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Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake

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A room with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a view of a lake. There is a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave.
A red house with a grey roof, white shutters, and a number 993 on the side.
A dock with a boat, a grassy area with colorful Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, sink, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A lakeside dock with boats, a wooden pier, and a row of green chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Sleeps 10•2 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Grant, MI
  • Place, Hess Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake

Beautiful outdoor living spaces on quiet all sports lake. Great family space! Shallow water for kids to swim, a dock to park your boat and room to sleep up 10!

Three levels provide great space to spread out.

Main level features large bathroom and open living kitchen, dinning and living room with pull out couch. Double sliders open to a large well appointed deck with eating and sitting area.

Spiral staircase leads upstairs to a great sleeping loft with two double beds and one queen.

Another spiral staircase leads to the walk out lower lever with an additional full bath, bedroom with double bed, washer, dryer and wet bar. Walk out to additional outdoor living space.

Lake is just a few steps down. Nice grassy sitting area with firepit and hammock overlooks dock and shallow water for playing. Great for fishing, kayaking, swimming or boating.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2391296vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Grant

Located in Grant, this cottage is on the waterfront. Hardy Dam County Marina and Pilgrim's Run Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Newaygo State Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Grant, MI

What's nearby

  • Hess Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 43 min drive - 70.3 km
  • DeVos Performance Hall - 44 min drive - 69.0 km
  • Van Andel Arena - 45 min drive - 70.0 km
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 47 min drive - 73.8 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smuggler's At North Shore - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$2,388, 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 Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great family cottage on quiet Hess Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Hess Lake. Brooks Lake and John Ford Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on a lovely lake. Neighbors were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was absolutely everything we wanted & more!! Beautiful lake with no weeds at all & a lot of great sandbars too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

erik s.

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

Boating

We loved having coffee on the deck overlooking the lake. Had a great time on the lake and really enjoyed the sandbar. We are planning to come back next year
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation 2022

We had 8 adults and this suited us just fine, it will fit 10. It is loaded with everything you need in the kitchen except a blender. It also accommodated our boat and jetski. We had a great time staying at this property and would definitely stay here again. The host is available when needed, however we didn't need anything. We lost power due to a storm, it was back on by morning and the host checked to see if we had issues, we had no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

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

Fun on the lake

Cute Decorated cabin. Location is excellent! Beautiful lake! Home is fully accommodating and has anything you need to enjoy your time at the lake. Makes you feel like your at home. Note* There are a lot of step stairs and twisting stairs. A little scary for small children or anyone elderly or anyone with difficulty in walking. Can’t be helped , do to design and location of home. Owner does provide a baby gate and has protected them as much as possible. Loved how shallow the water was at lake and dock for kids to swim. Wonderful time !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

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

Best for children a little older

We stayed here with 4 adults, 6 year old, 2 year old and 3 month. It has a great outdoor space and shallow water by the dock for easy wading. It isn’t anything fancy, though it is comfy and meets the needs you could possibly have on a lake vacation. The place was overall clean but there were a few locations in the kitchen and another area that were not and I needed to clean them. For children the spiral stairs are steep, the vertical bars are larger than a child’s head and can easily fit an entire child through them. The beds are comfy and there is plenty of blankets and pillows if needed. The top loft area (room with the three beds) didn’t seem to benefit from the AC and got very hot during the day so the three stand up fans are a must to use, but if the nights are cooler it cools off quickly. We would stay again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Nice location, clean environment, nice views. Really helpful that many of the condiments were already stocked in kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel A.

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

Communication.

Communication directly with the property owner would have been much better. The process of logging into the VRBO site and communicating through another party is not ideal.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great little cottage

We had a great time here with our family. The place was very clean, well decorated, and had everything we needed. Beautiful views from the deck. Close to the water which was nice. The Lake is all about water sports (not great for fishing). Definitely glad we brought our boat! The stairs are a little dicey if you have little ones or elderly, but it was fine for us. The owner was responsive amd helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Diane North

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Our family loves the outdoors, especially water! Unfortunately we are not able to enjoy our cottage all the time, so our lose is your benefit! You get to use this wonderful lake front property while we are otherwise occupied.

Why they chose this property

Relatively quiet all sports lake with an up-north feel. Close enough for great day trips and shopping but far enough to feel away.

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