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Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

Stanwood, MI

Ferris State University
‪9 min drive‬
Katke Golf Course
‪11 min drive‬
Big Rapids Riverwalk
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River

This 1,300 sf waterfront house is nestled into the hillside of the Muskegon River in Stanwood Michigan on a private road. The quiet country location is peaceful and beautiful yet only 10 minutes from downtown Big Rapids. This meticulously maintained home can be used as a summer getaway on the water or a winter retreat close to snowmobile trails. The main level entrance contains a family room with fantastic river views. There is also a full kitchen, dining area, utility room with washer/dryer, full bath and bedroom on this main level. Relax outside on the huge deck and feel like you are right over the river! Go upstairs for an additional bedroom, full bath and an a large 20x24 living area with scenic river views. Bring your fishing pole and cast a line! Feel free to bring your own boat and attach to the 30' seawall; this river opens up into a large all-sports lake right before Roger's Dam. Two kayaks and life jackets are also available for your use.

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Kevin and Gail

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

** This is a very safe neighborhood, and for your added protection, we have security cameras installed outside the front door, garage and back deck.

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

About the area

Stanwood

Located in Stanwood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Card Wildlife Education Center and Artworks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Falcon Head Golf Course and Clear Lake Golf Club. P&J Plantiques and Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena are also worth visiting.

Stanwood, MI

What's nearby

Ferris State University - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
Jim Crow Museum - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
Katke Golf Course - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
Big Rapids Riverwalk - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Clear Lake Golf Club - 21 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
‪Subway - ‬22 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min drive
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬22 min drive
‪The Rock Cafe - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of P&J Plantiques, Huron-Manistee National Forest and Clear Lake. Falcon Head Golf Course and Clear Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

2 September 2024

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

Great place!

Very accommodating for our couples golf trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

13 May 2025

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

The BEST hosts.

Never before have we stayed at a property where the hosts were more accommodating. From the snacks left to the "just leave everything and we will take care of it.There really needs to be more stars to give for hosts like Kevin and Gail.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay K.

19 July 2024

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

Lovely, comfortable, and clean

Lovely, well cared for home! We enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

10 July 2023

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

Birthday getaway

We loved our stay so much considering coming back for our anniversary thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom b.

30 July 2024

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

Another great stay

2nd year for us here and enjoyed it even more than last time! Great spot that is close to everything. Very quiet and peaceful, great views of the water! Cottage has everything you need and very clean. Looking forward to coming back for another stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

6 August 2024

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

Family getaway

The home was very clean. The host did a wonderful job of communicating with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

23 June 2024

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

Clean and beautiful!!

We had a wonderful time!! Just breathtaking❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

8 October 2024

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

Perfect Lake House Weekend

This house was exactly what my friends & I were looking for to host a fall kayaking weekend. The host was extremely accommodating, even let us check in early. They were quick to respond to all questions and even left us snacks 😃. The house is perfectly set up, comfortable and located close to town.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi W.

18 August 2024

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

Cutest place with the sweetest hosts!

Could not recommend Gail & Kevin’s place more! They were so wonderful and accommodating and the rental itself is perfect. Impeccably clean, fantastic outdoor areas, and fast WiFi for anyone who needs to work! Gail responded to any questions within minutes. Highly highly recommend for a week-long trip :)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

27 May 2024

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

Memorial Day recharge weekend

This squeaky clean, cozy and relaxing home was perfect for a long weekend of chilling! Highly recommend for a great re-set!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

6 May 2024

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

Best VRBO host

This property is amazing. The host is over the top thoughtful and has everything you need to feel at home. Very clean home with a great location on the river. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia R.

8 July 2023

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

Peaceful Stay

The home is clean and well kept. We enjoyed the calm water and how peaceful it always was. The kids enjoyed fishing and swimming off the front of the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohan J.

24 June 2023

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

Very nice and clean place

Very clean house, right on the Muskegon river. It was a perfect home away home - did not miss anything. the entire house is very clean - bedrooms, bathrooms etc. We had a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristan S.

12 June 2023

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

5 Stars Isn't Enough!

We had THE perfect stay! The house was clean and very well kept. The location was great and the views were so peaceful and relaxing! Kevin and Gail went above and beyond to ensure that we had a wonderful time. We can't wait to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 July 2023

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

Amazing Cottage

We had a fabulous time for a girls weekend trip here. The place was tranquil and extremely relaxing. The owner is amazing and responded to all my questions. Totally everything we needed in a house. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clyde C.

26 June 2023

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

Beautiful retreat

The owners were wonderful to work with. Generous and thoughtful both with their house and extras. We would definitely return to this house. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

5 February 2024

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

Cute cottage

The house was super clean! It has a large family room for gathering and another smaller sitting room with a tv(which was perfect for my granddaughter to play her video games 😊). Our stay was in February, but there is a large deck looking over the River that would be great to sit out out and enjoy the view.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

12 August 2024

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

River Retreat

Comfortable, clean, and well-appointed home with awesome 180° views of the Muskegon River. Pleased to have two kayaks and necessary accessories to enjoy paddling around the area. The location is serene. Spent mornings and evenings relaxing on the large deck overlooking the river. Expansive grassy front yard was perfect for bocce and ladderball (and it was shaded from midday on). Highly recommend this home!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james b.

4 October 2023

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

What we were looking for

All 5’s

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

8 May 2023

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

Graduation

I rented this property for me, my son, his wife and my granddaughter. My daughter in law was graduating from Ferris and this was a perfect location to relax before and after.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel g.

23 August 2023

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

Perfect!

Clean, quiet, beautiful location. The house was well stocked, plenty of pots, pans and utensils! Everything was in working order. Perfect for our needs, I would not hesitate to recommend or rent again! Thanks for sharing with us!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

7 August 2022

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

View on the Muskegon River

Neat and tidy home with good views of the river and fishing from the property. Recommendations are to bring an umbrella for shade from midday to sunset and BBQ utensils which were not provided with the gas BBQ that was there.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

6 September 2023

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

Relaxation plus

For an older couple this house couldn’t have been better. To the ease if checking in, the cleanliness, the calmness and relative quietness on the river provided the perfect relaxation getaway we were hoping for. The house is fully equipped with all essentials. It was nice to have the house right up on the river rather than set back with the other houses. The owners clearly get what appeals to their guests.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark a.

13 July 2023

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

beautiful setting!

Best part about the house was the gorgeous setting right on the river- house was well equipped and very comfortable. The owner, Gail, couldn't have been more accessible and nicer- wonderful communication with her. If there are any drawbacks, it would be the small bedrooms and maybe the lack of a dishwasher. AC was on the upper level only but still very comfortable in the lower area. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine U.

4 July 2023

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

Relaxing!

Our plans changed last minute and it ended up being just my husband and I for an extended 4th of July weekend away. We couldn’t have been happier with the house, view and communication with Gail. The house was incredibly clean and very comfortable. The river view was awesome and our weekend away was so relaxing..filled with nothing but fishing and hanging on their sandy river bank. Thank you for sharing your house with us and making our first vacation away by ourselves in 5yrs fantastic!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Gail

We were gifted to have a second chance in life and blessed to have found each other. Kevin was born and raised in Utah, Gail is a Michigan resident. When we realized how well we blended, we also decided to blend our residences! So with a house in Utah and now this beautiful river house in Michigan, we decided it was the perfect home to share with others when we can't be there.

Why they chose this property

We love the relaxation of the river as well as sharing this with others. Whether it's floating on a boat, kayaking or fishing, we were drawn to the water and the beautiful sunsets this area brings.

What makes this property unique

When we found this river house and saw the deck for the first time, we were hooked. There is the illusion that your are literally surrounded by the water while relaxing on this large deck. We look forward to sharing this "zen" with you. Our door is open and inviting, we hope to see you soon!
Best wishes,
Kevin and Gail

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River

Property manager

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Amenities

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House Rules

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Events

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Important information

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About the area

Stanwood

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

Great place!

Lora S.

10/10 Excellent

James B.

The BEST hosts.

James B.

10/10 Excellent

Kay K.

Lovely, comfortable, and clean

Kay K.

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

Birthday getaway

Katrina F.

10/10 Excellent

tom b.

Another great stay

tom b.

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Family getaway

James M.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

Clean and beautiful!!

Kelli A.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

Perfect Lake House Weekend

Carrie T.

10/10 Excellent

Lexi W.

Cutest place with the sweetest hosts!

Lexi W.

10/10 Excellent