Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River

Entire home·Private host

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

for 1 cabin

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 miles 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.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to P&J Plantiques. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
4.7 mi (7.6 km) from P&J Plantiques and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Kevin and Gail

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee grinder
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Soap

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the river
On the waterfront

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River Stanwood

Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

8 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

John N.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

High Expectations Met

After reading the glowing reviews, had high expectations. Stay met the expectations and exceeded them. Hosts are great.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Very accommodating for our couples golf trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi W.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Steven L.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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 M.

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

tom b.

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kay K.

19 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, comfortable, and clean

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and beautiful!!

We had a wonderful time!! Just breathtaking❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Stephanie H.

5 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveller

3 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving getaway

We loved our time at the house. Our college student joined us for meals and family fun. Thanks to Gail’s snack basket, spices, staples Instantpot and Crockpot we had many delicious meals and lots of family time all while enjoying the view of the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

james b.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

What we were looking for

All 5’s

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

daniel g.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Laura H.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

River House

This property was a perfect weekend retreat for us. It was peaceful, exceptionally clean, and had a well-stocked snack basket and a pantry that included coffee, cooking supplies and even spices. The beds and furniture were very comfortable.We loved watching eagles, ospreys, herons and many other birds on the river from the deck and living room windows. My 5 year old grandson and parents visited one day and he was thrilled to catch big bass from off the sea wall. We were surprised to find the place also had kayaks and life preservers available if you chose to use them.it was a wonderful rental. I recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sym A.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing

Communication with Gail was warm, professional, and easy. The view off the patio is tranquil and mesmerizing. Just beautiful. The snack basket was a nice treat. We ate at Shubergs. Top notch burger! We also ate at The Foreger in Howard City. Good quality meal. Highly recommend. The party store in 7 minutes away which was very convent. Big Rapids is only 15 minutes if you need groceries and restaurants. The stars over the water were beautiful. Thank you! We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Setting on the River

We spent 6 days here in July for our anniversary. It’s a very peaceful setting right on the Muskegon river. Very quaint with decent privacy. Very quiet. No dogs barking or kids screaming. The house was spotless when we arrived. It’s a small 2 BR place but was fine for just us. We slept in the downstairs BR since it was a king bed but the bathroom is not attached like it is upstairs in the queen BR. Kitchen was nice although no dishwasher which was just fine. Very well stocked with supplies, TP, paper towels, garbage bags, soap, 2 coffee makers (Keurig and drip) and various food sundries. To get to Lake Michigan is about 80 mins to either Mears or Grand Haven but they are easy drives. If you want to beach it every day though the gas money adds up. But again they were nice drives through the country and small towns. The owners were very helpful with places to go, grocery stores nearby etc., and easy to reach and recommended a great restaurant in Big Rapids, The Blue Cow, which was awesome!! Great food and service and only about 15 mins away. We had so much fun and miss Michigan already! Thank you Kevin and Gail for sharing your home with us! John & Linda Cincinnati Ohio

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom b.

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

Location was perfect, great views being right on the water. Property had everything you need and then some. Lots of room for all 4 of us staying there. Gail was very quick in replying to all of our questions. Will definitely come back and stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W., ira, Mi

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mark a.

13 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Katrina F.

10 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Felicia R.

8 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Janine U.

4 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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