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1869 House - Central, Historic, and ADA Compliant

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Dining
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pentwater, MI
  • Pentwater Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Charles Mears State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lemon Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1869 House - Central, Historic, and ADA Compliant

Our family has been in Pentwater for over 100 years, and we have renovated this historic home (built 1869) right in the heart of Pentwater with families and special needs in mind, and with an eye towards modern functionality and historical charm. As for location, it is a 1/2 block from downtown and an easy stroll to the beach (or take the back route up the dunes to Mt Baldy). Its deep setback and large rear deck ensure tranquility and privacy even though it is right in the heart of the village.

There is ample off-street parking off the alleyway in addition to parking on the street. The front porch is the place to catch the morning sun with your coffee. The back deck has space for everyone for private evenings outdoors (including the grill). The back yard has the fire pit for s'mores at night as well as an extra patio. The side yard can be used for boccie ball.

As for the interior, the house has SIX bedrooms (all conforming - no converted closets), so there is room for multiple generations - two down and four up. There are also a few pull out sofas if there are more grand kids than you can count. There is a full bath on each level.

Importantly, we have renovated the house with grandparents and anyone with special needs in mind. The entire first floor is fully ADA compliant - meeting all commercial code requirements. A ramp leads from the handicap parking in the back to the deck. The transition from deck to house is almost seamless. There are no floor height differentials on the entire first floor (two bedrooms). The bedrooms have wide doors, and the master bedroom is en suite, . The bathroom has a 5'x5' fully tiled roll-in shower area. The kitchen has been designed with wheelchairs in mind: roll-under stove, roll-under sink, wall-mounted stove, wheel chair friendly seating, and ADA-compliant appliances throughout.

The main floor layout is an open living plan, with the kitchen, dining, and living rooms flowing into each other and right out onto the rear deck through the French doors. The 65" TV provides plenty of viewing for everyone, and a second TV in the upstairs sitting room is perfect for sequestering the kids.

LINENS: We provide comforters, blankets, pillows, and towels. However, you provide your bed linens. We are working to set up a linen service ($150), so please contact us for availability if interested.

Property manager

Kyra Goodrich

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Absolutely!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We love them, too!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Never in the house!
Feel free to use wood provided for your backyard fires but we would appreciate it if you could replace it for the next group!
If using the optional bed linen service, contact us to set up. After your stay, please strip beds.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pentwater

Located in Pentwater, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and West Michigan Fairgrounds 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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Pentwater, MI

What's nearby

  • Pentwater Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Downtown Pentwater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Charles Mears State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lemon Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 12 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Green Isaac’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bortell's Fisheries - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Brown Bear - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1869 House - Central, Historic, and ADA Compliant pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 1869 House - Central, Historic, and ADA Compliant?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1869 House - Central, Historic, and ADA Compliant?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1869 House - Central, Historic, and ADA Compliant located?

Located in the heart of Pentwater, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Charles Mears State Park and Lake Michigan. Pentwater Lake and Village Green and Gazebo are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seth K.

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

Great beach town vacation

Easy house to stay in and a great beach town vacation. House was exactly as advertised with plenty of space for sleeping, cooking, and family meals. Deck and backyard were great for relaxing before and after beach time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melody W.

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

Nice house, unpleasant neighbors

We really enjoyed the house and the location. The one downside is that the upstairs AC is minimal. The host herself is very gracious and communicative, but her relative across the street was rude and indicated that she was watching us. The next door neighbor started his wood chipper at 6:00 AM several mornings during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody W.

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

Lovely!

Thank you for a wonderful week with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pentwater 2024

Great house, great host and great location. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Lovely House

Very well maintained home within walking distance to all the stores. Quite area and would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rose C.

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

Perfect for multigenerational group

Great location on Main Pentwater street still quiet and peaceful. 10 Minute walk to beach. House is updated,ADA compliant
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Pentwater

This home was just what was needed for our family of 6 adults and two young children; and two dogs. Enough space for us to all be together both inside and on the lovely back deck. The home was warm and welcoming with games available, kitchen with everything we needed, and very comfortable beds. The best time together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie H.

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

Annual Summer Trip

We have been coming to Pentwater for years and this has been by far our favorite house that we have rented. The location is perfect for walking to the beach and downtown. The house has a fenced in yard, which is awesome to have for the dogs (especially since most of the rentals don’t allow dogs). There are lots of beds and did not feel overcrowded at all. The house also has a second fridge, which was great to have with our large group. Definitely recommend staying here. We cannot wait to come back next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Great house!

We needed a house with several bedrooms plus a fenced yard for the dogs. This house got the bill. It’s been updated and if you are wheel chair bound, this house accomodates. It’s a block from downtown Pentwater and 4 blocks from Lake Michigan and a beautiful beach. Our teens loved the town- there are lots of shops and restaurants. Fun things to do within a 20 minute drive I.e. horse back riding, go carts, mini golf and fine buggies. Farmers market is twice a week. Great family area!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jean R.

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

Pentwater Vacation 2023

Don’t think it had been occupied for a while. Grill was quite dirty. No garbage bags or extra toilet paper. Location was nice. Lots of plates, silverware, cups and glasses. Not many sharp knives or serving bowls for a house that large. We were a little disappointed for what we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

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

Close to town and Beach!

Perfect location! Less than a block to cute downtown Pentwater, and an easy walk to the beach. Free beach parking with park pass license plate for seniors or if you have chairs etc. Be aware this is a dog friendly home ( although we had no dog) but very clean inside with no sign or smell of dog. Yard is very kid friendly with plenty of space for soccer games and water balloon fights. Front porch and back deck were nice for morning coffee and afternoon drinks. Furnishings are older but comfortable. It would have been nice to have a couple of beach chairs available, but wood for the fire pit , and bags of local coffee and s’more fixings was a nice perk. All and all, a great space for our 3 generation, 5 adults and 5 kids vacation. We will add it to the list for possible stays in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Wonderful stay

House was wonderful for our extended family trip. We had plenty of space and really loved the location, back deck and yard. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Big house with plenty of space for gathering

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie E.

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

Very nice

Property was very nice. One block from downtown Pentwater. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janet H.

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

Pentwater vacation.

Property was very handicap accessible. We were so happy to find a vacation rental that could accommodate my son and his power chair. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it to anyone who needs an ADA compliant home or just a very spacious place to vacation. Our host was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions or concerns that we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

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

Nearly Perfect

I could write a long review but with so many good things to say I will touch on just a few. The home is beautiful and worked very well for us, including my mom who spends most of her time in a wheelchair. Kitchen, bedrooms and beds, living areas are all large and comfortable. The ramp to/from the deck was such a blessing so we could take mom with us on walks, downtown, and to the beach. (ramp does get a bit slippery after heavy rain). The firepit was great for us to gather around at night. The proximity to downtown, and the beach is amazing. Thank you to Kyra and Patricia for making this a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Excellent home for family vacation

Everyone enjoyed themselves in this home. Plenty of bedrooms to choose from. House is historic. Home is located close to town and you can walk everywhere. The town is friendly and welcoming. Would recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Location, Location, Location!

This home away from home is situated on the Main Street in Pentwater. Step out the front door and you can walk to the local shops, grab a bite to eat, or have an ice cream treat. The beach is a short walk too! The home is very spacious and offers many bedrooms for multi-generational families. The back deck is also large so we could enjoy grilling out and playing games. The backyard is fenced in so our dog could run and play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara J.

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

Great Location

We loved our stay here and hope to be back. It was so nice to have an accessible house so my dad could enjoy the vacation as well, he was even able to make it down to the beach. Great location to walk all over Pentwater.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

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

Great home and location!

My family had an excellent stay at this property. I honestly think the pictures don't do it justice. We had someone who is disabled in our group and the accessibility was a key factor in our decision to rent this house. The bathroom was excellent and it was easy to get in and out of the house via the ramp. Because he has a few accessibility aids, we did have to shift some furniture out of the way so he could move safety, but nothing significant. We loved the location. It was a quick 1/4 mile to the beach, and the beach had an accessible table and beach wheelchair. Definitely a great and relaxing week, and I would highly recommend this house. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Great location

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Great Stay Again

It was our third time staying here and love the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Multi generation vacation

Owner responsive to questions and helpful with suggestions. Plenty of room for us to spread out. The 3 year olds loved racing up and down the ramp. Ice cream shop was 1 block away. Beach an easy walk even for the toddlers. Took advantage of the fire pit several nights. propane grill made outdoor cooking easy after we spent some time cleaning the accumulation of grease. The fenced yard gave extra security with the little grand babies. Would rebook in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

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

Family Wedding Gathering

Plenty of room and great location to downtown Pentwater. The kitchen, dining area, and living room are open to each other so we all could be together. The two bathrooms was not an issue for our 10 adult, two children & dog stay. Fenced in yard was great for our dog. Weather didn't permit us to be outside much but the fire pit did look inviting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Family Getaway

Second year we have stayed here. Wonderful area to take a walk. Always something new to do. Great for multigenerational family with ramp and bedrooms on the first floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kyra Goodrich

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I grew up spending every year in Pentwater, but now I live with my husband and seven children in the Upper Peninsula, where I like to fly fish, raise chickens and rabbits, and spend as much time as possible outdoors. Travel, especially a new-found love of inn-to-inn hiking in Europe, is another important part of our lives.

Why they chose this property

My family has been in Pentwater for over a hundred years (six generations), and our relatives are still right there. We know the village well - the beach, marina, and downtown are all a few steps away. The 4th of July and Homecoming parades march right past our front yard. We bring our family back each year now that we live in the UP, and we want to share our love of this village.

What makes this property unique

The 1869 House is a registered historic house that has been updated for maximum comfort, including for those with disabilities. The sheer number of bedrooms when combined with the ADA compliant first floor and the kid-friendly touches mean that this house has families of all types in mind. We want you to enjoy it as much as we do and use it as your base to explore the area. Spend mornings on the front port for coffee in the sun, afternoons in the fenced yard with your dog, dinners on the deck, and evenings around the fire pit.
But the 1869 also stands out for our hands-on management. This is run by the family - not an agency. If we can't take care of an unexpected issue right away, the local handymen (who are hard-working friends) can. These are the same people who helped renovate the house, and their commitment to their craftsmanship continues.

Languages:

English, German
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