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The Piping Plover - Stunning views on Lake Michigan 4br family vacation home

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Comfy couch in front of fireplace. Game and book nook.

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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Fireplace
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Montague, MI

Place, Electric Forest
‪16 min drive‬
Place, Gold Rush Water Park
‪18 min drive‬
Place, Michigan's Adventure
‪22 min drive‬
Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

The Piping Plover - Stunning views on Lake Michigan 4br family vacation home

Enjoy million dollar views in this 3-story resort-like Lake Michigan home. This modern and spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath house is the perfect setting for your family's beach getaway. Located on top of a sand dune, with 3 decks and lake views from every room, this house is perfect for soaking in lake breezes and breathtaking sunsets. A private association beach is located approximately 50 steps from the property. Meinert Park, with its spectacular dunes for climbing and public beach, is a 10 min walk at the end of the road.

Amenities include wi-fi (new hi-speed Truestream fiber internet) central air, water softener system, dishwasher, indoor gas fireplace, gas grill, outdoor firetable, outdoor shower for rinsing off sand, outdoor eating area, many books and board games, DVD player with movies for kids and adults, and washer/dryer. Ping pong table to occupy yourself in cold weather or on rainy days!

Nearby Attractions:
Meinert Park Dunes at end of road
17 mi to Silver Lake Sand Dunes (4x4 rentals)
Golfing at Old Channel Trail Golf Course
11 miles to Lewis Farm Market and Petting Zoo
10 miles to Horseback Riding at Stony Lake Stables
Hart-Montague Bike trail
Apple Orchards
Wineries and breweries
Fishing and kayaking on White Lake
20 miles to Muskegon Winter Sports Complex (ice skating, tubing, x-country skiing, snowshoeing)
Indoor waterpark at Double JJ Resort as well as horseback riding, sleigh rides and snow tubing in the winter
USS Silversides Submarine Museum in Muskegon
Sawyer, Fetch and North Grove Breweries nearby
Antique stores
27 miles to Lake Express High Speed Ferry to Milwaukee
Montague Foods Grocery Store 5 miles away
WalMart 7 miles away

Travel time to major cities
Chicago, IL - approx 3 hrs
Grand Rapids, MI - 1 hr
Detroit, MI - 3 hrs
Traverse City, MI/Sleeping Bear Dunes - 2.5 hrs

Please note that because this house is on a sand dune, there are some steps getting to and from the road/beach so it would not be suitable for individuals with mobility issues.

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Kitchen

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great home for kids!

Events

No events allowed

No parties. HOA has strict quiet hours after 11pm.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO fireworks or beach fires per HOA Rules.

Exterior lights must be off after 11pm

Quiet hours after 11pm

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

Note from host: No parties. HOA has strict quiet hours after 11pm.

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Montague

Located in Montague, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Little Sable Point Lighthouse and USS Silversides are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure, or check out an event or a game at Mercy Health Arena. 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

World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park - 15 min drive - 17.2 km
Electric Forest - 16 min drive - 18.5 km
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 17 min drive - 25.0 km
Gold Rush Water Park - 18 min drive - 22.1 km
Michigan's Adventure - 22 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Oh Brother’s - ‬14 min drive
‪Sawyer's Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
‪Old Channel Inn - ‬14 min drive
‪Pub 111 - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Piping Plover - Stunning views on Lake Michigan 4br family vacation home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Piping Plover - Stunning views on Lake Michigan 4br family vacation home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Piping Plover - Stunning views on Lake Michigan 4br family vacation home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Piping Plover - Stunning views on Lake Michigan 4br family vacation home located?

This Montague holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Medbury Park. World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park and Montague Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

13 October 2025

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

A beautiful home thru out!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

7 July 2025

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

Wonderful

Wonderful property and location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

2 August 2025

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

Perfect!

Beautiful home in a great location. A short walk and you are on the beach! The house has everything you will need and there are beach toys in the garage. Our family had a wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

17 September 2024

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

Lake Michigan

Awesome vacation with my family!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

22 October 2024

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

Amazing House

We had the best time at this lake house. Such a good layout for the kids and had all the amenities you'll need for the weekend! Beautiful balconies to watch the sunset :) Our hosts were extremely responsive for all of our questions. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

22 February 2021

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

Great place to stay

The house was beautiful and very clean. I loved the location across from the lake. We had a great time and would definitely book this property again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

14 October 2023

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

Great Fall Retreat

GREAT HOUSE AND FANTASTIC LOCATION VERY CKEAN AND ROOMY FOR 8 PEOPLE

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Z.

9 July 2022

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

Quiet, family friendly retreat!

The house was exactly what we hoped and the little private neighborhood feel was great! Loved the friendly neighbors on the private beach

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

28 February 2023

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

Beautiful view of Lake Michigan

Lots of room and very clean

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

2 November 2021

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

Perfect Lake House

Such a beautiful home on Lake Michigan! The views are stunning. It's a great location for a quiet, peaceful long weekend or vacation. Very clean and comfortable with wonderful amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

William S.

3 August 2024

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

Beautiful home and Lake Michigan beach

The home was very clean and looked just like the photos. The hardwood floors are beautiful. The kitchen was current and well supplied. The internet and tv worked. The beach and sand in the lake were as beautiful as any in the U.S. or the world. There was a lot to do in the area also.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

17 August 2024

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

Repeat renters

We loved the house and location so much that we came back again this year. House is always clean and ready. Lots of books and games for the family. Great set up of kitchen supplies to cook for the week. Absolutely amazing views on multiple levels. Lots of room for everybody and the garage is full of fun Perfection

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Novi, MI

12 November 2023

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

Girls weekend

Had a great stay with high school friends. The property was awesome and very well equipped with linens, kitchen items and other amenities. View was awesome with gorgeous sunsets from the deck. Would definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

31 July 2023

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

Just perfect!

We couldn’t have asked for more! Beautiful house on a quiet road with incredible Lake Michigan views from three different decks - what a way to enjoy your morning coffee! Cottage has everything you could need with comfortable beds, a well stocked kitchen and a generous mini library of books to enjoy during your stay. Kristina was quick to respond with any questions, a great host. Enjoy this gem!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boris B.

27 August 2022

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

Lovely Beach Vacation Spot in W Mich

We had a wonderful time with our friends while visiting this spacious home in West Michigan. The beach was a short walk down the dune, and it was a broad, white sand beach where we often had it all to ourselves. There was plenty of room for two families of four, and the teenagers enjoyed the ping pong table. The kitchen was well equipped and we picked blueberries one day and had everything we needed to make jam. We loved it. Beautiful views, great porches, and plenty of room to relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

26 February 2021

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

Great Family Winter Adventure

We were looking for a place to go for a long weekend to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We were looking for a place that could hold us and one other family comfortably and had access to snow. This house ticked all the boxes. Simply speaking, the house is amazing. The layout was great to limit TV, increase cooking and hanging out time, and also provided separate area for sleeping/naps. The surrounding area is also great. We went over to the nearby park and went sledding on the dunes, but found that the driveway was steep enough we could do some sledding with the little ones. If you drive a bit, the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex is worth the trip. TLDR; We all had a fantastic time and would go back in a heartbeat. Only gotcha is the cell service is limited because of the dunes. Make sure you have the key code before you leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

9 April 2021

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

Amazing views, well appointed house, awesome trip.

We were extremely impressed by this property. The views from the decks were amazing, and even when the rain and wind drove us inside for a few hours, there were so many windows that we still had lake everywhere we looked. One of the highlights was grilling on the deck, eating overlooking the water, and then sitting around the fire table as the stars came out. The house itself had plenty of room for the four of us. Beds were comfy, bathrooms fully functional, and the kitchen had everything we needed (with the one exception of a kettle, but we made do). The selection of books and games in the living room were unexpected, but a lot of fun. We had a great time learning to play "There's a Moose in the House", and I was tempted to abandon the book I had brought and start a new one. The location was incredibly quiet. We saw an eagle, a herd of deer, and rabbits every day. We had a great time walking down to the dunes, running down them, and splashing in the lake. Pretty much every detail was accounted for. We didn't try out the TV/DVDs/Video games, but the WiFi was strong enough to stream shows on an iPad and find maps for the days' adventures. Plenty of hot water for showers. Lots of blankets and pillows to cozy up by the fireplace or wrap up while stargazing. Some things to note that were not a problem for us, but should be considered if you're planning to stay here: - There are lots of stairs. Kitchen is on the 2nd floor, bedrooms on the 3rd floor, so be prepared to haul stuff. The views make it worth the steps, though. - Parking more than one car would be exciting. The driveway is steep with loose gravel, and our Honda Odyssey did not make it up. We opted for parallel parking on the grass at the foot of the path. Once we figured it out, it wasn't an issue. - The nearby beach access stairs were blocked off, as of early April 2021. It looked like you could still get down to the beach from there, but we opted to go to the park at the end of the road instead. This wasn't entirely unexpected, as most parks and beaches are still in winter mode this time of year. All in all, we had a great trip, wish we could have stayed longer, and will have to check back early to score some summer 2022 dates.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garrett B.

17 August 2025

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

We had the best time at this spot! Easily fit all ten of us with the main level great for hanging out even while cooking. The best part was the proximity to Lake Michigan. While not directly on the water it sits up on a hill so it feels like you’re there. Maybe 60 feet from a lovely private beach where watching the sunset was the best I’ve ever seen. We even did a few nights just staring at the stars. The hosts were very responsive, when we got there the AC was struggling but they got a repair person out first thing and fixed it right away.I’m already planning my next trip back. Who needs the ocean with a setting like this!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deonta N.

11 May 2025

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

Stunning views!

First off, it looks like you’re going to the middle of nowhere until you come around the corner and see the stunning view of the lake. It’s a private subdivision located on the side of Sand dunes. It’s in a heavily wooded area surrounding it. About a 15 minute drive to local stores like Walmart, or even McDonald’s. Easily accessible from the highway. The home itself came with all needed amenities, including a full use laundry room. It had three total bedrooms and an additional room that you could use as additional bedroom with a pullout couch. The driveway was rather steep and a little nerve-racking when trying to pull in and out of it. But it’s as expected as it was on the side of a Sand dune. Other than that, no complaints at all. Would definitely consider returning to this property specifically.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

3 December 2024

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

Friendsgiving on the Lake Shore

We had a Friendsgving for 9 people. The house was a perfect fit and well stocked with utensils, place settings and pots/pans to accommodate the meal. The host was very responsive and had detailed instructions for checkin and check out. We will absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy A.

24 October 2024

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

Beautiful fall trip

House was beautiful….. view was beautiful!! Very windy but could still enjoy the view. Gorgeous beach. One of the best vrbo’s I've rented and ive been to many!!!! We will come back for sure. The only tricky part was the drive way. Very steep and hard to back down

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice L.

11 October 2024

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

Extended Family Stay

Our trip to Michigan is always something we look forward to every year. We loved the seclusion of this property. The house was fully stocked and clean. We would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

7 July 2024

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

Relaxing vacation away from the hustle of a city

We loved our stay, this was our first time in 5 years breaking our tradition of going to Florida for the 4th! The property is actually bigger to me than in the photos! And just as nice! We loved the house and the room it had to offer! Between 2 families (4 adults, 4 girls 2.5-14yrs) we had plenty of room to get little ones to bed before others and no one was on top of each other getting ready. We LOVED the area, the beach, the woods, and the people in the neighborhood were so nice! I will say that if you are looking for something that is close to a town with plenty of dining options this may not be for you. It’s about 15 minutes to town and not a whole lot of options. That doesn’t mean that what is there isn’t amazing, because it was. Overall I can’t say anything bad about the property or the area! We had a great time and 10/10 would recommend and definitely would love to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

22 June 2024

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

family get to gather

The house was just what we needed. Did not no that there was no yard but we did have great access to the beach

Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

31 May 2024

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

Weekend Stay

We had a great weekend stay here. House was set up well, very well thought out of things you may need(like beach towels, beach chair, kayak, ect). Easy access to get to beach and very private feel.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristina and Rich

Rich and Kristina bought this house in 2020 during summer of Covid as an escape from their urban lives outside of Chicago. They are thrilled to share their peaceful getaway with others looking to slow down and relax in a beautiful beachside setting.

Why they chose this property

The second we set eyes on this house we knew it was the perfect vacation home. When you emerge out of the winding woods, turn onto the road, and see the vast deep blue waves of Lake Michigan, it will take your breath away. As a family that relocated from the east coast, we love Lake Michigan because it is as close as you can get to ocean living while still being in the midwest. This house is unlike other vacation homes in that it provides all the comfortable modern conveniences of home, but in a spectacular resort like setting.

What makes this property unique

+ We love its proximity to the beach. You literally open the door and walk a few steps and you are swimming in the water. We also love being able to take long walks on the beach whenever we want.
+ The large 3 decks make it ideal for hanging out with a glass of wine and soaking in the views.
+ We love that Meinert Park is at the end of the road. There is nothing more exhilarating that climbing up a large dune and then running down at top speed!
+ We love that the house is close to nearby shopping and restaurants and also activities like horseback riding and biking trails.

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10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Donna S.

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Wonderful

Matt K.

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

Perfect!

Marie T.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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Michael M.

Amazing House

Michael M.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Great place to stay

Stacey S.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Great Fall Retreat

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10/10 Excellent

Teresa Z.

Quiet, family friendly retreat!

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