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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Custer, MI
  • Place, Pleiness Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eden Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ordway Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Waterfront Retreat

Enjoy a peaceful lakefront getaway at beautiful Lost (Pleiness) lake. A large 3 tier deck boasts magnificent views of Lost Lake. Enjoy this three bed room and one bathroom home. Perfect spot for a quiet family or friend vacation. Just 20 minutes from Pentwater and Ludington.
A canoe and two kayaks available.
Sandy bottom swimming area, great for kids!
WEEKLY RENTAL-Sunday to Sunday

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2066326vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Driftwood Golf Course and Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve. Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Custer, MI

What's nearby

  • Pleiness Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eden Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ordway Lake - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 32 min drive - 34.1 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 33 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slice And A Coke - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Poon's Farm - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vigs Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Creek Condo Association - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mad Dog - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Waterfront Retreat?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on 5 October 2024 start from NZ$419, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Peaceful Waterfront Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Waterfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Waterfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Waterfront Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pleiness Lake, Eden Lake and Ordway Lake. Clancy Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 3 miles (5 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. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

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

Clean and comfortable

Great stay, nice views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great quiet stay within range of fun cities

Perfect escape of a great private lake away from all the noise. Within easy driving distance of Silver Lake, Ludington etc when we wanted to explore. Owner was accessible and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timmie L.

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

Beautiful Lakehouse

We had an amazing stay. The house was perfect and had everything you needed. Brooke was very responsive. The neighbors were so friendly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Cute cottage

We stayed during the week and we felt like we had the whole lake to ourselves. It was very nice and relaxing. Brooke was very responsive and easy to work with
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie W.

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

Lovely little lakehouse

We really enjoyed our stay at this lake house. We have two young daughters and the lake was perfect for them. They loved jumping from the floating dock and kayaking with their dad. It's very peaceful and we were lucky to see both the northern lights and perseid meteor shower while there in mid-August!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Great week away

My family of 4 recently stayed here for a week. The lake was surprisingly quiet and our stay was very relaxing. The first two days we were there my 18mo daughter would look out the back window and say "wow". We were able to take our boat, take out the kayaks and swim in front of the house. We enjoyed our stay very much and would come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2021
Thank you for the review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back again:) Brooke
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

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

Nice House (no AC)

Very clean and welcoming! The listing was a little deceiving. There was no AC and there was a lot of seed weed in the lake. Brooke was very responsive to questions and any info she needed to pass along. Very quiet location with the closest town being 15-20 min away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2024
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear about the misunderstanding about the AC, we do not advertise that our cottage has AC. We would love to add that at some point in the future. The lake weed level changes from year to year. We strive to improve the ecosystem of the lake. I hope you otherwise enjoyed your stay, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Charming and Peaceful Retreat

The cottage and lake were so lovely that we opted to stick around and enjoy the lake (swimming and kayaking) and the views (from several decks) more than we had planned. Sunrises and sunsets over the water, dinners at the outside eating area. Exploring the area by foot. Ludington was a convenient (and lovely) day-trip destination, but we truly enjoyed hanging at the cottage. We were 5 women who were able to negotiate the one bathroom and the sleeping arrangements just fine. There truly are some steep steps, but they are navigable. We plan on going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Perfection

We had an amazing time at the lake. The house is fully stocked and plenty of room for our family of five. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner on the spacious deck overlooking the peaceful lake, swimming in the lake, and relaxing on the hammock. My friend and I enjoyed the kayaks too. We also enjoyed going into Pentwater to swim and enjoy fun times at the go cart/mini golf facility. It was four days of the perfect balance of relaxing, fun, and nature. Brooke was great to work with and very responsive. Would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

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

Girls Get Away

I put this trip together for myself, my sister and my two nieces to get away for a few days. This was the first time I had used Vrbo and was completely satisfied. The house was absolutely perfect for the four of us. It was exactly as advertised, plenty of room and had everything we needed. Ludington was about 10 - 15 minutes away and offered up a great day trip as well as a Meijer store to pick up the food we needed for meals. Most of our time was spent relaxing on the deck, in the water on the float mat or sitting down by the water. The host was great in communicating and very prompt in answering the couple of questions I had. Highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Perfect Family Vacation!!

My Family had an amazing experience at the cottage on Lost Lake! The home was clean, Perfect size for our family of five, and the Lake was crystal clear and Perfect for swimming and lounging! We were worried about not having air conditioning in July, but the owners had plenty of fans, and we took night swims before bed to cool off! We had everything we needed for cooking, cleaning, and keeping the kids busy! The canoe was fun, and the floating raft was a hit with the kids. My only suggestion is to bring a couple baby gates from home to block the little ones from going up and down the indoor stairs and to keep them on the upper deck when you are prepping dinner and don't want them traveling down to the lake without you! We managed with my 2 year old, but next time we will be better prepared with gates :) This was literally our favorite vacation ever!!! We drove about 20 minutes to Stearns Beach and walked along the Marina in Ludington before dinner! If you want a relaxing, fun vacation from home without the crowds and chaos....this is the perfect gem!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2021
Thank you for your review! The baby gates are a great idea that wasn't on my radar now that our kids are older, thank you! We would love to have your family as guest again! Best, Brooke
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy M.

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

Family Vacay

This was a family vacation with our two grown sons. Thank you for sharing your cottage! The cottage was very clean, and the title “peaceful waterfront retreat” is apt. The lake is large enough to enjoy a lengthy paddle on the provided kayaks (always a bonus!) but small enough that there weren’t too many speedboats or jet skis to spoil the lazy days, especially during the week. The hammock got lots of use, reading and relaxing in the welcome shade. Both Pentwater and Ludington are about a 25-minute drive, and it’s nice to have two options to explore. When we did have questions, communication with Brooke was easy and prompt. Overall we had a very good stay, but we felt a few small additions would take this from a 4+-star to a 5-star stay. One helpful item that we’ve seen at almost all other rentals we’ve had is a binder/guest book with suggested things to do and places to go, restaurant recommendations, etc, often including maps and brochures. A broom for the decks would be nice, to clean up the debris from the trees. A bedside table and lamp in the one upstairs bedroom. Some added supplies in the kitchen such as salt and pepper, and measuring spoons. It would be helpful if the “to do list” before check-out was posted somewhere (maybe on the cottage rules posted on the refrigerator?) rather than texted the night before. We ended up leaving Fri night instead of Sat morning and were just about to lock up when we received them. A texted reminder is great though!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Perfect getaway

Was awesome. Nice quiet lake. Very clean. Super happy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great family vacation spot!!

My family had a wonderful stay!! Our kiddos loves the lake, enjoyed fishing and the kayaks! The cottage had everything we needed. Brooke was wonderful, quick to answer any questions I had! Looking forward to another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great location

Loved being able to be right on the lake steps (many) down to waterfront. Great time fishing, kayaking and sitting around the fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Nice cottage

We rented Mon to Thurs. There were only a few people on the lake. Most of the time it was just us and one ither cottage. Very quite. No A/C but plenty of fans. We didn't need either. Beach was very nice. Closet grocery is Meijer in Ludington. 3 tier deck 40 stair steps to the beach. Good exercise. Kids liked the kayaks. Canoe is light and unstable (in the wind) for just one person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

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

Beautiful Getaway

This property is beautiful and feels like home. The use of kayaks and canoe added a lot to the trip. Situated between lovely neighbors as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Start of Fall long weekend

My wife's birthday weekend. Lovely Lost Lake high view. A lot of stairs down to the water, but doable. A little treacherous when carrying wood to the fire pit, which we used two nights. Saw blue herons often and bald eagles a couple times. Nice little house, only one bathroom, but we made it work. Used the hammock on the middle deck, too, as well as the grill. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Z.

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

Beautiful lake house

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The lake and views are gorgeous and Brooke was so responsive and kind. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2021
Thank you for your review! We hope you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Beautiful quiet Lake

Perfect spot for a small family vacation on a small, secluded lake. There were times we were the only people in the lake. Kayaks were awesome, kids loved the jump pad. House was on the smaller side, but the 3-tiered deck was amazing. Beds were comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyleen I.

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

Great cottage getaway

Property was easy to find, very clean and well maintained. Nice sandy swimming area for young kids. Many amenities available. Would stay here again!
Verified

8/10 Good

heather r.

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

Excellent beach front

Our kids LOVED the beach access. The shallow beach was seaweed/sea grass free which was perfect for them. The beds were super comfortable. The toilet had a weak flush which presented a problem for a family with kids (can be a common issue with lake houses). The stairs and shower were a bit challenging for my tall husband (6’3”) but he said he’d happily stay again. And the kids didn’t want to leave…..of course!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you for the review! Hope you can come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Lost Lake house

House was clean. View & location is amazing on the lake. Kids said they enjoyed the lake, kayaking but mainly swimming. Communication was clear & precise. I would definitely recommend this house and location for your next family stay. Or couples get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2021
I really appreciate your review! Thank you!

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