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Starting at $203 a night

Hilltop Retreat

Type: HouseBedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 2
Beds: 7Sleeps: 10Pets: No
Min Night Stay: 2

    Enjoy a memorable beach vacation in this 5 bedroom, 2-bath home located in Grand Haven. This Lake Michigan cottage style house has room for 10 and is within a short walking distance to the beautiful state park beach.

    Our quiet, secluded neighborhood on 5 Mile Hill is family-friendly and close to all the Grand Haven highlights.

    INSIDE THE HOUSE
    This cozy Lake Michigan cottage is welcoming and home-like, just as a beach house should be.

    The lower level conveniently features a Kitchenette, living room area, a bedroom with a Queen bed, and a full bath with a stand-up shower.

    Up the stairs you will find the main living space with amazing views of the lake, along with a fully stocked kitchen, dining area with seating for 4 with additional seating available at the snack bar area, comfortable living room, and tons of outdoor hang out space, including a gas grill with an outdoor picnic area.

    There are window air conditioning units on the top floor and the bottom floor.

    The third floor features 4 bedrooms and a full bath.

    SLEEPING
    This cottage sleeps 10 and is perfect for multi-generational travel—thanks to its unique layout.

    Bedroom #1- On the main floor: Queen bed

    The third floor has 4 bedrooms:

    Bedroom #2- Queen Bed
    Bedroom #3- Queen Bed
    Bedroom #4- 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom #5- 2 Twin beds

    EATING
    The kitchen has a snack bar with lots of storage and all appliances. The dining room is conveniently located right off the kitchen with seating for 8 along with additional seating at the snack bar area.

    Enjoy your mealtime outside on the large deck area and take in the breathtaking views. This property is perched up on the hill giving it the perfect spot to watch a Lake Michigan summer sunset!

    THE LOCATION
    Walk down to the state beach area and forget about trying to find a parking spot. Be sure to bring your bikes as this house is close to downtown Grand Haven, and biking the boardwalk along the channel is a real treat.

    Have a classic Lake Michigan summer in Grand Haven!

    Check-out this YouTube video of the rental:

    CANCELLATION POLICY
    -100% refund (minus a $300 cancellation fee) if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
    -50% refund (minus a $300 cancellation fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
    -No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before the reservation date.

    There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.

    MANAGEMENT
    This property is locally managed by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide a starter kit of paper products, toiletries, hospitality-grade linens and much more.

    Check-in is a breeze; drive straight to your rental and let yourself in with a unique lock code. We’ll send you all the information you need including directions, access code, and instructions so you’ll be ready to rest, relax and rejuvenate! Contact one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway!

    CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
    Check-In Time: 4pm
    Check Out Time: 10am
    *Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.

    All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.

    Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

    Enjoy your Unsalted Vacation – free of stress, free of salt!

    REVIEWS
    “I stayed at the Hilltop Retreat for my wedding weekend, and it was the most fun and amazing weekend of my life. My bridal party was obsessed with the views from the house. We were able to walk to the beach, or sit on the porch and watch the waves crashing. It was so peaceful and incredible. Even amazing views from the bedrooms. 10/10 would stay again.”
    Kaela G.

    “We had a wonderful time staying at this rental. Gorgeous views of Lake Michigan and a short walk to the beach. Walkable distance to downtown and lots to do. We would definitely come back.”
    Jenny P.

    “Second time renting. How was just as described and very clean. Booking again for next year !”
    Mary C.

    “Amazing place and my favorite view and location so far!!”
    Zack N.

    Amenities

    • health beauty spa
    • marina
    • museums
    • theme parks
    • water parks
    • winery tours
    • smoke detector
    • antiquing
    • boating
    • shopping
    • fitness center
    • hospital
    • laundromat
    • cycling
    • fishing
    • fishing - freshwater
    • golf
    • hiking
    • jet skiing
    • pier fishing
    • sailing
    • skiing
    • snowboarding
    • swimming
    • tennis
    • family
    • romantic
    • tourist attractions
    • kitchen
    • bed linens
    • cooking basics
    • cleaning: included
    • dishes & silverware
    • essentials
    • towels
    • heating
    • hot water
    • long term stays allowed
    • oven
    • living room
    • refrigerator
    • stove
    • air conditioning
    • coffee maker
    • car recommended
    • dryer
    • wireless internet
    • iron & ironing board
    • lake view
    • microwave
    • toaster
    • bird watching
    • outlet shopping
    • wildlife viewing
    • beach view
    • village
    • water view
    • television
    • washer
    • deck or patio uncovered
    • grill
    • smart tv
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    Location

    Guest Reviews of hilltop retreat

    4.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 user reviews.

    Hilltop Getaway

    Review by Angie M.
    The location is awesome although would not recommend to older people or even very young children there is a lot of unevenness in the yard. Some general maintenance would go a long way for this property. The view is awesome but all the shrubbery around the home needs to be groomed there are a lot of uneven patio blocks and stairs and handrails need attention. ( shrubbery growing up under the front stairs could cause trip hazards) The inside is very very dated but you don’t really spend a lot of time indoors anyways. We read previous reviews and brought our own circulating fans which worked pretty good with the existing air conditioning units. Owner should invest in some blinds for the main level as the sun really heats it up in there during the day.We weren’t that impressed with housekeeping as the silverware trays had crumbs and syrup or ketchup or something on them so we had to clean all that. When searching for a dropped pill on the floor, found a whole pop tarts and some other garbage under bed. The downstairs air conditioner didn’t seem to be operating very well so we looked at the filter which was filthy. Just seems like basic housekeeping checks weren’t being done. Fortunately these type of issues can be rectified.All had a good time and overall I would recommend this home. Just know what you’re getting into regarding the location being on a very steep hill.
    3 out of 5 stars
    Manager Response:
    We apologize for these cleaning mistakes, as they aren't up to our cleaning standards. We hope we get the opportunity to host you again in the same or different unit. Thank you for staying with us though!

    Great views

    Review by Jack W.
    We have been vacationing at Hilltop Retreat for the past 15 years. The location is great, close to beach, short walk to downtown &pier. The view is unbelievable! The new owner continues to update the cottage to make it more enjoyable.
    5 out of 5 stars
    Manager Response:
    We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and the owner hopes to continue to update different areas at a time. We are excited to host you in the future!

    Location is AMAZING, house is a little worn

    Review by Rebecca V.
    We used to live in Grand Haven, so we were excited to spend some time here and show our kids the town that we fell in love in. The location was AMAZING. The views are incredible. The house.....hmmmm. Let me say that the house was really clean. Thank you for that, as it went a long way! The beds were comfortable and the sheets/blankets were soft and pleasant. The pillows were a bit flimsy, but I know it is a rental and if you have nice pillows they have a tendency to grow legs and leave with renters. The house itself is old, worn and shifting on its foundation. Doors do not close, stairs are shifting and appear to be unsafe. The kitchen is hardly stocked, and very mismatched. I am so glad we planned to eat dinners out, as I would not have liked to cook in there. We had to buy coffee mugs cuz there was only 3 of them. We had a great time and for that I appreciate.
    4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent stay!! Location is amazing!!!

    Review by Julie N.
    My family of 5 had plenty of room to spread out and had a great experience at this rental. Very close to walk to so much in the area, or just chill on the deck and enjoying the great view. With 2 runners in the family, they could not have felt safer running anywhere in the area, no matter the time and great parks not far. Everyone in Grand Haven was so very nice. Updated furniture was great. We had deer visiting daily, a turkey and her 5 babies and black squirrels daily too, which was so great being in a neighborhood 1 block from the lake. Lots of foot/bike traffic to tackle the steep hill of the house location. There was a few minor issues that arose, but nothing big and Unsalted Vacations was on top of it as soon as I informed them and they kept me updated. The management company was excellent! When trying to bake in the upstairs oven, very hard to tell what the temperature was as the dial has no numbers to tell. Luckily, there was an oven thermometer in the drawer that I used to help monitor the temperature. Water pressure is a little low too, so hard for 2 to shower at the same time, but not a big deal. The hot water temperature was plentiful, as were bath towels. Could use a pizza pan and nicer cookie sheet, as well as some normal sized drinking glasses in the kitchen, again, not a deal breaker, just a suggestion down the road. Lots of stairs so you will get your exercise in this house, a nice bonus! Have already recommended this house to friends!! Would love to come back again! Thank you for allowing us to rent your lovely home! Perfect getaway, especially during these crazy times we are having!
    5 out of 5 stars
    Manager Response:
    Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with Unsalted Vacations. We look forward to you returning in the future.