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Waterfront Lake Michigan Cottage

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Interior of the main living room.
Interior / kitchen / dining
Looking out.
Main living area.
Interior, the lake is at your back in this view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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New Era, MI
  • Place, Stony Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Benona Township Oval Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Lake Michigan Cottage

The high dune bluff of this area provides panoramic views (and lots of steps!) above our 200' private beach. Large open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and large deck on the lake side to enjoy the views, hang out, or have dinner. Fire pit area with chairs and lighted steps to the beach. Additional beach level deck with table for picnic lunches. This cottage is designed for families! It comfortably sleeps 16. It has a full kitchen, indoor dining for 17, a spacious outdoor eating area, two full bath rooms, and lots of space to hang out inside.

Halfway between Silver Lake and Whitehall/Montague makes it a short drive to all sorts of activities from golf or horseback riding to dining and amusements parks.

All rentals are from Friday to Friday.

High speed wifi is included.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 470159
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Montague

Located in Montague, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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New Era, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 4 min drive - 6.8 km
  • beach near Benona Township Oval Park - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 11 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Electric Forest - 12 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pony Expresso - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sundance Steak Resturant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Behind The Barn Concessions - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lake Michigan Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Lake Michigan Cottage?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Lake Michigan Cottage on Aug 23, 2026 start from $893, 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 Waterfront Lake Michigan Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake Michigan Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lake Michigan Cottage located?

This Montague cottage is on the beach, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Stony Lake and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David E.

Great beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine and Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views of Lake Michigan!!! Great family space with kitchen and great room!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell D.

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

Lake Michigan Beach House

We had an excellent week at the house. We appreciated the quiet location and the enjoyable beach that was down a hundred or so steps from the house , which were not too bad of a climb. The outdoor patio and grassy area was a very nice setting for dining, looking at the lake and enjoying the company of our family. The neighbor's houses were not visible from the property and we heard very little noise from the neighbors. The common/family room has plenty of seating with a great view of the lake and lake breezes come through the two sliding glass doors. The kitchen was adequate in its size and equipment. There are six bedrooms in the house. Four of the rooms have either full or queen size beds (there was a debate on the size of the beds). Two other rooms have two sets of bunk beds. Two of the rooms have windows that when opened give a lake breeze. Those two rooms also open up to the common/family room and due to the thin walls and doors activity from the main part of the house can easily be heard in those two bedrooms. Our only real complaint would be the quality of the mattresses. The full/queen size mattresses could stand to be upgraded or updated. Overall we were happy with our rental and would recommend it to others
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

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

Seclusion

We loved the house! We saw tons of frogs on the porch at night, a bald eagle right above us on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Beautiful large cabin on Lake MI

This is a great place for a larger group to get away. The property is extremely well-maintained, and sits on a high bluff over Lake Michigan. It has the best set of stairs down to the beach I have ever seen, lighted and very sturdy! The backyard area is lovely, with a spacious deck, nice landscaping and beautiful views and wildlife. The beach, depending on the water level, has plenty of sand and feels private. The house itself devotes most of the space to the common areas, kitchen, living and dining, so togetherness is easy. The kitchen has everything to feed a large group, and then some. Thanks for a great week Fritz!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Multi-Generation Family Vacation

We had a wonderful week at this beautiful property. There was plenty of living space and outdoor space to accommodate our group of 16! We were impressed with the quality of outdoor/beach furniture, lush bath and beach towels, excellent grill, fire pit, well equipped kitchen with plenty of glasses and dishes, and the many supplies that were included from toilet paper, soaps, trash bags, etc. Being a frequent renter of cottages, it was nice to have these types of items included. We enjoyed the swimming and relaxing on the beach every day as well as the activities offered in the area. All of the information provided by Fritz was accurate and he answered all questions. We would highly recommend this property to other families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Pure Michigan at its best!

When our family members began to arrive from Oregon, California, Virginia and various locations in Michigan, the response from the adults and the children was basically, "this place is gorgeous!". That evening, we had a rehearsal beach party with a bonfire and felt as if we had the entire coastline to ourselves in both directions. We went on to celebrate my daughter's wedding on the beach the next day and enjoy a sit-down reception dinner on the spacious decks overlooking Lake Michigan in the evening. People asked over and over "How did you find such a beautiful spot? It is just perfect! " For the remainder of the week, my immediate family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves: inside around the jig-saw puzzles at a table in the living room; sharing lunches on the deck or on the lawn(where there was always a spot to suit one's fancy, full-sunshine or full shade and everything in-between); and best of all, time on the beach to frolic in the water or to just relax. Much of the time, it felt as if we were on a deserted island with miles of lake stretching out to the horizon and towering sand dune bluffs behind us. We felt truly blessed to be in such a special place. All of the adults agreed: There just aren't many places in the world to compare with the beauty and the solitude of this spot. In addition, different family members made time to: golf at two near-by courses, rent Jeep Wranglers at Silver Lake Dunes, go horse-back riding, to visit an outstanding petting zoo, and the big outing of the week, go to Michigan Adventure for the day. In addition, we found the owner, Mr. Fritz Gearhart, to be pleasant and helpful, esp. in regard to getting the outside area prepared for the wedding and reception to follow.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Amazing Lake Michigan retreat

Our family and friends enjoyed a week long stay in August at this lakefront cottage in Rothbury. The 6 bedrooms - while each a bit small - gave us plenty of sleeping space for three couples, one single adult and three children. The common space, both inside and outside, is immense and well furnished. The most amazing element of this home is it's location. The cottage is set back a ways from the main road and once down the wooded driveway, it offers an oasis of solitude and privacy. The views of Lake Michigan from the house and the backyard are spectacular. There is a very long (but extremely well maintained) staircase down to the shore. Once at the lake level, there is a short path through interdunal wetlands and wildflowers to the beach. The beach is very private and offers beautiful sand and shallow swimming (at least when the lake temperature warms up). The location is also very accessible to lots of other fun Michigan activities: Michigan's Adventure is a short drive, as is the world-class Silver Lake recreation area. The quaint towns of Pentwater and Ludington are just a bit further up the lakeshore. I strongly recommend this cottage if you are looking for a lakefront location that will sleep a large number of guests.

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