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Cozy, lakefront cabin with gas grill and wrap-around deck.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Wrap around deck, home facing the lake.
Main approach of the cottage from the driveway.
Living room with lake views. New sleeper sofa in 2023, not reflected in photo.
Living room looking into the kitchen.
Living room with original knotty pine ceiling.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Lake allegan
  • Place, Dumont Lake Park
  • Place, Allegan General Hospital
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Sleeper

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy, lakefront cabin with gas grill and wrap-around deck.

Located in the middle of the 30,000 acre Allegan State Forest and on the banks of Lake Allegan, Pinecrest features an original knotty pine ceiling, you will be welcomed into this charming Michigan cabin. Open floor plan with galley kitchen, this home has everything you need for a relaxing time away. Two cozy bedrooms overlook a large wooded lot with private frontage on to Lake Allegan. Large, mature oak canopy provides a shaded respite from hot summer days.

Cabin is a two bed, one bath 1,000 sq foot house. Lot size is .46 acres, with 100 feet of frontage along the lake. 40-50 feet along the lake have been left as natural buffer from neighbors and to prevent erosion. The dock on the bank leads out into the water from the shoreline, which has small boardwalk for additional. Listing photos are from 2020, unless otherwise noted.

Outside, take your morning coffee on the large wrap-around porch and watch the birds and boats go by. Fire pit, gas grill and outdoor dining is also available for lazy summer nights. Bring your boat, kayaks, jet skis and fishing gear.

While the lot is secluded and wooded; the property is treated twice a month for mosquitoes and ticks. Due to lack of sunlight our efforts to grow a formal lawn have failed. But, it is also professionally mowed and weeded twice a month. The lot is wooded and subject to plant growth and/or insects during that time. The lot is not professionally landscaped in terms of formal, organized flower beds. Wildfowers and plants that can survive in the shade, evergreen and oak trees compose most of the flora on our lot. We love it this way and hope you will too.

With a 70' private dock, enjoy Michigan in a quiet, nature filled retreat away from the noise of city life. Pinecrest is a great place to relax under the canopy of mature trees and enjoy nature.

Pinecrest is:
10 Minutes to Downtown Allegan
15 Minutes to Downtown Fennville
20 Minutes to Bittersweet Ski Resort
25 Minutes to Saugatuck/Douglas, South Haven
35 Minutes to Holland

Dock is usually installed mid April and may removed anytime after mid September, dependent on the weather.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you are staying on an off season weekend (between Oct. and May) please walk any used garbage bins to the pick up (intersection of Allegan Dam Rd. and Lake Dr,) to ensure garbage pickup. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Required for entry information, complete and return a signed registration form.
Dates of dock installation and removal can vary. Installation can be as early as mid April; removal as early as mid September. Dates will vary.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Allegan

Located in Allegan, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dumont Lake Park and Forever Curious Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake allegan and Kalamazoo River. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Allegan, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake allegan - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Allegan General Hospital - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 33 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Oval Beach - 39 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 44 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 31 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Grill House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Village Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, lakefront cabin with gas grill and wrap-around deck. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, lakefront cabin with gas grill and wrap-around deck.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, lakefront cabin with gas grill and wrap-around deck.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, lakefront cabin with gas grill and wrap-around deck. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake allegan and Kalamazoo River. Griswold Auditorium and Regent Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cabin on Lake Allegan. We stayed there in order to golf at some nearby courses and it was very convenient. The home had everything we needed and it was great to sit on the deck with a book with views of the lake. We did not take advantage of any water activities but if we went again it would be fun to bring a kayak or paddle board.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful home with a an excellent view!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Really Nice Cabin

My husband and I had a great weekend at this cute cottage. A great place to enjoy the quiet and disconnect from the outside world. Nice house with good amenities, would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

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

Quiet, clean, and well organized space

Great place with lots of phone/USB plugs in useful locations, comfortable beds, and easy to use appliances. A
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeann W.

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

Perfect Getaway!

This was a perfect spot for my boyfriend and I to stay over a long weekend. It was perfectly clean and has everything you’d want a Vrbo to have on hand from kitchen equipment to fire starters. It looks exactly like the listed photos as well. We used the doc plenty to fish and kayak, the grill, and the fire pit. It’s in a great location in relation to my favorite Michigan towns too - Saugatuck, St. Joseph, South Haven, and Holland. Check in/out was seamless and when I had a question, Karen responded very promptly.
We brought out own kayaks and enjoyed the lake.
Sunset view from the doc.
Fishing off the doc.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Wonderful long weekend

My family really enjoyed the lake, the cabin, and location. The cabin was clean and well stocked. The host was accommodating to our small change in plans. Quiet location, and a lot of places to go within a 30 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Allegan

Very inviting, had everything we needed and close to small town for convenience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josalynn S.

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

Great vacation for nana’s 50th birthday!

My mom has always wanted a family lake vacation and this birthday we made it happen. This was the perfect place! Not a single complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

fishing trip

Great property with convenient location to Allegan Dam/Kalamazoo river
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Val M.

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

The home was beautiful

The owners provided everything we could need. The furnishings were very nice and the beds were comfortable. Most of all the view was spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher K.

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

House was just as listed. Beautiful location on the water. Interior of the home was clean comfortab

Homeowner was east to communicate with and the property was as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

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

Peaceful

Loved it
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Becky H.

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

Quiet retreat

My husband and I absolutely loved our stay! Sitting out on the deck was so peaceful and relaxing. The house was well stocked with anything you might need and very clean. Truly the perfect lakeside retreat. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savanah S.

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

Amazing

I loved the cabin! The view was simply amazing. Such a quiet neighborhood. I was in town to visit a long time friend we had a great trip! I loved it so much might try to stay again in the summertime!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

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

The most magical stay

I can’t rave enough about the space or location of this place. It was so peaceful being right on the water. My bridesmaids and I stayed the night before the wedding, and my husband and I stayed our wedding night. Would love to come back for future anniversaries!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

A Peaceful Place

This is a well maintained house with a beautiful view of the lake. We especially loved sitting in the dock. Perhaps the weeds by the deck could be cut down for less insects and a better view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Friendsgiving/Friendsmas

This was our 3rd annual girls trip and Pinecrest was the perfect location for our weekend away. The cottage is clean and well stocked. I appreciated the wonderful pan set, not the usal beat up mismatched pans I find at VRBO’s. The beds are comfortable. The lake was so pretty in its partially frozen state. Being there in the winter the area was quiet and peaceful. A perfect distance from cute towns with great shopping and good restaurants. Host quickly responded to questions and gave lots of helpful suggestions for things to do. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksei K.

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

Awesome

This beautiful home is for relax! The view is awesome!! Location is great ( we had hiking ). There is everything what you need in the kitchen. We used the grill . We had breakfast/ dinner/ in outdoor. Karen, thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

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

So beautiful!

What an awesome stay! The property is so clean and the aesthetics are super serene. The open concept allows you to interact with your party the whole time and the beds are so cozy. The fire pit was cute and the lake is super warm! It’s a quiet lake with a nice dock that was great for laying out swimming and catching the views. I’m so impressed with how the property is decorated and everything in the kitchen is upgraded. We were like 30-45 min from major cities but was nice to leave to a nice house that was private. The host was super communicative from the start of booking until the end of the stay. I would love to stay again and check out the other rental properties!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

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

If I could leave more than 5 stars I would!

Our family of 5 had truly an amazing vacation at this fantastically adorable cottage with a great view. Karen has gone above and beyond in making this cottage feel like home with quite literally everything you could need or want. The kitchen is stocked with all things needed for cooking/grilling/baking( my 17 year old who loves baking was so excited to see a stand mixer, we make a quick trip to the near by supermarket for homemade brownie supplies as soon as we got unpacked) Enough paper products and cleaning supplies are provided for your entire stay not just a day or two. The beds are so comfortable and bedding is perfect with lots of extra pillows and bedding provided. We had a great time swimming and floating in the lake and visiting downtown Allegan. We also visited South Haven and Saugatuck which are only about 30 mins away, we only wish we could have had more time here to explore the area more and visit Holland. Guess we'll just have to come back. Thank you Karen for providing such an amazing place for our much needed family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liss D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a quiet, peaceful place for a getaway, and this home didn't disappoint! We loved the views and private setting. We were still within a fairly close driving distance to everything we wanted to see and do. The owners were helpful and lovely to deal with. We vacation frequently in this area and would not hesitate to return to this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a wonderful landing pad for local family to visit with us. The host was a pleasure to work with. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean and had everything we needed. Needed some help and the hosts were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was so cute, well stocked and super comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karen Massey

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It all started with a need to getaway for a weekend. Being transplants from the west, we rely a great deal on locals who have lived here longer than we have. Originally from Montana, we love being able to escape to the mountains and enjoy the outdoors. A friend recommended the Saugatuck/Douglas because and we have been coming here ever since. Enjoy your Michigan dream vacation with us!

Why they chose this property

We started with West Winds, and purchased it with the hopes we could retire here someday. With a full remodel in 2014, every surface was retouched and redone. Next came Pinecrest and again with a full remodel - down to the studs. The only original surface in Pinecrest is the knotty pine ceiling. In 2017 from we added to the unique neighborhood in Miami Park - one of the last historically platted neighborhoods in Allegan County. Endless Blue is a spacious home with all you will need to enjoy South Haven and Lake Michigan.

What makes this property unique

We love sharing our properties with our guests. We enjoy being a special part of our guests family vacation memories and have become family friends with several of our past guests. We strive for clean and comfortable homes, presented at a good value and with professionalism. Our homes have been built, decorated and managed with love and we hope you feel as welcome in our homes as you would in your own.

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