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Life is Better at the Lake

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
A kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a view of a lake through large windows.
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pentwater Lake
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Pentwater, MI
  • Place, Pentwater Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Snug Harbor Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pentwater Harbor Greenway
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

About this property

Life is Better at the Lake

Welcome to the “Life Is Better At The Lake” Cottage rental. This renovated family house is perched above the amazing Pentwater Lake with awesome views nestled amongst mature trees. Plenty of space for your family in this 5 bedroom 4 bath home that offers vaulted ceilings and an open living area concept. Main floor has a large master bedroom with laundry. All bedrooms offer bath access, house has charming features like tongue and groove ceilings, updated fixtures, and radiant in-floor heat on the main floor. New second floor ensuite has lake views. Recently finished, spacious basement for extra hangout area. Large composite deck with jacuzzi tub that overlooks the lake with great sunsets. This lot offers wooded privacy, with a fenced yard, playground area for young children, and fire pit for hanging out. Located approximately two miles from beautiful Mears public beach and downtown Pentwater, boat launch, fishing charters. Enjoy Pentwater’s local bars, restaurants, galleries, wonderful shopping, weekly farmers’ market and Thursday night concerts for your family to enjoy.

Rents weekly Sunday to Sunday in summer months.

Linens
Home does not come with linens. You will need sheets and pillowcases for: 1 King, 4 Queen, 1 twin, as well as bathroom and kitchen towels.
(all linens available as guest option for additional fee of $165, please request if desired).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3370685
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Pentwater

Pentwater is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Amber Elk Ranch are also worth visiting.
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Pentwater, MI

What's nearby

  • Pentwater Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Snug Harbor Marina - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Watertower Green - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pentwater Harbor Greenway - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Charlie's Marine - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is Better at the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Life is Better at the Lake?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is Better at the Lake on Jul 5, 2026 start from $749, 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.

What time is check-in at Life is Better at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is Better at the Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life is Better at the Lake located?

Situated in Pentwater, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pentwater Lake and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Michigan. Charlie's Marine and Pentwater Harbor Greenway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dave P.

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

Pentwater stay

Nice home. Great view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Family Wedding Weekend

Lovely property, inside and out. Loved the lake view, deck and fenced yard. We really appreciated all the rooms with ensuite bathrooms! We hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2024
Thanks Paul! I'm so glad everything worked well for your family. We'd love to have you back some day!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry B.

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

Excellent getaway for family retreat

Our group of 9 adults and one toddler was very comfortable. We had the privacy of multiple bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms plus plenty of large family friendly space to gather. The location offered a beautiful view of Lake Pentwater. Beds were very comfortable and kitchen has everything one could need. The large outdoor deck and fire pit were greatly enjoyed. Our little one had fun on the included playground on the side yard. Only downside was that the hot tub did not work. We were disappointed since we all had looked forward to using it. In fact we chose this property in part because of the offered hot tub. Nonetheless I do recommend this property. Very beautiful and almost perfect for our annual family celebration.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia U.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

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