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Old fashioned cottage short walk from Pentwater beach

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Guests can enjoy breathtaking ocean views from the beach.
Cozy retreat with a dining table and chairs, a side table, and a comfortable bed.
Guests can enjoy a patio with seating for two, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn.
Enjoy a serene outdoor space with a clothesline, tree, and lush lawn.
Stroll up to the charming front porch and enter this single-story home through the front entrance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 582 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Pentwater, MI
  • Charles Mears State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pentwater Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Pentwater

In Pentwater .With a stay at this Pentwater vacation home, you'll be steps from Channel Lane Park and a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan. Charles Mears State Park and Pentwater Lake are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Charles Mears State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pentwater Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lemon Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 25 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Green Isaac’s - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bortell's Fisheries - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Brown Bear - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old fashioned cottage short walk from Pentwater beach

Old fashioned cottage close to Mears State Park and only a short walk to the beach and Channel Park. Close to Old Baldy. One large sleeping area and a master bedrooom with enough room to accommodate 8 people. Living room and dining areas are connected off of the kitchen. One bathroom. Nice backyard area for sitting and enjoying the beautiful weather. Rentals by the week or daily. Two dedicated parking spots.

No pets or smoking allowed. No large parties or gatherings on the premises. Check in at 3 and check out before 11 am. Self checkin with a lockbox.

Property manager

Kathy

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 880 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Less than 25 lbs with an extra $25 pet fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Steps Away Pentwater Beach House
Steps Away Pentwater Beach
Old Fashioned Cottage Short Walk From Pentwater Beach Pentwater

Old fashioned cottage short walk from Pentwater beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candice K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Great place to stay. Have stayed here multiple times. Clean and great location. Kathy is very easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli F., Bangor Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
The key word to this property is “location”! We walked everywhere. Drank coffee on the beach, walked to breakfast, and back to the beach for the sunset. The cottage is cute and clean. The only draw back is the size of the bathroom in relation to the number of guests. For just a couple it works fine, but if all the beds are full it could be an issue. Overall we enjoyed this property and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!!!

Close to everything. Perfect for my family. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Clean and Great Location!

Very clean cottage that was a one minute walk to beach and a 5 minute walk to town. Lots of room inside with super comfortable beds! The toilet was a little cramped but small price to pay for this location. Thank you for a great couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey D.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

All of us enjoyed our stay at the property (including the pup!). The location was great being so close to the beach. The cottage was very clean, and we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We did have a little difficulty in finding the place as we kept looking for a light green house. That is what the place looked like in the pictures on the website. We did finally realize the house was a light grey! Perhaps some updated pictures on the website would be recommended. We would definitely recommend this place as a great place to stay in Pentwater. And would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old fashioned cottage

Nice and clean cottage very close to Lake Michigan. Bathroom is very small. Sleeping area large and easily accommodated our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nice cottage. Great location. Walk to the beach or into town. Cottage is quaint, and clean. Have stayed here a few times. Highly recommend & hope to return. Host is always accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

P-B T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location!

Perfect location, close to Mears State Park, shopping and dining. Easy to navigate check in, and host was very communicative. Everything you need was provided. Dishes, towels etc. The only downside for us, was the mattress in what would be the master. It was quite uncomfortable. Keep in mind, we are older, so it may not be a problem for younger folk under 60. Great experience otherwise!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pentwater Cabin

A+
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

anne h., locust grove ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Very easy beach access

The location is perfect, near the entrance to the state park so within easy walking to the beach. The house is small but that is in the description. The bathroom is very small, it may be difficult for taller or larger people. One bedroom with a full size bed and the other bedroom has several beds. It is separated by a saloon type door so not very private. The dishes are eclectic but some are chipped and need replaced. Great supply of bath and kitchen towels, so no issues there. Not a lot of info on trash pickup, sort of figure it out on your own and the parking was vague. Looks to be a 3 space spot that is shared. The home had a faint smell of cat, but it was on and off. Overall it was good, location made up for other issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K., FENNVILLE, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Pentwater Charm

Its a great little cottage for easy access to Mears State Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful trip

We loved our trip and will be coming back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple but nice

Great location, cottage was clean. Walk to town, shops and beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach Cottage

Great communication and accommodation to our travel plans. We had bad weather but didn’t mind spending the time inside with the dogs and watching the nice tv and streaming services. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pentwater Cottage

Great location! There was 3 of us and we enjoyed the cottage very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Arthir C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

My wife and I had a great stay, property location is easy walking distance to beach, and town. Bathroom needs a make over.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess L., Oglesby, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little house

Super easy to understand instructions on where it’s located, where to park & how to get in. It sleeps quite a few for how small it is which is nice for sure! But just us two best friends it was really perfect. I took the bedroom & my friend the, early riser had the whole house to herself in the morning. She would walk down to Lake Michigan which was just about a block away & have her morning coffee. It was a super peaceful time of year. The neighborhood & town were really quiet. Bathroom was a little cramped but you can tell it is a really old house. Everything was updated just fine in it. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Deserves 10 * review. Perspective here brings all the joy in the world!

My husband and I were staying to save on gas because he was working for Insignia on homes in the area. My daughter and her 5 little girls came to surprise us as they had a day off during the week and being only 1.5hrs from GR and 4 homes from one of the best state parks in Michigan she couldn't pass up the chance to see the lakeshore one more time before the snow fell with the kids.. The weather turned out to be spectacular for sweatshirts and a stroll along the beach shore. The kids found stones and sticks, saw a deer come down for a drink and all the ladybugs they could ever imagine. Then since its fall in MI and the sun goes down by 6p we took a short drive into the quaint town that is Pentwater and shopped at the toy store(yes it is open until New Years). Then home for dinner and fun inside the cozy just like home only better cottage. My granddaughters loved the big open space that had bunk beds and a cool fold out foam couch bed. They danced and played hide and seek throughout the home for hours and slept peacefully after watching Netflix on the big flat screen in the living area. In the AM before leaving the kids played some more and begged to come back for Christmas and in the summer. My daughter went down to watch the storm roll in across Lake MI which was soothing to her busy momma soul. I will definitely be booking again as will my daughter and her family. It was such a blessing for her to have a place for everyone to stay without the balk she is used to getting whenever she tries to take her family on an adventure. The hospitality will not be forgotten by her big family of love!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

Over all the saty was nice, comfortable for 3 adult men looking to spend the end of a week at the dunes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

Great value. Steps from the beach and easy walk into town. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Vaca

Great location! Enjoyed our stay with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute house and steps away from the beach!

Had a great time! Loved walking to beach and town! House was perfect for out stay!! Had bin fires and grilled out!

8/10 Good

Rob V., Grand Rapids, MI

Ideal Location

The location of this cottage is really tough to beat and having two parking spaces helps as well. We had some issues when checking in, but the owner responded immediately and resolved it as fast as they could. We were very happy how things were handled. The only real disappointment was that the bed in the small bedroom is not a queen, it is a full (75" x 54"). We made due, but the listing says "queen".
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location to beach

Great location to a beautiful beach. Nice little town. Great communication. Very clean. The cottage was small but it had the perfect number of beds for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020