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5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage

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A rustic outdoor setting with a fire pit, wooden benches, and a stack of firewood.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a window with a view of trees.
A living room with a green sofa, a white coffee table, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wicker chair.
A marina with boats, a church, and residential buildings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Montague, MI
  • Place, White Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Pull-out Couch in Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Montague

Located in Montague, this cottage is near theme parks and near a water park. USS Silversides and South Breakwater Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Michigan's Adventure and Corn Maze. Gold Rush Water Park and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Montague, MI

What's nearby

  • White Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Electric Forest - 17 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 20 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Grand Haven Beach - 44 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪San Marcos Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage located?

Situated in Montague, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of White Lake and Lake Michigan. Bygone Basics and Medbury Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for our weekend stay. It was a nice base for exploring downtown, the beaches, and trails. We used the fire pit and BBQ grill too. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for what we needed! The Beach! Jen was accommodating when we needed it. I would recommend this location to anyone that loves beautiful Lake Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2026
Glad you enjoyed the nearby beach during your stay at the Old Channel Trail Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so pleased to find this lovely home. It was so well provided for with all sorts of equipment to have lots of family fun.Excellent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Thanks for your review of the cottage, it is much appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Extremely clean!! Our expectations were exceeded!! We enjoyed every minute here!! The sounds of the birds in the mornings with our coffee and devotions on the porch were as relaxing as being right on the lakeWe will be back!! The house has everything you need and it is very cozy and has a lot of a bed and breakfast feel!!DON’T OVERLOOK THIS VRBO!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2026
Thanks for your review of the Old Channel Trail Cottage, hope you are able to come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time to area-nice location, very cute house with all necessary amenities. Also, accessible for my dad with walker. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for the nice review and hope you are able to come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location and very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
Thanks for the review Pam, glad you liked the location of the cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying here and already booked it for next year! Great location near beach, pier and lake. Great place to relax and disconnect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Cute cottage, private backyard, with the beach short drive away-this was perfect downtime
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
Thanks for reviewing your stay at the Old Channel Trail Cottage and glad you had a nice, relaxing time away!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Weekend Up North - Spring Kings!

Had a great stay. No complaints. Nice and quiet cottage for a relaxing part of our stay out of downtown busyness.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage

This cottage is very cute and the perfect size for our family. It had everything we needed and more to make our vacation relaxing and easy. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Thanks for the review and hope you can make it back to the cottage again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old Channel Trail Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. Great location - close to beach/lake access. Stocked with just about everything you need for your stay. We look forward to renting again next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2024
Thanks for your review and we look forward to having you stay next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location!

Perfect place to ride on the rail trail, watch a Lake Michigan sunset, explore the town…and bring your dog with lots of walks right from the door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Thanks for the review and hope you will be back to stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away.

We stayed for a bowling tournament and fell in love with the area. The cottage had everything we needed and enough space for our family. We enjoyed playing the different games that were there and exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
So glad you enjoyed the area and the board games : ) Thanks for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location wins!

Great location! Minutes from the beach! Quiet area with a nice deck/yard. The house is older but nice and functional. Had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
Thanks again for the review and hope you are able to come back again sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant get away

Quiet comfortable little home. Well taken care of. Close to beach as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thanks for your review of the cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and relaxing

Great place to spend a long weekend! There is a short walk or bike ride to a nice beach. Place is clean and quiet with a surprising amount of space and beautiful back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2023
Thanks Matt, glad you enjoyed the cottage and area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location and Privacy

this was perfect for a relaxing getaway with privacy and close location to lakeside. Clean and tidy, easy to access and close to town enough for stuff to do. We would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location , location

Location!! amenities..games, bikes, fire pit, cable tv, Clean, Location, 5 minutes to beach, fishing at Channel and 27 hole golf course
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Thanks for the review and hope you can come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend up north

Lovely property, as advertised. Well appointed, quiet, and clean. Very much recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Thanks for the review of the cottage, glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway.

Upon arrival, check in was very easy. The house was clean and orderly. I loved the location being close to my sister, the beach and necessary shopping. I'm looking forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
So glad you were able to make it to Montague and see your family...looking forward to having you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Woodsy and nice!

Beautiful location, close to several beaches. Clean and cute decor :) Many extras (games, kitchen stuff, firewood, beach stuff) make it easy to stay here! Well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Thanks for the review and glad we could accommodate your needs!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location with so much to do!

Such a cute little cottage that had so many touches that made it feel like home!! We traveled to Lewis Adventure Park in New Era and the Mac Woods Dune Rides in Silver Lake. We also enjoyed a Lake Michigan Beach Day!! The kids enjoyed the hammock and swing and grilling out was fun too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2024
Sounds like you had a great time enjoying the surrounding area, thank you for choosing the Old Channel Trail Cottage!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Get-away

Nice house with all the things you need at your finger tips. Also the best location to the beach and other areas. Love having a washer and dryer to use.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Glad your family enjoyed the cottage and area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We were looking for beach and woods in one spot that wasn’t too crowded. The fire pit and woods gave me a camping feel, but we had beds and our own bathroom. Only needed the AC one night. Nice beach close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2020
Glad you enjoyed the cottage and nearby beach!
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