Quirky Cottage Downtown Grand Haven

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor Space

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Grand Haven, MI

Grand Haven Musical Fountain
‪10 min walk‬
Grand River Boardwalk
‪15 min walk‬
Grand Haven Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Antler Room / Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Fish Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Princess Room

1 Double Bed

Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Welcome to the Cutest Summer Cottage! This place is full of charm and character. The location is perfect, with easy walking to all of the restaurants, bars, and shops on Washington street. Just blocks to the boardwalk and musical fountain. It's an easy stroll or quick bike ride to the award winning beaches and historical lighthouse. This cottage has a fully appointed kitchen with a large skylight and modern appliances. Four Bedrooms, (one bedroom on the main level) easily sleep eight (one queen, two fulls and two single beds). Large Bathroom with separate claw foot tub and shower. This place has something for everyone, plenty of books and games for children of all ages. The house is set far back from the road with fire pit and lots of room for kids to chase those fireflies while you grill or use the out door shower. This house adds up the perfect magical place you will want to return to, year after year! The tan lines will fade but the memories spent at the cottage will last a lifetime. We regret the cottage is not handicap accessible.

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Tim Mayer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Pack n Play and high chair kept at the cottage.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please limit smoking to outside only.

Important information

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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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Grand Haven

Located in Grand Haven, this vacation home is in the city center. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lake Express Ferry Terminal. Hot Spot Charters and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.

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Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Grand Haven State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Grand River Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Grand Haven Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Odd Side Ales - ‬9 min walk
‪Pronto Pup - ‬6 min walk
‪The Kirby House - ‬9 min walk
‪The Paisley Pig Gastropub - ‬15 min walk
‪The Pump House - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quirky Cottage Downtown Grand Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quirky Cottage Downtown Grand Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quirky Cottage Downtown Grand Haven?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quirky Cottage Downtown Grand Haven located?

Located in the heart of Grand Haven, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Lake Michigan, and Grand Haven Beach. Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium and Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Aug 14, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky Cottage Stay

Overall we had a pleasant stay. The amenities were vast and we did not want for anything. We had a nice little trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Sep 6, 2024

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

Great Time at the Quirky Cottage

Our family of four has a lovely Labor Day weekend stay. Tim was great at communicating with us and the neighborhood was lovely. I love the character of the house and only wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

Aug 11, 2024

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

Our Favorite Vacation

This was the second time my family and I stayed at the cottage and it was just as wonderful as the first. We plan on making it an annual spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Brookfield

Aug 27, 2023

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

Great quick stay!

We had a great quick stay in Grand Haven at the Quirky Cottage! House was clean, had all needed items, and lots of extras like games, books and a pretty yard with chairs for relaxing!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

DAVID K.

Aug 9, 2024

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

A great location

One bathroom is tough for a family. But the rest of the space is great. Location is also wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Jul 24, 2023

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

Quirky and cozy

My family had a great stay at the quirky cottage!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Russ B., White Oak, PA

Jul 11, 2023

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

Grand Haven

Very nice, everything we needed was there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., Pittsburgh

Aug 19, 2023

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

Would go again

Great place to stay. Close to beach and downtown. Ample kitchenware cook! Our two children loved it, ages 3 and 8.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Linden, MI

Jul 3, 2023

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

Quirky cottage

Clean and comfy, the outdoor shower was great for rinsing sandy kids!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hewitt W.

Aug 24, 2023

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

friend celebration

Centrally located and cute

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

May 30, 2024

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

Review of Grand Haven Getaway at Quirky Cottage

Nestled in the serene beauty of Grand Haven, MI, this charming cottage on Vrbo is an absolute gem. From its cozy interiors to its breathtaking views of the lake, every detail exudes warmth and comfort. The host's hospitality shines through in every aspect, ensuring a memorable and delightful stay. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or outdoor adventure, this cottage is the perfect haven for creating lasting memories. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Jul 23, 2024

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

Felt Like Home!

We loved the Quirky Cottage for our family of 5. Perks included a great location super close to all of the restaurants & shops, having 3 bedrooms upstairs for the "kids" while parents stayed in the main floor bedroom, huge yard with fire pit for evening activities, and a fully loaded home with kitchen gear, outdoor toys, kids games, you name it. The host was super efficient and had great communication. We will certainly be back to this cozy gem!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

Aug 9, 2023

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

Guys weekend

We all had a great time. Just a couple blocks away from everything which was nice. Very hilly so you got a workout in walking everywhere but still close to everything. I would recommend to anyone i know planning a trip to Grand Haven.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl A.

Jun 22, 2023

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

Location Location

We loved staying at the “Quirky Cottage”. It was a short walk to shopping, boardwalk, restaurants, and ice cream. We even walked to the pier. The neighbor was quiet and the yard was perfect for family. Definitely a cottage feel. We would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

NAncy M.

Sep 4, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Weekend

Property was very close to beach and downtown. Cleanliness of property could definitely be improved.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Aug 21, 2023

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

Wonderful stay

This house is in the PERFECT location. Walking, biking, or short drive to just about everything. Like other reviews said, the floors are super uneven with many small stairs, it was a bit nerve wracking with a very active 1.5 year old. That being said, with such a great location we were really only at the house for nap and bed time so it worked out just fine! The host offers a lot of great amenities for kids and the whole house smelled and looked so clean. Really great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

Aug 18, 2020

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

Great House for location

My family and I enjoyed staying at house, thought I had a frig problem- but didn’t and Tim was so kind to respond.. We loved all the perks of the house-games, air in each room, outside shower, welcome basket was fun - and hidden coin . Location nice for walking downtown. Thank-you for sharing your house with us we loved it. Toni & family

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Georganne M.

Jun 26, 2022

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

Third visit

Our grandkids love the quirky cottage and want to come back every year. The decor is cozy and inviting. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to make our meals from the farmers' market offerings. Location cannot be beat. We walked everywhere including the beach, splash pad, and downtown shops/restaurants. The deep yard is great for kids to play safely...lawn and table games provided. Thanks Tim for sharing the quirky cottage with us. We had a wonderful time! .

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georganne M.

May 19, 2023

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

Quirky and fun

Location cannot be beat...we walked everywhere. You might want to bring a small wagon if you have little kids. House is cozy & clean. Tons of table games to play during down time. Beach toys provided. Kitchen is supplied well. As mentioned in previous reviews, floors are not level and has multiple step ups and downs. The 70 yr olds in our group were able to adjust. Love the neighborhood full of historic homes. Had a great experience at the quirky cottage and will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ B.

Jun 19, 2024

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

We happily returned

Well located to beach and business area. Well stocked kitchen/ appliances. Ample clean linens, towels, even firewood for the excellent fire area w Adirondack chairs. Very cute decor in lake theme/ Americana . Decent gas grill. Bonus is Picnic Table outside Great laundry room, with lots of beach supplies like chairs, toys, yard games We never used TVs so idk about them. Cons: mattresses in Queen and Double bed adult rooms weren’t great, only 1 bathroom, nice shower outside but NO PRIVACY FENCE which seems easy enough to install. Downstairs bed- head noticeably lower than foot- could he at least put wood blocks under the headboard???? The window ac unit in 1st floor bedroom produced warm air even on High

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian K.

Jul 31, 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

So yes this house is a little weird and half of the floors are not even close to level but downtown Grand Haven is just a few blocks away and the beach is about a 20 min walk. We enjoyed our stay here and we would stay here again. Upon arrival when we checked in the cleaning from the previous occupants had not been done. I messaged the property manager and they had a service come out very quickly but we did have to leave for a few hours while the cleaning people finished. Sounds like there was a miscommunication on when the cleaning service needed to arrive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marti W.

Aug 26, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

Sep 6, 2022

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

Quirky and Fun!!

This cottage was awesome—full of character that a lot of conversations started around. The beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows!! The kitchen had everything we needed, we played a lot of the games that were there too! We had about 15 people join us for hamburgers on the grill one day and the yard was perfect for that group of people! Overall a very great place to stay and close enough to downtown Grand Haven that we could walk there!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste S., Big Rapids, MI

Aug 24, 2022

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

Perfect Place

We enjoyed our stay. It was close to downtown. It sure lives up to its name Quirky! No level floors. One thing we missed was a toaster.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Chrissy L.

Aug 14, 2022

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

A great weekend get-a-way...not without issues

We stayed at the "Quirky Cottage" for a girls weekend get-a-way. We had a wonderful time! The location is very close to downtown, with quick drives to the social district, restaurants, shopping, and city beach. When we weren't out and about, we did cook some meals from home, utilized the firepit for s'mores, and enjoyed a board game or 2. If we had questions or issues, the owner was very quick and friendly to respond as well. Having said all that, this house is an older home and there is a very prevalent slant or slope to the foundation. We were caught off balance a few times during our stay. No big deal, but if someone were to have balance/mobility issues already this could be a problem. There was one thing that ended things on a low note. We woke up Saturday morning to mouse droppings on the kitchen table. We hadn't seen any mice, but we quickly messaged the owner and he offered to bring traps. Since we were heading out, I explained it was up to him and when we got back around dinner time I hadn't heard anything and he hadn't come. Later that night, we were enjoying a board game and a mouse/mice showed up. We obviously screamed, as girls do haha, and I messaged the owner that the mouse had appeared, and we were pretty shaken. He was kind enough to drive out with the traps that night, explained how they worked and installed them around the kitchen and pantry. He was very kind and even chatted with us a bit. The owner also offered for us to stay an additional night, if we wanted, to make up for the mouse situation. We declined; while it was kind to offer we needed to get back we weren't really looking to stay in a mouse house any longer. After he left, we watched the mouse go from under the piano, to under the fridge, to the table and back to the piano. Then suddenly one popped up from under the couch. At this point it was late and, honestly, I had anxiety going to bed since I had the bedroom off the kitchen. In the morning it was clear the traps had not worked (yet). There were droppings on the kitchen table again, chairs, floor, and on the nightstand of the bedroom. After that, we packed up and got out asap. I informed the owner of what we found that morning and he apologized once more and wished us safe travels. I don't want to begrudge the property/owner, but the mouse really became a source of stress.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Antler Room / Master Bedroom

Fish Room

Living Room

Princess Room

Twin Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property