5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage - Muskegon County

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6109 sq m

Explore the area

Montague, MI

Duck Lake State Park23 min drive
Duck Lake State Park Beach28 min drive
Michigan's Adventure31 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)43 min drive

Cute and clean! Especially enjoyed bikes and back yard. Rustic (bedding, lighting), but apparently updated (and spotless...

Rebecca K.

Sep 1, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Pull-out Couch in Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage

Relax in a well equipped, all main-level cottage that is a half-mile (.5) walk, bike or car ride to the scenic Montague pier at Medbery Park and a breath taking stretch of Lake Michigan beach. The cottage is located on a wooded lot yet only a 10 minute drive from grocery store, restaurants, coffee shop, breweries, ice cream, antique and boutique shops in downtown Montague and Whitehall.
- Family friendly, accommodating 6 people
- Two bedroom cottage: master bedroom with a queen bed, bedroom with two twin beds, and pull-out couch in the living room
- Kitchen includes full fridge, microwave, coffee maker, stove/oven, toaster, waffle maker, crock pot
- Washer and dryer available
- Internet / WiFi available
- Two Schwinn bikes are available to take to the beach or local bike pathways
- Roast s'mores in the fire pit or hang out and grill on the back deck

- Other nearby attractions include: Lake Michigan sunsets, Michigan's Adventure amusement park & water park, Double JJ Resort, Hart-Montague bike trail, Stony Lake Stables horseback riding, Old Channel Trail Golf Course, charter fishing, Silver Lake dune rides, and Montague's Saturday farmer's market in the summer
- Visit the nearby Michigan breweries: Pigeon Hill Brewing Company in Muskegon, Big Heart Brewing Company, North Grove Brewers, Sawyers Brewing Company and Fetch Brewing

Other things to note:
- There's a window air conditioner in master bedroom and ceiling fans in both bedrooms.
- There's no dishwasher (besides yourself or your mom)
- Cell service may be limited for some carriers - but we have WiFi!

Property manager

Jen

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No sidewalk on the roads to get to the beach.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Well-behaved dogs only, please.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No fireworks.

Please be respectful of our neighbors by keeping noise to a minimum after 10pm.

No pets on furniture and beds and please pickup after your dog.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montague

Located in Montague, this cottage is near theme parks. Thoroughbred Golf Club and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Michigan's Adventure and Gold Rush Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Muskegon Winter Sports Complex and USS Silversides. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Montague, MI

What's nearby

Duck Lake State Park - 23 min drive
Duck Lake State Park Beach - 28 min drive
Electric Forest - 30 min drive
Michigan's Adventure - 31 min drive
Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 35 min drive

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
Culver's - 14 min drive
Taco Bell - 14 min drive
North Grove Brewers - 10 min drive
Sawyer's Brewing Company - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage located?

Located in Montague, this family-friendly cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Medbury Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park and Bygone Basics are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

1 Sept 2023

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

Quiet Getaway

Cute and clean! Especially enjoyed bikes and back yard. Rustic (bedding, lighting), but apparently updated (and spotless!) where it matters (sinks, Wi-Fi).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LOLA F.

15 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful setting

It is a beautiful setting especially back patio, everything needed is provided. Peaceful property and short walk to the beach which is not crowded. One main improvement would be to add central air or at minimum a second window air conditioner in the 2nd bedroom. Sleep was interrupted due to the room being too hot. Master bed room is ok as it has a small window air conditioner. But not having the 2nd bedroom cool enough on hot days would deter us from returning most likely. Everything else was wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fay G.

8 Aug 2023

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

Pleasant get away

Quiet comfortable little home. Well taken care of. Close to beach as described.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

31 July 2023

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

Woodsy and nice!

Beautiful location, close to several beaches. Clean and cute decor :) Many extras (games, kitchen stuff, firewood, beach stuff) make it easy to stay here! Well appointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

21 July 2023

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

Great place to stay

First off, nothing negative to say about Jen or the cottage. There was an issue prior to check in. She let me know about it, kept me updated, and apologized for the inconvenience. Not much else she could do, so we appreciated that. The cottage itself is clean, cute, and has so many things you would need for a vacation rental. It had baby gates, which were super helpful, a nice backyard for my children to run around, everything I needed to make meals or lunches, beach gear, coolers, washer and dryer, etc. The home itself is easy to get to and a short trip to town, but quiet and serene. I will say, it’s not as private as it appears in photos, but it worked well for us and the neighbors were nice on the occasion we saw them. My only complaint, which is somewhat objective is we were not fans of the nearby beach. We had family photos scheduled in Ludington, so we enjoyed the beach at the state park for a day. The next day, we planned to go to the beach by the cottage. It was dirty and unable to swim in. We ended up driving back to Ludington and spending another day there. Not the hosts fault, but something to mention.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jen

Hi, I'm Jen. We've been coming to Montague and Whitehall for the past 20 years and hope you enjoy our cottage as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

There's so much to do outside we always wish we had another day to the weekend! We love to bike to Country Dairy (about 22 miles round-trip from town) for ice cream and fabulous cheeseburgers or go to Pekadill's for the best deli sandwiches, soup and more ice cream : ) We also enjoy getting out on the water with our kayaks or just relaxing on the beach.

What makes this property unique

What I love about the cottage location is being able to walk to Lake Michigan! You're just minutes from quiet, sandy beaches and gorgeous sunsets. On windy days you can hear the Lake Michigan waves crashing on the shoreline! There's lots of wildlife around and the area has a small town feel.