Grand Haven cottage rental - Living Room Overlooking New Deck, Dunes and Lake Michigan.
Living Room Overlooking New Deck, Dunes and Lake Michigan.
 
Grand Haven cottage rental - Living Room Overlooking New Deck, Dunes and Lake Michigan.

Living Room Overlooking New Deck, Dunes and Lake Michigan.

Kitchen and Dining Area.

Kitchen and Dining Area.

Living Room (Convertible Queen Sleeper Sofa)

Living Room (Convertible Queen Sleeper Sofa)

Enclosed screened-in porch

Enclosed screened-in porch

New deck addition

New deck addition

New deck and enclosed patio below.

New deck and enclosed patio below.

Queen Bedroom - Lower Level

Queen Bedroom - Lower Level

Double Bedroom - Upper Level

Double Bedroom - Upper Level

Double Bedroom - Upper Level

Double Bedroom - Upper Level

Twin Bedroom - lower level

Twin Bedroom - lower level

New stairs leading to dunes/path to beach

New stairs leading to dunes/path to beach

Private beach along Michigan shoreline perfect for long walks towards Holland

Private beach along Michigan shoreline perfect for long walks towards Holland

Our beautiful private beach.

Our beautiful private beach.

1 of many boardwalks over Dunes

1 of many boardwalks over Dunes

Sunsets over Lake Michigan

Sunsets over Lake Michigan

Nearby Pigeon Lake Docks

Nearby Pigeon Lake Docks

Walking path along Pigeon Lake with view of channel looking west to Lake Michiga

Walking path along Pigeon Lake with view of channel looking west to Lake Michiga

Old Aerial View of Ass'n - Bluewater is 4th from Left.

Old Aerial View of Ass'n - Bluewater is 4th from Left.

  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps11
  • 2 Bathrooms
 

Photos and Description of the Grand Haven vacation cottage rental
5 Bedrooms, 1 Convert Qn Sofa, 2 Baths (Sleeps 9 comfortably or 11 w/sofa)

Comfortable and well-maintained, Bluewater cottage is nestled on a dune directly on Lake Michigan with sweeping panoramic views. Ideal for extended or 2 families, Bluewater has 2 private levels and comfortably sleeps 9 (or 11 w/sleeper sofa) with 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a living room, dining/kitchen (fully-equipped) and new deck/dining area overlooking Lake Michigan, an enclosed screened porch perfect for watching sunsets and an outdoor patio for grilling/more dining. Includes complete cleaning fee, WiFi, Cable, 2 TVs, laundry, linens/towels, beach chairs/umbrellas and numerous books, games, puzzles and toys - just bring bathing suits and groceries! Upper level wheelchair accessible. As of 2013, a nearby second cottage, Bluegill (5 minutes’ walk - larger, more modern with wooded views), is also available for extended family gatherings or separate bookings (inquire as to availability).

Bluewater is part of a private cottage association surrounded by unique turn-of-the-century classic cottages, rolling dunes and wooded trails, with access to tennis & volleyball courts, superb hiking and bike trails, children's play areas, beachfront fire pits and picnic tables. Cottage access to both Lake Michigan and nearby Pigeon Lake waterfronts are perfect for swimming and all water sports. Outings to antiques and art galleries, Holland Farmer's Market, blueberry picking, dining, quaint shopping, in nearby Holland, Grand Haven, Saugatuck and Douglas and to Grand Rapids cultural offerings (Meijer Gardens, Gerald Ford and Grand Rapids Children's Museum) are a highlight of this location.

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About Kim and Eric

Eric and Kim live in Evanston, IL (near Chicago) with their 3 children, but call Bluewater and Bluegill their second homes.

Kim and Eric purchased this cottage in 2006
Why Kim and Eric chose Grand Haven

Since 1908, many generations of Eric's family have owned and still own cottages in this association.

What makes this cottage unique

Nestled in the dunes with both Lake Michigan and Pigeon Lake nearby, it is a special place for families to enjoy peaceful, summer past times together. The beachfront is spectacular and very clean. They love to bike nearby trails, tennis, windsurf and kayak in Lake Michigan, Pigeon Lake and Pigeon River, pick blueberries, go to Holland’s bountiful farmers' market, and explore the quaint downtowns of Holland, Saugatuck and Grand Haven.

11 Reviews of Property 392427 in Grand Haven, Michigan

Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
average rating of 5.0 based on 11 reviews
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p392427
+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
Okemos, MI
5

Very nice cottage and location.

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 16, 2012
  • Stayed: Sep 2012
Owners very helpful and thoughtful. The cottage was exactly as described. Very good beach on Lake Michigan. Nearby party store makes a good pizza. Ten-minute drive to Holland. Our 4-year-old enjoyed the Dutch Village.

Only drawback - minor one - is that the cottages two floors are connected only by outside stairways.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p392427
+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
5

Family vacation/Wedding

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 27, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
I rented the "Bluewater" the week before my wedding. I'm originally from NC so my family and friends from home stayed there prior to the wedding. The house was great. Great beach access. Only a few minutes drive to Grand Haven for shopping to stock up on food for the week. The area has plenty of places for walking and biking riding. The beach was beautiful as well. Most of the week we were there no more than 10-15 people would be on the beach at one time. Place was very quiet thru the day/night. Great place to relax and be with my family and friends prior to my wedding. Excellent place for a family vacation. Would recommend to anyone, and would go back myself in a second.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p392427
+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
5

Family/Wedding

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 27, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
I rented the "Bluewater" the week before my wedding. I'm originally from NC so my family and friends from home stayed there prior to the wedding. The house was great. Great beach access. Only a few minutes drive to Grand Haven for shopping to stock up on food for the week. The area has plenty of places for walking and biking riding. The beach was beautiful as well. Most of the week we were there no more than 10-15 people would be on the beach at one time. Place was very quiet thru the day/night. Great place to relax and be with my family and friends prior to my wedding. Excellent place for a family vacation. Would recommend to anyone, and would go back myself in a second.
Owner's Response: Wonderful to have you and your family at Bluewater, Justin! Hope to see you all again soon and best wishes!
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p392427
+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
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August 2011

  • Submitted: Sep 7, 2011
  • Stayed: Aug 2011
Kim, Eric, As I told Kim, we rent a house every summer somewhere on the Great Lakes, and Bluewater was easily our favorite. Spectacular sunsets, easy beach, comfortable house. And blueberries. Thanks for some great memories.
Thanks again for everything.
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
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+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
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August 2011

  • Submitted: Sep 3, 2011
  • Stayed: Aug 2011
I celebrated my 60th birthday here-with my family for the first 3 days. Weather was perfect, blue skies, lots of stars, s'mores at the fire pit and great accommodations. Read a lot on the beach, watched the sun go down. Holland and Grand Haven are charming, lots to do and great food. We had a fabulous time! Best family vacation in a long time.
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p392427
+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
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August 2011

  • Submitted: Sep 3, 2011
  • Stayed: Aug 2011
Bluewater is as wonderful as we remembered it from 4 years ago. Water was great (but too cold for swimming one day) with fun waves. Fabulous weather, food and company. We completed the wolf puzzle! And Hadley became a shuffle board whiz. The Lake Michigan sunsets can't be beat.
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p392427
+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
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Summer 2011

  • Submitted: Jul 30, 2011
  • Stayed: Jul 2011
Kim, Eric and other Guests,
What a great week we had up here to enjoy the beauty of God's creation with the Lake Michigan Shore, and the gift of family! Our favorites were Carini's for the annual blueberry haul back to Ohio, the direct beach access (had a blast on the waves with our kayaks), the bike paths, beach campfires, the Wednesday Farmer's Market in Holland, Fricano's for pizza in Grand Haven (Fulton St.).

This lake house was clean, well stocked with beach chairs/toys/towels, paper products, etc. and the owners were attentive to needs and wanting to know what they can do to improve things for their renters. We hope to come back another time!
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p392427
+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
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  • Submitted: Oct 19, 2010
  • Stayed: Oct 2010
Kim and Eric - We had a great time at the cottage. Everything was just what we wanted for a perfect setting. . . . We loved the house, the beach, the view and the weather was so great. Tim even golfed at Grand Haven CC on Wednesday. We rented bikes on Tuesday and rode the path on Lakeshore Drive. That was so much fun! We loved the steps to the beach and it was so quiet and peaceful. No one was on the beach all week. Thanks for everything.

Michele and Tim from Arizona
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p392427
+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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  • Submitted: Aug 5, 2010
  • Stayed: Jul 2010
Hi Kim, On behalf of my family, I want to thank you for a wonderful stay in your cottage-we had a great family reunion. We really enjoyed Bluewater and it's beautiful views of Lake Michigan! .

Sincerely, Martha H. from Atlanta
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Bluewater Beach House Overlooking Lake Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p392427
+1 847-328-7655
Grand Haven Western Michigan
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  • Submitted: Jul 27, 2009
  • Stayed: Jul 2009
Kim/Eric-we all had a wonderful time staying at Bluewater-and would highly recommend it to others. Although many locals complained about the coolish weather, all of us were coming from much hotter climes and actually preferred the cooler temps. A highlight for me was body surfing on Wednesday afternoon in the biggest waves I have ever been in on Lake MI...(and I've been in them almost every summer for the past 60 years!!!) We put out the Hummingbird feeder and Faire (the 2 year old) got to see several (or the same one several times). She also fell quite in love with the yellow "turtle" drive slow people-she fed them acorns!!! . . . You might also be interested in this: All the relatives and my son's best friend from when he was 2 (and his girlfriend) kind of showed up unannounced at the cottage late Friday afternoon. It turned into an impromptu cookout for 20 people (well, 3 were babies) after a quick drive to the grocery store ...and the cottage held us all quite well..some inside, some down below, some out by the grill, some on the bench outside the kitchen door...you can probably imagine. One of the primo times of my life, and my son kicked me off the grill!!! I wish I were still there! Best, [from a renter July 2009]
Helpful votes: 4/4