A secluded public Lake Michigan beach access is 1/4 mile walk from the home with Duck Lake, White Lake & Muskegon Lake minutes away. Outdoor adventure awaits with hiking, fishing & disc golf; the Winter Sports Complex has zip lining, luging & skiing just 3 miles away. A short drive to Michigan’s Adventure amusement/water park, golf, & downtown events make this the perfect vacation spot! After an adventurous day relax around the firepit, wraparound porch or walk to the tavern & watch the sunset. The space At Making Waves Beach Cottage, outdoor adventure awaits while the comforts of a relaxing, comfortable place keeps you “in.”Choose your morning coffee or Nespresso from our extensive coffee bar and enjoy an assortment of snacks! We’re located in the heart of it all, with winter sports including 1 of only 4 in the US luge track, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, ice fishing & pond hockey just 3 miles south. Summertime favorites of hiking, cycling, sunbathing, boating, swimming & more are very close by. Just walk out the door down the very popular Scenic Drive to the secluded Lake Michigan public beach access. Don’t forget to bring the provided beach chairs, towels, floats, boards & more! At night watch the sunset while strolling on the beach as the Lake Michigan waves crash on the sand. Hungry? Enjoy food & drink at the neighborhood tavern directly across the street from the beach access. Michigan’s Adventure, the state’s largest amusement & outdoor water park is an easy drive away. It’s close enough to take a break in the middle of the day and go back which allows your family to make the most of your passes. Did someone say fishing??? This is the most ideal spot located in the middle of the area’s most popular fishing lakes. Bring your boat, bait, and friends while you fish the day away as the kids hang out at the beach, amusement park, or zip line adventure park. This truly is the center of adventure & fun for everyone! As you drive toward the cottage with Lake Michigan to your west, you’ll notice a mature tree lined road with abundant wildlife and private settings. Approaching the property, you’ll find a secluded location and a natural circle driveway leading up to the house. Enough parking for 4-5 vehicles & your 3-4 fishing boats! You’ll see yard furniture, a grill, and outdoor games. The yard has been sprayed with safe tick & bug repellent. You’ll enter the front of the house on a wood deck, use the smart lock device to lock and unlock the front door. There is a video ring doorbell. Upon entering, you’ll find an entryway equipped with coat hooks, a built-in bench, and shoe storage. A coffee bar with a variety of coffees, creamers, sugar, & machines are available to make your perfect cup of coffee. The breakfast amenity is continental in nature and a random offering of granola bars, fruit bars, instant oatmeal, and other items. The living room is the center of the house and flows to the main bedroom, bathroom, upper level, and the kitchen. An open concept floor plan connects the sitting or game room and living room where you’ll be able to relax and watch television on the comfy couch and chairs, play games, or use the area for a dedicated workstation. A ceiling fan, plenty of natural sunlight, and a 70” television make this a great space for any activity. Special touches include a stenciled compass game/workstation table and a large, vintage metal Fish Market sign, local to this area. Central air conditioning is included. The totally renovated bathroom is equipped with a double vanity so multiple people can use this functional space simultaneously. A shower bathtub with removable shower head, plenty of towels, washcloths, a hair dryer, and various toiletries are available. Special touches include a vintage painted buffet that was curated specifically for this bathroom and a blue tooth speaker fan which allows you to listen to your favorite music or podcast directly from your phone! The main bedroom has a king size bed with king pillows and a feather down comforter or quilt. The 4 windows have curtains and black out cellular blinds for late sleepers. Amber night lights promote restful sleep while providing just enough light for nighttime wandering. A sitting area with seating allows privacy from the rest of your guests or use as a space for baby/kids. Also in the main bedroom is a full-length mirror, and a large double closet with hangers, robes, extra clean towels, vacuum cleaners, and a small dresser. Off the living room are 12 wood stairs leading to the upper level where you’ll find 2 bedrooms, a wide hallway that looks over the stairs, and two large closets perfect for keeping all your belongings neatly out of the way. Bedroom 2 includes 2 queen size beds, black out cellular shades, and amber night lights completing the bedroom for restful sleep. Bedroom 3 includes 2 queen size beds, black out cellular shades, and amber night lights. The bedrooms are separated by a wide hallway area which has closets with hangers and shelves to keep your belongings organized. This hallway area is large enough for kids to sit on the floor and play or grab a beanbag and relax. A small fan, hair dryer, make up mirror and extra sheets are kept in the closet. Plenty of space for your belongings. The fully equipped galley kitchen has a dishwasher, electric stove/oven, microwave, and full refrigerator. There is an extensive coffee bar with Keurig, Nespresso machine, Ninja coffeepot, and cappuccino maker. Keurig pods, Nepresso pods, and creamers are provided. The kitchen has everything needed to prepare and cook all your meals including a toaster, blender, crock pot, toaster oven, and more. Plenty of silverware, plates & bowls, Pioneer Woman pots, pans, knives, and accessories complete this functional kitchen. Special touches include the large, hand crafted one of a kind live edge wood ceiling light fixture and stenciled tile floor. Through the kitchen is the dining or sun room area where you’ll find a vintage glass top, wrought iron table that seats six. The sliding glass door allows a seamless flow to the wrap-around exterior deck area. Oversized, comfortable patio chairs make this the perfect summer spot to hear soothing Lake Michigan waves while sipping your favorite beverage. Special touches include a vintage license plate ceiling and handcrafted pipe ceiling light fixture. Guess how many Michigan license plates there are? Off the dining room are the wood stairs leading down to the lower level. Here you’ll find a painted open area with a large rug, 2 futon couches, 3 twin beds, Roku smart Tv, games, and more. A great area to just lay around, read, and watch television. The laundry area includes a washer and 2 dryers. There is a full bathroom with stand up shower and Bluetooth speaker for listening to your favorite music podcast. The outdoor area and yard feature a fire pit and a natural 1.5 acre lot with moss, trees, and shrubbery. There is plenty of room for outdoor yard games. There is a beach cruiser bicycle and mens bicycle available for use. There are wrought iron patio table & chairs, 5 lounge chaise chairs, and larger table for nature lovers. There’s enough seating for 20+ people outside. The house sits off Scenic Drive which is a popular summertime road for motorcycles, bicycles, runners/walkers, and Sunday drives. As weather permits the outdoor areas will be spruced up and décor & furniture will be added. The double stall detached garage is used for storage. We kindly ask that you not enter this area unless directed otherwise. Lastly, review my extensive online guidebook for local restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, festival & events, breweries, fishing areas, fun for kids, and more! Guest access Plenty of free outdoor parking. Other things to note In November of 2024 a 2nd full bathroom was added to the home in the basement area. Just noting this in the event you booked prior to this being added. 2024 Festivals & Events January TBD Grand Haven Winterfest Ski &Snowboard Competition February 18-19 Free Fishing Weekend March 2 Muskegon Polar Plunge March 21 MuskeCon Comicon - Muskegon May 18-19 Grand Haven Kite Festival May TBD Old Fashion Days Carnival-Fruitport April TBD Lakeshore Living Show May 26 Blessing of the Boats -Muskegon May 4-12 Holland Tulip time June TBD Taste of Muskegon June 8-9 Free Fishing Weekend June TBD Miss Michigan Pageant, downtown Muskegon June 21-22 Muskegon Powerboat Weekend June 20-23 Electric Forest - Rothbury June 29 Trinity Health Seaway Run June 29-30 Lakeshore Art Festival- Muskegon July 13 Stand up for the Cure July 13-14 Fresh Coast Games - Pere Marquette July 18-21 Muskegon Bike Time/Rebel Road - Muskegon July 26-Aug 4 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival - Grand Haven July TBD Cruiz’n Antique car show downtown Whitehall August 7-10 Unity Christian Music Festival - Muskegon August 9-11 Wings Over Muskegon Air Show August 10 Great Lakes Surf Festival - Pere Marquette August TBD Burning Foot Beer Festival - Pere Marquette August 30-31 Polish Festival - Muskegon Sept 12-15 Irish Festival - Muskegon September 13-28 Grand Rapids Art Prize September 29 Ragnar Race Michigan (house is directly on the course)