Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage

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Perfect spot for morning coffee! (Upper deck)

Upper level living room with sleeper couch and gorgeous views of the lake

Overview
Amenities
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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space

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Pentwater, MI

Pentwater Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Charles Mears State Park
‪3 min drive‬
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce
‪8 min drive‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Living Room 1

1 Large Twin Futon

Living Room 2

1 Large Twin Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our Pentwater Lake Cottage! You will be renting the whole cottage. Upper unit has two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, and your very own 600-square foot deck. Lower unit has one large bedroom, full bath with washer and dryer, kitchen and large lower deck over Pentwater Lake.
Upper: One bedroom has a queen size bed, one bedroom has two beds and a sleeper couch in the living room. Comfortable sleeps 5. Lower: bedroom has queen bed, trundle(2 twins). Living room has sleeper couch. Also sleeps 5. All bed linens are provided.
We love Pentwater for its unique shops, tasty eateries, and miles of Lake Michigan beaches. Our cottage is just a short bike ride to town, but it's just far enough away where you could peacefully enjoy your cup of coffee on your own private decks overlooking gorgeous Pentwater Lake.

After years of enjoying summer days in Pentwater, we decided to invest in a Vacation Haven Cottage in this quaint beach town. Our cottage, both top and lower units have their own private decks, so you could relax and enjoy the magnificent view of Pentwater Lake while sitting back and breathing in the fresh lake air.

It doesn't matter if you want to hit the town for some excellent food, unique shops, walk the beach or just simply relax on the massive deck, we are sure you will enjoy your stay and fall in love with this little piece of paradise as we did.

We provide free WIFI, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, coffee maker, toaster, bath towels and bed linens.

Outdoor chairs are on the deck along with a small table.

We do also have 2 kayaks, come with rental.

Property manager

Ying Zhang-Woellhaf

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Pentwater

Located in Pentwater, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Amber Elk Ranch are also worth visiting. Kayaking, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

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Pentwater, MI

What's nearby

Pentwater Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Charles Mears State Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Lemon Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 8 min drive - 11.7 km
Silver Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬9 min drive
‪Hart Pizza - ‬12 min drive
‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Pentwater Lake and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Michigan. Charlie's Marine and Snug Harbor Marina are also within 2 mi (3 km).

9.4

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Oct 5, 2023

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

The View!

Cute, comfortable and clean cottage on a wonderful perch directly on (actually feel like you're hanging over!) Pentwater Lake. While it's not really an area suitable for swimming, it's perfection for sitting back and enjoying the serene water views, especially at sunset. It's a short drive or bike into Pentwater, a charming village with shops, eateries, and 2 ice cream shops. (The Cottage Garden Cafe is a MUST visit for breakfast.) Only drawback is that the cottage is among a stretch of lake front cottages that reside very close to the busy road leading in and out of Pentwater, so road noise is definitely an issue at night. A window fan, which was in the closet, helped a lot, along with ear plugs that I brought. Overall, a lovely and enjoyable stay. Thank you, Ying!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

Aug 24, 2023

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

Worked well for us!

The views were amazing because the deck is directly over Pentwater Lake. Beds were comfortable. A couple of issues which were handled immediately by property owner. I would have liked to see the leaves and debris beside the stairs cleaned up. Also we were not informed the dishwasher doesn't work until the day of our arrival. It needs to go as it is not clean and a good place for mold. House is very close to Pentwater which is a very nice lake town....shops, restaurants etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy H.

Aug 7, 2023

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

Water View Amazing

This was perfect for the two of us. It was nice to be on the water and be able to watch the action on the lake. A bit of shade on the deck would have been great as it is VERY sunny all day. The house is right next to the road, so it gets quite a bit of road noise (they were doing road work while we were there). That said the traffic really dies down at night. The central location was a plus.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 1, 2023

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

Great Lakeside Cottage

This cottage is located directly on Pentwater Lake. It was clean and comfortable and i especially enjoyed the fresh breeze coming through windows from lake. Smaller size but setup so it can easily sleep 6. Near Pentwater shopping and a short drive to the beach and sand dunes. I would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Jul 26, 2023

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

Great time.

We had a great 4 door trip, fishing off the dock, within driving distance of everything and fantastic time in Lake Michigan.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Jul 25, 2023

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

Family Vacation

We had the most wonderful time at Vacation Haven! We rented the upstairs of the home, but had full access to the entire deck upstairs and downstairs. (No one stays in the downstairs when there is a renter). This led to some amazing fishing!!! We might have caught 100 fish off of those docks. Some tiny and some HUGE!! This home is only 20 minutes north of Silver Lake and 20 minutes south of Ludington. We took day trips to both and loved being able to come home and relax in the deck. I highly recommend you rent the kayaks as well - the lake is beautiful!! Perfect sunset view!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Jul 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Highly Recommend

We had a wonderful experience at this cottage. The owners were easy to get ahold of, the view of the lake was beautiful, and the cottage itself was quaint and in good shape—perfect for our long weekend trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Jul 28, 2022

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

Summer getaway with the family.

We really enjoyed our time at this property. The view is amazing and the property is close to downtown Pentwater and the beach. The host was quick to respond with any questions we had during our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Jul 26, 2022

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

Sister trip to Pentwater!!!!

Just some positive feedback 😀 There was only 1 hand towel in kitchen - we found another one in a drawer (dirty) No wine opener Electricity was very sketchy - the living room lamp would not stay on it kept flickering and the same in bedroom by front/side door Kitchen light above sink does not work maybe a burnt out light bulb? Which made it hard to see at night Refrigerator light as well was hit or miss Extra toilet paper would have been nice 😊 Thank you for telling us about the blinds. Unfortunately due to that bedroom being in the direct line of traffic created a lot of light from the cars driving by and made it hard to sleep. We loved our stay and thank you Immensely for allowing us to visit your gem! Lake was gorgeous! Shops were super close & it was really nice spending time walking around! We loved the area and everyone was super nice! Thanks again! Your place was darling and the decor was so fun! Very cozy! Thank you again!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruthie M.

Jul 18, 2022

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

pentwater mi

it was nice, no complaints.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Glenn S.

Jul 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

issues

outlets need replace, they are worn out and to lose when you plug things in. Blinds were damaged and need replaced. Refrigerator light doesn't work, otherwise it was nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States

Jun 21, 2022

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

Springfest in Pentwater

A mini weekend vacation for my wife turned out to be everything expected. Pentwater is a beautiful little Harbor Town on Pentwater Lake off the east shore of Lake Michigan. The local residents are very friendly, and plenty of things to do during your stay both on the water and in town. Excellent restaurants, along with things to do in nearby towns of Ludington and Silverlake. The buggy rides on the white sand dunes of West Michigan is a must do. Local restaurants had excellent food along with excellent outdoor seating for dining and drinking. On this trip we drove around the south end of Lake Michigan through Chicago and Indiana and north up along the east shore of Lake Michigan. If you would choose not to drive, the Badger car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludington is an excellent choice. Once off in Ludington, It's a short 20-minute drive to Pentwater.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Aug 12, 2021

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

Great place, owner, and location

Right near Mears State Park, Silver Lake Dunes, and so much more! Great place, great fishing too! Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Aug 1, 2021

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

Beautiful view!!

This is a gem. Beautiful beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Jul 11, 2021

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

Pentwater, the property was comfortable and close to town.

The manager was just a text away and the property was comfortable and close to town and the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse T.

Jun 28, 2021

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

Get A Way

We had a wonderful time - the property was awesome and the fishing was Great!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Jun 7, 2021

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

Thanks

Great fishing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Chris W.

May 9, 2021

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

Nice Place - Clean and Comfortable

Great little place, right on Pentwater Lake. Kitchen could use some updating, but overall a really nice place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Sep 15, 2020

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

Relaxing

Had a great time relaxing on the deck with my 2 retirement friends. We we're there to celebrate our 2 year retirement anniversary. We enjoyed there being no tv, allowed us that time to chat and spend time together. Location was perfect not far from the downtown area for restaurants and shopping.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Sep 14, 2020

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

Perfect for us

Amazing view with easy access to Lake Michigan for our salmon fishing trip. We enjoyed the gorgeous views of water all around us. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

traci k.

Aug 21, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tough for teens

The pictures show a dock which is why I picked it. I wanted an easy place for the kids to enter the water. This dock was gone. They hD to go through cat tails and yuck to get into the water. They was no TV and during a pandemic they were bored at night. That wasn’t noted in the description. Overall it was ok.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Troy B., Cincinnati, USA

Jul 19, 2020

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

Great vacation house.

Ying was great. Very responsive. Very scenic. My son fished off the pier every day. 20 minutes from the Silver Lake sand dunes.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Jul 14, 2020

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

Great weekend getaway

We loved our time at Pentwater Lake! The location right on the water was just what we were looking for. Mornings and evenings on the large deck were perfect. We were so close to town, Lake Michigan, and other small towns like Ludington and Shelby. The host is extremely responsive. Would definitely go again. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Jun 26, 2020

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

Great little lake house :)

It was perfect for my kids and I! Close to town and the beach and a beautiful view of the lake! A full kitchen so I was able to cook most our meals. The owner was very good about texting me what I needed to know or if I had a question she was quick to respond. Overall a great experience. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Qinwen M.

Aug 7, 2019

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

Lovely cottage

Fantastic view !

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ying Zhang-Woellhaf

What makes this property unique

Our cottage provides enough space for extended families or large group of friends.
Hangout on the spacious decks over the lake and still have two separate levels and entrances if you want to enjoy some privacy.

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

Living Room 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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