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Charming Lake Michigan Cottage

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Montague, MI
  • Duck Lake State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duck Lake State Park Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Michigan's Adventure
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2-Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Lake Michigan Cottage

This charming cottage sits near the shore of Lake Michigan amidst low dunes. It is shaded by large conifers and hardwoods. It has a screened porch and deck, great for vacation relaxation. In five minutes you can walk to a gorgeous, wide, clean sand beach, ideal for sunning and swimming. You can walk north for miles along the beach. If you're ready for more serious exercise, you can set off running or biking nearby shaded roads or pick up designated bike trails. It is truly a beautiful location. The owner's adjacent home is well maintained with flower and vegetable gardens. The walk to the beach takes approx 10 minutes. New AC in 2020!

There is another property next door that is also available to rent: White Pines VRBO# 14210

This is a non-smoking cottage. We do not allow smoking inside, outside or at our beach. Thank you for your consideration. The premise does not allow boats or RV's.

**Ask us about our grocery service when booking**

Property manager

Rochelle Armstrong

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed inside the home or on the property
We do not rent to Electric Forest Attendees or Workers

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montague

Located in Montague, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Montague Museum and The Playhouse at White Lake are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thoroughbred Golf Club and Chase Hammond Golf Club. Michigan's Adventure and Gold Rush Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Montague, MI

What's nearby

  • Duck Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Duck Lake State Park Beach - 17 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 37 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪San Marco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lake Michigan Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lake Michigan Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lake Michigan Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lake Michigan Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bygone Basics and Medbury Park. Montague Museum and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lindsay P.

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

Montague Family Vacay

Great week as always in Montague. Location on Lau Rd was perfect with walkout between Medberry Park and Lloyd’s Landing. Perfect little cottage for our group of five.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage with a short (5 min) walk to private beach. Very clean and comfortable. Kitchen fully stocked for ease of meal preparation. brand new propane grill featured on property. Very quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Wonderful stay

The cottage was clean and stocked with supplies we needed. The owners are very friendly. We enjoyed the sandy beach and all the things to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephanie f.

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

Amazing location with breathtaking views

Everything about the cottage was exactly what we needed, and the proximity to the private beach was perfect. A short but adventurous hike to the lake and a perfect vacation spot. I only wish we could've stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

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

Pleasant retreat

Everything was wonderful! My dog and I had a spectacular stay in wonderful surroundings. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suz T.

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

👍

Great location. Nice cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Beautiful cottage and beach setting!

Great place to stay in Montague/Whitehall area. Access to private beach, it’s just a short walk and you’re there! We visited the beach on a Wednesday and had basically the whole beach to ourselves. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

Lake Michigan retreat at its best

The cabin was small but with everything we needed for a weekend family getaway. The beach is so convenient and was not crazy busy, even on a beautiful summer Saturday. We were able to bike into town along the roads without any problems and once there the paved bike path was fantastic! Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Very nice

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

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

Quiet, clean and relaxing stay

We stayed for 3 nights and the house was exactly as described - clean, with all the necessary amenities. The owners home is closer to the lake, so there is limited view from the rental, but the space is very quiet and serene. I would caution anyone coming about the walk down to the beach - there is a fairly steep decline down to a bridge before going over a small river and over the sand dune to the beach. We managed fine, but small children or those less mobile may find it difficult. Overall a great stay and close to Michigan adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana O., Northbrook

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

Adorable Michigan Cottage!

We had a wonderful time at the Lakehouse! What a lovely welcome with the jazz music playing and the goodies on the kitchen counter! The house was adorably decorated and incredibly clean upon arrival. The owners were very nice and so accommodating. The location of the cottage is perfect! Easy access to the beach either from the back across the dunes or just down the road to the public access to the beach. And the rental company has excellent customer service! Can't say enough great things about our stay! Hope to come again someday! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming to the group and we were all really pleased with the safe environment. Felt like a hideaway and slightly off the beaten path. The kitchen equipment was well stocked, and the linens were all high quality, fresh and clean.The neighborhood was friendly. The beach was nearly private!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always our favorite vacation destination of the year. Oscar and Tracy are incredible. Hosts, extremely friendly, helpful and wonderful to talk to. Their property is second to none, great views and the best private beach in the white lake area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake G.

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

2nd Times a Charm

Second time we stayed here, loved it. Beach is wonderful with close proximity to Whitehall, pier and all the things we love about visiting Michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy Cottage

This cottage was exactly as described. Great location! Beautiful walk down to beach and out to pier. Good communication! It provides everything you need for a fun stay, including a gift basket with wine and 2 glasses!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Family reunion

This quaint little cottage was just just getting ticket for our short stay on the Lake Michigan coast. The cottage sits on the same property of the main house of the owner, but it didn’t feel like we were lacking any privacy. The walk down to the lake is pretty magical. There is private access to the beach that goes past the owner’s tiered gardens, along a bridge that crosses a sound, and through some sand dunes before you get to the water. It’s a bit of a hike, but it’s so worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

We had a terrific time near the Lake and in Montague

Clean, cosy and I liked the lighting throughout. The refrigerator broke early on, but the property owner Oscar replaced it soon after.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Girl's getaway weekend

Beautiful location. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable with plenty of space. The walk to the beach is beautiful but includes a lot of steps and soft sand dunes. There is access at the end of the road that may be a little easier for some.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Cute lake cabin

This property was a nice little property in a quiet area. It is about 1/4 mile hike to the beach, and there were often beach advisories during our stay, so we didn't swim during our trip. The furniture is on the older side, so the couches were not the most comfortable, unfortunately. However, we didn't spend too much time at the cabin, so it didn't affect us much. The TV service is Roku and streaming services, so we were able to find a variety of programming to suit our needs. Overall, nice, clean cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA A.

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

Homey and Relaxing

Everything we wanted for a perfectly relaxing week away. Easy access to the private beach for great morning and evening walks and a secluded and quiet area for the downtime we were craving. If you want a quiet and less touristy area with easy drives to places with lots of activity, you can’t go wrong here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanna R.

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

Perfect stay for a family

We just returned from a four day stay at the lake house. It was the perfect size for our family, but is on the smaller size so if you have kids or teens that want a lot of personal space you may want to take that into consideration. The house is set back a good distance from the road, so we felt safe having our kids run in the yard. The trek to the beach is down a lot of stairs that is to the right of the owners house and across a dune, but we were able to do it with our three kids under 8. The hardest part was getting a cooler down there because you couldn’t drag it most way. But once you are down there it is worth it. The beach is amazing and the water is shallow for a very good amount out. Perfect for our family. We spent an entire day there with very tired kiddos afterward. In town montague foods had everything you need. And you must try pekadill for sandwiches and ice cream one day!! One small thing that was never mentioned is the washing machine is in the cellar with the entrance outside of the house. Took us a minute to find it! Overall a wonderful stay and one of our favorite locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edmund S.

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

The walk out to the beach was a bit much for one of our family due to bad knees. Too many stairs.

Overall we will consider returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Lake House

We stayed at the Lake House for the first time this year. We loved how close it is to Medbery Park as that is where we always have gone for sunsets. All the information that we needed was sent to us before we left. The check in process was very easy. We were told what time to check in and everything was ready when we arrived. My wife spent several days at the beach collecting rocks and even found a few Petoskey Stones. It was a great vacation and we are already planning on returning next year. Thanks again for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine B., TAYLOR, USA

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

Perfect Location!

What a beautiful location nestled within walking distance to Lake Michigan. Oscar and his wife (the actual owners) live adjacent to the property and were very friendly and helpful in sharing knowledge and the history of the surrounding area. Everything you need is in the cabin. We were able to take beautiful walks and view the beautiful sunset every night! So much to see and do in the surrounding areas as well. Montague has so much to offer, quaint town and friendly people. Would definitely consider coming back to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Heather S.

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

Cute Quirky Beach Place

The Lake House offered a unique, cute space for our first ever family trip. Our daughter (1.5) and son (5.5) were able to experience Lake Michigan for the first time from the cutest Medbery Park Beach that is literally 45 seconds down the road. The close approximately to the pier for fishing and picture perfect beach for our children to explore is what made this property so appealing. We did have my parents along and young children, so taking the path that the house has to the private beach was way too cumbersome and dangerous. This private beach access would be only for people that do not have little children or older adults. You have to go through steep stairs, narrow paths and climb a sand dune and go down one. We went to the park and walked the beach to that area to be able to use the picnic table and chairs. The property is cute and quint. For someone with children it does have sloped floors and glass table top items, along with no large dining table, so I would suggest planning ahead. We are thankful for the memories that we made on our first ever family trip at the cutest little beach place. We love Montague, MI and will be back to that park for day trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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