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Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Stanwood, MI
  • Falcon Head Golf Course
    17 min drive
  • Artworks
    21 min drive
  • Big Rapids Riverwalk
    22 min drive
  • Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
    22 min drive

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About the area

Stanwood

When you stay at this vacation home in Stanwood, you'll be on the waterfront and 13 minutes by car from P&J Plantiques. .This vacation home is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Clear Lake.

What's nearby

  • Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena - 19 min drive
  • Ferris State University - 19 min drive
  • Big Rapids Riverwalk - 22 min drive
  • Clear Lake Golf Club - 23 min drive
  • Tullymore Golf Club - 36 min drive

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River Stanwood

Peaceful Waterfront Home on the Muskegon River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Very accommodating for our couples golf trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi W.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and beautiful!!
We had a wonderful time!! Just breathtaking❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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.

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.

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

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
What we were looking for
All 5’s
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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