Nestled on Markers Channel of Smiths Bayou, Compass Cove offers a haven for family entertaining with an open floor plan, a fully-stocked kitchen and access to 550sqft of outdoor decking. Enjoy the large yard for outdoor activities, paddle boat and two kayaks for water adventures or unwind by the fire pit in the evenings.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access!
We are excited to welcome you to our home, Compass Cove! This is a three bedroom, two bath home located on Markers Channel of the very popular Smiths Bayou on Spring Lake! Our home has an open floor plan and set up comfortably for family entertaining. The large kitchen is fully stocked and ready for your family meal at the large farm table! There are 3 bedrooms. Bedroom One with a king sleep number bed and master bath, bedroom Two with a queen bed, and bedroom three with a king sized bed. A twin sized air mattress and an infant pack-n-play are also provided. The large open great room is the perfect gathering space with access to over 550sqft of outdoor decking that leads to a very nice sized yard for outdoor activities. There is 180' of water frontage with 100' of seawall for you to tie off your own boat. Compass Cove includes a paddle boat and two Kayaks for your families enjoyment. Excellent fishing and boating right from the seawall. A fire pit is on site for evening enjoyment. There is a Traeger pellet smoker for outdoor cooking and making the very best BBQ! We have corn hole and washers available for your use upon request. We are located approximately 2 miles from North Shore beach and 3 miles from Grand Haven State Park beach. Hoffmaster State Park is also only just over 3 miles North of our home. All of these parks have great beaches right on the beautiful Lake Michigan and wonderful hiking trails. Bike trails are abundant and start right outside the neighborhood leading you to all the amenities Spring Lake and Grand Haven have to offer. A HUGE transformation just happened in downtown Spring Lake making this a choice destination with award-winning restaurants, bars and breweries. Grand Haven (Coast Guard City, USA) has also done some major renovations along the waterway and the main street offering tons of amazing shops and in the evening you can enjoy the 2nd largest waterfront musical fountain in the United States! The new band shell right on the waterway has many events as well that are very exciting to attend. Please note the location of Compass Cove. We are located just off Highway 31. If you can't bear the sound of traffic this is not the home for you. In the yard the traffic does not go unnoticed. In the home it can be heard at times but certainly not disruptive. Alexa speakers and fans are located in each bedroom for your use if you enjoy some white noise while you rest. Lastly, we love our dog and want you to be able to travel with your pet as well. We do ask that you do your best to keep your dog off the furniture and keep your dog in a kennel or similar if you are away from the home. There is a pet fee so please be sure to account for that. This is our personal home. We love it, are thrilled to share it with you, and want to do our best so you love it just as much. Thank you for viewing and we look forward to hosting your family!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Located in Spring Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lake Express Ferry Terminal.
Hot Spot Charters and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Spring Lake travel guide
Is Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access! located?
Located in the heart of Spring Lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hot Spot Charters, Lake Michigan and Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium. Tri-Cities Historical Museum and Grand Haven Musical Fountain are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Spring Lake waterfront home on Markers Cove with full Spring Lake access! Reviews
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We had a wonderful experience at this location. Brandon was an exceptional communicator, and the property was not really clean, but extremely comfortable and accommodating to our group.
The property was beautiful, clean, and well stocked for our needs. The host was very responsive and friendly when we had questions.
The deck space and yard were really nice for family gatherings. The location was close proximity to all the great things the area has to offer.
Loved the house and ability to dock our boat a few days. It was great we could bring our golden retriever for the trip as well.
House was super comfortable, well stocked, and lovely. Home away from home 😍🏖️🐾🚤
We were so fortunate to be able to stay here! The home was spotless, tastefully decorated, had a well stocked kitchen and served all of our needs. My grandson loves to fish and basically just walked right out the door and he was catching all kinds of fish. The owners were amazing to work with, were immediately available if we needed anything. Overall, this was a relaxing and very pleasant experience for my family and myself. I would highly recommend this property to anyone!
Pictures don’t do the property justice. So so clean. The kitchen is set up so well.
Boat launches are close by
Our stay was over too soon
Thanks for renting out your home
So nice having our boat right out back, spending the day on the water, then coming back to grill, play yard games, have a fire and enjoy the beautiful home. We definitely would like to do it again next year! Hosts have absolutely everything you would ever need and are so nice and easy to work with. Thank you for sharing!!!
We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed and wanted and then some. The hosts were very friendly and very quick to respond. The house was so clean, immaculate is the only word I can use. We highly recommend this location to anyone looking in the Spring Lake / Grand Haven area. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Absolutely all you could ask for - helpful and prompt host, clean and comfortable home, great location for all the fun in western MI! Our family enjoyed the use of the paddle boat, kayaks and outdoor games. They even provided toys and a portable crib for the 1 year old. Kitchen was well stocked too! Master bathroom is a little on the small side but sleep number bed more than made up for it!
The owners are great with easy communication. The home is better in person and it felt like a home not a pieced together rental. The owner took lots of time to make the house comfortable and it was really appreciated. House smelled great too! You will not be disappointed. There is noise from the highway when you’re in the bedrooms but their Alexa can play music to drown out if needed.
Perfectly equipped, gateway to fun on the water in Spring Lake
Our family rented this home for its lake access and ability to tie up a boat. It was all of those things and more! There are lots of fun water toys and our kids loved the paddle boat, kayaks and SUP. We had a rainy day one day of our stay and the house was incredibly comfortable to hang out, watch movies and relax in.
This home was the cleanest VRBO rental we have ever stayed at. It was well equipped and was clearly well maintained by Melissa and Brandon. They were excellent hosts and responded very quickly to any of our questions and made us feel very welcome.
Check in and check out was simple and allowed our family to immediately feel at home.
Words cannot describe our stay. They just won’t do justice to property. We had the best Thanksgiving of our lives. Home felt just like that Home. Very clean, everything we needed to cook Thanksgiving. Host was very accommodating. There is noise from road but it isn’t even anything to even be concerned about. Host has supplied fans and Alexa pods if this is a problem. Thank you Melissa and Brandon. We will be back.
My wife and I spend 10 days / 9 nights vacationing here mid-September – the longest we have ever been away from home, and we loved our time here and the location! The home was spacious and clean and looked to be newly remodeled and decorated. We made great use of the deck and outdoor dining table, as well as the fantastic long porch overlooking the water. The owners were very accommodating and anticipated our needs. I even caught several fish with the home just feet away from the water.
This location was perfect for us… near many fantastic restaurants, from fine dining to breakfast, breweries and a distillery in town. We recommend Anna’s for breakfast, the duck with Michigan cherries at the Arborean Inn, the sausage egg rolls and wine selection at Two Tony’s, the lake view at Noto’s, the fun atmosphere at Sandy Point Beach House, and too many other great places to name. Great shopping down town Grand Haven. And… we had a nice drive to East Lansing where we attended MSU football games on consecutive weekends. Oh… and numerous places with wonderful hiking – Rosy Mound Natural Area is a must if you like trails; it is one of the most beautiful trails we have ever been on.
A gem of a find and stay!
John & Deb
We had an amazing stay! Brandon and Melissa are wonderful hosts and have a beautiful, super comfortable home that makes for a lovely beach retreat. Everything was very well maintained and meticulously cared for. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful time! The house was just what we needed for our family of five. We loved the easy access to the lake and all the amenities available on the property. We’d definitely stay here again!
House was wonderful! My kids enjoyed every second of our stay out west. We’d fish every morning and evening. Thank you for hosting us in your beautiful home.
We had a great family getaway at Compass Cove! The house was beautiful and clean, and the hosts provided everything we could have wanted or needed. Having access to Spring Lake from the house was awesome! We would definitely return to this property!
This home was perfect for 6 family members to be together after a year of tragedy. The house is immaculate and very well stocked. We enjoyed being together and exploring the area.
Janet
Property was nice and clean. House was only a few minutes from downtown Grand Haven and Muskegon. We even made the easy 40 minute drive to the dunes to drive the buggies during our stay. Highway noise was not a big for us, the convenience of easy access to and from 31 was great. Owners were great to work with as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Cannot express how wonderful it is to vacation on the water with toys for the whole family including our dog. The house is super cute and has everything we wanted/needed. In the area are dune rides, quirky museums, berry picking, horseback riding and of course the best sandy beaches in the country. We loved it, thank you!
Check in was easy. The place was spotless. Enough utensils to do anything you can imagine. Smoker is awesome and easy to use. Nice coffee maker; these hosts think of everything. Good linens, more than enough towels, etc. Porch is great, pedal boat fun, fish the canal is relaxing. Close to a walking/bike path. Close to beaches, restaurants, Michigan Adventure… nice TV. Couches very comfortable. Everything very clean