The Historical Ripley House

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A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A living room with a blue sofa, patterned ottomans, a coffee table, and a piano in the background.
A two-story brick house with a front porch, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.
A cozy seating area with two leather armchairs and a small table, featuring a vase with white flowers.
A dining area with a brick wall, two chairs, a table, and a wooden cabinet with shelves.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Montague, MI
  • Place, Montague Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hart-Montague Trailhead
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Montague

Located in Montague, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Thoroughbred Golf Club and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm 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 Duck Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure and Gold Rush Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Map
Montague, MI

What's nearby

  • Montague Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • White Lake - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hart-Montague Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Playhouse at White Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪San Marcos Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historical Ripley House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Historical Ripley House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historical Ripley House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historical Ripley House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historical Ripley House located?

This family-friendly Montague holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Montague Museum, World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park and Hart-Montague Trailhead. White Lake and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Check in, Great facilities, lots of space, great for gatherings!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The house is is amazing and really supplied well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Who can sleep on these planks of wood and call them beds?

As the title said, yeah, the beds were too firm for friends and I. But overall pretty nice place. Would stay again 9/10
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home. Well appointed. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving

We loved our stay at the Ripley House. Beautiful property, well stocked home for all our needs. Hosted our family Thanksgiving in the house, and it was perfect - especially the table for 16! Thank you so much. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

Our family had a great stay at the Ripley House! The home is beautiful and has been maintained in period style. Kids played hide-and-seek daily in this huge home. We had everything we needed to cook for our family as well. Rochelle (property manager) was able to help us with all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent service

The house was amazing Ann’s exciting. Except for small issues I will recommend this property to my friends and family in Montague. I am a clean freak so finding dirty vents, cobwebs, broken blinds on the entry door and the runner on the stairs bring loose. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2022
Mary, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. You were the first stay under our management and we appreciate your feedback! You'll be pleased to know that all issues have since been addressed and we are always working to improve each year. The house was left in beautiful condition and we'd happily host you and your family again. Happy Holidays! Shore House Property Services
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big house was a big hit

My siblings and I wanted to surprise my parents with a weekend away for their 40th wedding anniversary. We used to spend a day every summer at Michigan's Adventure when we were children, so we had the idea to recreate the memory. Outside of the park, we didn't have an agenda but knew we wanted to maximize our time together - cooking meals and playing games. The Ripley House was the perfect fit. We had everything we needed and plenty of space to move in. There were several family friendly things to do in town and everything else was a short drive. We loved being able to walk to town and even more, loved immersing ourselves in the history of the Ripley family and their ties to Montague. We couldn't have asked for a better place to call home as a tribute to our growing family. Hot tip: Go to Lipka's soda fountain! It was the best stop. Mr. Ripley built the building and the family running the shop now has great stories to tell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ripley House

Great historic house. It was perfect for our large family gathering. Kids enjoyed playing hide and seek in the many rooms and closets. Very modern kitchen with top-of-the-line refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. Very large dining table with additional seating at the counter in the kitchen and side sunroom. Large living room with plenty of seating. Downstairs is the TV room with a very large TV. Separate room with professional pool table. Also, a built-in sauna room. Upstairs there is a master ensuite King bedroom and two queen rooms. Most of the bedroom furniture reflects the age of the house. Overall, the perfect house for a large gathering. Plenty of parking for 4-5 vehicles. Within walking distance to downtown and the restaurants and bars. Only a 10-minute drive to very nice Lake Michigan beaches. Highly recommend this facility.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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