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Norton Shores Lakefront: Relax, Hike, Explore!

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Living area
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, Internet

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Norton Shores Lakefront: Relax, Hike, Explore!

Welcome to our stunning 3-bedroom house in Norton Shores. This luxurious waterfront house is in a prime location and boasts fantastic views of Lake Michigan, just one block away from the serene Dune Harbor Park. The modern interior design coupled with a scenic wraparound deck makes this property an ideal getaway for people seeking to spend a relaxing holiday. Great hiking, beach walks, and exploring nearby!

• Amazing Views of Lake Michigan
• Dune Harbor Park w/ Hikes & Lake Access - One Block Away
• Modern Wood & Brick Design
• Newly Renovated Kitchen
• Wooden Wraparound Deck + Outdoor Fire Pit

Enjoy our outstanding 1660 sq. ft Lake Michigan property. Here we've got you covered with all the amenities that you need & more!

• 3 Bedrooms
Master Ensuite: queen bed, smart TV
Kids' Bedroom: bunk bed, futon
Queen Bedroom: queen bed, sliding patio doors
• 2.5 Bathrooms: 1 ensuite bath, 1 shower/bath combo across queen bedroom, half bath attached to the kids' room

• Living Room: smart TV, sliding patio doors, comfy long chairs, functional telescope
• Modern Kitchen: fully equipped + ice maker, blender, grill & utensils for kids
• Laundry Room: in-suite washer/dryer
• Furnished Wraparound Deck & Garden: fire pit, beach towels

LOCAL FAVOURITES

Food and Drink

• Hearthstone Bistro: great atmosphere, excellent food & elegant catering - 2.7 mi
• Toast 'N Jams: a tasty breakfast option. Their stuffed strawberry French toast is a must-try! - 3 mi
• Pints & Quarts: a cozy wooden pub with a variety of delicious cocktails and beers. Family-friendly - 2.3 mi

Outdoor Activities

• Muskegon Lakeshore Trail: enjoy scenic views while hiking, running, or cycling - 3.6 mi
• Pere Marquette Park Beach: a beautiful sand beach located in a 27.5-acre park - 5.5 mi
• Harbour Towne Beach: a small beach on Muskegon lake. Perfect for a family picnic or a quiet swim - 5.7 mi

Things to Do

• Muskegon Farmers Market: shop fresh and local products at the largest farmers market in Michigan - 6.2 mi
• Lake Express Ferry Terminal: take a fast ferry shortcut and plan a lovely day trip to Milwaukee - 3.4 mi
• USS Silversides: a submarine museum with interesting exhibits from WWII - 5.5 mi

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
• Please note that the futon in the kids' bedroom can sleep an extra child.
• Up to 4 cars can park in the driveway (no garage access)
• Pets can be accommodated upon request for $287.50/stay for 1 dog
• Please note that this home may not be the best fit for guests with reduced mobility, as it features stairs both inside and outside, as well as access to the lake via stairs.
• There are two thermostats in the unit, one controls the heat, the other the AC.
• Please note that to provide host and guest liability and damage protection, you will receive a secure link upon booking to complete a virtual check-in through a guest portal. A pre-authorization of $500 USD will be held on your credit card 7 days ahead of check-in, through to check-out.
• During your stay please be aware that debris on the beach may be present, as it is tide dependant and unfortuantley beyond our control. We regret to inform you that we do not offer compensation or partial reunds for the presense of beach seaweed or debris.

Property manager

Michigan Waterfront Luxury Properties

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

5829-14631

About the area

Map
Norton Shores, MI

What's nearby

  • Muskegon Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • USS Silversides - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Muskegon State Park - 15 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brunch House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton Shores Lakefront: Relax, Hike, Explore! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Norton Shores Lakefront: Relax, Hike, Explore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Norton Shores Lakefront: Relax, Hike, Explore!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Norton Shores Lakefront: Relax, Hike, Explore! located?

Located in Norton Shores, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Muskegon Beach and Lakeshore Bike Trail. Norman F. Kruse Park and Lake Express Ferry Terminal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Norton Shores Lakefront: Relax, Hike, Explore! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica B., West Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rental.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would consider coming back. However, the view of Lake Michigan puts this place over the top.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
A mixed review
The house could be so much better. Fireplace we werent allowed to use, big negative. Fire pit there was no outdoor furniture. Trash in kitchen can from previous guests. 2 very large spiders. We didnt know we couldnt access beach until day before. Everything else was as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Niikolas R.

Great Sunsets
Nice little cottage for a weekend getaway. Home sits ontop of a large hill making for nice sunsets. No beach. It's close to Grand Haven/other towns to explore. 3 bedrooms, one has bunkbeds and other two have full sized beds. Neighbors have beautiful kept backyards, pools and lush grass...made us jealous as we walked over dead grass and a deck that badly needs rebuilt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roberto F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We were traveling with my mother who is a senior citizen, the only way to get to the house was a deck elevated 20 steps high, or walk around the back up a step hill. We chose the walk up the hill but if it had been wet I don't know how we would get my mother up because there are no stairs or access for people who aren't strong walkers. Also, Beach Access is stairs about 40 feet down so she couldn't go to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Earl M., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairly nice place with a beautiful view.
If you are visiting the area, this house has a lovely backyard with a beautiful view of the lake. The best thing to do by far in the area is to visit and play golf at American Dunes GC. This place was very convenient for that purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected!
I rented this place for the view of Lake Michigan. After reading some of the reviews, I understood that there was concrete in the water, and couldn't really access the beach at the bottom of the cliff. But the stairs to the water seemed relatively new and there were like 10 cinderblocks in the sand. my son moved about 5 of them, and the lake pushed a bunch of sand on the beach the first night, and it was nothing but a sandy beach for our stay! The house is very nice, with lots of space. A very comfy living room to relax in and play games. The deck needs some love, but it didn't reduce our enjoyment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian P.

Very average
Location was great, but the decking and landscape are an eye sore. The cleaning and Vrbo fees are outrageous . I will never use Vrbo again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend stay
We had a great time at this property. It was the perfect space for us. After staying on Lake Michigan a few times, this was exactly what we expected. The views and access to the lake were awesome. Large deck and outdoor space. Indoors very spacious besides the bathrooms- my fiancé is 6’5 and could really only utilize one bathroom. Kitchen had the basics, new grill was nice! One complaint- when we first checked-in we noticed the house was extremely warm- warmer than outside on a 85+ temp day. After about an hour, we realized there were two heating/cooling units and the AC unit ran out of batteries. With no spare batteries in sight, we ran to the local store to remedy this. After that, everything was great. Beautiful view, great outdoor space (though rustic/worn). It looks like they even cleaned up the beach area to where you can enjoy the water.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, no frills
No real complaints. The house had everything we needed, nothing more/less. Sunsets over the lake were great. Easy drive into Muskegon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Paula Karen M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view, property needs work
While the view from this property is spectacular and the kitchen is very nice, I felt compelled to write a thorough review so those considering this property understand what they are really getting when they rent it. There is no easy access to the house from the driveway and you must walk up a steep set of steps. There are no shades or blinds in the house, including the bedrooms. The house is advertised as having a king and queen bed in two of the bedrooms; both of those bedrooms have full size beds and the picture of the primary bedroom misrepresents what the bed looks like as there is no head or footboards. The wallpaper in the primary bedroom is pealing, and the primary bathroom shower knob broke part way through my stay. The twin sized bunk beds in the third bedroom are worn and there is no safety bar on the top bunk. The bar where you hang towels is broken in the primary bathroom. The house is poorly lit in the family room. The kitchen utensils are in bad shape and in some cases not useable. The washer and dryer are new and nice, but the location of the washer makes it very hard to use, as the stairs into that room block the front of the washer. There is mold on the deck and the paint on the deck and stairs coming up to the house is peeling so badly that you could never walk on it without shoes. The grill is at least two decades old, coming apart, rusty and mold is all coming apart, rusty and mold is all over the utensils.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Christmas visit
We really enjoyed this property. The location on the water with many views of the lake around the house. We appreciated a bathroom for each room and the cozy living room with fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle M., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
This house was well-appointed and has a lovely view of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Beautiful views and setting in nature. Check in was a little challenging as it was dark and raining when we arrived. Because it was not well lit and we didn’t know what door to go to, it took some time to find the entry at the top of the stairs. Once inside everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront property lacks a beach
Nice indoor property as other reviewers have stated. Updated kitchen area and clean. Unfortunately, a lake view is all you get. New steps go down to a sea of cement blocks, old tires, road iron, and what looks like concrete waste. There is no beach at the bottom of these steps. The outside is lacking maintenance. Deck is peeling paint, lawn is weeds and brown while the neighbors have nice green grass. Sliding doors do not lock, hence wooden dowels to ensure safety. I could not get the gas fireplace lit after numerous attempts. Pilot was off, so i had to manually light with a match, but the fireplace would never catch even with directions from the mgt group. The mgt group has obviously not looked into this and they still think it works just fine. A welcome booklet would be helpful to operate the TVs, heat/air, and fireplace. Biggest disappointment was the management group who is not local to the area and cannot provide assistance when onsite help is needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Abigail G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of potential, needs work
PROS: The kitchen is great for gathering and cooking. The views of Lake Michigan are beautiful. The layout is nice. CONS: Most importantly: when it's too late to cancel, the final contract stated the stairs (to the beach/lake) were under construction but "will not affect your stay or comfort within the property." * The stairs ARE finished, but THE BEACH IS NOT USABLE. From bottom step to the water & 30+ feet either direction, the beach is full of huge chunks of concrete (like beached whale -size), re-bar, and cinder blocks. It's not safe to walk on and you can't use the beach on this property. No screens in windows or sliders and no blinds or window coverings at all. Obviously a privacy issue, and when the sun was setting we had to wear our sunglasses inside the house. If windows/sliders were open, bugs came in. Lovely fireplace - instructions to operate would be great. We found a 30-second delay from lighting the pilot to the flame coming on. Would be good to know in advance. Light over kitchen sink is too strong. Needs a dimmer or different style light. There is NO KING size bed. The description lists a master with a King bed. (In listing photo of master bed the *caption* says Queen). We requested a week ahead of time to check-in early (like 2 pm instead of 4pm). The mgt co. asked the owner and apparently the owner never got back to them? Nice house could use improvements - better communication from owner; need to be honest IN DESCRIPTION about the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Michigan
We really enjoyed our stay. The views of Lake Michigan were awesome. The inside of the house has been updated and had everything that we need. Also the house is located in a very nice and quite part of town and it was easy to get to daily our activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erin G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake View
We enjoyed our stay here. The view is gorgeous. It was perfect for our family. The stairs to the beach are awesome. And it was close to activities, stores and restaurants in town. Most of the house has been updated, it would be a perfect getaway with those few remaining rooms updated. The outside looks a little rough. It doesn't help that the neighbors next door have a perfectly manicured lawn and house, it makes the wear and tear on the house more noticeable. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. We found it very relaxing and cozy. Just an outside facelift and updating on two of the bathrooms and this place would be perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with a gorgeous lake view.
We were in town for a family friend’s graduation. The check in process was smooth and easy. The kitchen has all brand new appliances and had every item we needed. There is a master suite with an en suite. The bed was very comfortable and very clean. The kids room with bunkbeds and a futon were big enough to fit my teenage children. The family room has a gorgeous panoramic view of the lake. The fireplace is a focal feature. Sliding glass doors provide a view like no other. There is another bedroom that we use for a guest of ours. There is a laundry room that was stocked with laundry detergent and dryer sheets that we did use. The home offered plenty of towels and extra blankets and pillows as needed. There’s a brand new staircase down to a beach. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael N., Pleasant Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Daring to be perfect
We had a great time and the location is superb. The view is amazing, the place is fairly well appointed aside from a few minor items, and furniture is all very comfortable. The kitchen has great appliances and is a great working layout. We would definitely consider staying here in the future. However, this place did fall short ina couple of easy fixes with limited effort by the owner and management company. Being that this was a new listing, we understand that there are some small details that will iron themselves out. Particularly with how responsive the management company seemed to be. The little things that are needed are things like a dish scrubber or sponge, lack of proper utensils (chef knife, wine opener, measuring spoons, etc.) We only have it 4 stars due to a couple bigger issues with the listing: 1. There NO king bed anywhere in the property 2. The only way in/out is via a steep staircase. Normally not much of an issue, but when you have two little kids and it’s icy in the winter. Then it becomes a problem. Just list this in the details or description. Or make it clear from the photos. Like we said at the beginning, this place is daring to be perfect. Just not there at the time of this review.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023