Lake Michigan 1945 Log Cabin Cottage home

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Lake side view of log house. Covered porch, open patio.

Living Room, wood burning fireplace, open area, unique open 12' bridge above.

Dinning area over looking complete views of Lake Michigan.

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer

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Muskegon, MI

Muskegon State Park
‪7 min drive‬
Michigan's Adventure
‪17 min drive‬
Lake Express Ferry Terminal
‪27 min drive‬
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Vintage authentic 1945 Log House nestled among ¾ acre woods. Overlooking Lake Michigan with 65 wood stairs to 80' frontage private sandy beach. Four bedroom year round home Sleeps eight. Two bedrooms main floor, two bedrooms upstairs. Main floor master bedroom offers king size bed with private full bath.

Main floor guest bedroom offers queen bed with private full bath. Upstairs bedroom with two twin beds second bedroom offers queen bed. Unique 12 foot open railing bridge connects two bedrooms upstairs. Bridge overlooks entire living space below. Large open floor plan with wood burning fireplace in living room. Bath with rain shower off living room. Galley Kitchen, Half bath off kitchen with drinking fountain. Natural pine wood floors throughout. Entire house exposed pine log and cedar panel. Bathrooms with slate and tile floors.

Unfinished open basement with second fireplace. Washer and dryer laundry room in basement.

Enjoy large front lawn with group seating. Bonfires, roasting marshmallows, singing campfire songs. Exterior covered porch with seating.
Guests may enjoy beach umbrella, beach chairs, enclosed storage shed. Second fireplace pit on beach, Kayaks, paddle boat.
Firewood supplied. North Muskegon, Scenic Drive
50 minutes from Grand Rapids, 3.5 hours either Chicago or Detroit. Within 10 mile North/South Interstate and Michigan Adventure Amusement Park
Muskegon State Park Winter Complex Center 2.5 mile
Ski Skate Luge. Walking Distance to Red Rooster Tavern local owned family restaurant.

Prime summer weekly rental only. Off season rental 3 night minimum stay.

Property manager

Barb Craigie

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Outdoor play area, double stainless slide.

Events

No events allowed

No parties/events or large gathering allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs are allowed with prior notice.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking of any kind allowed on grounds.

Important information

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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

Note from host: No parties/events or large gathering allowed.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Muskegon

Located in Muskegon, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The Playhouse at White Lake and Muskegon Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hackley and Hume Historic Site and USS LST 393. Michigan's Adventure and Muskegon Winter Sports Complex are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Muskegon, MI

What's nearby

Muskegon State Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Duck Lake State Park Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
Michigan's Adventure - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 27 min drive - 24.0 km
Pere Marquette Park Beach - 33 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ruth Ann's Ice Cream - ‬7 min drive
‪Red Rooster Tavern - ‬1 min walk
‪Old Channel Inn - ‬30 min drive
‪Friendly Restaurants - ‬8 min drive
‪Ice Box Brand Ice Cream Bars - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan 1945 Log Cabin Cottage home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan 1945 Log Cabin Cottage home ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan 1945 Log Cabin Cottage home ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan 1945 Log Cabin Cottage home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Muskegon cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Duck Lake Outlet. Duck Lake State Park Beach and Duck Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Thom L.

28 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this cabin!!!

We, all 8 of us, loved our stay here. Third year in a row for our siblings winter birthday get-together and we have had a fantastic time each year. Beautiful, comfortable cabin with fantastic sunset views.Love it, Love it, Love it! Feels like home now.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

20 February 2025

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The epitome of beautiful lakeside cabins

Great location! Easy to get to, but also semi-private. Gorgeous 1930’s log cabin home that retains plenty of its original charm with many modern amenities and comforts! We just completed our third consecutive rental of this cabin for the third consecutive year. We are college roommates and friends that get together annually in midwinter. Barb is an excellent, easy to reach and accommodating host. So kind and so responsive if you have questions before, during or after your stay. We hope to continue re ting for years to come and we appreciate Barb and family making their beautiful home available to us! 5 stars for sure! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

5 November 2024

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Always a wonderful stay!

Barb is an amazing host and the house is a perfect getaway to Lake Michigan. It has everything you need and then some.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

28 October 2024

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Cabin with a view!

The cabin was exactly as advertised. Right above the beach with a gorgeous view of lake Michigan. My wife and I started the week just the two of us and added a couple of kids and grandkids throughout the week. Plenty of room for everyone and everything we needed plus games and puzzles and all the stuff we needed for bonfires. We had a wonderful time! room for all and

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

13 October 2024

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Cozy with a beautiful view!

Our family needed some time to disconnect and decompress and this was the perfect place for us to do just that.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

27 September 2024

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Family Getaway

We loved our stay! This property is so well appointed; they’ve thought of everything. Lots of dishes and stocked kitchen so we had fun preparing meals and eating together at the large dining room table overlooking the lake. Kayaks and paddle boards were a nice addition for impromptu voyage into the lake. Great for bonfires. Steps to upstairs are a little tricky to navigate for older family members and pets.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

16 September 2024

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Spectacular!

This property was outstanding! It absolutely met our needs for a family vacation. The house was super clean and was well stocked with pantry items, towels for bath and beach, beach activities, and more. My first view of Lake Michigan as I rounded the side of the house literally took my breath away. Our group was all over 70 years old, so the stairs to the beach were a little daunting, but most of us managed at least one or two trips down them. I truly did not want to leave at week’s end! Barb was so nice to work with and very quick to respond. The Red Rooster Tavern close by was fun for lunch, dinner, or just a cold beer. I would totally rent this place again and hope to go back soon. Grocery was easy access about 15 minutes away and we also went up to the White Lake Light Station…a lovely old lighthouse and museum.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

K M.

7 September 2024

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Charming!

We loved the character of this historic cabin. It is clearly cared for with pride + TLC. The beautiful beach is the main attraction, but we spent lots of time admiring the details of the cabin inside + out…it’s very special! So happy to have found a dog-friendly spot along the shores of Lake Michigan. We definitely hope to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

1 September 2024

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Loved our visit

This is our second year coming back to this beautiful classic cabin. The whole ambience/environment is welcoming and cozy. The host, Barb, goes out of her way to take care of issues and questions. Love the view.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

17 August 2024

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Beautiful

This house is gorgeous with spectacular views, tons to do for the kids and adults in the house and yard as well as on the beach and in the water. Stunning views of the lake and sunsets, even caught view of a rainbow as the thunderstorm came in to shore. Barb was very kind and quick with responses. The house is clean and well cared for with the normal oddities of an older house/cabin. Everyone in my family had an amazing stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

10 August 2024

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Great house

We like this area, so looked for a house last minute this year. The house was better than the pics! Really neat/fun house…we really enjoyed our stay! The beach is huge and the highlight, with kayaks, umbrellas, tables, etc. Also a great view of the water from the house..and shaded backyard to hangout. Barb very responsive to help! Great family week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 August 2024

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Great place! Everything you need!

This is our 4th time staying here. It is a wonderful location. There are only 70 steps to the beach. Very private. All you need is provided. When there was an issue it was dealt with promptly. We will be staying there again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

29 July 2024

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Perfect Beach Cabin

Everything about this place is awesome!!! Great yard with a fire pit and large private beach. The cabin is super clean, with nice comfy beds. The kitchen is well stocked. You won’t be disappointed staying here. It was absolutely perfect for our family!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 July 2024

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Perfect

Another fantastic vacation at a true vintage gem! We loved the superbly stocked house, enjoyed the sipping-hummingbird porch, lazed on the private beach that had great chairs and fun boats to use! The owners of this place have thought of every detail- beach towels, good kitchen stuff, outdoor dog bowls, etc. We cannot wait to spend another week here next summer- it's just a magic place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

10 July 2024

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Muskegon Log Cabin

Property and owner are fantastic!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arletta L.

24 June 2024

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Great family vacation

Michigan is our go to family vacation spot. Each year we are renting different home in different location and this one did not disappointed. Fantastic location with beautiful private beach. House is very charming, clean and has plenty of siting areas indoor and outdoor. Several special touches like hummingbird feeders with tons of little visitors, hammock overlooking the Lake Michigan, playhouse for kids, fire pit on the beach and on the backyard, kayaks and more. We love our stay 😍Everyone was happy didn’t want to go back home. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

25 May 2024

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Beautiful Michigan Get-Away

This was our 4th stay at this beautiful & charming cabin. The inside has great character with all its unique touches and features. Not to be outdone the outside offers beauty & charm with amazing landscaping, fire pit, play features for the kids. We had three adults & three fur babies who absolutely loved the beach. The dogs played on the beach they were exhausted! Sunsets are amazing. Barb (host) is very accommodating and is always available to answer any question you may have. She has always made our vacation care free and has been very accommodating. This cabin will not disappoint. Plenty of activities inside for both adults & kids. The basement is filled with games, such as ice hockey, foosball, mini pool table & more. Highly recommend this charming cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

13 May 2024

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A Special Place

This property is just as described in the listing. It was a perfect house and location for my husband and to spend time with his 3 siblings and spouses. The cabin was very clean and spacious. The kitchen was well supplied. The Lake Michigan view was spectacular and we all took several walks on the beach. It was a treat to stay there.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

28 April 2024

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Great beach at the log cabin

We loved the cabin -very clean-comfortable-well equipped- nice touches- and the beach was wide and gorgeous to the south for miles. Please let us know if you add AC and we will come back in the summer sometime. Thanks for sharing your log cabin !

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

22 March 2024

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Another Great Stay!

You will not be disappointed! Read the reviews - the best sunsets on Lake Michigan and such a fantastic house. We love the area and visit twice a year. Barb's house is just perfect for us, clean, well-appointed, and responsive. We look forward to our next stay. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thom L.

18 March 2024

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Beautiful, Comfy Cabin

My 3 siblings and their spouses and my wife and I, ages 60-77 came together to celebrate birthdays, our second year in a row. We love this place! Lots of room for big meals, time around the fire and long walks on the beach. It has everything we need for a late winter get-a-way! Thanks Barb for all the extra touches. We hope to be back again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Surry S., Ann Arbor, Michigan

18 December 2023

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Wonderful family retreat on Lake Michigan

Our family of 6 adults and 2 dogs had a lovely 3 days at this spacious, cozy and comfortable retreat. Beautiful views, stargazing and sharing stories, songs and warm drinks in the ample living space. It was great that we had enough room for everyone to have their privacy for sleeping. The kitchen was well stocked, the decor eclectic and thoughtful, the flannel sheets and towels fluffy and new. Barb was an excellent host with good communication. We will certainly be back. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

29 October 2023

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Fall Weekend

Great place to spend a relaxing and cozy fall weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

27 October 2023

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Another great stay

My wife and I have been staying here twice a year for the past 3 years, unintentionally at the same times - late winter/early Spring and late Fall/early winter. This Fall the leaf color was as good as I’ve seen it in years - unparalleled! You’ll love this house as much as we do. It’s fast become a tradition for us to stay here and you’ll see why. The best sunset views, quiet and secluded, lots of beachfront and well appointed. We love the surrounding communities, too. Barb is a pleasure to work with. You won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina N.

8 October 2023

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Beautiful and Relaxing

The log home property was perfect for our purposes. Our goal was to relax and celebrate our belated anniversary (with our pups) and this property didn't disappoint. The view of Lake Michigan was amazing from inside the home, on the covered porch, and from the yard. Each morning we had breakfast on the covered porch, which was a lovely was to start the day even in the rain. There were neighbors on one side (closer than I'd expected) but we hardly knew they were there. It didn't distract us or our dogs from relaxing and truly enjoying the property. Each day I enjoyed walking the property, taking in the unique architecture, the beautiful gardens, quiet and calming water feature, and local memorabilia throughout the home. It was a great experience, location, and time of year for us to truly relax and unplug. The log home was well-stocked. I overpack, in preparation for anything and was happy to see there were little things like a can opener, bottle opener, shampoo & conditioner, hair dryer, etc. available. Barb reached out a few times, not in an intrusive way but simply to check on us and make sure all was well and let us know to reach out if we needed anything. This was welcome and a comfort to know she & Bruce were available if needed. We had a fabulous experience and certainly would consider coming back here again, which says a lot as we've never rented the same place twice (just prefer to experience different areas) along the great lakes.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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