Sprawling Lake Retreat on White Lake! Private Setting
Loaded w/ extra amenities
This 150+ ft. view is all yours at Maple Beach House! ~~~ not to mention your own beach area This Home-Away-From-Home is the place for your large gathering to spread out and relax. There is over 3,200 sq. ft. inside- and mostly on the main floor.
We're blessed to be on a secluded area of tranquil White Lake and only 5 minutes from the charming towns of Montague and sister-city, Whitehall, across the bridge. There are too many attractions nearby to mention – truly something for everyone! ~~~see our attached photos of just a sampling.
Maple Beach House serves as an excellent home base featuring these highlights: ---New for 2026 - All new LVT flooring on the 2BR side - New 8 ft. sliding doors to the deck - 2nd Living Room was enlarged - Additional guest storage areas were added, including a new "drop zone" ---New for 2025 - Wide metal dock, with staircase! - Large 27 cu ft refrigerator with water dispenser - Bosch 800 tall tub dishwasher with 3rd rack --- New for 2024 - Additional deck furniture - 2 loveseats, 4 swivel chairs, 2 ottomans, and 4 tables. - New LVT and carpet in the whole 4 BR side. - 65" OLED TV - New basement bar with cosmetics/medicine fridge. - Pet turf area for our furry guests' after-dark potty needs
Maple Beach House features: - 2 separate living rooms, joined by a large kitchen and dinette area (each with their own entry and lake views) - 3 Full Baths plus the 2 upstairs bedrooms have their own sink and vanity areas! - 5 spacious bedrooms and a Den. Sleeps 16 in beds! ~~~ 2 additional Queen pullout sofas sleep 4 - Game room! Games with table for 6 plus 2 extra leaves Air (not just push) Hockey, Foosball, Pool, Ping Pong, and more
We have two full sized refrigerators and a small one in the basement with a digital temperature control. The coffee maker brews ground and K-Cups.
There is plenty of parking space, a circle drive and a 2 car garage.
This inviting retreat has everything you need for making memories with your loved ones.
Maple Beach House itself offers plenty of areas to relax and play, but it’s also a perfect home-base for the Whitehall/Montague area providing easy access to Lake Michigan and close proximity to all other points of interest, activities, and conveniences.
If you are looking just to chill, look no further than this peaceful place. Read that vacation novel, while enjoying the cool lake breezes in one of our 6 bedrooms. Take a snooze under the beautiful tree canopy. Or grab one of the provided beach towels and head to the beach to lounge by the water to enjoy the sunshine, the sound of the lapping waves, and maybe some unhurried conversation.
Everyone will love this spot on White Lake for its gorgeous panoramic view of the blue (not actually white!) waters, which are often remarkably un-crowded. At night, build a bonfire - have s’mores and tell stories. And don’t forget to stargaze!
Please note that children are very welcome and, hopefully, will be quite entertained. Amenities: 3 adult kayaks 2 youth kayaks Dinghy River Run floats 10 ft. inflatable pool Swing set XL Swing Sand toys, and other games/toys Cornhole Pickleball game (Pickle 360) Books, & board games.
The house is easy to get to – a short 15 minute drive from US-31. It is 3 hours away from Chicago and Detroit, and 1 hour from Grand Rapids. MBH is ideally located to enjoy the best of each lake: White Lake’s warmer, calmer waters for water sports like skiing, tubing, fishing, and swimming. And Lake Michigan’s immense waters & wonderful beaches with soft sand and waves – 5 miles away via boat (via channel access with its great view of the White River Light Station & Museum) and car (convenient parking is available at Duck Lake State Park Beach, where you can enjoy Duck Lake, the warm, shallow waters of the channel – a big hit with the kids- and the “big lake”).
The house will be stocked with some starter supplies such as coffee, filters, sugar, salt, spices, paper goods (towels, tissues, toilet), soap (hand, dish, dishwasher, laundry), garbage bags, propane, roasting sticks, and firewood.
Food, beverages, and extra supplies needed can be purchased nearby. The sister cities of Whitehall and Montague are only a couple of miles away. Montague Foods has a large selection of high quality groceries, beer, and wine. Check out the World’s Largest Weathervane before going in! Also take advantage of the Farmers Market (and Artisan Market) across the street on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
When it’s time to eat, you will find everything you need to prepare meals for 12 and serve meals for 24 (who wants to do dishes every day on vacation?), or to call for takeout or delivery (menus from local restaurants are at the house).
Check out the White Lake Area’s Visitors site at whitelake.org for a wealth of information, including a downloadable Visitor Guide. There are many special events throughout the year, such as the Cruz’In Classic Car Show, the Arts and Crafts Festival, and the Wine and Jazz Festival. But, you can easily spend any day just in the walk-able picturesque towns of Whitehall and Montague with its many unique shops and attractive places to get some tasty food and drinks. Montague and Whitehall boast a handful of excellent craft beer, wine, and spirits makers.
Take a look at our “Other Attractions and Activities” section for web addresses to some of the other popular places near MBH. There is so much to see and do in the White Lake Area, you will want to stay longer than a week! (Ask us about discounts for longer stays).
Maple Beach House makes it easy for your vacation to be what you want it to be – a memorable fun-filled escape!
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Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
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Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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About the area
Montague
Located in Montague, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. USS Silversides and South Breakwater Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Duck Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure and Gold Rush Water Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Taco Bell - 8 min drive
San Marcos Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
Burger King - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sprawling Lake Retreat on White Lake! Private Setting
Loaded w/ extra amenities pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Sprawling Lake Retreat on White Lake! Private Setting
Loaded w/ extra amenities?
As of 1 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sprawling Lake Retreat on White Lake! Private Setting
Loaded w/ extra amenities on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,658, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sprawling Lake Retreat on White Lake! Private Setting
Loaded w/ extra amenities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sprawling Lake Retreat on White Lake! Private Setting
Loaded w/ extra amenities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sprawling Lake Retreat on White Lake! Private Setting
Loaded w/ extra amenities?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sprawling Lake Retreat on White Lake! Private Setting
Loaded w/ extra amenities located?
Nestled on the beach, this Montague holiday home is just steps away from White Lake and Medbury Park. World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park and Hart-Montague Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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The house was very clean and provided all the amenities we needed. There was plenty of room for 6 adults and 5 kids age 8-17. The outside seating was awesome and the dock worked out well. We rented a pontoon boat for three days. The location was perfect. 5-10 minutes to a beach on Lake Michigan, to numerous restaurants and shopping. Overall it was five star plus. We plan on returning next summer.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟➕ Woohoo!
Thanks much! We're always making improvements too, so you'll have even more to enjoy when you return. 🙂
Going to miss this view! We had 16 in our group and this property was perfect. Provided privacy in some areas of the house for the teenagers and adults, amazing fishing right off the dock! Lots of canoes and tubes for the kids. Lovely fires at night and lots of great bars and restaurants within a 5 min drive. Highly recommend!
Adam R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and recommendation!
During the off-season we upgraded the hallway in between the 2 sides of the house (added a countertop and better storage area for guests to use). We also added sound-proofing! This likely added to your sense of privacy. :)
We are glad everything worked well for you!
The house was perfect for our extended family - grandparents, adult kids and grandkids. The outside was actually nicer than in the pictures. The house was well-stocked and LuAnn was very easy to communicate with. We took our boat and had fun on the lake, and when the wildfire smoke moved in we had plenty of room to play games insideI will mention that the lake is very weedy and the entrance from the beach area isn’t very wide, but the water is still fairly clear and it remains shallow for a long way so we swam out farther from shore. If you don’t have floaties for kids, she provides many life jackets. The kids also enjoyed the kayaks, swingset, and sand toys We enjoyed coffee on the deck looking out over the lake, and the shade on the deck was a lifesaver as it was a very hot week!I would highly recommend this lake house!
DONNA D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share! And we appreciate your recommendation!
Everything was as expected: cozy, clean and comfortable house with beautiful views. We really appreciated the immaculate white linens and towels. They have more than enough towels for our big group of 18. Kitchen is well equipped with good knives and plenty of pots and oven trays, condiments and other items that are necessarily in the kitchen. We mostly used the grill, which also works great. The outdoor space is wonderful, with lots of seating and a nice fire pit that we used every evening. The kayaks are a nice addition to the other activities you can do around. We are planning to come again when weather is warmer so we can enjoy the beach and the water as well. Thank you for hosting us!
Camelia L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
It was a pleasure having you all! Please do come again. We're so glad you enjoyed everything - inside, outside, and in the local area!
We had an amazing stay. House was beautiful and spacious. We had 9 adults and 5 kids ranging from 16 to 3 years old and there was plenty of room for all. Lots of things to do. Would definately stay again.
Luann is an excellent host! The property was perfect for my family and grandchildren. 100% accurate description of the amenitiesand the location is convenient and delightfulwith a fully equipped kitchen. I highly recommend a stay here! Thanks LuAnn!
Jim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Awe, thank you! I am glad you chose MBH for your special occasion. 🙂
We appreciate the recommendation very much!
In 7 years of family getaways, my adult daughters agreed that this was the cleanest home yet. Good spaces, amenities, linens, and more made the move into it easy. We loved the inland lake and opportunities for fishing and tubing it afforded us. Careful attention to details and GREAT communication made our 20 persons visit a 10!
Sharon T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Maple Beach House does have a lot to offer!
It was fun hosting your large family!
We are so glad you enjoyed everything.
They have everything you could need! Plenty of room for everyone-relaxing getaway location-30 min from dune rides and only 5 min from ice cream!! Big hit with the whole family-
Jackie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you Jackie! We're so glad Maple Beach House was the perfect home-base for your vacation!
We had a great time at the Maple Beach House celebrating a family member's 70th birthday! It was a beautiful property and a well needed getaway! LuAnn was awesome and she made our experience perfect!
Karla M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
It was great to provide a nice place for your birthday gathering! Thank you again for the care you took of the house - amazing for such a large group!
Our stay was a wonderful week filled with memories that will last a lifetime. So much to do for all ages. The house is very well maintained with a lot of attention to detail. Many little extras included. From check in to check out, LuAnn was very helpful. Will come again!
Cher W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Music to our ears Cher!
There is so much to do and see here.
And we do work very hard to provide an exceptional value!
Please return as soon as you want!
My family and I had a great time at this property! The house was well kept and the lake and outdoor area were great. LuAnn was wonderful with communication. Fantastic stay!
Great location on White Lake. Lots of lake frontage, beach area for the kids, huge yard, lots of bedrooms and space for our extended family to spread out. Manager, LuAnn, was great to work with.
Jane B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thanks Jane! This means a lot coming from a family that vacations at a lake house every year! <3
Not only was the location amazing, but the house was everything we hoped for from furnished, large outside deck, fire pit, swim pad and fishing dock! Inside large kitchen well equipped, dual living spaces and tasteful bedrooms/baths made vacation not only fun but lent room for relaxing!
sue m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience Sue! I am glad we met your expectations. :)
It has been a pleasure hosting your special family!
From the beginning, the communication and check-in process was on spot! The yard was huge for a lake property, there was a lot of room to stretch out and play yard games. Beds were very comfortable, sheets and towels were abundant, clean and on the newer side. A great family vacation spot!
This property was perfect for my large family. There were several places for us to hang out in small groups. It was very clean. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. There was an abundance of amenities and we never ran out of things to do. The owner was very pleasant and quite responsive. I definitely recommend this property to anyone visiting this beautiful area of Michigan.
Robbi F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you so much for sharing about your experience Robbi! <3
Excellent location with large lot. Which, in turn, gave amazing privacy on a busy and crowded lake. Great deck and more than ample room for our large family.
Mark M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2022
Thanks Mark! It's true - our set up is rare with so much privacy. It lends itself for true relaxation and enjoyment. :)
The nine adults, two children, and two black lab sisters enjoyed a wonderful long Labor Day weekend. Perfect set-up in house, on deck, on lawn, on swings, on beach and in the water. I highly recommend this property.
Michelle T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
Thank you for the recommendation!! We're glad everything worked out well for you!
About the host
Hosted by LuAnn
What makes this property unique
There is no better place than Maple Beach House for a quintessential lake vacation! *Stunning views *Private setting *Access to Lake Michigan *Large, comfortable cottage, close to town & attractions! ** All linens, towels, beach towels, and at least starter supplies (paper, soap, coffee, etc.) are provided!
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