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Classic Lake Michigan Home ~ Amazing Sunsets

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View of Main House from beach house path
Exterior of beach cottage
Main house living room
Living room in main house

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Pentwater, MI
  • Place, Lake Pentwater Jr.
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pentwater Sporting Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Charles Mears State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Child Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Classic Lake Michigan Home ~ Amazing Sunsets

PLEASE NOTE: THE 2024 CALENDAR will open for bookings in January.

Classic Lake Michigan home with amazing sunset views.

This special property has been owned by the same family since 1961.

There are three separate structures to ensure individual families have their privacy including a main house, bunkhouse and beach house. The original house has a full kitchen, living room with vaulted ceilings, and two bedrooms. The full-length, screened-in porch is the perfect spot for families to convene before and after dinner!

The separate bunkhouse has three rooms of sleeping space, a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and a separate full bathroom.

The beach house has a full kitchen and two sleeping rooms, the second room has a bunk bed with 2 children's beds. The lookout deck is closer to the water and can be enjoyed by all as they make their way down the stairs to the private beach.

Please note, the property is on 100 foot bluff overlooking Lake Michigan and a beautiful beach. There are 40 steps up to the property from the parking lot and 80 steps down to the beach.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No cats, two dogs maximum
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO TRUCKS OR OFF-ROAD VEHICLES ALLOWED. We have parking for two vehicles (sedan, minivan, SUV) and can possibly get more spaces with notice.
NO WAVE RUNNERS OR JET SKIS ALLOWED.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1027258vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pentwater

Located in Pentwater, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider West Michigan Fairgrounds and Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Pentwater, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Pentwater Jr. - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pentwater Sporting Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Charles Mears State Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 20 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Green Isaac’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Brown Bear - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Antler Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bortell's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Lake Michigan Home ~ Amazing Sunsets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Classic Lake Michigan Home ~ Amazing Sunsets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Lake Michigan Home ~ Amazing Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Lake Michigan Home ~ Amazing Sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Lake Michigan Home ~ Amazing Sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pentwater holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Pentwater Jr. and Lake Michigan. Pentwater Sporting Park and Charles Mears State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake MIchigan beach house vacation spot for large families. In the woods, private beach, away from neighbors, beautiful old summer compound with screen porches and lovely decks. The property managers are responsive and helpful. Close to amenities, parks, hiking. Everyone in our large group was charmed by the place. My only complaint was that I was confused about what to expect regarding the parking situation which could have been clearer, but we managed to have 6-7 cars there at once without much trouble. I would love to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! My apologies re: not being able to provide an answer re: securing multiple parking spots prior to your arrival. Now that you've been to our property, you can see we need to coordinate with neighbors if we need more than 3-4 extra spots. So glad it worked out so all could enjoy the property together. Best, Cathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on a dune in the trees with a view AND sound of Lake Michigan. I treasure the sound. There is excellent beach walking and it is possible to walk into town by way of the beach. The porches on the main house and beach house are excellent. (see photo) Loved the rocker and swing. The fireplace in the main house made the evenings cozy and the owners provided enough dry wood. The kitchen-dining has large table w enough seating, good knives, a cast iron, and enough pots and oven ware for families who like to cook and eat together. We stayed late in the season so the bunkhouses needed airing the heaters.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Agree about the sound of the lake; it's so relaxing. We enjoy cooking together while we're there and there's nothing like finishing up the day in front of a fire. Best, Cathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect casual cottage for large groups

We have stayed in many different Cottages along Lake Michigan, and absolutely fell in love with this cottage. This is a casual, old-school cottage, with lots of charm and character. There are multiple separate living spaces, so everyone had privacy/peace and quiet when they needed to escape the larger group. The kitchen was well stocked with every cooking tool needed (we cooked every night) and the beach was great. The pictures for this place do not do it justice. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you can make it back. Best, Cathy G
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

The cottage was lovely with private sleeping arrangements for adult children and couples.

We loved the cottage and beautiful beach. It was just what we were hoping it would be for a family gathering with adult married children. Everyone had their own private sleeping quarters with their own bathrooms! The screened-in room was amazing as well. We also loved that the screened room had a bed to sleep in! We also enjoyed that the cottage was so close to town that you could walk if you wanted to. It's about a mile and a half from town. The stairs up to the cottage, and the stairs down to the beach, were definitely intense. You need to be in good physical health to manage the stairs for sure. There was a care taker there when we arrived that helped bring the luggage up to the cottage with an electric pulley. That was super helpful. We loved our stay, and hope to rent the cottage again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay! I'm glad the separate sleeping areas worked well for your family. Our caretaker will be helping all of our guests check in so we're glad that worked out. Hope you are able to visit again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family summer beach vacation

This cottage has 3 separate living spaces: a main cottage with 2 bedrooms, an annex with 3 bedrooms (along with a game room with a ping pong table) and then a separate cottage, which is a short walk down a lovely path thru the trees as you approach the beach. These separate spaces are fantastic if you come with a large group, as it gives you room for time alone as opposed to being all squished together in one cottage. We love it because it's old-school cottage-y, with a super casual vibe, but it's well stocked with every we needed (and more!) for cooking every night, and for long days at the beach with the kids. Communication with the owner and property manager was super efficient, and they responded immediately to any questions we had. You do need to bring distilled water for drinking, and the 47 steps up to the cottage from the parking might be too much for some. But we love it here, thoroughly enjoyed our week, and intend to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Kellie, So glad you all enjoyed your stay! Best, Cathy G
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julie H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The cons outweighed the pros unfortunately

I was so optimistic about this property. There are three cabins which was ideal for our group of 11 and small dog. It also has its own beach access. Pros- The separate living areas were ideal for our large group. The beach is BEAUTIFUL- so much private space, white sand, great for swimming. Cons- We were prepared for the stairs, but it’s definitely a con when traveling with kids and elderly. The stairs do NOT have double sided railings and are a little wobbly which makes it unnerving and dangerous in places. -The property was not cleaned to my standards. Many cobwebs, window screens had to remain open because there is no AC which caused many flying bugs to get in (there were holes in the screens. Flying ants in the beach house coming from under the fridge. -Water is not usable besides showering. This was in the listing and we prepared by bringing water, but we didn’t connect that this would also make the washer unusable. -Rodents- we were also told right before the caretaker left that the mice were “bad this year” and to close the screen doors with latches so that they “couldn’t get in”. I assumed this meant they were OUTSIDE, but after the first night my husband woke up to a mouse sighting and this continued throughout the week. They are living behind oven and dishwasher. -parking is an issue -Master toilet was leaking badly. We will not be returning. Caretaker Ben dismissed and blamed issues on previous renters. Disappointed with our experience overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Hi Julie, Glamping our property is not. We hope the pictures and description convey the natural, rustic environment of our property situated on a bluff and surrounded by woods. We’re glad you were able to enjoy the beauty of the beach and the privacy of our three separate living areas. The amenities you mention such as A/C can certainly be found at other Pentwater properties. I do believe our listing properly conveys the challenge of the stairs as we list the number of stairs and discourage any renters that could have issues with mobility. Re: the washing machine limited to washing dark towels in cold water due to the high concentration of sulfur that can stain light-colored clothes, I have now added it to the listing so renters can plan ahead. Re: the critter problem, I am very sorry you had to experience this issue. It’s certainly unpleasant and unnerving. Ben is diligently working to eliminate this problem and will check on the screen issue you mention.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely respite

We had a lovely respite at this wonderful location. Lots of room for privacy as well as shared space. We'd definitely consider coming back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you can come back. Best, Cathy G
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August Getaway

Fantastic getaway to connect with nature and Lake Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week with family!

We have been coming to Pentwater for 5 years now and love this area. Nestled in the woods but steps to the beach and amazing sunsets. We hosted my in laws this time and they also loved it. This property has great separate living spaces. The stairs up to cabin and down to beach are a lot which it says in listing so we were prepared for that. Cabins are rustic feel but have all modern amenities. Feels like being at camp at bit! Hope to return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

We lived our stay here. A beautiful old cottage that has been well maintained with just enough modern conveniences. The setting is private in the woods, you forget their are even neighbors. The care taker is very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise e B.

A nostalgic summer home to make memories in: not just stay in.

It was love at first sight. It held wonderful childhood memories around every corner. Telling my grandson about what I did as a child at my grandmother’s doesn’t compare to being able to show him. He now has wonderful tales to pass onto his children and grandchildren. It’s remarkable that this place has added modern conveniences without disturbing the original beauty. The outer walls are original wood and the floors are real wood planks (we have wood in our homes today but it’s not the same; there’s no comparison.). The screened in porch, on the main house, is incredible. (If there was a way to pack it up and take it home I would have.) I sat there in the morning, drinking coffee, listening to the quiet with the background sound of waves hitting the beach. The porch was like a magnet, every time I came in the house I headed there. At night the family sat out there and played games: no electronics or music allowed, just that constant sound of waves. Saved my best memory for last: there’s a bed tucked away in the corner of the porch just like my grandma had. As a child we always fought over who would get to sleep on the porch with the fresh air and night sounds. Luckily for my grandson, no siblings to fight with: it was all his. Don’t let the number of stairs to beach scare you. They are spaced nicely and broke up with flat paths, a deck with chairs and down a little further a cozy bench to rest on while taking in the view. The beach always holds adventures: swimming in waves, digging in the sand, walking the beach, watching the sun set and more. We walked the beach to the pier and found a nice area to sightsee in. It held quaint homes nestled along the canal with awesome gardens. Also, a public beach with restrooms and a dog friendly area. I haven’t even mentioned anything but the main house. The group of buildings to live and sleep in is like a little village. Grandson had fun sleeping in different area every night. Also, kitchen had everything we needed and more: a stove with a bread oven, nice. When you’re looking the house over, don’t miss the pictures in the dining room: they give you a small glimpse into family history. There’s so much more I could ramble on about but you’ll just have to come experience it yourself. One more thing, the caretaker Ben is awesome. If you need to know anything or need help he’ll be right there. And I can’t thank Cathy enough for working around our schedule to make this happen. Denise :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed our special lake house “compound”, as we like to call it. I did not know about your family experience from the past! Thank you for sharing. Hope you can visit again soon. Best, Cathy G

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