Pentwater, Michigan
The Pentwater dunes along Lake Michigan offer the most beautiful, pure hard-packed sandy beaches in the United States. White, silky sand welcomes you to 185 feet of private frontage with this cottage. Nightly, you will be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves gently lapping against the shore. Start each morning with a long walk along along the private beach for 1.5 miles to the Pentwater Channel where you will see watercraft heading out for the morning sail or first catch.
If you enjoy biking, you can enjoy a quick, easy 3.5 mile bike ride into town for a good cup of coffee and a scone at the local bakery. Or, for a longer tour, start at the Hart Montague Trail Head in Hart, MI (8-10 miles from the cottage by car), and bike 52 miles round trip, through agricultural fields (mainly fruit trees and asparagus) and past our local Country Dairy where you can stop for lunch. Country Dairy offers grass-fed beef hamburgers, sandwiches, and unlimited cups of fresh-made white or chocolate milk! Plus, homemade ice cream for dessert. The Hart-Montegue bike trail is the first rails-to-trails conversation in the state of Michigan. It's flat and often tree-covered.
Regarding our cottage, there is nothing between our cottage and Lake Michigan except 160 stairs, through the woods and down to the beach. Completely private and secluded. You will not be able to see or hear neighbors. Our view is unlike other cottages (which are located further down the dune, and thus much closer to the water), as we have a 180 degree view.
We offer 2 sea kayaks and a paddleboard and a very long canoe! They are stored at the beach. You can launch the kayaks either on Lake Michigan, paddle down to the channel, take out at the public dock in Pentwater to enjoy the city or visit the farmer's market at the village green. Or, take the canoe to the public launch at Pentwater Lake for a nice, leisurely paddle around the Pentwater Lake. Lastly, you can transport the kayaks to either the Pentwater River launch or the Pere Marquette RIver Launch (you'll need to sign up for a permit for the day).
There is no phone, television, or internet at the cottage. However, your phone should easily get service. Both At&T as well as Verizon cell service works. This is a place where you escape from technology to enjoy nature. However, the Pentwater Library (in town, about 3 miles away) has computers for public use, as well as wireless internet that can be accessed when the library is closed.
Having enjoyed so many of our weekends at Lake Michigan, we spent 5 years trying to find the right place -- secluded, with acreage of wooded land. We wanted a place perched high on a dune to offer pristine views of Lake Michigan, and plenty of private frontage.
Please be aware that while there is nothing but sand dune (covered with trees) between our cottage and Lake Michigan, there are wooden steps (with a railing) that lead down from the cottage to the beach -- there are roughly 160 steps, with small seating areas along the way.
Come and enjoy your private get away!
SIncerely,
Janet Cocciarelli and Alan Fanta
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We came to bring our son and his friend for a quick fall getaway to ride side by sides and do a little fishing. The weather didn’t cooperate much except for our last day. The cabin was quite and cozy nestled away in the woods. As you’ll read in the reviews there is a small hike down 160 stairs to get to the beach but the reward was like having a huge private beach. On our last night we had a nice fire on the beach. The drive in does have a steep incline pulling up to the cabin so be prepared for that. Even my f250 was challenged but that’s probably because ford lightened them up to much making the bodies aluminum. I do recommend this location and the owners were great. They allowed us to check in early because off season just started and gave us the opportunity to check out late. You can’t beat the view from the upstairs and the deck!
We had an absolutely wonderful time staying in Pentwater. The house is welcoming, lovely and rustic. There are also a number of books, if you like to read (I happened to find one by my favorite author!). We enjoyed the secluded location, large deck, and beach. We played in the incredibly clear water, built sandcastles and a bonfire. We even saw deer on the beach. Highly recommend staying here. Communication with Janet was excellent and she was very accommodating. Thank you Janet & Alan!
Wonderful week with the gorgeous view of Lake Michigan. Vintage cottage with what you need to relax and disconnect from busy life. No WiFi and almost no cell service, so plan for that.
We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. The cabin is amazing. Beautiful wood work and a stone fire place surrounded by views of the lake and a deck where we spent each evening listening to the water. The beach is quiet and we found ourselves alone in the water each day. The seclusion and quietness of the cabin cannot be overstated. We loved our time and plan to return.
Our family had a really lovely week, the location and beach were perfect. The stairs to the beach are no joke (coming back up), but we didn’t care as it helped us get our workouts in for the week. Janet was great to work with and even checked in with us during the week. The cottage is just as described and very cozy! It had everything we needed.
This is very a secluded and extremely quiet place to stay. Loved the amazing view and easy access to a private beach on Lake Michigan. The Village of Pentwater is close by with many unique shops. Overall, a really great place to relax and spend time with friends and family.
Such a nice private location with beautiful views of Lake Michigan from the deck. Pictures don’t do it justice! Amazing walkout to the beach! Janet was a pleasure to rent from.
We will have fantastic memories of this stay: the charming cottage architecture and cozy interior, the private setting in the forest with beautiful lake views, convenient access to the beach through picturesque Michigan dunes...for us, it was a perfect place to experience the MI shoreline.
Restful, quiet time. Stunning lake view, world class beach. Property very well maintained. Located close to town. Will be back!?☀️?
A very comfortable home to stay in...views from the windows & deck were so relaxing! That`s why we go on vacation, right? The walk down the stairs was great exercise, 2 resting spots for anyone who needed it. The beach was very private & perfect for swimming, etc. Hosts were very responsive to any issues. It made for a great summer break!
Amazing location, very peaceful. Much needed break.
The house and Janet were both wonderful, Pentwater and the surrounding towns had plenty to do, but nothing holds a candle to the location. It was one of the best spots I’ve stayed in and I could’ve stayed on that deck all summer. The beach is beautiful and secluded, and the deck sits in the treetops facing the sunset over Lake Michigan. The house was well equipped, both the kitchen basics and DVD and game selection. We really appreciated the books - there were TONS and a decent YA selection that my kids dug into. If I had one complaint it would be that it’s a bit of a drive (20-30 min) to get a decent grocery selection or a good restaurant. I don’t know that we’ll drive back to Michigan from NY but if we do this is the spot we’d do it for!
We had a wonderful time at this beach home. We loved having bonfire’s on the beach it made enjoying those beautiful sunset’s even more special. The home had everything you’d need, and great communication with the host. We will definitely be back.
Nestled in the trees, high up on the dunes with views of Lake Michigan that are both breath-taking and soul-renewing, great place for a relaxing family getaway with a lovely beach and comfortable surroundings.
What a magical experience! The walk down the stairs through the wooded dun was almost as amazing as the private beach. This piece of land couldn't be more beautiful. Tha k you for allowing so much of your equipment for our use. Most VRBOs do not. When booking I found it a little strange that this place had never received less than a 5 star review. Now I completely understand. The nostalgic feel of the cottage was perfect for us. We took this trip (13 hour drive) so I could re live my amazing memories of Lake Michigan from my childhood with my NC family and this place was perfect for it! Thank you for letting g us into your home!
The view if Lake Michigan was amazing! Great place to get away.
Beautiful views of Lake Michigan. The sound of the waves hitting the shore made for a relaxing stay. And the hummingbirds visiting the feeder every day made our stay feel magical!
This cabin was perfect for a quick week long getaway for my family of 5. It almost feels like a window in time to mid-century with it's charm, quirkiness, and simplicity. No internet and spotty cell service were just what we needed. The views are absolutely amazing and having miles of beach to ourselves was the best. The stairs are definitely steep as others have mentioned, but my 4, 6, and 13 year old had no problems with them. It also added to the uniqueness of our stay. The canoe, Kayaks, and paddle board were a real hoot on the lake. Owners are very nice and do everything they can to ensure your stay is a good one. I will never think of Michigan the same way again. Great place!
The weekend was great! Private location out in the woods with easy access to the beautiful Lake Michigan beach. Close drive to both Pentwater and Silver Lake so there's plenty to do both at the beach house and surrounding areas. Janet was wonderful to work with and easy to get in touch with. Thank you!
We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The view is incredible. The location is perfect --quiet, secluded but not isolated -- and it's not far from Pentwater, which is an attractive and friendly town. The cabin was well stocked and exceptionally clean. Janet, the host, was very helpful, and, in fact, went above and beyond what was expected. All in all, this was a five-star visit.
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