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The Historical Ripley House

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Exterior detail
Main Floor Livingroom
Dining
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Montague, MI
  • Place, Montague Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hart-Montague Trailhead
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

3 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Historical Ripley House

Welcome to the historical Ripley House. Built in 1883 this gorgeous home was renovated in 2018. A beautiful balance of historical and modern charm, this home is a fantastic place for friends and multiple family generations to gather and a perfect location for holidays.

The layout of the home is a perfect mesh of private space and togetherness. The main floor consists of an elegant dining and living area, a separate lounge with a desk, futon, and comfortable seating, one and a half baths, laundry, and a stunning kitchen with double ovens, island seating, butler pantry, and breakfast/sitting nook.
From the first floor you can ascend the grand staircase to the second floor (or take the old "Servant's stairwell" back stairwell). Here you will find four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. There are 3 extra sleeping additions up here if needed (Two couches/futons and a fold out single bed) Two of the bedrooms also have a small work space.
This two story home doesn't end there. In the basement you will find an entertainment room, additional bedroom and additional sleeping, as well as a sauna, pool room, and standing area with wine fridge.

Located in the quiet lakeside town of Montague, MI just a short peaceful walk from the downtown area. There is plenty to do and see in and around the area and just a short 5 minute drive from a beautiful public Lake Michigan beach.

Don't know where to begin? Just ask us! All guests are sent a planning email upon booking of things to do, see, and eat in the area but we are always available to answer any questions or help with recommendations.

We look forward to hosting you!

***Ask us about out grocery service when booking***
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Montague

Located in Montague, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. Thoroughbred Golf Club and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Duck Lake State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure and Gold Rush Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Montague, MI

What's nearby

  • Montague Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hart-Montague Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Playhouse at White Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Medbury Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Colby's Cafe & Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪San Marcos Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historical Ripley House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historical Ripley House?

As of Apr 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historical Ripley House on May 2, 2026 start from $622, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historical Ripley House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historical Ripley House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historical Ripley House located?

This family-friendly Montague vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Montague Museum, World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park, and Hart-Montague Trailhead. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Medbury Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

william t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Check in, Great facilities, lots of space, great for gatherings!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

donna s.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The house is is amazing and really supplied well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick D.

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

Who can sleep on these planks of wood and call them beds?

As the title said, yeah, the beds were too firm for friends and I. But overall pretty nice place. Would stay again 9/10
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home. Well appointed. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Family Thanksgiving

We loved our stay at the Ripley House. Beautiful property, well stocked home for all our needs. Hosted our family Thanksgiving in the house, and it was perfect - especially the table for 16! Thank you so much. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Beautiful home!

Our family had a great stay at the Ripley House! The home is beautiful and has been maintained in period style. Kids played hide-and-seek daily in this huge home. We had everything we needed to cook for our family as well. Rochelle (property manager) was able to help us with all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent service

The house was amazing Ann’s exciting. Except for small issues I will recommend this property to my friends and family in Montague. I am a clean freak so finding dirty vents, cobwebs, broken blinds on the entry door and the runner on the stairs bring loose. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

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

Big house was a big hit

My siblings and I wanted to surprise my parents with a weekend away for their 40th wedding anniversary. We used to spend a day every summer at Michigan's Adventure when we were children, so we had the idea to recreate the memory. Outside of the park, we didn't have an agenda but knew we wanted to maximize our time together - cooking meals and playing games. The Ripley House was the perfect fit. We had everything we needed and plenty of space to move in. There were several family friendly things to do in town and everything else was a short drive. We loved being able to walk to town and even more, loved immersing ourselves in the history of the Ripley family and their ties to Montague. We couldn't have asked for a better place to call home as a tribute to our growing family. Hot tip: Go to Lipka's soda fountain! It was the best stop. Mr. Ripley built the building and the family running the shop now has great stories to tell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Ripley House

Great historic house. It was perfect for our large family gathering. Kids enjoyed playing hide and seek in the many rooms and closets. Very modern kitchen with top-of-the-line refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. Very large dining table with additional seating at the counter in the kitchen and side sunroom. Large living room with plenty of seating. Downstairs is the TV room with a very large TV. Separate room with professional pool table. Also, a built-in sauna room. Upstairs there is a master ensuite King bedroom and two queen rooms. Most of the bedroom furniture reflects the age of the house. Overall, the perfect house for a large gathering. Plenty of parking for 4-5 vehicles. Within walking distance to downtown and the restaurants and bars. Only a 10-minute drive to very nice Lake Michigan beaches. Highly recommend this facility.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rochelle Armstrong

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