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1869 House - Central, Historic, and ADA Compliant
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m
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Explore the area
Pentwater, MI
- Place, Pentwater Lake3 min walk
- Place, Charles Mears State Park3 min walk
- Place, Lemon Lake13 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.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Absolutely!
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We love them, too!
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Never in the house!
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
Property # 1250821vb
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. Historic White Pine Village and Little Sable Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Charles Mears State Park. 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.
Pentwater, MI
What's nearby
- Pentwater Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Village Green and Gazebo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Charles Mears State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Snug Harbor Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Lemon Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Murphy's Tavern - 10 min drive
- The Antler Bar - 4 min walk
- Bortell's - 11 min drive
- House of Flavors - 4 min walk
- Pentwater Dari Creme - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kyra Goodrich
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.
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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