Updated Downtown Retreat, Main Unit
About this house rental
Nestled in Grand Haven, this lovely house for $411 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. This "Suite Retreat" charmer, has two suites, one up and one on the main floor; each with their own design flair and both with new kitchens, bath and landscaping. This listing is for the MAIN floor suite VRBO listing 1575730. (The upper suite can be found at VRBO #1587347). If we're booked on one level, the other might work equally well for you. There is a discount for booking both suites together. The 1,000 sq. ft. main floor suite of this historic Grand Haven cottage boasts personalized and tasteful décor in an amenity-rich environment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and sleeps 6 comfortably. Bedroom configuration includes a queen bed in the first bedroom and a king and two twin beds (trundle) in the second bedroom. One block to downtown, 2 blocks to the waterfront and boardwalk, less than a mile to the Grand Haven State Park & City Beach on Lake Michigan, plus everything you need to make your vacation relaxing., beach chairs, sand toys, umbrella, cooler, beach towels, boogie boards, skim board and a wagon to take it all there. Smart TC with cable and free high speed WiFi. Two shady porches and a grassy side-yard, ample off-street parking, and colorful plantings make your outdoor time pleasant. Courtyard with gas grill and dining space make for memorable evenings. Fire pit tables, perfect for s'mores and creating some more vacation memories. The fully stocked kitchen includes all the large and small appliances you'll need. The well-appointed bath and convenient washer/dryer make your stay here pleasant, and we supply basic toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap and dish soap) and starter laundry detergent. Just steps to restaurants, bars, boutiques, ice cream, The Musical Fountain nightly show, museums, Splash Pad, playground, and YMCA, not to mention the endless downtown amenities. Seasonal Harbor Transit Trolley stops just across the parking area to take you around town, to the beach, boardwalk, pier, ski hill, marina with sport fishing for hire, library and a myriad of seasonal festivals. This Suite Retreat is both a hideaway and a haven. No matter where you want to be in Grand Haven, this is the vantage point for all that the town has to offer. There's no other place like it. Book today to assure you'll score the most convenient, friendly, and amenity-rich accommodations in the Grand Haven area.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Grand Haven, MI
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(36 Reviews)
5.0
This is the 4th time we’ve enjoyed this awesome place. Location is great and there is everything that anyone would need. Thank you Joe for fitting us in again!
5.0
This is a great property within walking distance to downtown Grand Haven. This home is well appointed and very comfortable and clean. There is off-street reserved parking and a nice outdoor sitting area. Owners are wonderful to work with!
5.0
Had a wonderful time at Suite Retreat in early October. The suite was beautiful, clean, and had every amenity we could possibly need. I have been coming to GH for years and this was hands down the nicest place I’ve ever stayed. The location is great too - just a short walk from downtown and within walking distance to the beach. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend!
5.0
Great house. Close to everything. Owner was very nice. A little squeaky from people walking upstairs but it’s understandable in a downstairs unit. Enjoyed our stay very much.
5.0
This was a lovely place to stay while in Grand Haven. Great location, clean and all the comforts you would want. Highly recommend!
5.0
Property was adorably decorated and updated. Great location - we walked everywhere. Love the patio/fire pit area. Only bummer was hearing upstairs renters walk around. Sounded like a herd of elephants. Next time we would rent both upstairs and main area.
5.0
We loved everything about our rental. It was spacious, clean, great location and had everything we needed. It was in a nice quiet neighborhood and within walking distance of shops and great restaurants. We will definitely stay there again when we come to visit our son who will stationed here for a couple more years in the USCG.
2.5
Great place and location! We will be back
5.0
Perfect location in downtown Grand Haven. Walk to downtown for shopping, dinner or to head to the pier. The Armory Brewing is right behind the house and down the block. We could stroll over for beer and live music. We enjoyed all the amenities like the porches and back patio with fire tables. Cleanest place we’ve ever stayed in and probably the coziest! We will be back!
5.0
This place has it all, from kids toys to beach wagons no detail has been overlooked. Location is one block from all the shops and walkable to the water. We are always looking to go to new places but are already trying to figure out when we can stay here again!
5.0
Perfect home away from home in GH!
Perfect location in downtown Grand Haven. Walk to downtown for shopping, dinner or to head to the pier. The Armory Brewing is right behind the house and down the block. We could stroll over for beer and live music. We enjoyed all the amenities like the porches and back patio with fire tables. Cleanest place we’ve ever stayed in and probably the coziest! We will be back!
5.0
An absolute must go back!
This place has it all, from kids toys to beach wagons no detail has been overlooked. Location is one block from all the shops and walkable to the water. We are always looking to go to new places but are already trying to figure out when we can stay here again!
5.0
This property is well maintained and comes with most amenities that are needed for a week stay in Grand Haven. Remodeled and very cozy vacation stay. Highly recommend and we will be back!
5.0
Sweet Retreat
We enjoyed our stay in August and already are looking forward to next year. The new renovations added even more comfort and convenience to our experience. We appreciated the extra cleaning details and attention to sanitizing. Well done!!
5.0
SuiteRetreat
This property is well maintained and comes with most amenities that are needed for a week stay in Grand Haven. Remodeled and very cozy vacation stay. Highly recommend and we will be back!
5.0
Sweet Suite Life
Wonderful property in a great location! We enjoyed the renovations/decor and really appreciated the provided extras (outdoor space, beach chairs/towels, multiple outlets/charging locations next to bed, nicely stocked kitchen, etc). The CG/4th of July bin was brilliant - very impressed! This is the best rental we’ve had in the nearly 20 years we have been coming to GH. We will be back!
5.0
Perfect location, quiet hood, great room flow, beautifully decorated, close to downtown and the beach. It was an ideal set up for us with he doorways wide enough for his wheelchair and just a few steps up and down with the handrail. Only suggestion? Supply bikes - 2 per unit.
5.0
The house is spotless & inviting. So nice & close to town. Landlord great to make sure you are comfortable. 😊
5.0
This property was perfect for us. The owner thought of every little detail anyone would need from dish soap to beach towels to even the beach chairs and umbrella. The location was convenient to shopping, eating, and going to the state park beaches. Check in and check out were also very easy.
5.0
Suite Retreat is a Treat
This property was perfect for us. The owner thought of every little detail anyone would need from dish soap to beach towels to even the beach chairs and umbrella. The location was convenient to shopping, eating, and going to the state park beaches. Check in and check out were also very easy.
5.0
Wonderful vacation!
This is our second time at this wonderful house. We stayed in the lower unit and it is so roomy & comfortable. The location is perfect, easy walk into town for shopping or restaurants. Short drive to the beach. Contemplating booking again for next summer as it has all the amenities you could want!
5.0
Nice!
Perfect location, quiet hood, great room flow, beautifully decorated, close to downtown and the beach. It was an ideal set up for us with he doorways wide enough for his wheelchair and just a few steps up and down with the handrail. Only suggestion? Supply bikes - 2 per unit.
5.0
Clinton House
The house is spotless & inviting. So nice & close to town. Landlord great to make sure you are comfortable. 😊
5.0
The rental was exactly as pictured. The location was perfect for going to Washington Street or the beach. Joe was quick to respond to questions about the property. Will keep the property on the favorites list for our next trip to Grand Haven!
5.0
Great location!
The rental was exactly as pictured. The location was perfect for going to Washington Street or the beach. Joe was quick to respond to questions about the property. Will keep the property on the favorites list for our next trip to Grand Haven!
5.0
Clean and cute house! More spacious than appears in pictures. Walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants! We loved our stay here and would definitely get the same house.
5.0
Cutest house! Fun wknd getaway!
Clean and cute house! More spacious than appears in pictures. Walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants! We loved our stay here and would definitely get the same house.
5.0
Great location and spotless property
2 blocks to GH main street with all the shops, restaurants etc. Few minutes walk to the water and 3-4min drive to the beach. The house is clearly recent remodel which was nice. Nothing too fancy bit perfect for a family stay. We lived all the little well thought out details one may need like beach towels/chairs/umbrella/toys/boards, kids toys, playing cards and board games. Kitchen was really well setup with dishes, utensils, etc. Clean bathroom, even laundry for you to use - very helpful with kids so you don’t need to overpack. Property was well maintained, the back porch was especially relaxing.
We really enjoyed the stay and would go back. One negative was the grille - it was rusting out inside and there was no grill brush...we ended up using our portable grill. The mattress in the bigger bedroom was just okay.
Our first time in Grand Haven and we mostly liked it. Typical small beach town with shops and places to eat out. Ine thing that bugged me is everything seemed to close so early. Shops on main street would close at 5-6? Most restaurants would close at 9, even fast food/pizza places which was annoying. Not sure if due to COVID or that is normal. We spent most of our time on the beach, the south end, which was clean and more quiet. We would even leave our chairs/umbrellas for few hours when we went back home for lunch - no issue.
Would recommend this host and the stay to anyone. The town is Ok...we may come back.
5.0
The property was wonderful! Super clean.
Great location and has everything you need. Easy check in and out. Spotless! Had a great time! Played the board games and laughed out butts off! Highly recommended.
5.0
Great Property and Location
I stayed at the Suite Retreat for a week with my wife, baby, and friends of ours. We had a great time, and loved being so close to downtown. The unit was extremely clean when we checked in, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation.
5.0
Lovely
Wonderful find
5.0
Perfect Location!
We have been to Grand Haven many times but this was our first stay at Suite Retreat. This house was perfect in every way! The location couldn't be better being just two blocks from downtown and two blocks from the lake. The accommodations were very comfortable as well Everything the owner said was available truly was there. It was great. We would definitely stay at Suite Retreat again! Thanks for a wonderful family vacation!
Ellen K.
5.0
Wonderful getaway!
We stayed for a week’s vacation here mid July 2020 and it was awesome! We had the first floor and it was so roomy & comfortable! Very Peaceful & walkable to downtown restaurants & stores. Loved the outside seating area, front porch & backyard tables. Never stayed in Grand Haven, but would love to come back!
5.0
Visit to 221 Clinton
Love the neighborhood for walks, quiet, & beauty. Shopping within easy walking distance as is beach. Love th house💕💕
5.0
Quaint and Perfect
We loved the main floor of this house. The house was super clean and had everything we needed. The location was fantastic- just a few blocks from the main street of shops and the boardwalk.
5.0
Weekend stay
Had a great weekend in Grand Haven. Excellent property that was well maintained and comfortable for all of the guests.
5.0
Wonderful week at Suite Retreat in Grand Haven
We rate this property 5 star. The location is close to downtown, and accessible for the beach. The host made some needed improvements which only enhanced this charming lake house! The owner is very responsive.
5.0
This was hands down one of the best vacations I’ve had. My husband, son and I have been coming to Grand Haven every summer for years, but this was the first time we have rented a house and stayed for a full week. Everything about the experience was perfect! The location in town put us in walking distance of everything, including nightly strolls out to the lighthouse to watch the sunset. We loved the little extras, like the bikes and beach chairs, and felt completely at home while we were at the house. It was clean and updated with new appliances and furniture, and super cute beachy decorations. We had the best time and cannot wait to be back again next summer!
5.0
Coast Guard Fest in Grand Haven
This was hands down one of the best vacations I’ve had. My husband, son and I have been coming to Grand Haven every summer for years, but this was the first time we have rented a house and stayed for a full week. Everything about the experience was perfect! The location in town put us in walking distance of everything, including nightly strolls out to the lighthouse to watch the sunset. We loved the little extras, like the bikes and beach chairs, and felt completely at home while we were at the house. It was clean and updated with new appliances and furniture, and super cute beachy decorations. We had the best time and cannot wait to be back again next summer!
5.0
We had a great stay. Very clean and everything we needed for our stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Grand Haven?
The average price for a rental in Grand Haven is $463 per night. This rental is $52 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Updated Downtown Retreat, Main Unit. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Updated Downtown Retreat, Main Unit pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Updated Downtown Retreat, Main Unit?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.