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Large Gathering Lake Retreat! Amazing View of White Lake, Spacious, Kayaks, Wifi

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Come take in the panoramic view!
Connect the River Run tubes together and float off the nearby mooring buoy
Enjoy our newly expanded beach area and new dock with staircase!
Updated living room, and with a 65" OLED Smart T.V.!
The window seats swivel.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Montague, MI
  • Medbury Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Michigan's Adventure
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

#2 Lake View Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

#3 - King bed w/a view

1 King Bed

#4 - CA King bed

1 King Bed

#5 - Full bed and Bunk bed with Twins

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2nd Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Den - sleeps 4 in Double bunk bed (main floor, near Primary)

2 Double Beds

Main Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom - main floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom # 1 (next to Primary BR and Den)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom # 2 (BR #2 en suite)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom # 3 (in hallway near basement)

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Large Gathering Lake Retreat! Amazing View of White Lake, Spacious, Kayaks, Wifi

This 150+ ft. view is all yours at Maple Beach House!
~~~ not to mention your own beach area
This Home-Away-From-Home is the place for your large gathering to spread out and relax. There is over 3,200 sq. ft. inside- and mostly on the main floor.

We're blessed to be on a secluded area of tranquil White Lake and only 5 minutes from the charming towns of Montague and sister-city, Whitehall, across the bridge.
There are too many attractions nearby to mention – truly something for everyone!
~~~see our attached photos of just a sampling.

Maple Beach House serves as an excellent home base featuring these highlights:
---New for 2025 - Wide metal dock, with staircase!
- Large 27 cu ft refrigerator with water
dispenser
- Bosch 800 tall tub dishwasher with 3rd rack
--- New for 2024 - Additional deck furniture - 2 loveseats, 4 swivel chairs, 2 ottomans, and 4 tables.
- New LVT and carpet in the whole 4 BR side.
- 65" OLED TV
- New basement bar with cosmetics/medicine fridge.
- Pet turf area for our furry guests' after-dark potty needs

Maple Beach House features:
- 2 separate living rooms, joined by a large kitchen and dinette area
(each with their own entry and lake views)
- 3 Full Baths plus the 2 upstairs bedrooms have their own sink and vanity areas!
- 5 spacious bedrooms and a Den. Sleeps 16 in beds!
~~~ 2 additional Queen pullout sofas sleep 4
- Game room! Games with table for 6 plus 2 extra
leaves
Air (not just push) Hockey, Foosball, Pool, Ping
Pong, and more

We have two full sized refrigerators and a small one in the basement with a digital temperature control. The coffee maker brews ground and K-Cups.

There is plenty of parking space, a circle drive and a 2 car garage.

This inviting retreat has everything you need for making memories with your loved ones.

Maple Beach House itself offers plenty of areas to relax and play, but it’s also a perfect home-base for the Whitehall/Montague area providing easy access to Lake Michigan and close proximity to all other points of interest, activities, and conveniences.

If you are looking just to chill, look no further than this peaceful place. Read that vacation novel, while enjoying the cool lake breezes in one of our 6 bedrooms. Take a snooze under the beautiful tree canopy. Or grab one of the provided beach towels and head to the beach to lounge by the water to enjoy the sunshine, the sound of the lapping waves, and maybe some unhurried conversation.

Everyone will love this spot on White Lake for its gorgeous panoramic view of the blue (not actually white!) waters, which are often remarkably un-crowded.
At night, build a bonfire - have s’mores and tell stories. And don’t forget to stargaze!

Please note that children are very welcome and, hopefully, will be quite entertained.
Amenities:
3 adult kayaks
2 youth kayaks
Dinghy
River Run floats
10 ft. inflatable pool
Swing set
XL Swing
Sand toys, and other games/toys
Cornhole
Pickleball game (Pickle 360)
Books, & board games.



The house is easy to get to – a short 15 minute drive from US-31.
It is 3 hours away from Chicago and Detroit, and 1 hour from Grand Rapids.
MBH is ideally located to enjoy the best of each lake:
White Lake’s warmer, calmer waters for water sports like skiing, tubing, fishing, and swimming.
And Lake Michigan’s immense waters & wonderful beaches with soft sand and waves –
5 miles away via boat (via channel access with its great view of the White River Light Station & Museum)
and car (convenient parking is available at Duck Lake State Park Beach, where you can enjoy Duck Lake, the warm, shallow waters of the channel – a big hit with the kids- and the “big lake”).

The house will be stocked with some starter supplies such as coffee, filters, sugar, salt, spices, paper goods (towels, tissues, toilet), soap (hand, dish, dishwasher, laundry), garbage bags, propane, roasting sticks, and firewood.

Food, beverages, and extra supplies needed can be purchased nearby. The sister cities of Whitehall and Montague are only a couple of miles away. Montague Foods has a large selection of high quality groceries, beer, and wine. Check out the World’s Largest Weathervane before going in! Also take advantage of the Farmers Market (and Artisan Market) across the street on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

When it’s time to eat, you will find everything you need to prepare meals for 12 and serve meals for 24 (who wants to do dishes every day on vacation?), or to call for takeout or delivery (menus from local restaurants are at the house).


Check out the White Lake Area’s Visitors site at whitelake.org for a wealth of information, including a downloadable Visitor Guide. There are many special events throughout the year, such as the Cruz’In Classic Car Show, the Arts and Crafts Festival, and the Wine and Jazz Festival. But, you can easily spend any day just in the walk-able picturesque towns of Whitehall and Montague with its many unique shops and attractive places to get some tasty food and drinks. Montague and Whitehall boast a handful of excellent craft beer, wine, and spirits makers.

Take a look at our “Other Attractions and Activities” section for web addresses to some of the other popular places near MBH. There is so much to see and do in the White Lake Area, you will want to stay longer than a week! (Ask us about discounts for longer stays).

Maple Beach House makes it easy for your vacation to be what you want it to be – a memorable fun-filled escape!

Property manager

LuAnn
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Subject to prior approval and pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not indoors.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montague

Located in Montague, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. USS Silversides and South Breakwater Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure and Gold Rush Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Montague, MI

What's nearby

  • Medbury Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bygone Basics - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Electric Forest - 16 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪San Marco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Gathering Lake Retreat! Amazing View of White Lake, Spacious, Kayaks, Wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Large Gathering Lake Retreat! Amazing View of White Lake, Spacious, Kayaks, Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Gathering Lake Retreat! Amazing View of White Lake, Spacious, Kayaks, Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Gathering Lake Retreat! Amazing View of White Lake, Spacious, Kayaks, Wifi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Montague holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Medbury Park and Bygone Basics. World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park and Hart-Montague Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah F.

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

Family Gathering

The perfect place for young cousins to meet and play for the first time. Very nearby to a cute town and the park at the end of the drive was perfect! We were very comfortable with 8 kids and 8 adults. The property is not lacking in any basic necessities and the quality was consistently high. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie w.

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

Great place

This property had everything we need for a extended family of 14!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Fishing with Clients

Great property, location and view! Lots of wildlife, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

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

Family Trip

If your looking for a place that will entertain children this is a great place! Swingset, tree swing, kayaks, fishing, large beach front sandbox includes toys and small pool. Firewood was included! Boat rental was close by! Wonderful place to stay. Only suggestion would be a couple more frying pans for breakfast 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky V.

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

Great rental for laid back trip w kids

We stayed here with 5 adults, 2 children under 5 and our dog. Great house for us, tons of amenities, including a closet for dog supplies. LuAnn was very easy to communicate with and this was by far the beat VRBO experience weve had. 10/10 woukd recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Great Property!

My family and I had a great time at this property! The house was well kept and the lake and outdoor area were great. LuAnn was wonderful with communication. Fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W., HOWELL

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

Great place to stay

This was a great place to stay. The layout of the house was great for multiple families or a group of friends and the lake is very nice. The kitchen was also well provisioned with utensils and pots/pans, etc., which is not always the case in other rentals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karla M.

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

Beautiful Family Vacation

We had a great time at the Maple Beach House celebrating a family member's 70th birthday! It was a beautiful property and a well needed getaway! LuAnn was awesome and she made our experience perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pankit B., Inverness

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

Great location

LuAnn is awesome host. Very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Great week for extended family

Great location on White Lake. Lots of lake frontage, beach area for the kids, huge yard, lots of bedrooms and space for our extended family to spread out. Manager, LuAnn, was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Excellent place for extended family!

The nine adults, two children, and two black lab sisters enjoyed a wonderful long Labor Day weekend. Perfect set-up in house, on deck, on lawn, on swings, on beach and in the water. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue m., Mason, Ohio

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

Awesome house for extended family!

Not only was the location amazing, but the house was everything we hoped for from furnished, large outside deck, fire pit, swim pad and fishing dock! Inside large kitchen well equipped, dual living spaces and tasteful bedrooms/baths made vacation not only fun but lent room for relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Great family vacation!

From the beginning, the communication and check-in process was on spot! The yard was huge for a lake property, there was a lot of room to stretch out and play yard games. Beds were very comfortable, sheets and towels were abundant, clean and on the newer side. A great family vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Wonderful Week

Excellent location with large lot. Which, in turn, gave amazing privacy on a busy and crowded lake. Great deck and more than ample room for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kacie T.

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

Perfect Lake Getaway

This house was the perfect setting for our lake getaway with family - very clean, absolutely beautiful and thoughtfully stocked with anything we could have wanted. The host went above and beyond my expectations with communication and making everything perfect for our stay. I couldn’t be happier with this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

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

Family Vacation

Our family of 11 (ages 3-78) very much enjoyed our time at Maple Beach house. We especially enjoyed the large deck with enough seating for all. The kitchen was well stocked and there was more than an ample amount of bath and beach towels. We also took advantage of the fire pit at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Maple House

Great location...close to Michigan’s Adventure and shopping....boat launch 10 minutes away. House had everything we needed plus water tubes, playground set, fire pit and kayaks to enjoy the lake. We recommend the property to anyone with a big family or group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Lovely family vacation spot

I don’t know how, but this property continues to get better year after year. The improvements to the interior, the added equipment, and the amazing host make this location an ideal place to take your family. Lots of space to spread out and things to do allow a large family to enjoy each other without getting on each others nerves. Book it while you can (but not when we want to go). lol. You will not regret it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S., Vassar

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

Great Location & Spacious

The property was right on the water with beautiful views of the lake, was secluded from constant traffic, and the house was big and spacious so everyone had room. LuAnn was very responsive and helpful throughout the process!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

donald d.

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

Family Fun

Worked out great for us. We will be back next year.Property Manager was the best ever to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Awesome house!

Maple beach house worked perfectly for our family of 15. It was super clean, very nicely furnished and right on the water-no steps. The location is great for nearby beaches and other fun activities. We rented a pontoon which was brought right to the dock. The owner was super easy to work with and very responsive. A great place for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Great place for a large group

Nice house and location for a big group. Lots of outdoor space for yard games. Loved the shade of a couple big trees. Nice big deck with lots of table space and chairs where we enjoyed our meals. Property manager, LuAnn, solved the one issue we did have very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

fran c.

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

Great Place for Family Reunion

Our extended family had a terrific time. Plenty of space inside and outside for adults and kids. The two living rooms is a must for a large group like ours--a space for kids to watch their shows and the other for the adults. Plenty of dining space indoors and outdoors. Basement game room a hit with the teens and adults as well. Host was attentive and super responsive to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

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

Amazing stay

This is probably one of the best places we have stayed at via VRBO. It is well stocked with all that you need. LuAnn was amazing to work with. We brought our pontoon boat and the dock was great. We had 9 adults and one baby and we were not crowded at all. Would love to hear the history on this house. Will definitely be back. This is one that you should stay at!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

casey w.

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

Amazing Location

My extended family of 17 stayed at the house for a week in early June. The house was great and the location right on the lake is beautiful. We used the tubes and kayaks multiple times as well as the fire pit every night - wood provided! It is only a mile to the town of Montague and there are sidewalks the entire way so we were able to walk there and back. It was a wonderful trip and we plan on returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by LuAnn

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What makes this property unique

There is no better place than Maple Beach House for a quintessential lake vacation!
*Stunning views
*Private setting
*Access to Lake Michigan
*Large, comfortable cottage, close to town & attractions!
** All linens, towels, beach towels, and at least starter supplies (paper, soap, coffee, etc.) are provided!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests