Dermshire Forest Area

Sunset's when this stretch really shows itself—the sky breaks open over the tree line, and you realize why people have been settling into ranch homes on generous lots out here for decades. You've got room to breathe; most properties sit back from the road on wooded grounds, and with 48 restaurants and 30 grocery stores within a couple of miles, you're not sacrificing convenience for that space. Mercury Park and three others are less than a mile away if you want to get outside without leaving the neighborhood, and the boat launch at Scott Flahive is just a short drive if you're into being on the water. Downtown Grand Haven—with the beach and the pier—is about 8 minutes away, which means you can catch the Coast Guard Festival or grab sunset walks without it eating your whole evening. The Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the area, and coffee shops and casual dinner spots are a 10- or 11-minute walk if you're willing to stretch your legs.