Located in Pentwater, this lodge is in a rural area and near a water park. Historic White Pine Village and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery and Driftwood Golf Course. West Michigan Fairgrounds and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
Ludington Waterfront Park - 16 min drive - 22.2 km
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 18 min drive - 20.8 km
Silver Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 38.9 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Murphy's Tavern - 10 min drive
Green Isaac’s - 10 min drive
The Brown Bear - 10 min drive
The Antler Bar - 10 min drive
Bortell's - 2 min drive
About this property
Beautiful Lodge-sleeps 16-wrap around porch-Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington
A storybook setting on a wooded hill, this two story timber house with a walk out ‘kid’s zone’ basement living and sleeping area, is the perfect setting to get away from it all. Walking distance from Bass Lake (an all sport lake) and less than a mile to three Lake Michigan public access parks or beaches make this the ideal location for a family get away. There are four upstairs bedrooms, one first floor bedroom and an open children’s bedroom in the basement level so it will sleep a total of 16 people. There is a full bathroom available on every floor of our home one which has a tub w/shower.
The ten foot wide wrap around porch is an ideal place to sit on the swing or one of the many chairs to enjoy the morning coffee or to sit in the breeze and talk with family and friends. This is a very private setting and yet has all the amenities; cable TV, internet, landline phone service, pure reverse osmosis drinking water and full house water filtering system, microwave, new glass top stove, and washer and dryer. The kids will love the ‘kid zone’ living area .with their own TV and DVD. The whole family will enjoy evenings in the walkout screen porch on the lower level overlooking the fire pit area. The open concept living room, dining room and kitchen are ideal for entertaining. The classy antique décor of the timber house is delightful. Everything you need to enjoy your stay is available for you. A toaster, microwave, coffee maker, electronic tea pot, dishwasher, all dishes and pans, all linens and towels are available for your use. There is parking for two cars at the house and parking at the bottom of the hill for five more for your toys or cars, with total parking for 6-8 vehicles.
Whether it is walking the wooded trails behind the home, visiting the popular shopping and dining areas of Pentwater (five miles) and Ludington (10 miles), enjoying Silver Lake State Park (17 miles), or just relaxing on the porch on the wooded hilltop, everything for your family dream vacation is within reach.
Three "must-dos" before you leave: -Visit the Bortel's Fishery (1 mile North on Lakeshore) where they fry their fresh fish and fries while you wait. Have a picnic on their front lawn or across the street at the park which includes a Lake Michigan beach. -Take the kids to Pentwater to the Mears State Park where they have a nice snack/souvenir shop and playground for the kids. And for bigger kids, they also rent paddle boards. -Go to Antler Bar and Grill for the Thursday and Friday night musical Bingo or Musical Trivia game times. Usually they start at 7:30PM and we always love their ocean perch dinners!!
House Rules
Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Lodge-sleeps 16-wrap around porch-Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Lodge-sleeps 16-wrap around porch-Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Lodge-sleeps 16-wrap around porch-Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington on 10 October 2026 start from NZ$1,292, 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 Beautiful Lodge-sleeps 16-wrap around porch-Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Lodge-sleeps 16-wrap around porch-Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington?
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Lodge-sleeps 16-wrap around porch-Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Beautiful Lodge-sleeps 16-wrap around porch-Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington located?
Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Summit Township Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Beautiful Lodge-sleeps 16-wrap around porch-Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed our stay at this property. The property was as described and fit our family perfectly. We will definitely choose this property again if we stay in Pentwater for another vacation.
This is an amazing place! Our 6 grown children and their spouses and children, all vacationed up here with us and we loved the space! We did a camp fire one night and played games every evening! We had everything we needed to cook our meals. We would recommend this place for others!
Adorable lodge that is wonderfully decorated in “Americana cottage”. Wooded location on a hill. Very spacious with big bedrooms and bathrooms. Wrap around porch and a cosy basement playroom/hideaway for the grandkids. We really didn’t want to leave!
The house was great with lots of room for family to be together but also have their own space. The wrap around porch with lots of seating was a highlight for many! The “yard” Is minimal beyond the fire pit but we were able to go to Lake Michigan each day for kids to run some energy out!
Christina P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra L.
2 July 2025
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
The lodge is beautiful and very well stocked. We had a fantastic time. I only gave the rating of OK to "check in process" and "cleanliness of the property", because we had a difficult time getting the door opened and the basement porch is very unkempt. Otherwise, everything was in tip-top shape.
This is a great property to gather with family and enjoy Bass Lake ,Lake Michigan and Pentwater. What a great place to enjoy a vacation. The house is spacious and had lots of amenities. Super comfortable for our big family. The host, Jim, was very easy to work with. Loved it and would recommend it to others!
Very clean cabin with all you need for a comfortable stay. Lots of beds to choose from and the 3 bathrooms were just what we needed for our group of 8. (You just need to space out your showers as the hot water ran out.)
We loved reading the history of the place and appreciated the wall hangings, photos, and furniture there. Jim and his family did great job fixing up the place!
Overall, the stay was great. We had to contact the owner a few times, and he was very responsive to our call. The house can accommodate a large group, but there is plenty of space inside and out so that you are not stepping on each other. Really enjoyed the woodsy setting too. It was great sitting out on the covered porch. Highly recommend.
Our family all got together for a vacation in Michigan and chose this property to rent. The owner was responsive to questions, and the cabin was perfect for us. We did fires in the firepit making smores, caught fish in Lake Michigan and grilled them on the grill, cooked other meals, did the local attractions. The beaches in the area are great, there's plenty to do within a one to two hour radius of this massive cabin. 10/10, would recommend.
This is a nice property for a lot of people. After we put the children in bed for the night we needed to be very quiet. Sound carries up & down through the floors & ceiling. If you don't have this scenario, it's not a problem. But it was for us. Very nicely stocked. Private, great porch & quiet outside.
We celebrated 55th weddibg anniversary, 2-75 th birthday, 16 th birthday, and two other wedding anniversary. Went to three different beaches, and played around the campfire.
Great time.
The house sits quite remotely and you have the feeling that you are alone. Outside fire pit is wonderful. The house inside is a little noisy but that’s expected from an older home.
Proximity to Lake Michigan, silver lake and Ludington was a great plus.
Loved it!!
The house was perfect for our large family. More than enough kitchen supplies (plates, cups, silver wear, etc.) We especially appreciated the large dining room table we could all fit around for meals. There are lots of games, books, and movies for entertainment in the evenings. We also enjoyed the fire pit and having nightly campfires. Less than 5 minute drive to a free beach access area. We will definitely come back!
This cabin exceeded our expectations! Nice location - close to various spots on Lake Michigan, downtown Pentwater, and Ludington. The cabin was clean, had fast internet, had every kind of dish/pot/utensil you could ever need. Baby friendly with a high chair and step stools. Plenty of blankets, pillows, towels. Beautiful wraparound porch with lots of seating. Even though there are close neighbors, the cabin sits atop a hill and feels secluded. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
The house is great in every way. We ate every meal out on the wrap around porch. So close to Lake Michigan at both Pentwater and Ludington. Some golfed. Some shopped. Played corn hole. We took our own. All went to the Lake Michigan beach at the hidden gem of a small township park just five minutes away by car. We all ate too much! Want to do it again!!
The house is located with easy access to Pentwater and close to the highway when you want to explore a little further. The house was perfect for us with bedrooms / bath on each of the three levels. Kitchen was well supplied and the wrap-around porch was maybe the favorite spot! But the best part of all was the ease of communication with the host. We had the access information a few days ahead of time just as we had been advised. It was reassuring to know that we were clearly "all set" before even leaving home. (that hasn't always happened in the past) Had a couple minor issues come up while we were there and Jim was easy to reach and pleasant to speak to. Definitely recommend!!
Linda S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Vicky Snyder S.
24 October 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Comfort of cleanliness disgusting
This properties could have been so much more memorable and comfortable if the place would have been cleaned up. There was filth everywhere. We had to wash all surfaces not only for fear of germs and bacteria, but everything was dusty and actually dirty. In a day and age of Coronavirus and all the uncertainty of the pandemic we felt somewhat nervous. You have people coming in to clean, i suggest they be supervised, or even terminated. This home very unsanitary.
We really enjoyed the setting and the house. Being up on the hill top lent privacy and the furniture was comfy cozy in living room, dining, and bedrooms. It had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy our group as well as private time away from everyone.