Vacation Home Remodeling
Update the Cottage—Without Losing What Makes it Yours.
Vacation homes aren’t used the same way as primary residences. They carry history, routines, and expectations that have built up over time—often across generations.
The goal isn’t just to modernize the space. It’s to improve how it functions while preserving the character and feel that made it worth keeping in the first place.
As a design-build firm, we approach cottage remodeling with that balance in mind. Layouts are reworked to handle gathering and hosting. Materials are chosen for durability and ease of maintenance. And every decision is made to support how the home is actually used—seasonally, socially, and over time.
The result is a cottage that feels updated, but still familiar—built to be enjoyed now and continue working for years to come.
We’re proud to serve homeowners as a cottage remodeling company in Grand Rapids, MI. To request an estimate for your next forest or , please call Home Specialists LLC at (616) 453-4552. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon to discuss the details of your project.
We just wrapped a remodel of our screened-in porch (turning it into an enclosed sunroom) with Home Specialists LLC and the entire experience has been great from start to finish. They’ve been very responsive and proactively gave us project updates. They also finished the job relatively quickly, despite some winter weather disruptions. Overall, it’s been a great experience and we are loving the new space!
Home Specialists LLC did an excellent job on the extensive remodeling of our primary bathroom with an eye towards aging in place.
The staff communicated regularly with me and kept the project on schedule. I appreciated the friendly and calm demeanor of employees despite, I’m sure, lots of hectic days.I highly recommend them.
Mike and his team were fantastic! We’ve worked with various teams on home projects and home specialists went above and beyond to be efficient, pay attention to detail, and do a great job! Plus they cleaned up which was greatly appreciated.
