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Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank.

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Exterior
A calm lake reflecting colorful autumn trees.
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Grant, MI
  • Place, Hess Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Maple Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Fremont Lake Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank.

This well maintained and clean Muskegon River cottage will make a great getaway for your fishing trip or family vacation. You can enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking and tubing just steps from the river on a low bank with walk in (no stair) access to the river. The steelhead fishing is excellent in the fall. You will love sitting in the park like lawn while taking in the beauty of Michigan's outdoors.

The cottage has two bedrooms, one bath, and an open kitchen, living and dining area. You can enjoy your morning coffee from the screen room as you watch the river flow by. The property can accommodate seven (7) guests with one queen bed in the primary bedroom, one twin over full bunk bed in the second bedroom and a pull-out sofa in the living room. Other amenities include a gas grill, fire pit, WiFi, smart television, portable crib, and high chair.

The cottage is located 1/2 mile down a private dirt road. The road is well maintained and suitable for all vehicles. It is centrally located between Grand Rapids and Muskegon. You can be in the city in 30-40 minutes to enjoy all that Grand Rapids has to offer or be at Lake Michigan in less than 30 minutes for a day of fun in the sun.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
The person renting the property must be present during reserved time.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7371626
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

About the area

Grant

Located in Grant, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Waters Edge Golf Club and Stonegate 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 Maple Lake and Baker Lake. Arboretum Park and Vantage Paintball are also worth visiting.
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Grant, MI

What's nearby

  • Hess Lake - 16 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Maple Lake - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Baker Lake - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Fremont Lake Park - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Crystal Lake - 23 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Mile Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪O.p.b. - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chinook Country Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brew 9 - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Muskegon River Cottage: steps to river?

As of 15 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Muskegon River Cottage: steps to river on 13 August 2026 start from NZ$1,257, 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 Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muskegon River Cottage just steps from the river on a low bank. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Maple Lake, Baker Lake and Muskrat Lake. Schaffer Lake and Sweeter Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so nice. Very comfortable and great nights sleep. Love the lazy river flowing through and plenty of shade during the day. Host and neighbors were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, relaxing, clean. Loved my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renae D.

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

Awesomeness

This place is fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes S.

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

Great view. Peaceful. Relaxing.

Great for solo or family retreat .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect. You can launch a kayak or canoe steps from the back door. The house was clean and communication was great. We’ll be back to enjoy some more fishing on the Muskegon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

River cottage well appointed luxury home

Your location could not be better! A beautiful view of an amazing sparkling river from a well appointed cottage with a luxury feel. From kitchen to bathrooms and bedrooms, everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

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

Muskegon River Cottage

Beautiful setting, well furnished and equipped, good support from property manager.
Stayed 47 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dale r.

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

Rest Relax and Enjoy!

Just spent a wonderful 5 days here. This place really makes you feel at home. Simply amazing!! Will most certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are thrilled to hear that the atmosphere was to your liking. We hope you will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alex v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

The R and R we needed

This was our 2nd time staying here. My kids love the house. We love the quietness, nature, fishing and all the other wild life we see. Perfect spot for a family :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Scenic Get Away

The river is beautiful! Check in - out were easy and the host provided so much information about local attractions. Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2021
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate knowing you found the check-in and out process to be easy. Glad you enjoyed your stay 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valarie L.

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

Tranquil

Enjoyed being right by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee Q.

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

Wonderful Stay

The house was absolutely perfect! Had everything we needed! Plenty of space for all. We fished and tubes in the river. The location was amazing. We saw so much wildlife, deer, hummingbirds, blue herons, hawks and a bald Eagle which was unbelievable! We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

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

Amazing weekend!

This place is amazing. Clean, beautiful setting, quiet, peaceful. Loved getting up to spend time on the river! We went tubing. Close to Muskegon! We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have received other positive feedback about our proximity to Muskegon. Even though the cottage is in the country, It is very centrally located for access to Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Michigan's Adventure, Lake Michigan, and several other lakes and rivers. We hope you will come again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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

Great time!

Heather was great and really responsive! The cottage was very clean and stocked with anything you could need. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for the excellent review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Peaceful

It was very peaceful. We enjoyed sitting outside watching the river. Very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Birthday Weekend

We loved the cottage! My best friend and I got away for my weekend and enjoyed reconnecting with nature and being near the river. The home was wonderful! Heather kept great communication with us and made the stay even better! Thanks Heather!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
We are so glad you were able to enjoy your birthday weekend at the river. I hope you enjoyed the kayaking on the lazy Muskegon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Retreat week

A friend and I stayed for a week as a sort of art retreat and loved the beautiful setting and quiet location. The property was clean and the one issue we had was cleared up immediately by the manager. The manager was quick to respond and easy to work with. Highly recommend this location if you are looking for a quiet place to spend some time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

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

Very comfortable and peaceful

The cottage was very well loved and cared for. Lots of keepsakes and fun decor to discover. Super clean, even all those windows and glass doors. Thoughtful touches throughout. Try the wooden fish puzzle!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

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

Perfectly quiet and peaceful

Wonderful stay! Such a nice property right on the Muskegon River, so peaceful and quiet. Heather is a great hostess, providing for pretty much any needed supplies you may have forgotten, and super fast and responsive to any questions/comments. We got to stay during the week of the baby food festival in nearby Fremont, and she gave us a schedule for that also, so we got to enjoy that a well. Groceries, gas, food, everything was less than 15 minutes away, while still enjoying the relaxing solitude of the cottage. We enjoyed being able to use the cottage as our base to explore the area, 30 minutes to Michigan's Adventure, and one hour to Silver Lake. Great place, great stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2021
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. The cottage does have an excellent central location for reaching many of the area attractions. We hope you will come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion N.

Relaxing â„œfreshing in Nature

Our family had a wonderful experience staying in this cottage. If you're looking for a quiet place, to renew, refresh, and rejuvenate. This is a great spot for it! One of our highlights was kayaking down the river. If you don't have your own kayaks or canoes, The River Rat is an affordable spot to rent from. We grilled for each meal. Especially enjoyed the screened in patio for our mealtimes.We had a campfire next to the river, complete with Smores and Jalapeno poppers. Heather was great to work with. The cottage was nice and clean! Kitchen is stocked with the basics to cook. Would def recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are delighted that you were able to relax and refresh during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Completely charming!

This stay was a surprise birthday gift for my husband who loves fishing. We were absolutely amazed at the cleanliness of the home. The owner Heather was so helpful and did so much to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. The best part of it all was how friendly and helpful the neighbors were in making sure our stay was perfect including saving paper for us so we were able to start our camp fire. Everyone was so kind to us! The river runs right through the backyard and we got to enjoy our morning coffee while marveling over the view. We had everything we needed there so clothes and food were all we really had to bring. It’s honestly hard to put into words how much we really loved it. After our first 2 hours of being there we decided as a group we were coming back next year. 😊. Highly recommended from me! A Big Thanks to Heather and all the family members who were so wonderful to us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you do return!! Thank you for leaving the cottage in such good order!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah M.

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

Beautiful River Getaway!

We enjoyed this property so much! We have 4 boys, ( twins-3, 6, and 8) and they had so much fun just casting their lines down by the river. We didn't catch anything, but they didn't care. The river is shallow there right now so it is easy for the big kids to swim, but it is a bit fast flowing for little kids. The house sits up high, so we were careful to let the littles outside without supervision, but there's plenty of front yard space to play and you're also at the dead end so they can ride their bikes on the long driveway and out there. Such a quiet location with friendly neighbors! Cooked steaks over the fire and they were amazing! Kitchen has just about every utensil/pan you could need along with supplies for toddlers. Only 45 minutes or so from so many fun things too! Oh, and we found out that the bridge down the road, you can float down the river from there to the house and it's only about 45 minutes. Heather is so nice and always quick to answer questions. Obviously we highly recommend and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
It was nice to meet you and your family. I enjoyed seeing the kids bicycles on the sidewalk. I am glad you were able to use the toddler supplies. They were just added last season. It is good to hear that you found them useful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chuck c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of River
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe J.

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

Beautiful view

My husband and I were excited when we saw the view. We love the outdoors and staying here allowed us to connect with nature and ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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