Grand Haven, Michigan
Ruby's Retreat is a cute 2 bedroom 1 bath located in a quiet corner of Grand Haven, named after our beloved rescue pup Ruby. If you're looking for a low-key location near the heart of Grand Haven, this property can't get much better. It's situated within walking distance of downtown Grand Haven (Less than 1 mile), and a short bike ride from Grand Haven's iconic beaches and pier(~2 miles).
The property consists of the entire first floor of a duplex. Inside you'll find the master bedroom (queen bed) and guest bedroom (double and single beds), living area, small den, kitchen/bathroom, and a three seasons porch.
In addition to the front porch, outside you'll find a large shared backyard complete with fire pit and grill.
A few things to note on this property. like almost all of the houses on Adam's Ave., Ruby's is 100+ yrs. old. As some guests have commented, it has some 'charm'. The floors squeak at times. There is a sump pump that is occasionally audible due to our close proximity to the Grand River. For most guests these are non-issues, but please be aware.
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This was our third visit to GH and the first at this property. We LOVED the backyard for our pooch and the price is fantastic. The host was quick to respond and accommodating. I suffer from a spinal disorder so travel is always painful, but I slept well so yay! That said, I have a few warnings for potential renters and some recommendations to the owner. First, this is a split unit. I don’t believe this is called out in the listing apart from the mention of a shared backyard. There was a lot of noise coming from the upstairs unit, both the house itself and the guests. Also, there is no washer/dryer in the lower unit. That’s on me for not noticing, but heads up & pack accordingly. The walking distance to downtown was further than expected. While it’s manageable for able bodied adults, we have 7, 9, and 11yo kids who got really tired and crabby. As far as things that could be improved…My husband and I ate most meals standing, but there is space for a larger dining table. A four seater would probably fit okay. There wasn’t enough tableware and we had to wash dishes daily. There was one towel holder with three hooks. In a beach town, more places to dry towels/suits is desperately needed (thinking small clothesline in the yard). There’s also nowhere to store clothes in the 2nd bedroom. I borrowed baskets from the bathroom for this purpose, but there are a lot of small space storage options or shelves that could work. Mostly minor inconveniences that can easily be addressed!
We love Grand Haven and the location very peaceful. A short walk to the downtown area and about 2 miles from the light house. The porch was our favorite place to hang out!
Did the job for us. The floor above was squeaking when ever people were there. Kitchen drain was constantly making odd noise. Kitchen needs a cutting board, master bedroom door needs a latch.
Great property and location. Made for a very relaxed and enjoyable trip. Everything was as advertised. Definitely planning to return!
Clean and homey - this adorable rental has a great location. The backyard was perfect for the dogs. The kitchen is well equipped and the host is excellent!
We had an amazing stay at Rubys Retreat. Located right as you come into town but still off the beaten path. It was quiet and the kids absolutely loved having a backyard to play in. Place was very clean and had everything we needed
This was a great find! Was able to walk downtown from the house.
Our family stayed here for 3 nights and loved it. The house was clean, the kids loved the 2 smart TVs, and the neighborhood was quiet. Also the location is great. Close drive to the beach and walking distance to Biggby, Sweet Temptations (candy, ice cream), Culver’s, and lots more. Gabriel answered every question I had very quickly as well. Only drawback was no tub for the kids, but everything else was great.
Comfortable.
Everything was great except I expect soap or body wash in the shower and there wasn't any. Shampoo and conditioner would also be nice.
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