Location: Montague, West Central, Michigan, USA (24 miles N. of Muskegon; 5 miles N. of Montague; beach front) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 6 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4 Baths (Sleeps 18)
Keywords: Two Cottages on Joining Lots
Two cottages on adjacent lots, can be rented individually or together. Both are fully equipped.
THE SMALLER COTTAGE has two bedrooms, sleeps 6, one bath, is totally renovated. It is a warmly and attractively remodelled cottage with a large deck on Lake Michigan. Great kitchen to work and visit in while preparing meals. Open to a comfortable great room. New, high quality beds. This cottage has deeded frontage of 20 feet of shoreline. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has a double bed and bunk beds.
THE LARGER COTTAGE was built in 2006. Sleeps 12. We receive many compliments on the comfort and attractiveness of the cottage. Four large bedrooms, three baths, large kitchen open to living area, screened-in porch, large deck, outside shower, pool table in family room on lower level. This cottage has frontage of 128 feet of shoreline. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds, and the other two bedrooms each have queen beds plus a set of trundle beds, which open up to create two twin beds.
Located in a quiet country setting - Lake Michigan to the west, and farmland to the east. Beautiful lot includes numerous wild flowers and some old-growth forest. Cross a wild ravine over a well constructed wooden foot-bridge to a breathtaking view of the Lake. The well-built stairway with 70 steps to the beach includes a large observation deck half way down with benches built in. Wonderful spot to enjoy sunsets over the lake through the trees, or curl up and read your vacation novel. Sandy beach offers relaxing sunbathing, opportunity to play in the waves, or long, peaceful shoreline walks. Stairway and 148 feet of beach frontage are shared by the cottages. Charter fishing on Lake Michigan at nearby ports. Great fruits/veggies in area farms in season. Go berry picking!
Clean, sandy, quiet beach. Wonderful sunsets.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : In both cottages.
- Linens Provided : Sheets and pillow cases and kitchen towels provided. Bath towels are NOT provided.
- Washer (2) : Nice washer and dryer in each cottage.
- Dryer (2)
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace : In larger cottage
- Beds
- Queen Bed (5) : 2 bedrooms in larger cottage have a queen in each. 2 additional bedrooms in larger cottage have a queen in each plus a set of trundle beds in each. Sleeps 12. Smaller cottage has one queen bed in the master bedroom.
- Double Bed : Smaller cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed, and a second bedroom with a double bed plus bunk beds. Sleeps 6
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : Two sets of single beds with trundle beds in the larger cottage.
- Bunk Bed (2) : One set of bunks in smaller cottage.
- Convertible Bed : Good quality futon in the second bedroom of the cottage makes a very good quality double bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : One in each cottage
- DVD
- CD Player
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Beautiful open kitchens in both cottages.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Each kitchen is very well equipped.
- Refrigerator (2) : One in each cottage.
- Dishwasher : In large cottage only.
- Microwave (2) : One in each cottage.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill with large cottage. Charcoal with smaller cottage.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Both cottages have large decks.
- Lanai : Large cottage has a good sized screened in porch overlooking Lake Michigan.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : We have 140 feet of beach frontage for the two cottages.
- Lakefront : Smaller cottage is about 300 feet from the lake. Larger is about 200 feet from lake. There is a well-constructed bridge that crosses a beautiful ravine to the lake. There are some large old trees on the ridge between the cottage and the lake.
- Other Amenities
- Air Conditioning (each cottage), Dishwasher (large cottage), Linens provided for bedding (NOT TOWELS), Large Decks, Another Large Deck on Stairway to Beach, outside shower (large cottage,) pool table (larger cottage,)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Larger cottage has one step to the porch and another from the porch into the house.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Near the paved Hart-Montague bike trail, Noted for bike riding in the spring, summer and fall, and cross country skiing in the winter, 8 miles north of Whitehall/Montague which has a beautiful harbor, very good restaurants, small-town atmosphere, fun gift shops and a 4-screen movie theater, A park near the harbor offers a gazebo with summer concerts and farmer's market, There is a small theatre in town with performances from Blue Lake Music Camp, The Music Camp itself (16 miles away) offers regular musical concerts of high quality throughout the summer, Michigan Adventure Amusement Park, also within 16 miles offers great fun for the young (or brave and foolish!) Cottage is 15 miles south of Silver Lake Dunes which offers huge, wonderful sand dunes and dune buggy rides, Pentwater is 25 miles north, A number of great golf clubs are in the area, including Thoroughbred Championship Golf Club
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Larger, Four-Bedroom Cottage .. Summer .. $3500/week.
Smaller, Two -Bedroom Cottage .. Summer .. $1400/week.
4th of July week: add $200 for larger and $100 for smaller
Available for Weekly Rentals, Saturday to Saturday during Summer.
Lower Rates and weekend rates available during Non-Summer Months.
Taxes (6% sales tax) are not included in price.
We are taking reservations for fall, winter,and summer, 2010.
Cleaning fees: $150 larger cottage, $75 smaller cottage
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Large screened in porch overlooks Lake Michigan, large cottage - Montague, Michigan Cottages
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- Great room, large cottage. Opens to kitchen and screened porch. - Montague, Michigan Cottages
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- Big, friendly kitchen makes preparing meals fun! - Montague, Michigan Cottages
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- Master Bedroom, Larger Cottage
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- Exterior, small cottage
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- Kitchen, small cottage. Open and well furnished for preparing meals.
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- Living room, smaller cottage. Open to kitchen.
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- Stairway to the beach, with deck. Shared by both cottages.
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- Bridge over ravine to stairway that goes to the Lake. Shared by both cottages.
Traveler Reviews (13)
Beautiful home!
Guest: Jessica D.
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
My family has been coming to Michigan with my brother's family for the last 8 years and this house was the best so far. The pictures online don't really give the rooms justice. There are 10 of us in all, 4 adults and 6 kids and this was the best set up for us. The kids had the upstairs bedrooms. There was a "boys" room and a "girls" room and then the adults had the bedrooms on the two lower levels. This was the first place that we stayed at that you felt like unpacking your suitcase. All the closets are decked out with plenty of storage for everyone's clean and dirty clothes. The screened in porch was wonderful for being able to enjoy listening to the lake at night without having to worry about mosquitoes. We were lucky enough to experience a huge thunderstorm one night in the porch and it was so cool. The beach was beautiful and I liked that there were already chairs down there. We will be staying at the Bent Pine again! Beautiful!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.
Excellent Vacation Home
Guest: John
(Oswego, IL. )
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 08/16/11
From the moment that we walked into this home, we knew that our group had picked the right place. All of the pictures accurately represent the grounds and the home. However, they all come up short in showing you how really nice this place is. It has enough well furnished space for everyone to get together as a group and to have their own privacy also. It has all of the amenities that you need to focus on the vacation and relax. There is not one thing that was not in excellent condition or did not work properly. We have been coming to this area for vacations for 34 years. There is nota nicer place that we have bben able to find. We recommend it to anyone. The owners have been very helpful and considerate throughout the entire rental process and during our vacation time there.
Owner response:John, We enjoy it so much that guests have wonderful times at our place, and appreciate the care we take with it. Thank you for the feedback! Don and Sue
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Great Get-Away
Guest: lindskar
(Granger, IN)
Date of Stay: 11/21/10
Review Submitted: 12/24/10
This rental was fantastic. We stayed over the Thanksgiving week. The first day was so warm, we enjoyed the screened in porch and mountain biking. The following days were spent by the fireplace and walks on the beach (bundled up). The kitchen was well equipped. We cooked a festive Thanksgiving dinner and had all the pots/pans that we needed. There was plenty of room to "work" in the kitchen and a large table that sat 8 of us. We are planning on coming back in the summer!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Beautiful Lake Michigan Get-Away!
Guest: Cathy & Chuck
(Grand Ledge, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/16/10
We spent a wonderful week here with our extended family in July. The house is fantastic: immaculate, beautifully decorated and very comfortable for our group of 11. The kitchen is open and very well equipped, and the deck and screened porch are great for relaxing. The setting is lovely: a natural, wooded area on the lake. Access to Lake Michigan is a very sturdy stairway to the beach, and the views are stunning. We hope to visit again soon!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
GREAT HOME FOR BUSINESS WORKSHOP AND RETREAT
Guest: bobbi
(Grand Rapids, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/12/09
Review Submitted: 08/05/10
Aura Skincare and Cosmetics decided in 2009 to do something special for our hard working group of makeup artist. So, instead of our usual workshops and training at Design 1 Spa Salon, we took more time and had an extraordinary experience at this beautiful home. We had meetings and fellowship around the campfires, a very large screened in porch was perfect for workshops, the fully equipped dream kitchen was perfect for preparing grand meals. Very clean and very spacious. We are planning our second annual retreat for 2010. Thank you. Thank you. Beyond perfection.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Perfect
Guest: Tango
(White Lake, MI West side of state)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/01/10
Perfect does not even begin to describe this home and our vacation in this home. The pictures of this home does not do it justice, it is much more spacious and beautiful. We cooked all our meals at the house as we just never wanted to leave to go anywhere else. There was plenty of room for our large group to move around. The screened room was perfect, for early morning coffee (thank you for having a coffee grinder) and evening board games. Our six grand daughters loved the outdoor shower as well as the adults. The property was breath taking, the woods and the beach. The weather and the water were wonderful. Don and Sue were very accommodating. We definitely will return. Thank you again, Brian and Lori
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Large Family Vacation
Guest: Illini Dad
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09
Review Submitted: 09/30/09
Great home that provides plenty of space for a large family. Having three floors with bedrooms, bathrooms on each floor really helps with the traffic flow for bedtime and showers in the morning. Nice private setting allows you to enjoy the beach without the crowds and parking. It doesn't get much better than enjoying a beer and roasting marshmallows around the fire pits on the beach as the sun goes down. An ample supply of firewood is provided. Cell phone reception is poor, but then again vacations are a time to put the cell phones and computer away. Last, but not least, the couple that owns the house are very nice and helpful. Would definitely consider coming back.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.
Wonderful Labor Week-end on Lake MI
Guest: grandmak
(Northville, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09
Review Submitted: 09/23/09
We took our children and grandchildren (4, 1, 9 mos.) for a family outing. We had everything we needed to relax and enjoy the Lake and the accommodations. Everyone was very comfortable. Loved being near the cornfields. Take the dune rides, 15-20 min. away. There is a firepit for the evenings, samores each night. Screened in porch was very comfortable. Susan and Don were a pleasure to work with. Enjoy!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
10 year anniversary
Guest: Barric Vacations
(Farmington Hills, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/01/09
Review Submitted: 08/21/09
We have been vacationing with the same family for 10 years and this home was the cleanest we have seen in 10 years. Plenty of space for 12 people and while the walk down to the beach still has those famous Lake Michigan steps, the stairway was safe and well kept. We will be back next year if we are able to work it out. Thank you
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Fantastic Property!
Guest: Kasaba
(Livonia)
Date of Stay: 08/01/09
Review Submitted: 08/20/09
This home has it all! Super clean and well-maintained. Plenty of beds and baths for your large family or guests. Beautiful Lake Michigan views from the main living spaces, and pituresque path/steps to the beach make this a wonderful vacation home.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
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