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The Bott Cott | 3 Bed, 1 Bath

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Property grounds
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6854 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    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.

The Bott Cott | 3 Bed, 1 Bath

We Limit Our Reservations to Family Groups Only!

Address: 15054 Stickney Ridge Road Grand Haven, MI 49417

Welcome to The Bott Cott! Here, you have access to shared private Lake Michigan beach frontage just down about 50 stairs from the top of the hill. This home is located in the private and wooded Stickney Ridge Association, and just a short drive to Downtown Grand Haven! Spend your days at the beautiful beach and then head back to the house to use the gas grill for dinner. You won't get tired of watching the sunset from the large open deck, or walking the historic association to see all the old homes. This vacation home is minutes away from all of your favorite things to do!

This 3 bedroom cottage is one of the original homes in the historic association. The cottage sleeps 6 people in three bedrooms all on the main floor. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed, bedroom 2 has a full bed, and bedroom 3 has 2 twin beds (trundle). There is a full bathroom connected to the third bedroom and the kitchen. This is a great cottage with an open floor plan that gives everyone enough room to find their spot to relax.  This is not a pet friendly property.

Grand Haven is located on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are a quaint, little beach town recently named the "Happiest Seaside Town in America," by Coastal Living Magazine. Here, your family will find Grand Haven State Park, which was voted in the Top 10 Best Beaches in the world by Travel+Leisure Magazine. The boardwalk stretches one and a half miles, beginning at Chinook Pier and ending at the iconic red lighthouse. Historic, affordable, and amusing, the trolley is continually traveling throughout the waterfront and downtown areas dropping you off at any desired location. At the end of the day, grab a blanket to sit on and head to the Waterfront Stadium where the whole family can enjoy the Musical Fountain. This synchronized lights, water, and music show has coined the title "World's Largest." This free show plays nightly at dusk throughout the summer. Lucky for you, all of this is just minutes away and waiting for you to revel in.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking at any property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 854 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 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
Note from host: No events or parties allowed at any property
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

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About the area

Map
Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven Beach - 20 min walk
  • Grand Haven State Park - 5 min drive
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 5 min drive
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • Rosy Mound Natural Area - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Tea & Sushi Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bott Cott | 3 Bed, 1 Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bott Cott | 3 Bed, 1 Bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bott Cott | 3 Bed, 1 Bath?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bott Cott | 3 Bed, 1 Bath located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Haven Beach and Lake Michigan. Rosy Mound Natural Area and Grand Haven State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Bott Cott | 3 Bed, 1 Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., greensboro, nc

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage!
Clean, cute, great space! Tons of bath towels, the steps to the beach were super close, great location to grand haven, and we loved our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location can’t be beat
House was just as advertised. The location is fantastic, feeling completely safe and secluded, beach access, yet still just a 5 min drive to groceries Walmart and just a couple more mins to downtown. The home was clean and well kept.the beach is beautiful. The only thing I would have liked to see is a touch more amenities - beach chairs, beach umbrella would have been so great to use (I would have rented them if that were an option nearby but its not). Sheets were not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach
Loved this hidden gem! The house was peaceful d the lake view was great from the deck. We enjoyed the beach to ourselves for our whole week. Couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDI W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
It is a very clean, older beach home close to the water. You just walk down the steps, and you are on the beach! The description and pictures are accurate. I had a small issue with the refrigerator leaking, which was resolved immediately. They were easy to contact and attentive. The only drawback is there are no spindles on the house stair railing. The youngest in our family is 5, so we could explain to her how to hold the handrail. A younger child could fall off the steps on the sides since there are no sidewalls or spindles. Other than the stairs, it was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Perfect stay for a trip to grand haven. We even got to see a lot of deer in the backyard
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Banshailang D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay for a long weekend getaway
The property was clean when we checked in. The pictures and ad are accurate. It has all the basic necessities you would need for a comfortable short stay. The location is really close to downtown area and everything else you'd wanna visit and do while in Grand Haven. Only real complain is the single bathroom which can become a problem if more than 2 people stayed in the house. A second bathroom or even half bath would have made this place close to perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Great location close to the beach along with close to town and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Had a great stay! The deck was perfect for our family and small kids, can see the water, grilled out!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach!
The proximity to the beach was great!! The house was clean and very comfortable!! There's covered parking. That was nice. I'm glad I brought my car and not the truck. It wouldn't have fit. The beach sand is like powder! It's beautiful!! I gave 4 stars on the property cleanliness because the vines and bushes in the walkway could be addressed. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

kate l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach.
Sssss
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing View
The pictures made it seem like it overlooked the water- there was a large home between this location and the water. You can see the lake from the dining room window, but the pictures make it seem like it is a direct view. The listing says there is a beach view- there is not. To see the beach you need to walk about 100 feet from the bottom of the stairs, then you can see the beach. There are some things about the amenities that are exceedingly cheap- The coffee maker had to cost $14.99. I have stayed in a number of rental homes and nearly everyone has gotten a Keurig and provided some K-cups. The game cupboard was underwhelming. Tell the owner to spend a few dollars to add some amenities! All that being said, I gave it a 4 because these are easily correctible things- it is a beautiful location, but it is a wooded area- we saw a buck and a doe at the bottom of the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
It was lovely inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Madelyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
The property and area were very nice. The beach is accessible down a flight of stairs and a there's a ~20 minute walk to the lighthouse down the beach. The owners seemed suspicious of us initially, and said that they didn't rent to non-family groups. I'm not sure if they've had problems with partying, but it was a little weird and stressful to think we'd have to change plans if we didn't give them reason enough not to cancel our reservation. That being said, when we told them we just wanted a nice weekend by the lake, they were fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Annika C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bott Cott! Location is great and gives you the benefits of both town and beach. It's a short drive to the main local shopping strip and an easy walk down to the beach as conveyed in the listing. There's a book with lots of local recommendations which was great to use, we ended up at the farmers market Saturday morning for a beautiful morning. The only things I feel could be improved are resources in the house. The house isn't missing anything crazy and I wasn't hoping for anything excessive, but I found it was just short of being a complete basic package missing things like cooking spray. Of course it was stated on the listing that there is very minimal resources like no extra toiletries, minimal kitchen supplies, etc., so it's an accurate claim. However, adding those things would take the property to another level and more accurately reflect the welcoming and helpful hosts. A more thorough description on where the private beach is would be very helpful. We followed the instructions to go down the stairs and then just picked a spot. We were informed by neighbors that it's a specific area, from one spot to another, on the beach that belongs to the house. This would be helpful to know so visitors aren't imposing on neighbors. Overall we all enjoyed our stay and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Nice relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation spot
Loved the short walk to the beach. Loved being able to drive a short way and enjoy all of the Grand Haven fun. The house was perfect for us! It had everything we could possibly need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Easy access to the beach and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bott Cot
We had an excellent stay!! The beach access was awesome and our overall experience was incredibly relaxing. We would certainly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We really enjoyed our stay in the Bott Cott! We enjoyed eating and coffee on the deck with a water view. The house was clean, comfortable and very well equipped with everything for our stay. We did notice a few large aunts in the home throughout out stay, but no big deal. There was also an interesting smell when we first arrived. We didn’t know if it was bc it was so close to the water or what, but it was fine and we didn’t notice it the next day. We did have trouble with knowing what beach we were able to use. We were approached twice by homeowners telling us that we were on the wrong beach. Everything is labeled “private beach” and if there is only a section for the Bott Cott we never knew where it was. After we were approached the first time I asked for clarification as to where we could be & was told that where we were was fine, but then was approached again when I was watching my kids swim. That made my son feel uneasy about me being approached by 2 people when I was by myself. Our family didn’t want to get us in trouble with us being on the wrong beach so they didn’t comeback to our place for beach days again. So we didn’t get as much family beach time as we would have liked. But we would come back and stay with our family again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R., Wyandotte, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
trips
We enjoyed our stay very much and are ready to book for next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Trisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very small
The place was clean and easy access to the beach. However, it is very small. There is 1 bathroom that is the smallest bathroom I have ever been in and the third bedroom with the daybed/trundle is so small that there isn't room to set the trundle up. Literally. We had to carry it out in to the living room. Kind of pointless to have the trundle when it won't even fit in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage!
This cottage was everything I was hoping it would be! The bedrooms are small and you have to be able to climb steps, but this is a great place to stay. The beach is so close and there are great views of lake Michigan from the house. The beach is also very quiet. Hardly anyone else was out there during our stay. The neighbors are all very friendly and most have been in that area for decades. The cottage is a short drive to downtown Grand Haven, and a few minutes from the local grocery store. The owner is quick to respond and I would definitely rent this cute cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location, cute cottage, will be back!
This place is absolutely perfect for a quiet beach getaway. While not lake frontage, you can still see the lake from the deck. We had deer (and a newborn fawn!) coming right up to the deck while we sat outside, and were able to walk to the quiet, private beach in just a few steps. The beds were comfy, the place was clean, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Haven
Cute quaint and clean! The house was comfortable with a beautiful view of the lake. The neighborhood is part of a historic residence that added to the charm. The owners were gracious and friendly. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022