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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Muskegon, MI
  • Hackley and Hume Historic Site
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • USS LST 393
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Muskegon Museum of Art
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Muskegon

Heart of Muskegon.You'll be steps from Hackley and Hume Historic Site and within a 10-minute walk of USS LST 393 with a stay at this Nelson vacation home. Muskegon Museum of Art and VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hackley and Hume Historic Site - 2 min walk
  • VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center - 7 min walk
  • Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts - 8 min walk
  • Mercy Health Arena - 11 min walk
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr Scrib's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fricano's Muskegon Lake - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ryke's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Unruly Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hamburger Mikey - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Bright Side Bungalow

Welcome to The Bright Side Bungalow!

This spacious home features 3 Bedrooms and a full Bath with ALL NEW AMENITIES throughout and plenty of space.

Located in Downtown Muskegon within walking distance of high end-casual dining, night life, Muskegon Museum of Art and other day time entertainment such as our beautiful beaches, fishing, and outdoor life!

Walking distance to Muskegon Lake, 2 State Parks, & Lake Express Muskegon Ferry are all within a 15 min drive.

We can't wait to host you soon!

Property manager

Devonnte

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Bright Side Bungalow
The Bright Side Bungalow Downtown Muskegon
The Bright Side Bungalow Downtown Private vacation home
The Bright Side Bungalow Downtown Private vacation home Muskegon

Bright Side Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 8 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice little place in a transition neighborhood
The house is as described, nicely decorated, and very convenient to downtown Muskegon. The neighborhood it is located in is quite varied. One street up is the beautiful historic area and houses while the houses on either side of the rental are in pretty bad condition, one may even have been boarded up. I never felt unsafe, but I also never felt totally comfortable either. Overall, my family and I did enjoy this house for our stay, the kids really enjoyed the game table and having their own spaces in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
We loved our stay at this property. The house was beautiful. When we needed assistance, our host, Devonnte, responded quite quickly. We highly recommend this charming house if you're visiting Muskegon
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keri

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was just ok. There were some minor issues that we didn’t raise at the time such as no hand soap in bathroom, we ran out of toilet paper the last day. I realize these likely would have been resolved if we said something, but since they were little things we let it go. However after checking out we were requested to pay a cleaning fee for pets. They claimed our dog left so much dog hair they had to bring in extra cleaners and vacuum 3 times, wash the linens “several” times, and wipe down every surface, including changing air and furnace filters. This was after only a 3 night stay. When I asked to see a billing invoice for the extra cleaning fees incurred, I was told they own their own cleaning company. I was also told I was charged this pet fee because I didn’t disclose upon booking that I had a pet, even though the property is listed as pet friendly. The property manager sent photos, which show some hair on the rug, their dirty baseboards, and a stain on their floor, not from us. The house itself was just ok. The yard was fenced in, but the gate didn’t even latch, so a dog could easily escape. Also the grass was un-mowed and was about ankle high. There are houses in the neighborhood close by that are boarded up but a block or two away the houses are much nicer. The stay here wasn’t bad but I definitely do not recommend staying here unless you want to incur excessive cleaning fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware
The online pictures here do not give an accurate depiction of the disaster that awaits you. The house is OLD - which is fine - but it’s FULL of insects. Spiders, rolly pollies, ear wigs, all of them. The upstairs appealed to me since we traveled with kids, but it was so infested with spiders my kids couldn’t sleep up there. They tried, but our daughter woke up with spiders in the bed. The couches downstairs, “leather” ones, were so torn up that they were painful to sit on. I had to purchase beach towels to tuck into the them so we could sit. The house had obviously not been cleaned. We found trash in the primary bedroom. Hair - both human and animal - coated the linens and I had to wash everything before we could sleep. Hair, hair ties and crusted toothpaste were found in the bathroom. And the cherry to top it off - a rat trap in the kitchen cabinets. Speaking of, the kitchen was horribly stocked. You can’t offer a family sized home and then not stock it so a family could cook there. The house is in a rough neighborhood next to an abandoned property. The back yard offers a tarp covered fire pit. No chairs in sight, so pack camp chairs if you plan to try to enjoy it. The only perk was the washer/dryer set since I had to wash EVERYTHING. Prior to our stay the host was lovely and easy to work with. I’m so disappointed our trip went the way it did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

samantha j., Rochester mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
House was spotless! Very spacious and inviting! I very much enjoyed my stay. Perfect place right by michigan adventures! 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!
We stayed at Bright Side Bungalow for our Michigan Adventure trip. We were close to Lake Michigan and the Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse. We were 15 minutes from Michigan Adventure and three miles from Hank's Tavern (YUM!) The Bungalow was so cute. The second floor was perfect for the teenagers and the game table was used for hours by the 5th graders while the adults took advantage of the porch and living room. Devonnte was easy to work with and responded quickly to questions. We highly recommend Bright Side Bungalow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the right fit for us.
We had a great stay in this beautifully updated home. The house was the perfect size for the four of us. My teenage kids loved their room upstairs. Very quiet and safe neighborhood that is very close to anything you would need. The host is ready and willing if you have any issues. We all enjoyed using the fire pit to enjoy some s’mores before heading home. If we are able to visit again , we know where we will be staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely updated
We enjoyed our stay at this nicely updated home. The neighborhood was great and very safe. It was a great location for a lot of different activities with grocery stores nearby. My teens loved the game table--it was being used constantly while we were there. Everything is new and very clean. Host was easy to communicate with and very responsive to any issue. The only negative is the stairs to the upstairs have a low ceiling so my tall teenage boys had a little trouble, but that wasn't a big deal. If we come come back to the area, we would definitely look at staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022