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Pure Pentwater Cottage: a fully updated lake-front cottage; sleeps 8.

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Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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MI, Pentwater
  • Popular LocationJomagrha Vineyards and Winery3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCharles Mears State Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationS.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry21 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)51 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pure Pentwater Cottage: a fully updated lake-front cottage; sleeps 8.

Pure Pentwater Cottage can be your vacation destination, your home away from home, or your remote office location (with high-speed internet) all four seasons of the year. The star of the show is the expansive view of Bass Lake from all the main living spaces. You'll find your whole body and mind relaxing more and more as each day passes, helped by the view and the chic, modern decor.

Summertime offers plenty of water-based fun: on-site kayak and paddle boat, or bring your own boat to dock at the cottage, swimming, and fishing in the sandy-bottom 524-acre all sports Bass Lake. The water depth off the dock and at the lake’s edge is approximately 3-4 feet. Enjoy the sugar-white sand beaches of Lake Michigan at the nearby Pentwater State Park, complete with snack stand, playground, and bathrooms. After a day on and near the water, stroll along picturesque downtown Pentwater's Main Street for shopping and ice cream. Enjoy your meals downtown or back home either grilled and seated around the large picnic table or prepared in the totally updated kitchen with all the modern conveniences (including air fryer, crockpot, Keurig coffee maker, and dishwasher). Evenings gathered on the deck's Adirondack chairs or around the gas fire pit as you watch the sunset over the lake are where memories are made.

Winter time offers the opportunity to spend hours ice fishing directly on the lake, weather-permitting, with your own equipment, or just catching up and slowing down beside the cozy fireplace. Put your feet up with a good book or enjoy a movie on the Roku TV. Winter is a quiet time in Pentwater to escape the daily hustle and bustle in favor of complete serenity, while enjoying the convenience of some local year-round restaurants and visiting nearby Ludington without the crowds.

Spring and Fall have their own natural beauty and offer the same gorgeous lake views and same rejuvenating effect. The fireplace, the fire pit, the grill, the modern kitchen, the comfy beds - they’re all awaiting your arrival. Puzzles, games, pingpong, reading, cooking, walks, and exploring the charming villages of Pentwater and Ludington are a great way to enjoy the cottage no matter which season you visit.

The cottage has three large bedrooms and sleeps 8. The main bedroom is tucked away on the main floor with a king size bed and luxurious hybrid foam mattress — relaxing and supportive for all sleep types. A full bathroom is off the main floor bedroom. Upstairs features two large bedrooms and a full bath. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a queen bed with luxurious Ghost bed mattress topper, as well as a twin bed with trundle. The other upstairs bedroom has a bunk bed and a full size bed. This bed configuration offers a range of options for just about any combination of family and friends. And the central AC/heat and a washer and dryer allow for truly year-round enjoyment.

Come make memories to last a lifetime at Pure Pentwater Cottage.

*If you have a baby or young child in your group, please let us know. We can provide a Pack&Play, a high chair, and a baby-size folding bath tub.

*If you would like to check in earlier than 4pm please contact me a day or two ahead of your visit to inquire as sometimes that is possible.

*Note: our dock is directly behind our house; the one close to it, to the right, is not ours and is strictly off-limits.

*Note: there is no sloped beach access to the lake but the lake is perfectly swimmable from the dock, even for little ones with an adult and a flotation vest. There are several nearby sandy beaches, some with bathroom facilities, playgrounds, and refreshments. More info upon request and in the Welcome booklet upon arrival.

*Pingpong table/paddles in garage.

*Strictly no pets, no smoking, no parties, no firearms or fireworks.*

Property manager

Kathryn Marmion

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be monitored at all times.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Pentwater

Located in Pentwater, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Traveling with kids? Consider West Michigan Fairgrounds and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

What's nearby

  • Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery - 3 min drive
  • Charles Mears State Park - 9 min drive
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 14 min drive
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 21 min drive
  • Silver Lake State Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Antler Bar - 9 min drive
  • The Brown Bear - 9 min drive
  • Bortell's Fisheries - 11 min drive
  • Green Isaac’s - 9 min drive
  • Murphy's Tavern - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pure Pentwater Cottage: a fully updated lake-front cottage; sleeps 8. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pure Pentwater Cottage: a fully updated lake-front cottage; sleeps 8. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pure Pentwater Cottage: a fully updated lake-front cottage; sleeps 8. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pure Pentwater Cottage: a fully updated lake-front cottage; sleeps 8. located?

This family-friendly Pentwater cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Lake Michigan and Charles Mears State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Was great, had special touches for 65th bday, was very clean amazing view! Enjoyed everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Bass Lake/Pentwater
Morning coffee enjoyed on the nice deck viewing beautiful Bass Lake. Kids caught fish right off the dock and enjoyed the water. The house had everything we needed and was very clean. We would certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
spectacular
the location was perfect and the home had so many special touches that made us feel special and welcomed. we would come back here any time we are in the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful home
And I really do mean a home. This didn’t feel like a VRBO rental or someone secondary residence. The owners have made this space a place where everything you need is already within reach or already thought of. The living area was wonderful, and the kitchen was decked out with top of the line appliances and quality, utensils, and glassware and silverware. While we didn’t bring a little one on this trip, we were impressed to see that the space is prepared to have tiny humans, and we may bring ours in the next trip, to this home, for that reason. I could not more highly recommend this location and residence in Pentwater!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
We loved our stay. Super clean! Beautiful view of lake. Loved the interior of the cottage. Nice attention to detail, such as labels on light switches. When we had a problem, the host was very responsive. Looking forward to coming back when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing fall getaway!
This place was just perfect for our fall girls getaway weekend! The place was impeccable and we had everything we needed. There is so much attention to detail throughout. We laughed, cooked, played games, relaxed, sat by the fireplace, and outdoor fire pit. The town of Pentwater is super close and easy to get to. We had plenty of space for everyone to sleep. The bedding was great and the beds were very comfortable. I would love to come back in the summer season but fall was just as magical! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
The house was in the perfect location and super cute! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob N., Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Pure Pentwater Cottage was delightful. The cottage is very close to the water and the view of the lake through the two sliding glass doors is wonderful. The host was very welcoming and provided some welcome snacks upon arrival. It's just a few steps to the back deck, the fire pit area and the lake. Our family enjoyed the open concept layout on the main level, so that everyone could feel very close and included in any conversation or activity. And only minutes to the downtown Pentwater shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A home away from home.
My stay was wonderful! The property was exactly as described. Beautiful waterfront location and very peaceful. Not only was the property well kept and very clean but the property owner was great to work with and thought of every little detail to make my stay exceptional. I definitely recommend and will be returning for future visits to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lakehouse Weekend
Really great experience all around. From the host to the property, everything was really exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023