1869 House - Central, Historic, and ADA Compliant

Pentwater, Michigan
$600 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Our family has been in Pentwater for over 100 years, and we have renovated this historic home (built 1869) right in the heart of Pentwater with families and special needs in mind, and with an eye towards modern functionality and historical charm. As for location, it is a 1/2 block from downtown and an easy stroll to the beach (or take the back route up the dunes to Mt Baldy). Its deep setback and large rear deck ensure tranquility and privacy even though it is right in the heart of the village.

There is ample off-street parking off the alleyway in addition to parking on the street. The front porch is the place to catch the morning sun with your coffee. The back deck has space for everyone for private evenings outdoors (including the grill). The back yard has the fire pit for s'mores at night as well as an extra patio. The side yard can be used for boccie ball.

As for the interior, the house has SIX bedrooms (all conforming - no converted closets), so there is room for multiple generations - two down and four up. There is also a single size pull out sofa in the upstairs nook if there are more grand kids than you can count. There is a full bath on each level.

Importantly, we have renovated the house with grandparents and anyone with special needs in mind. The entire first floor is fully ADA compliant - meeting all commercial code requirements. A ramp leads from the handicap parking in the back to the deck. The transition from deck to house is almost seamless. There are no floor height differentials on the entire first floor (two bedrooms). The bedrooms have wide doors, and the master bedroom is en suite, . The bathroom has a 5'x5' fully tiled roll-in shower area. The kitchen has been designed with wheelchairs in mind: roll-under stove, roll-under sink, wall-mounted stove, wheel chair friendly seating, and ADA-compliant appliances throughout.

The main floor layout is an open living plan, with the kitchen, dining, and living rooms flowing into each other and right out onto the rear deck through the French doors. The 65 TV provides plenty of viewing for everyone, and a second TV in the upstairs sitting room is perfect for sequestering the kids.

LINENS: We provide comforters, blankets, pillows, and towels. However, you provide your bed linens. We do provide a linen service for an extra $150 per household.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Rafting Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    4 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Never In The House! Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Ellen S.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay in this lovely and spacious home. The host was very accommodating and the welcome gifts from local shops were a nice touch. The home's location is ideal for those who enjoy walking to the beach, shops and just admiring the beautiful neighborhoods. We enjoyed coffee on the porch in the morning sunshine, meals on the large deck and evening campfires in the backyard. We are thankful for the ways this home enhanced our Pentwater Vacation.

  • Jennifer G.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    House was wonderful for our extended family trip. We had plenty of space and really loved the location, back deck and yard. Highly recommend!

  • Melody W.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    We really enjoyed the house and the location. The one downside is that the upstairs AC is minimal. The host herself is very gracious and communicative, but her relative across the street was rude and indicated that she was watching us. The next door neighbor started his wood chipper at 6:00 AM several mornings during our stay.

  • Seth K.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Easy house to stay in and a great beach town vacation. House was exactly as advertised with plenty of space for sleeping, cooking, and family meals. Deck and backyard were great for relaxing before and after beach time

  • Deborah M.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    We needed a house with several bedrooms plus a fenced yard for the dogs. This house got the bill. It’s been updated and if you are wheel chair bound, this house accomodates. It’s a block from downtown Pentwater and 4 blocks from Lake Michigan and a beautiful beach. Our teens loved the town- there are lots of shops and restaurants. Fun things to do within a 20 minute drive I.e. horse back riding, go carts, mini golf and fine buggies. Farmers market is twice a week. Great family area!!

  • Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Great house, great host and great location. Walking distance to everything.

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    This home was just what was needed for our family of 6 adults and two young children; and two dogs. Enough space for us to all be together both inside and on the lovely back deck. The home was warm and welcoming with games available, kitchen with everything we needed, and very comfortable beds. The best time together!

  • Connie E.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Property was very nice. One block from downtown Pentwater. We had a great time.

  • Melody W.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Thank you for a wonderful week with family.

  • Janet H.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2023

    Stayed Sep 6, 2023

    Property was very handicap accessible. We were so happy to find a vacation rental that could accommodate my son and his power chair. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it to anyone who needs an ADA compliant home or just a very spacious place to vacation. Our host was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions or concerns that we had.

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Includes taxes and fees
$600+
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