The Carriage House, Extraordinary W. Michigan Lifestyle in Grand Haven

Elegant serenity: an idyllic, unforgettable W. Michigan lifestyle experience

Unique design aesthetics, exquisite architecture and elegant decor make for an unusual lifestyle vacation. Situated in a Spring Lake, the Carriage House is unexpectedly stunning, and the welcome provided by the Coston family warm and personal.

"Having grown up in design, fashion and retail, our living environment is like a series of display vignettes, something we continually change," says Kim Coston.

With late 1890's architecture , the Carriage House is decorated with pure charm:
tasteful original sculpture and art French country and American antiques
eclectic mid-century touches: Stickley, Herman Miller, Eames, Heywood-Wakefield,  George Nelson.

Part of the historic Klingman estate, Littlefield Lane is an exclusive residential neighborhood on Spring Lake, and the original estate buildings still exist.
Nearby, the majestic, original main house on a lake point.
A unique boathouse is perched above the water at lakeside.
Other estate houses on the next lane: a chicken coop-- which happens to be where we grew up--a caretaker's house,an apple storage house.
All have been renovated into splendid private homes. We will be happy give you a private neighborhood tour.

The Coston's are known in the area for creative restorations having
renovated 3 retail fashion stores, 1historic bar/restaurant the Bear Lake Tavern (N.Muskegon), 2 vintage 1950's homes in Florida.

Farrer Coston, an accomplished furniture designer (Haworth, Baker, Mueller) and
sculptor, has a variety of his works at the Carriage House.

Spacious outdoor brick terrace, one-bedroom apartment appointed with French 18th century cherry armoire, a Stickley couch, leather armchair, other antiques. Queen-sized bed, linens provided.  Cozy living room. AC, ceiling fans.Complete separate kitchen equipped with full-sized refrigerator, range, coffee, microwave, dishes, flatware, cookware. Wireless and TV/VCR. Many eclectic decor touches.

Common areas include the extraordinary "Great Room" with chandelier
for indoor drinks and dining, the brick terrace, a garden, a Weber grill and laundry facillities.

Inquire about availability of the two bedroom/two bath apartment though it may be in the future

Just 10-15 minutes away from Lake Michigan's gleaming beaches and
state parks. Spring Lake's beach is five minutes away on this exclusive 7 mile lake joining the Grand River nearsome of the areas big marinas and bridges.
Biking/walking trails encircle the lake. Walk to Spring Lake in est.
40 mins, bike there in 15-20 mins. 5 mins to Bowen's Bridge or Fruitport public boat launches.
Ask about tennis, golf, miniature golf, sailing, boating, fishing or
horseback riding.
Restaurants and shopping in charming nearby Grand Haven or Spring Lake.
The annual Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven is a huge attraction
the first week of August.
Spring Lake is also only 1/2 hr from artsy communities of
Saugatuck,Douglas and
Holland.
Convenient to Grand Rapids and Muskegon airports.

Exclusive Hampton Greens Spanish PRE horse breeding and dressage training farms are 5 minutes away.

The Carriage House is currently accepting bookings for
fall and beyond. Month-to-month annual rental prices are extremely advantageous compared to summer prices. Consider renting annually to have access to the apartment in the summer. Call for details.

Please NOTE: We have also another website so look for us in the future on the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce site...(we may or may not extend this website beyond September).

Also, more pictures available. Please contact us and we will provide link

July and August rates: $650/week, $1800/month

4th of July, Coast Guard and Labor Day weeks: $850

Summer Daily rates (holidays excluded):

$100/night May-June-September

$150/night July-August

$70/night Oct-Nov-Dec (Christmas week exclus) Based on a 3 night stay

Inquire for monthly annual rates or winter rates. Longer stays can mean better prices! Inquire about the 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment which may be soon be available!

Reservations are made on a first paid, first confirmed basis.
Reservations will be confirmed after a deposit of 50% and $200 refundable security deposit, balance due 2 weeks before arrival.

We also kindly request: a copy of the driver's license and mailing address of the person responsible for renting the apartment. The deposit will be refunded within 2 wks after checkout provided nothing is missing-damaged and the premises are left in good condition.

Sorry, no smoking,no pets.