historic and ADA compliant - walk everywhere - 6 bedrooms - Pentwater

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Pentwater, MI

Charles Mears State Park2 min walk
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce11 min drive
Silver Lake State Park22 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

historic and ADA compliant - walk everywhere - 6 bedrooms

Our family has been in Pentwater for over 100 years, and we are renovating this historic home right in the heart of Pentwater with families and special needs in mind. EVERYTHING has been renovated 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 large setback ensures peace and quiet 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 is enormous with space for everyone for private evenings outdoors. The back yard has the fire pit for s'mores at night as well as an extra patio. The side yard has a badminton / boccie ball court.

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 are also a few pull out sofas if there are more grand kids than you can count. There is also a full bath on each level.

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. Even the picnic table on the deck is built for wheel chair access.

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.
At this time we do not provide bed sheets. We do however provide blankets and pillows.

Property manager

Kyra Goodrich

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Absolutely!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

We love them, too!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Never in the house!

Feel free to use wood provided for your backyard fires but we would appreciate it if you could replace it for the next group!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Pentwater

Located in Pentwater, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Traveling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and West Michigan Fairgrounds. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Charles Mears State Park - 2 min walk
Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery - 6 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 11 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 22 min drive
Silver Lake State Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Antler Bar - 4 min walk
The Brown Bear - 4 min walk
Bortell's Fisheries - 11 min drive
Green Isaac’s - 4 min walk
Murphy's Tavern - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is historic and ADA compliant - walk everywhere - 6 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at historic and ADA compliant - walk everywhere - 6 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at historic and ADA compliant - walk everywhere - 6 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is historic and ADA compliant - walk everywhere - 6 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Pentwater vacation home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Charles Mears State Park and Lake Michigan. Huron-Manistee National Forest is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Janet H.

Sep 12, 2023

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

Pentwater vacation.

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

Aug 22, 2023

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

Nearly Perfect

I could write a long review but with so many good things to say I will touch on just a few. The home is beautiful and worked very well for us, including my mom who spends most of her time in a wheelchair. Kitchen, bedrooms and beds, living areas are all large and comfortable. The ramp to/from the deck was such a blessing so we could take mom with us on walks, downtown, and to the beach. (ramp does get a bit slippery after heavy rain). The firepit was great for us to gather around at night. The proximity to downtown, and the beach is amazing. Thank you to Kyra and Patricia for making this a wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Aug 13, 2023

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

Close to town and Beach!

Perfect location! Less than a block to cute downtown Pentwater, and an easy walk to the beach. Free beach parking with park pass license plate for seniors or if you have chairs etc. Be aware this is a dog friendly home ( although we had no dog) but very clean inside with no sign or smell of dog. Yard is very kid friendly with plenty of space for soccer games and water balloon fights. Front porch and back deck were nice for morning coffee and afternoon drinks. Furnishings are older but comfortable. It would have been nice to have a couple of beach chairs available, but wood for the fire pit , and bags of local coffee and s’more fixings was a nice perk. All and all, a great space for our 3 generation, 5 adults and 5 kids vacation. We will add it to the list for possible stays in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Jul 24, 2023

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

Lovely House

Very well maintained home within walking distance to all the stores. Quite area and would recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie H.

Jul 22, 2023

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

Annual Summer Trip

We have been coming to Pentwater for years and this has been by far our favorite house that we have rented. The location is perfect for walking to the beach and downtown. The house has a fenced in yard, which is awesome to have for the dogs (especially since most of the rentals don’t allow dogs). There are lots of beds and did not feel overcrowded at all. The house also has a second fridge, which was great to have with our large group. Definitely recommend staying here. We cannot wait to come back next summer!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kyra Goodrich

I have spent part of every year in Pentwater, but now I live with my husband and seven children in the Upper Peninsula, where I like to fly fish, raise chickens and rabbits, and spend as much time as possible outdoors.

Why they chose this property

My family has been in Pentwater for over a hundred years, and we still have plenty of relatives there. We bring our family back each year now that we live in Marquette in the UP, and we want to share our love of this village. We bought this house to continue the family traditions! It is a registered historic house that nonetheless has been updated for maximum comfort, including for those with disabilities.

What makes this property unique

The sheer number of bedrooms when combined with the ADA compliant first floor and the kid-friendly touches mean that this house has been renovated with families of all types in mind. We want you to enjoy it as much as we do and use it as your base to explore the area. Spend mornings on the front port, afternoons in the yard, dinners on the deck, and evenings around the fire pit.

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