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Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach

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Charming...all the way through.
Master. King Bed. Has TV also
Second BR has king, or can split to two singles
2nd BR option - two singles instead of the push together king
upper level full bath

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Muskegon, MI
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Muskegon Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach


Professionally cleaned beyond cdc guidelines. We have provided more than a decade of 5 star experiences at our cottage in this history rich neighborhood. Super clean, professionally decorated experience. Not on the water, but walking distance to both Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. Fully stocked with linens, cookware, and amenities. Shared free bikes and kayaks also available for your use. Central A/C and good free wi-fi are readily available. Come sit by your private fire pit and roast marshmallows. This property has been recently fully renovated. We also have a separate carriage house with room for four more on the property if you need additional accommodations. Property #4761321.

Also we have been voted the number one west Michigan beach. The county sifts the sand clean every morning and the beach is one of the largest in west Michigan

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start 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
If you have a minute start a load of wash. It helps get the next guest in earlier. Thanks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Muskegon

Located in Beachwood-Bluffton, a neighbourhood in Muskegon, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Michigan's Adventure is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Beachwood Park and USS Silversides. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Muskegon, MI

What's nearby

  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Muskegon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • USS Silversides - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Muskegon State Park - 9 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Deck - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thrasher's Bear Lake Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪El Cabos - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming RedBird Cottage- On A Back Dune, Walk To The Beach located?

This family-friendly Muskegon holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Pere Marquette Park Beach and Lake Michigan. Lake Express Ferry Terminal is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Perfect Lake Michigan vacation spot

We had a wonderful time! The location and cottage were perfect for our family. Beautiful beaches and perfect amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Perfect beach cottage

Perfect beach experience, the location can’t be beat. Perfect size for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was stocked better than our home!! It is beautifully maintained and so cute. Lovely neighbors and great location. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we expected and more for our time at the beach. We loved being able to walk to the beach and dunes. Rode the bikes on the boardwalk and down to the Deck for dinner and music, We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

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

Great week at the beach

The house is well equipped and perfect location for a beach vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Weekend by the Beach

Property was very convenient to beach and other family members. Access was easy and amenities were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

Very easy check in

The home is clean and the beds are comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dipanjan C.

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

Beautiful Cottage, walkable to two lakes

We loved the cottage and the location! Walking and/or a 90 second drive to the beach on Lake Michigan was amazingly convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha M.

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

Great location.

Great location. We loved everything. Ed is Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer K.

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

Great place!

Really clean property with a great location. The outdoor space with a fire pit is really nice and the host is extremely responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

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

Great location

Worked well for us, cute house just beware of short ceiling height in bedrooms, for family members over 6 feet was awkward, regardless host and ameniti s very nice would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille H., Lincoln, CA USA

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

Wow!

Thank you Ed, for a clean, comfortable and well stocked vacation rental. We loved the location in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to the beach activity. We rented bikes in the Lakeside business neighborhood and rode the trail around Muskegon Lake. Great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

caryn b.

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

Cozy cottage!

Ed was a gracious and helpful host! The house is super close to the beach and we used bicycles that Ed provided to ride the bike trails and go downtown. We had crummy weather but really enjoyed our stay at the Redbird Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Second Visit to RedBird

We love this place so much we had to come back! The location of the two lakes is a dream come true and Ed is so accommodating and responsive. But most of all, we love the cleanliness of the property. Everything in the house is spotless and inviting. Thank you again, Ed, for another memorable family weekend. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Fun with Family

RedBird is so comfy, quiet and family friendly. This was my second time to visit RedBird and I will be returning !!! Owner is wonderful and close by if you need anything. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Anniversary Trip

My husband and I vacationed along the MI coast on our honeymoon. So for our 20 year anniversary we chose a long weekend to stay and revisit many of same places and discover some new ones. The neighborhood was quiet and off the beaten path. The manager was very communicative and had great suggestions for activities and restaurants. The location was convenient for explorations of Muskegon, St. Joseph, South Haven, Grand Haven and Grand Rapids. We had a great trip and would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorene C.

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

Good

The street was awful. We had to park down the street. It would have been better if the second bedroom had a bunk beds. The.bean bag was bad and so was the blow up bed to sleep on
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perect little cottage for a long weekend. Everything was clean, the place well stocked. We took advantage of the bikes for trips over to the beach and The Deck. Ed was a great host. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissy T.

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

Easy

Property owner was communicative. Super easy to get into the property. Location was excellent! To the beach, downtown, silver lake dunes, grocery stores, etc. Lots of walkable places, too. We would stay here again, for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

What a great tiny house for a family of three.

Ed was very nice and communicated well with us prior to check in and after and allowed us to check in early which was great as we were coming from another hotel in grand rapids and had to check out at 10am
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert W., Huntsville, AL USA

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

Great summer vacation spot!

Ed was a great host, and the house was very clean and tidy. I recommend it for any family/guest looking for a place in a quiet community within a 10 minute walk from the beach on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location for our beach event!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Susan L.

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

The house was very clean and stocked with everything that we needed.

House is in very good condition for the age it has to be. Very clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cole W., Oklahoma City, OK

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time in the area- Ed was extremely accommodating and kind. We will be back. Thank you, Ed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Adorable, cozy and quaint!

My family and I had a wonderful time at the Red Bird Cottage. It was so quaint and cozy. The owner was very attentive and the home was so clean. It had many amenities that made the house comfortable. We had a wonderful stay and the location was excellent! It made for a memorable family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ed Bodman

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Locally grown, we look to bring great experiences for visitors to our little gem of a beach side community , and winter wonderland

Why they chose this property

Rich with history from the silent actor colony days, we are a remodeled home in a turn of the century neighborhood. Fully rebuilt home with exceptional décor and amenities

What makes this property unique

Short walk to either Muskegon Lake or the big lake, yet a quiet back dune setting . French twist decor is stunning and soothing. Big fire pit for evening smores, or climb up the back dune and through the quiet wooded dune setting, until you arrive at the beach of Lake MI or Muskegon Lake. Or take bike pathways for a long ride to town or along the boardwalk loop of LK MI

Languages:

English

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