1 upstairs and 1 down) were all not working. The kitchen was not well stocked. All the cabinet doors in the kitchen and bathroom were barely hanging on. You couldn’t store anything in the cabinets because they were so gross. The house was not clean. The shower curtain in the very old bathroom upstairs had mold all over it. There was dust buildup all along the baseboards. And don’t think of walking barefoot in the house unless you want very dirty feet. None of the bedrooms had locks on the doors and the doors barely stayed closed. The description says A/C but the units did not cool the house at all. This really could be a great place if they knocked it down and rebuilt it. It’s way too old! Luckily in lieu of the accommodations we had an amazing week with family.

  • Robert S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    The views are great, and main living room is pretty nice. However, the couches are uncomfortable, the furniture is battered, and the kitchen is old and grimy. The worst part is the bathrooms which are super-dated, crumbling, and barely functional. Overall, the place is well-located and livable, but just be aware that it hasn't been updated in a long time.

  • Cedrick H.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilltop property. The location (just up the block from the beach/Grand Haven State Park) and view were absolutely perfect! Walking downtown was easy and relatively quick (10-15 minutes, depending on your pace).Given the location on a hill, we knew that there would be some stairs to climb. If you have older members of your guest group, I would recommend using the back stairs off the additional parking in the shared driveway. Even then, by the end of our stay our older family members were struggling a bit, so something to keep in mind.Considering that this is an older property, which shows a little wear and tear, we were very happy with all of the accommodations and didn't have any problems/concerns. The only minor issue that we had is low water pressure in the upstairs bathroom, but again given the location I'm not sure how much that could be remedied.Overall, a great stay at a really fun property. For our next trip to Grand Haven we will probably look for something a little different to better accommodate our older family members, but it will definitely be an Unsalted property!

  • Kyle F.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    The place was as advertised. Great location! The house needs updating, though. The appliances are all old and finicky. Overall - great experience!

  • Don K.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    Very nice home. I only have one advise. Update the outlets as our cords fit very loosely. But it didn’t detract from the experience. I would rent this home again next year if we get lucky. BTW the gas for the grill was empty so we picked up an exchange tank so the next family has a full tank.

  • Brogan B.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    We had a great time staying at this property. The views and location were incredible

  • Mary H.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2023

    Stayed Jun 11, 2023

    The location is great, just know going into it that the house is old and creaky. The water drains slow at all of the sinks, showers and toilets. Seating is not suited for large groups and not very comfortable. Not recommended for elderly or small children.

  • Jake H.

    Submitted May 29, 2023

    Stayed May 26, 2023

    We had a group of 10 that came into town from all over the state for the weekend. There was plenty of room for everyone and the inside is even nicer than the pictures show! We were bummed that the parking lot wasn’t available but the property manager did a great job reaching out to the neighbors to get the parking situation handled! Overall the place was awesome and the 5 minute walk to the beach was awesome. About a mile long walk to downtown which wasn’t bad either. 10/10 experience and weekend!

  • Carmen M.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2022

    Stayed Jun 23, 2022

    This is located only a block from the beach which was perfect for us. We could easily walk to the beach everyday and come back for lunch and not have to carry everything with us. We would for sure stay here again!

  • Laurie G.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2022

    Stayed Jun 13, 2022

    The views from this house are amazing!

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$694+
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