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Longer days, sunsets past 10 PM It’s your show overlooking Lake Michigan

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the water from this balcony.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, dining area, and exposed wooden beams.
Relax in this inviting outdoor seating area with a sofa, armchairs, and a rocking chair.
Steps lead up to a charming house with a gabled roof and a diamond-shaped window.
Enjoy the ocean view from this serene outdoor deck surrounded by lush trees.

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Longer days, sunsets past 10 PM It’s your show overlooking Lake Michigan

Grand Haven cottage description
Seeking a Lake Michigan cottage with spectacular views of the Lake and sunsets from your deck? Pair-A-Dice is the quaint cottage in Grand Haven, Michigan on the quiet, peaceful south section of Highland Park just for you and your family and friends.

Your cottage is a three-minute drive to downtown Grand Haven. Or better yet, it is a relaxing 15-minute walk along a safe boardwalk to the Grand Haven waterfront. During your walk, you will experience the beautiful vistas of Lake Michigan and the Grand River along your way.

Built in 1906, the cottage is a historic landmark in Highland Park. Pair-A-Dice retains much of its original charm as many items in the cottage are original. More than 100 cottages are tucked in the sand dunes of this area with a system of boardwalks and walkways built throughout the natural preserve. Pair-A-Dice, one of the few cottages overlooking Lake Michigan and her beach, offers its guests the beautiful sunsets on your large private deck while you drink, dine and scream for ice cream. For quick, safe, and easy access, just step on down the Highland Park Boardwalk to arrive at your beach.

Enjoy watching the Grand Haven Pier’s catwalk lite up at night looking like a string of pearls. Take a midnight stroll through Highland Park or dip in the lake below. Fall asleep with the sound of the waves and enjoy the cool fresh lake breeze. Awaken to the romantic sound of the Pier’s foghorn on the mornings the boaters and fishermen need visual assistance.

A screened-in front porch, with an attached deck, are ideal for reading, sunset watching, and experiencing the fall storms as they rumble in over Lake Michigan. Please close the windows or you will get wet. There is a small back porch for storage, for your bikes, coolers, beach bags, fishing poles and kites.

Enjoy five bedrooms, one full bath downstairs and one full bathroom upstairs. The upstairs has a deluxe new bathroom (2016) with a separate shower/bath and toilet with vanity. Also, this addition added a bedroom off the bathroom hallway. Three bedrooms have full beds, one bedroom has a set of twin beds and a fifth bedroom has sailor bunk beds. The cottage sleeps eight adults and two children comfortably. Two bedrooms have lake views while you are resting in bed. The new addition bedroom overlooks the protected sand dune nature preserve.

September is the locals’ time to be swimming and fishing for Salmon in the Lake. Often the water is warmer than the air and the waves are perfect for body surfing, or watching the surfers. The beach crowds are gone however the city is still open with mostly local characters.

Property manager

Jay whitelaw

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 5

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
The expectation is to leave Pairadice the same condition as you experienced. Easy yo follow check out instructions are found in a book located in the kitchen to explain how to check out.
In the ten years of sharing Pairadice with the VRBO family of guests only one time did I have to request additional cleanning fees.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Newly furnished no pets allowed No exceptions.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pre teens safe walkways to beach

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Indian Summer Season
Beautiful Indian Summer Season Cottage
Beautiful Indian Summer Season Grand Haven
Beautiful Indian Summer Season Cottage Grand Haven
Enjoy the Sunsets From Your Large Deck or sun Porch
Enjoy the sunsets from your large deck or sun porch.
Last Minute Opening June 20 25. Pairadice On Lake Michigan

About the area

Map
Grand Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Haven Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Haven State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grand Haven Musical Fountain - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Odd Side Ales - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pronto Pup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Longer days, sunsets past 10 PM It’s your show overlooking Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Longer days, sunsets past 10 PM It’s your show overlooking Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Longer days, sunsets past 10 PM It’s your show overlooking Lake Michigan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Longer days, sunsets past 10 PM It’s your show overlooking Lake Michigan located?

Located in Grand Haven, this beachfront cottage is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Grand Haven State Park and Grand River Boardwalk are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Longer days, sunsets past 10 PM It’s your show overlooking Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

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

Great stay

Great stay in a lovely location. Jay was a terrific host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice T.

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

Cute place, good location

The place is cute and the view, location to the beach is great. Jay was very helpful/ responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C P.

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

Very enjoyable stay

Comfortable. Scenery beautiful, especially the sunsets! Spent most of our time on deck overlooking the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Cozy historical home with incredible views!

I took my nieces and nephews for a weekend getaway at the Lake. The house was absolutely perfect: cozy, clean, a great history, spectacular views and quick walk to the beach. Jay was super helpful and communicative throughout our stay! I would highly recommend and hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

jeffery c.

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

Grand Haven

WE really enjoyed pair of dice. Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

LYNDA R.

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

Location, location , location!

Cute, quaint rustic summer cottage on a bluff overlooking the Lake. Great views, very responsive owner. Easy walk to the beach and all that Grand Haven has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Rayle, Georgia, USA

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

Charming cottage!

Perfect cottage for our Memorial Day weekend getaway. The location is right across from the beach but far enough away from the crowds. Quiet neighborhood. Our host was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., Noblesville, IN

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

Fun time with family

Good communication with owner. Close to kite festival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Treehouse cabin

This location makes you feel like you’re in a rustic treehouse overlooking the lake. The location is great, and the cross breezes keep you cool despite no air conditioning. The house has an interesting history and the Owner was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy E., NORTHBROOK

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

Great location

Lots of stairs and excellent lake view with access to private beach. Easy walk to town for dining and shopping. Breezy comfortable sleeping. Historic cottage with lots of character and lots of room for enjoying Lake Michigan. Sunsets are spectacular. Everything you need for visiting Grand Haven.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Absolutely beautiful

Super clean, beautiful views, comfortable beds, had everything we needed for our stay. Loved seeing the history of the cottage and it’s story. Jay was friendly, responsive, but gave us our space. 100% recommended, and we hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great Family Vacation!

Just got home. We already miss it! The view is Amazing! Jay was a Great host. First time VRBO guest and everything is as described, making it very likely we will be using VRBO again in the future, as well as coming back to Paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

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

High School reunion getaway

Pair-a-dice was exactly what we needed! It had a fantastic cottage feel with all of the comforts of home. We traveled 4,190 miles to be together from San Jose, CA to Fairfax, VA and in between. Jay was great to work with and was very accommodating to our needs! Until next time....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Beautiful view, excellent host

We had 2 families (10 people) stay at this home. It was perfect. The view was great, the location was in walking distance from town and Jay was an excellent host. He greeted us when we arrived, stopped by the next day to warn us about the potential storm and brought us supplies when we ran out. The beds are fulls and there is an open ceiling where the bedrooms are, so you hear everyone, but that actually added to the fun. Thanks for the great vacation Jay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

W Harold M.

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

Para dice!! Was paradise !!!!

We enjoyed an amazing stay at Pair of Dice.. the home. Is an older classic home with beautiful wood floors, tons of windows and tons of light! The back deck overlooked the Lake and we enjoyed many sunsets and relaxation there everyday. The location was close to everything in Grand Haven and the boardwalks allow you to walk all around the area- this is a great place for bikers and hikers..and Jay was an incredible host always checking to see if we needed anything and how our stay was going. There’s a grill and fully equipped kitchen and if you’re missing anything Jay will get it for you! I can’t say enough about the rental and the only thing it took getting used to was no air conditioning. It wasn’t a big deal because the air off the lake cools the house down pretty quick, and we weren’t there most of the day time anyways . This is also a quick drive to Saugatuck, South Haven is 40-45 mins and Holland has many restaurants and entertainment too. Thanks for a wonderful vacation Jay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

Girls Getaway for a Fabulous 40th

Charming historic lake home with water views. Easy walk to beach, restaurant, and light house. Jay went out of his way to book a last minute dinner reservation for our group of 9. It was a wonderful time with beach walking, cycle boating, shopping, and eating and drinking. It was the first time for all of us in Grand Haven, and we really enjoyed it! Heads up: If there are mobility issues, this would not be a place for you due to the many stairs to climb to get to the house, beach, etc. Another consideration is the parking. The 2 parking spots were great but our group came from several locations, so we had 5 vehicles requiring a lot of shuffling when we wanted to get out and explore. All in all, it was a great stay and accommodated our group of 10 very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Great beach retreat!

We enjoyed staying at "pair a dice". The proximity to the beach and the view was the best part. We had to drive into town because the walk was a little too much for our little ones but this location would be perfect for biking into town. However we came mainly for the beach end it was so easily accessible even with lugging down our supplies and toys for three kiddos. Part of the house is very old. But I love how cozy and quaint the antiques made it feel. In the new hallway addition and bathroom was the just right amount of modern luxury needed. I only gave it four stars though because of the kitchen. It has all modern necessities in it but it would've been nice to have a few more updates. The grill could use a little maintenance too. But overall, it was just the beach getaway my family needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Vintage charm in an amazing location!

This place is a quintessential beach house, filled with historic character. The location is perfect with a boardwalk that ends right on the beach. The house is located on the bluff directly above the beach with incredible views. It is also a quick drive to downtown Grand Haven. A few things to consider: * Four bedrooms have partial height walls, sharing a common ceiling and common overhead light - bring sound machines to help with the noise transfer between rooms! * While the listing accommodates a fair number of people, each room is very tiny. Dining table and living room each accommodate only 6 at a time. Deck is slightly larger but still a bit tight. * Kitchen is very small with limited counter space. Oven temp was inconsistent which made cooking a bit challenging. * The grill on the deck was not working. Jay made an attempt to fix it during our stay but unfortunately it still didn’t work. Overall, Jay was a very attentive host and we loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula o.

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

Covid escape!

Fantastic house to escape and rebalance your world. We were 2 families of 4 each with 2 teenage kids. The house was easy to find, clean and ready on our arrival and Jay was at hand to show us around. It’s a very traditional beach cottage with a vintage feel retaining many original features which add to its charm. Our week turned out to be on the cooler side for August so lack of A/c was not an issue. There are plenty of fans and breezes to keep you cool. The small issues we had were dealt with very promptly by Jay, which was fantastic. We enjoyed the fabulous deck with amazing lake sunset views. The kitchen is small but very functional and there is plenty of storage room in the back porch. The bedrooms are small ( as you’d expect in an old cottage) but adequate. 4 of the rooms have an open ceiling set up with dividing walls only. This wasn’t an issue for us but just a little quirky. The closeness to the beach was great for our teenagers who could come and go on their own. There are also many fun activities nearby. We went to Holland for crazy golf and go-carting, and Muskegon for river tubing. My son enjoyed the skate park at the YMCA very much. Grand Haven is a lovely town, just a mile walk from the house along the picturesque water front. We enjoyed several meals out and felt very safe as there was plenty of mask wearing, social distancing and very organized restaurants. We had a wonderful time. Thanks Jay 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

spectacular view

We LOVED our stay at Pair-A-Dice! Great location and amazing views. The cottage itself was super cute. We really enjoyed all the "things from the past" throughout the cottage. This home has such history and it was fun to learn about it. The bedrooms were all comfortable and it was amazing to fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the water! The kitchen and bathrooms had basically everything we needed. Bob, the property manager, was amazing and answered all my questions right away. He greeted us at the cottage and made us feel right at home. He worked with us on extending our stay and adding extra parking spaces due to needing them. He was fantastic to work with. The neighborhood was very welcoming and friendly. We felt completely safe and part of their community. We didn't mind all the stairs (stairs to the cottage and to/from beach area), but it is something to take into consideration when booking. They do have a chair lift on the stairs and you could easily drive down to the beach. if needed. It is what I would expect from a cottage sitting up on the bluff, but still worth reminding others. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because I felt it could have been a bit cleaner. Don't get me wrong, the bathrooms were totally clean and, as a whole, it had a clean feeling. My issue was more the floors upstairs were clearly not mopped and very dirty if wiped. It appeared that it could have used a good wipe down of the baseboards, stairs and inside the kitchen cabinets/drawers. The kitchen sink also did not appear to be as clean as it should be. At first we thought it was just bc it was old, but a quick scrub with Comet told us it just wasn't cleaned properly. I was actually surprised bc so many prior reviews stated how clean it really was. With that being said, I would stay here again in a heartbeat because overall it was fantastic. We never felt as though the cottage was "dirty" or anything, it could just use a bit more TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janel Z.

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

Wonderful view

All aspects of this property met our expectations except for the bedroom situation. The property is listed as 5 bedrooms, but only one bedroom (new addition) has full walls. The other 4 bedrooms have open rafter ceiling which makes each room connected as far as noise is concerned. If you are traveling with other couples, this may not be advantageous. That being said, the location is great and the view from the deck is lovely. Jay is also a very gracious host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun K.

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

Fun stay with family!

What a beautiful property tucked above the beach. We stayed for three nights and had a blast. 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

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

Amazing Grand Haven Cottage

We had a great time at the cottage. The back porch is beautiful and looks out right over the lake and pier- perfect for family dinner and sunsets. Cottage is great walking/biking location from beach. The owner checked in regularly and was available throughout our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

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

Pair A Dice

Views are amazing Grand Haven is a quaint little town We really enjoyed ourselves and Jay was a great host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Beautiful residence

Delightful stay. Jay was very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023