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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Montague, MI
  • Duck Lake State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duck Lake State Park Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Michigan's Adventure
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

White Pines Lake Michigan Cottage

Our spacious summer cottage (White Pines Lake Michigan Cottage) sits on a wooded dune with unobstructed views and private property access to Lake Michigan. The large front yard leads to a footbridge and beach path over two long dunes winding down to our private Lake Michigan beachfront. The path, bridge and steps to the beach are well maintained and easy to navigate. The environment is peaceful and relaxing with private sandy beach. We take pride in ensuring a high quality experience for our guests and look for renters who will treat the cottage as their home. (Pictures of our beach from May 2020 can be seen in Photos)

There are three bedrooms that can accommodate a total of 8 people. Bedroom 1 has a king bed, Bedroom 2 has a queen bed and Bedroom 3 has a king and two twins. There are two full baths, one with a tub & shower, and the 2nd one with shower. That one has a washer/dryer for your use.

You can enjoy views of Lake Michigan and breathtaking sunsets from the large deck and/or the outdoor fire pit. Relax on the clean, sandy beach, golf, bike, fish, kayak, or walk the shoreline for miles.

For golfers, a great public lakefront golf course is just 2 miles up the road. For bicyclists, the Hart-Montague bike trail is minutes away. Kayaking and all forms of boating available. If you enjoy sightseeing, you can find interesting lakefront attractions and resort towns within a short drive!

The cottage has comfortable, inviting furnishings throughout and high quality bed linens and comforters on all beds. Two screened porches - one with wicker furniture and an antique harvest table which is great for family dinners or games. On cool nights, you can enjoy the wonderful wood-burning fireplace - some wood is provided for your convenience. We also now have full AC (June 2020)!

The beach is very sandy with very few rocks and usually a gentle sloping drop off into the water. Beach walks are a favorite past time as you can walk for miles. Responsible beach fires are allowed.

We are dog lovers and therefore allow one well behaved dog and responsible owners. Pets MUS BE PRE-APPROVED and a Pet Fee will be applied to the rent.

PET POLICY: You must tell us ahead of time that you will be bringing a pet. All dogs must be on leash at ALL TIMES when outside. We only accept dogs that are friendly to other dogs, cats and children. Dogs must be in a crate when you are not in the cottage with them. A pet fee will be applied to your stay.

Please park in areas with parking signs. Owner occasionally uses driveway to access boat and reserves use of the boat carports.

There is another property next door that is also available to rent: Lake House VRBO# 382056

The premise does not allow boats or RV's.

We prefer email correspondence - it is much easier for us to respond quickly! Thank you!

Keywords: Summer Cottage, Lake Michigan Beach


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Pet Fee: one small-medium size dog only. No cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property
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Smoking inside or outside is not allowed including the beach

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montague

Located in Montague, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. USS Silversides and South Breakwater Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Michigan's Adventure and Gold Rush Water Park. Muskegon Winter Sports Complex and Beachwood Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Montague, MI

What's nearby

  • Duck Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Duck Lake State Park Beach - 17 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 37 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sawyer's Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is White Pines Lake Michigan Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at White Pines Lake Michigan Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Pines Lake Michigan Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White Pines Lake Michigan Cottage located?

This Montague cottage is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Medbury Park and Bygone Basics. Huron-Manistee National Forest and World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Fun weekend

Fabulous!! Owner next door was lovely and property manager was extremely responsive. Missing a couple staples we hoped might be there (shower soap, spices, oil) but just come prepared (or go to the great supermarket in town) and you’ll have a fantastic time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Beautiful setting

The lake cottage was beautiful perfect quiet setting!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach family cottage with lots of yard and in the woods

This was our second year to stay at White Pines cottage. We love the large grassy yard, campfires at night and the adventure of getting to the lovely private beach of Lake Michigan. It has the old family cottage feel with lots of space. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle E.

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

Family Vacation

This was such a lovely family vacation. The host had so many toys for the kids to play with and was very thoughtful on all the activities they listed for us to do in the area. The beach was beautiful and we loved reading books the the kids around the bonfire in the evenings. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

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

Great stay

Beautiful piece of property on Lake Michigan! As other reviewers have noted, the hike to the lake isn’t for the faint of heart but it’s worth it because the beach is clean, lovely, and practically deserted. We appreciated the friendly owner for leaving chairs in the dunes for us to use on the beach and for being cool with our sometimes barking dog. Would like to return sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Good value and great beach access

Pictures and listing were accurate, great beach access to Lake Michigan (3 min walk over the dunes), nice big backyard with lake view. House was well equipped. Beds are not the most comfortable. This is a good place to rent if you are traveling with kids due to the big yard, outdoor toys, fire pit, and proximity to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Coming Home

This was a great cottage for our party. Right down the road from everything and everyone that we wanted to see. It was easy working with Rochelle and the owner lives next door and was also very helpful. Thanks for helping make this a great stay right down the road from where I grew up😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

enjoyable

we have active grandkids and they loved playing on the private beach the walk to it and the area in general. Could not get enough of silver lake sand dunes and lake michigan. quite relaxed atmosphere to come and go and experience this great area of your state. Dave
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vaca

Cottage was exactly like pictures. Quite the walk to the beach, not for the faint of heart, but once there…gorgeous! Only complaint was ant problem (very small ants everywhere in kitchen).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sidney K.

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

comfortable cottage with beautiful view of Lake Michigan

The cottage is comfortable, with all you need and more, including a washer/dryer and wifi access. With three bedrooms, it was perfect for a vacation with our two adult children and one of their partners. The back yard has a lovely view of lake Michigan through towering White Pines. Our one and only complaint is that the walkway to the (gorgeous) beach had a little too much wobble for our comfort. Overall a lovely cottage and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Magical

We came here as a group of eight; four kids, four adults. This was perfect for our needs. The yard was amazing and we all loved the beach. It’s definitely a hike but totally worth it. The view is incredible. The hosts were amazing. This house has the feel of an old family lake house ready for you to make memories. Cannot wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Slice of paradise

We loved our vacation at white pines. The house is cozy and you cannot beat the location. We went down to the beach almost daily and had it all to ourselves. The beach was all sand and clear water. The walk down to the beach was tough for the grandparents, but they were able to park at public access and walk down to our spot (about 10 minutes) without steps. If you go down the street a little bit you can walk by the channel and lighthouse, makes for beautiful morning walks. The owners are very accommodating and available when you need them. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H., Chicago, IL

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

Charming cabin to match the charming town

We rented this cabin for a short weekend getaway. We were in awe of the private beach and lake Michigan views. The area and yard were beautiful and a relaxing place to hang out. Even better was the nearby towns. The cabin is a short drive some ma y different breweries, restaraunts, and stores. We loved taking trips into town to explore. The one downside of the cabin was it's proximity to neighbors. We were expecting this place to be relatively secluded based on the images. You can actually see into the neighborhoods yard from each side of the cabin. One of the neighbors is the owner of the property who is nice and welcoming. If you are looking for something more secluded this is not the place for that.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jordan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, needs face lift

View and location are great! The walk is easy down to a semi secluded beach where you have a ton of privacy! Unbelieveable location. Only downside is the lack of cleanliness. I know it is a lake house on the dunes, so a little mold is not unexpected, but having sand in the bed upon arrival was dissapointing. Cant beat the view though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

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

Everything you need!

Our group of 6 adults (3 couples and a dog) wanted a quiet long weekend away on the lake and this property really delivered. The property may look like a little cabin in the woods but it’s actually pretty spacious, two porches with plenty of seating and many toys and games, comfy living room, huge dining room table and breakfast bar, a kitchen with literally everything, big bedrooms and the backyard is huge with a fire pit. The walk down to the lake was a journey as we expected - this is definitely not a walk for those who may struggle exerting themselves, but the views are amazing. Once on the last dune there is a table, umbrella, folding chairs, a fire pit - literally everything we needed we had ready for us. We had the entire beach to ourselves that weekend.The owners are quick to respond to text messages, we inquired about extra gas for the grill and which trash can to use outside and we always got a response within minutes. We would absolutely recommend this property - thank you for sharing your space with us! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

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

Amazing location!

The listing is very accurate. The walk to the beach is amazing! And the beach itself is beautiful. A wonderful location close to town while on the water. My only feedback would be that the beds were very old and not very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kit and rich B.

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

Quaint cottage near beautiful Lake Michigan

We enjoyed our stay with comfortable beds and a nice kitchen. Plenty of room for our grandson to play! The owners were very kind and helped us immediately when we were locked out of the cottage. Thank you for a fun weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

Beautiful setting on Lake Michigan

This is the perfect place to relax. We really enjoyed the back yard perched on the hill among the pine trees. There's a great view of Lake Michigan as you listen to the breeze blowing through the trees and smell the fresh air. The cottage has a well appointed kitchen and toys for the kids. The private beach is perfect for the kids. The property managers were very attentive and communication was not an issue. Checking in and out was simple. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy e.

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

Super cute cottage

This was a girls' trip of 5. The cottage had plenty of space for all of us. We enjoyed the screened porch table to play games and the outdoor patio and fire pit. The walk to the beach is a bit strenuous, but we were able to drive to the public beach and walk about a half mile if needed. The beach is fantastic and there was a great view from the patio. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JR R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relazing vacation spot

Loved the beautiful view clean comfy beds Loved the screened in porch . Loved the beautiful beach. The trek to the beach was an experience. Beautiful but could be a challenge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Nate R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Manage Your Expectations

This is the quintessential vintage lake cottage. It's like reliving the nostalgia of visiting your great grandparents' cottage in the summer, filled with tired and worn out furnishings, including that thick musty smell familiar to lake houses. If that's your jam and it's worth a premium to you, then this is it. The place itself was basically clean - just don't look too closely behind the doors or under furniture. The shower had a lot of dark discoloration that looked like mildew, but that may have just been the adhesive used to repair it. The linens and towels were clean, and the beds were comfortable. The appliances, while basic, were in like-new condition and functional. Like I alluded to previously, however, overall the house has seen a lot years and not a lot of quality upgrades. One of the lamps in the living area was broken and one of the outlets (of two) in the bedroom did not work. The plumbing fixtures were either very old or very cheap, which is kind of the theme with most things about the house. The location is very good in terms of proximity to the beach, privacy, and quietness. It's a bit of a walk to the beach, up and down a lot of stairs/terrain, but the path takes you across a quiet waterway and through a nice bit of dunes habitat. The stairs and bridge were well-weathered. In fact, a few of the bridge planks were rotted through so you had to watch your step. It was also a bit uneven in a few spots, giving you that fun house vibe. Overall the stairs and bridge seemed sturdy enough to trust, but not enough to explore their limits. The beach itself is marvelous with a truly splendid view. The sand is perfect powder, clean, and there were very few people. At times we were the only souls at the beach as far as the eye could see. It's also maybe a half mile to the piers, which is a nice walk and interesting place to visit. The host was very helpful and accommodating. We were greeted with a nice welcome gift, and the check-in process was a breeze. One of the keys did not work and we managed to lock ourselves out, but the host was conveniently able to unlock the door while we were at the beach. Overall, if the rate was half and we were going for that rustic cottage vibe, then it would have been a great value. But for the rate comparable to what we'd expect for beachfront Florida rentals, we also expected the commensurate modern conveniences and luxury - which it did not. It did not meet our expectations, but maybe it'll meet yours.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Chicago

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

An incredible home on a beautiful lake

I booked this house for a mini-family reunion and it was absolutely perfect. My family and I enjoyed our time at the private beach on Lake Michigan and loved all of the chairs at the beach that was available for us to use. We appreciated having numerous chairs at the beach for us to sit in so we didn't have to pack them in. All of us had a seat at the beach and had a lovely time watching the waves come on! The walk to the beach was a little long, but it was well worth it. My parents made it to the beach without any problems but they got a little tired along the way. We had so much fun using the grill and having bonfires in the pit in the backyard - all of us ate numerous smores and shared a lot of stories. The house was lovely and the screened-in porch in the front was a treat too. We had dinner two nights on the dining table in the screened-in room with candles lit and it was beautiful. My family and I had such an incredible time. My nephews loved the home and all of the adventures that came with it. They loved the walk to the beach and so did I. I would HIGHLY recommend this beautiful home to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess P., Brighton, MI, USA

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

White Pines Cottage

We had a great time at the cottage! The private beach was well worth the short walk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Serina K.

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

Great beach vacay

Exactly as pictured and described. The walk to the beach is long and the bridge is rickety, but for the kids it was an adventure. My 75 year old father only did it once because it was a bit too much for him and we had to carry our two year old pet of the way each time. Pretty much everything you need in the kitchen as far as pots/pans/etc go. Lots of space to spread out, especially with the two fire pits.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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