Lakefront cottage...swim, kayak, fish, hike, bonfires and excellent reviews.

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Kitchen island with plenty of counter space.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen

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Twin Lake, MI

Hart Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Crocker Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Michigan's Adventure
‪27 min drive‬
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Enjoy your morning coffee on the lakefront deck, listen to the loons calling, or make s'mores in the fire pit while stargazing. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful family vacation. Our beachfront is perfect for small children with a gradual depth and warm water. Hart Lake (also known as Little Silver Lake) is an all sports lake located just outside of Twin Lake, Michigan. Included with this cottage is a rowboat which you can take out and go fishing or cruise around the lake. There are also 2 kayaks that you can take exploring for turtles, fish and other wild life. There is ample room for throwing a football, a frisbee or playing a game of horseshoes (equipment provided and found in shed). Pack light because also included are linens, towels, beach towels, all your paper needs, Wi-Fi, stocked kitchen, DVD, movie collection, flat screen TV, basic cable and Netflix.

This charming cottage is located only 15 minutes from Cedar Point's Michigan Adventure Amusement Park, 10 minutes from Stonegate Golf Club, 30 minutes from Double JJ Ranch (indoor water park for rainy days), 40 minutes from Silver Lake Sand Dunes, 20 minutes from Muskegon State Park and numerous other attractions. For the girls, shop in downtown Grand Haven or Whitehall (awesome gift, clothing and specialty food shops).

Cottage is decorated for the seasons. One hundred and fifty feet up the road is the Manistee National Forest (2000 acres of marked and groomed trails for hiking, ATVs and Snowmobiling). For nature lovers, the bird calls here are fantastic. This cottage is lovely for those who want a peaceful place to relax, read, hike, cook, or just be. This is an amazing place for kids to fish, swim, roast marshmallows around the camp fire and play on their own beach. If you love the outdoors and nature, this is it! Come stay with us!!
** Please be respectful of neighbors and keep noise level down in the evening hours.
**Please note the fireplace is nonfunctional.
****Dogs must be leashed.

Property manager

Val Luh

Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only please.

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Twin Lake

Located in Twin Lake, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. Stonegate Golf Club and Chase Hammond Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Duck Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure and Arboretum Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.

Twin Lake, MI

What's nearby

Hart Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Crocker Lake - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
Pirates Cove - 25 min drive - 18.1 km
Michigan's Adventure - 27 min drive - 23.4 km
Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 31 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Effin' Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Overboard Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Daves Tavern And Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Nonie's Tasty Corner - ‬11 min drive
‪Los Lagos Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront cottage...swim, kayak, fish, hike, bonfires and excellent reviews. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront cottage...swim, kayak, fish, hike, bonfires and excellent reviews.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront cottage...swim, kayak, fish, hike, bonfires and excellent reviews.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront cottage...swim, kayak, fish, hike, bonfires and excellent reviews. located?

This family-friendly Twin Lake cottage is located near the beach, steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest, Hart Lake and Burns Lake. John Adams Lake and Crocker Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

7 November 2024

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

Wife's birthday weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jama M.

15 October 2024

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

Fantastic place to relax!!!

We had a girls weekend. Cabin was very well stocked and organized. Fantastic places to relax and injoy nature.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

4 October 2024

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

Peaceful

Cozy and relaxing property with beautiful lake view. Enjoyed the bond fires and sunrise. Property manager was a treasure to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

18 August 2024

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

Twin lake

It was very nice and the place was very comfortable nicely decorated everything was there the hostess very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay very much and close proximity to Muskegon where we got to enjoy the beaches with our puppy.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ali K.

6 August 2024

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

Family Vacation

This was a wonderful vacation for my husband, myself, our two sons and two dogs! Accommodations were perfect! How was well stocked and owners very kind and helpful! Loved our stay and the core memories we built! What a beautiful location and home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane A.

1 August 2024

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

Very relaxing Cottage for family bonding

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our week at this lakefront cottage. The place was very clean and well stocked with everything you need and then some. Finding an air fryer in the cabinet was a pleasant surprise. Me, my wife and our young adult sons did a lot of bonding playing games, sitting by the fire pit and kayaking on the lake right outside the back door. The fishing was great from the kayaks and row boat. We traveled to Muskegon a few times to play Pickle Ball, Miniature Golf and walk the beach on Lake Michigan. The communication with the owners was A+ though we had no reason to call them during our stay. I must mention the next door neighbor Mike who took us on an adventure that my boys will never forget. His generosity was well appreciated. I’d definitely consider staying at this cottage again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

29 June 2024

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

Helpful host

We took our two granddaughters, ages 8 and 11, on a vacation and chose a place close to Michigan Adventure and Stoney Lake Stables for horseback riding. We had a great time, however, there was a power outage at the cabin because of a storm that came through. Our host, Val, was very helpful with keeping us informed as to when the outage was supposed to be resolved. She made suggestions for restaurants, etc. She helped us through the best she could, however we had to leave early. She was more than fair with the situation. We would definitely return if the opportunity arises! Everything was clean as a whistle and the cabin was well stocked with everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna Z.

23 June 2024

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

Clean and cozy stay

Wonderful stay! Easy check in and check out. Place was spotless and comfortable. Enjoyed the lake and views!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April K.

19 June 2024

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

Peaceful stay

We had such a relaxing stay at this lovely property. Close to Lake Michigan, furnished with everything you need for a relaxing retreat. The view from the main living area and deck and the privacy and peacefulness were perfect. Val was a very responsive and helpful host and the cottage was clean and well equipped. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

13 June 2024

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

Peaceful retreat

This property was great for a short getaway and spend time outside. They had everything we needed and then some!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

3 June 2024

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

Mini vacation

The place was perfect for the 5 of us. Eveything youll need is there. Do not overpack. Beds were comfortable. Used kayak and row boat. The lake was calm and beautiful. Silver Lake sand dunes 45 mins away. Michigan adventure 15 mins away. Would rent again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystin K.

12 May 2024

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

Relaxing Stay on the Water

We had a great stay at Val’s cottage on Hart lake. I had my mom with me for Mother’s Day and my dog Roscoe. It was clean, well stocked with kitchen essentials and lots of clean towels and blankets. We enjoyed kayaking, bonfires, and walking around the neighborhood looking at all of the beautiful birds. We would recommend Val’s place to anyone!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

6 May 2024

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

Relaxing Stay

House was clean and comfortable. The lake was lovely and we enjoyed using the row boat and having bonfires. The hosts thoughtfulness made it easy to relax. I enjoyed having the yard space as many of the lake homes are very close together!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

24 October 2023

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

Peaceful stay!

Beautiful, clean and cozy cottage for a nice relaxing weekend with my partner and dogs! Had a lovely time! This was our second stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

16 October 2023

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

A Sleepy, Rainy Weekend

Well, we were supposed to go skydiving for my wife’s 30th, but the weather chose not to cooperate. We just ended up going out for dinner and laying around watching movies. The dogs loved the downtown and the little bit of hiking we got to do. It was a necessary slow weekend, and this cabin was the perfect place to get away for it!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

10 September 2023

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

Very nice and relaxing

We stayed the week of labor day, we found the place just as listed very nice, clean and quiet. Everything you could possibly need was there, even a first aid kit, throw blankets abs plenty of towels. We also brought our dog, he loved the lake.. the only thing I would add is that a little out from the shore line is a bit mucky.. as most lakes are…next time I will bring some pool shoes for swimming. Nice trails in the woods within walking distance .. we enjoyed taking a nice long walk. Overall it was a superb vacation. I can only imagine how beautiful it is when the leaves turn colors. Definitely a 5 star on our books.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

31 August 2023

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

A tiny slice of heaven

Val was truly a first class host. She made us feel welcomed and promptly responded to our messages. The cabin was just what we wanted- quiet and clean. We loved the rowboat and kayaks. Looking forward to next year already.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

pamela c.

30 August 2023

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

Nice quiet cottage

The cottage is nice but smaller than it looks in the pictures and we didnt know there is a huge hill to get down to the lake.landlords were very helpful and easy to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey V.

21 August 2023

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

relaxing vacation on the lake

Great location right on the lake with a cute cottage, fishing was good to and our dog loved playing in the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

16 August 2023

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

Awesome vacation spot!

My family and I loved everything! Perfect little vacation spot! Will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Connie B.

19 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Peaceful lake

We so enjoyed the peaceful location on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

13 July 2023

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

Amazing Family Time

We really enjoyed the cabin and lake. It was peaceful and relaxing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

29 June 2023

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

10/10 BEST VRBO vacation!

The place exceeded expectations. The pictures do not do this cottage Justice. The place is very cute and very clean. The VRBO owner offered many appreciated amenities. Our family had the best vacation here! Two kayaks, a row boat, life vests, beach toys and floaties. Beach towels, bathroom supplies, and easily forgotten kitchen stuff, like coffee filters. 💯 best VRBO rental we have stayed at. Excellent vacation at a very reasonable price. 10/10💙PureMichigan💙

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily V., Grand Rapids, MI

18 June 2023

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

Wonderful lake cabin weekend!

My family and i had a great stay for our weekend trip. Very easy to get to and not a long drive from the Grand Rapids area. Fit my family of 4 very well with two kids ages 5 and 11. The kids loved the kayaks and the waterfront beach area. Very shallow easy entry for little ones and for our dog to enjoy too! We will definitely be staying again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michele o.

1 June 2023

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

Beautiful weekend on the lake

We had a lovely weekend on this quiet lake front house. Breathtaking views and stocked with anything you might need. Easy check-in and check-out and seamless communication throughout!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Val Luh

We feel so blessed to have found this beautiful place. We just purchased our cottage December 2012 and have already made great memories there. We skied at Mulligan's Hollow 7 times this past winter (boy do we get the snow here). We have had some fun spring weekends, and look forward to many more this summer. We live 3 hours away and have a wonderful property manager that has taken great care of our cottage and will take care of all your needs.

Why they chose this property

My family and I have been looking for this property for 3 years. This is a beautiful area. Hilly and curvy roads with that Western Michigan feel. This cottage is open concept with vaulted ceilings and 8 windows on top lets in lots of light. Our lot is one of the largest lots on the lake so you do not have neighbours at a very close proximity. There is so much room for parking .

What makes this property unique

This cottage is very private. The lot is very large and the neighbours are not very close. Many lake front cottages have neighbours right next door on both sides. This place is unique in that you have your space. Looking for peaceful night sleep, this is the place. We live in the city with cars, trains etc... We never sleep as well as we do when we are at the cottage. Hope you come and stay with us!

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