Montague, Michigan
Come and be our guests in this exquisite home for the vacation of a lifetime! Once here, you will quickly understand that this place was never meant to be rented and has the deliberate feel of a cozy family retreat. Our 5,000 sq.ft. beach house is nestled on a wooded dune with 100' of secluded sandy Lake Michigan beach (private). Enjoy relaxing, socializing or private time on the oversized, wrap around front porch and watch the sunset. This will probably be the place that you spend the most time. There are 3 Master Suites, 1 on each floor for maximum privacy. Each has its own full bathroom. There are also three additional bedrooms with a shared bath for more guests. The main floor has an open, well-stocked, gourmet kitchen, a dining and living room with a gas fireplace. The lower level has a brand new (2012) Media/Game Room with a large flat screen tv, a Professional ping pong table and a Golden Tee Video game.
BEDROOMS:
1st Floor - Queen with en suite (stand up shower)
2nd Floor - King with en suite (stand up shower) view of Lake
Full bed + single (Princess room) view of Lake
Bunk beds + crib
Bunk room (4 singles with 2 trundles)
Shared tub/shower bath for 3 bedrooms that do not have an en suite
3rd Floor - King with en suite (Japanese soaking tub and stand up walk-in
Amazing views of Lake MI through the french doors on either side of the door
Walk across a ravine by footbridge on the property, go down 75 steps and you are on beautiful Lake Michigan.
**This is a custom-built home with many high-end amenities, therefore, we would prefer certain clientele who will appreciate the amenities and care for them as if they were their own. The Security Deposit will be strictly enforced for damage & excessive cleaning. We do not allow pets or fireworks and smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property. Thank you.**
The western Michigan town of Montague -- which shares the shores of White Lake and Lake Michigan with the Whitehall township -- offers plenty of outdoor tourist attractions; these include numerous lakeside beaches and parks. Montague traces its history to 1812 and hosts a selection of cultural artifacts and oddities. Travelers might visit numerous additional attractions in Whitehall, about a mile away.
Those looking for lakeside activities -- such as boating, fishing, hiking and water sports -- need look no further than Maple Grove Park, sunbather-friendly Medbury Park or the municipal boat-launch on Ramp Road. Meinert Park offers 67 campsites overlooking Lake Michigan and the Little Flower Creek. The inland Montague Township Park provides a quiet place for baseball games, picnics and family activities. Golfers can tee off at Montague's Old Channel Trail Golf Course, a 27-hole public venue with an on-site driving range and golf shop.
Culture and Entertainment
The Montague City Museum on Meade Street displays local cultural artifacts and relics from the logging industry. Also included is a dress worn by Nancy Ann Fleming, a former Miss America born in Montague. Dowling Street hosts the world's largest weathervane, which stands 48 feet high, spans 14 feet and weighs 4,300 lbs. On-Ramp Road, the Montague Band Shell is home to free live concerts every Tuesday evening from June through August.
Dining
Montague's dining scene skews toward locally owned establishments, such as the casual Dog 'n Suds Drive-In, Book and Nook Java Shop serves a quick cup of coffee or lunch. For more extensive dining options, travelers must turn to Whitehall. The town hosts about a dozen restaurants that feature entrees ranging from barbeque to seafood.
Montague/Whitehall: Downtown Montague and Whitehall is a short 15 minute drive and offers the following: Coffee Shop/Book Store with Wi-Fi Yoga and Massage Studio Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Grocery Store Arts Council Farmers Market (Wed & Sat) Dog n’ Suds Drive-In Ship Store Camp Ground Mini Golf Ice Cream Bakery Natural Foods Store Restaurants Antique Stores Library City Parks & Marina Boat Rentals, Concerts at the Band Shell on Tuesday evenings Michigan's Adventure (Amusement & Water Park) Double JJ Ranch Horseback Riding
**Lake levels have been highly affected over the last year. We cannot guarantee the lake levels for the summer of 2020. We do have two public beaches that are close that ours guests can use as well.** Our pictures here are from Late May 2020
**Ask us about our grocery service when booking**
We had a wedding in the area and this home was perfect for family to stay at. The setting is idyllic, the home is spacious and beautiful. Everyone was happy and comfortable.
This home was perfect for our group of 5 adults. We used the 3 main suites and each had a private bathroom. It was a very charming stay. The house is in a perfect location for what we needed to access - visiting family in the Shelby/Whitehall area. It is only a 20-30 minute drive from bigger towns like Spring Lake/Grand Haven. The house is incredibly clean and well laid out, with many amenities. We did not use the game room or 3 of the rooms, but imagine that would be very appealing for families with children. Although the neighbors are close, as the houses seem to share a common access easement for the beach, the neighbors are not loud, nor nosy, and is a very tranquil space. Things to note: The house has a Keurig and guests will need to buy pods for the stay, although the kitchen is otherwise well appointed with dish soap and paper towels and some basic cooking supplies. The internet is sufficient for checking e-mail and staying connected, but not ideal for holding zoom meetings etc. The second floor bedrooms do not have blinds, so a sleep mask may be necessary. There are no full length mirrors for getting dressed so you might need to bring one or purchase one. The arrival and departure times are strictly enforced. There are many steps to the beach and would not be suited for those with physical limitations. The beach chairs and kayaks do not belong to Big Blu, so I am not sure what guests are supposed to use, but we did not inquire.
Daughter was married in New Era and we had family travel from across the USA. This house was the perfect fit and had everything we needed. Our one issue was we didn't have hot water our first night. We reached out for help at 1:00am and we were able to talk to Rochelle and she walked us through how to fix the water. Easy to talk to and was reachable no matter what time. Highly recommend and perfect for the entire family. Thank you for a wonderful weekend
What an amazing home and setting! The only sounds came from the waves down below. Sunsets on the front porch were incredible. Our family group was very comfortable for our recent stay. The only issue as the nights got cooler was with figuring out the thermostat settings, but was a relatively minor problem. We left relaxed and happy.
We had our daughter's bridal party stay with us at the house for the wedding weekend and everyone loved the house. We had enough bedrooms and bathrooms and plenty of space to spread out. We spent most of our time sitting on the porch watching and listening to the lake. We also took advantage of the games in the finished basement. It was a perfect place to rest and relax before and after the wedding.
We had a great week at Big Blu. The house accommodated our large family of three generations. It was clean and spacious. The weather couldn’t have been better. The beach was so nice and where we spent most of our time. We discovered the toaster was broken, and Rochelle responded quickly to my text and replaced it right away. She was available and answered my texts promptly. We hope to spend another week at Big Blu next summer!
Great house lots of steps yo beach Hats on little ones and grandparents
BigBlu was a perfect place for our family vacation. Nice private beach, well equipped home, very clean and very comfortable. Basement game/movie room a big hit after a day outside. Would go back for sure.
We’ve been vacationing on Lake Michigan shoreline for nearly 40 yrs. Big Blu was our favorite spot yet!! The home was perfectly appointed and comfortable for 3 generations. We loved the beach, bonfire pit, kids areas and sitting on the amazing porch overlooking Lake Michigan. The property manager was very responsive to our needs and answered questions quickly. Highly recommended! We hope to return soon!
This property was perfect. We had adult, young adults, and young children with us on our stay. With room, beds, and games for everyone, we couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. The check out process in the morning with several young kids was a bit tight, but still doable! We will be booking in the future and highly recommend this property.
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