Charming RedbirdCottage by Lake Michigan - BOOK NOW FOR FALL in Muskegon

Open year-round. Charming 2-story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath vacation
rental cottage home is in a perfect location in Muskegon, Michigan. 2 minutes
to Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake and 15 minutes to activities and
most everything else. Our guests say it's "Cleaner than a 5-star hotel."
It's just a 2-minute drive (4 blocks, 3/10 mile,1/2 km) to -not on-
award-winning Pere Marquette Park beach at Lake Michigan, located
south of Muskegon Channel. It's a quick stroll 170 yards to
Muskegon Lake (not a beach). "Redbird Cottage" vacation home sleeps
4 in beds, 6 using Queen sleeper sofa. No smoking, no pets, please.
Ideal for a couple, small family of up to 6, and a corporate rental or
extended stay.
You'll feel on vacation the moment you step into your like-new,
remodeled and furnished vacation home. It couldn't be more
comfortable--with central air and heat, Cable TV, DVD, CD/radio,
fully equipped modern kitchen, washer, dryer, bathrooms upstairs and
down, and plush furniture. You'll enjoy cooking on the BBQ grill and
eating on the picnic table in the small back yard. Rediscover the
charm of an open front porch--perfect for sipping your favorite
beverage or catching the lake breezes. Decorator-chosen colors will
put pizazz into your vacation pleasures. You are 10-15 minutes to
many activities. Bring your own boat--public boat launch
nearby.
Redbird Cottage--"Where you'll discover relaxation, comfort,
and charm." Reserve now and create your own memories!
Open all year. 2-night minimum.
Redbird Cottage is one of two houses on one lot in a quaint, quiet
neighborhood reminiscent of an eastern seaboard community. There is
shared driveway parking for one car and free on-street parking, as
available.
Experience an affordable stay in a perfect location--near, but not
on, two beautiful lakes and beaches, and convenient to activities:
.. 2 minute-drive to Lake Michigan's Pere Marquette Park.
.. 2 miles (5 minutes) to Cross Lake Express Ferry from Milwaukee.
.. 15 minutes to fairs, festivals, museums, live theater.
Enjoy a private, comfortable home for less than a hotel suite:
.. Furnished. Newly rebuilt. Modern kitchen amenities.
.. Central heat & air-conditioning. Washer/dryer. BBQ grill. Fire pit.
.. Cable TVs. DVDs. CD/Radio.
Open Year-Round.
No smoking, no pets, please.
We cannot rent to persons under the age of 25 years.
Upstairs:
(1) 2 bedrooms next to each other.
(2) Front Bedroom: King bed, Cable TV, DVD.
(3) Guest Bedroom: 2 LX Twin beds, which convert to one King.
(4) Full Bath--full-sized bathtub.
Downstairs:
(1) Large (26' x 15') combination living room/dining/kitchen--you
won't miss out on family fun while you cook. . . or warm up
takeout in the microwave.
(2) After dinner or anytime, the large, 45"-round dining table is a
perfect place for amusement or work.
(3) Half bath downstairs is very convenient.
(4) Clothes washer and dryer are handily off the kitchen.
(5) Queen sleeper sofa can sleep 1-2 in a pinch.
Easy access by land and by sea:
--Short drive from US-31 and I-96 highways.
--From Milwaukee, Wisc. via Express Ferry: 2 miles to cottage.
--From Detroit, Michigan: 195 miles/314 km.
--From Chicago, Illinois: 185 miles/298 km.
--From South Bend, Indiana: 126 miles; Gary: 160 miles

High-speed Internet (May thru Oct)
Central air-conditioning and heat
Flat screen Cable TV, DVD, CD/radio
Washer & Dryer
Linens provided
Fully equipped kitchen with all new appliances
Dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, coffee maker, blender, toaster
No phone service - please bring your cell phone.
FIRE PIT, BBQ GRILL (propane), PICNIC TABLE

Beautiful sunsets on Lake Michigan and sunrises on Muskegon Lake.
Fishing, on the pier--coho salmon in season, perch--and ice-fishing
Golf
Public boat launch
Shoreline Trail 2 minutes away
Michigan's Adventure and Waterpark
5 minutes to Cross Lake Ferry - Muskegon to Milwaukee, Wiconsin
10 minutes to Victorian mansions, festivals, arts, culture
OUR BEACH IN THE NEWS!
Pere Marquette Park is listed as a *Beach Find* in the Oct 2005
issue
of National Geographic Traveler, p. 106:
"Two-mile-long Pere Marquette's wide swatch of
sole-soothing sand keeps visitors active with
volleyball nets, playground sets, and picnic areas.
The water is pristine and salt-free.
'No jellyfish--and no sharks'. . ."

PEAK: Jul-Aug 2009: $1280 week, $180 Sun-Thur, $190 Fri-at/night. 
NON-PEAK: $1120/week, $160/night. 
Minimum Nights: 2
Additional 10% tax. $100 Setup/cleaning fee.
50% due at booking by credit/debit card; balance 30 days before arrival. 
$500 Security/Damage required but ONLY charged if there is damage/breach.
Corporate housing or extended stay available (non-summer and for stays
of one month or more only)
Cancellations and Refunds: No refunds - we recommend trip insurance.
Rates and deposit subject to change without notice.