Enjoy...
*morning walks on meandering roads
*afternoon swims in the crystalline waters
*evenings kayaking at sunset
*starry, moon lit walks on the beach
*tales around the fire pit, roasting marshmallows
*laughter of game night
Adventure:
Incredible views at Chester Street Pier Little Sable Point, Big Sable Point & Ludington Lighthouses
Thrilling Dune Rides at Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Explore Quaint Harbor Town Shops in Pentwater; discover treasures, antiquing at The Barn Antiques
Horseback riding at Rainbow Ranch, Family fun at Lewis Farm Market & Petting Zoo
Dirt Track Racing at Winston Raceway; ride roller coasters at Michigan's Adventure Theme Park
Investigate USS Silversides Submarine Museum; Explore a 1900's Village - White Pine Village
Make waves at Double JJ Ranch Indoor Water Park, play a round at Benona Shores Golf Course
Foodies will love:
Cherry Point Market – fresh produce & be sure to drop in for their fish boil!
Mac's Meats - Best meat market ever, try their steaks!
Country Dairy Tour - Ice Cream, Cheeses, & Beef Bacon
Big Hart Brewing Co.; Jamesport Brewing Company; Ludington Bay Brewing Co.; Fox Barn Winery
This Fall enjoy...
* kayaking, swimming and evening sunsets on the shores of Lake Michigan
* crisp morning walks on roads canopied by a kaleidoscope of multi-colored foliage
* an afternoon wandering through a local vineyard sipping a chilled glass of wine
* snuggling in a comfy chair with a favorite book in a cozy sun lit corner
* a visit to Lewis Farm and Market - shoot their apple canon, pick pumpkins, feed & pet the animals, and enjoy fresh homemade baked goods
* a cup of warm cider as you watch the beauty of billowy clouds drifting across a Lake Michigan sky at sunset - fall sunsets are spectacular!
* an exhilarating dune ride on Silver Lake Dunes – Open through 1st week in October
* gathering around our 5' field stone fire pit for an evening of warmth, laughter & s'mores
Relax, unwind, create memories.
La Bella Vie Cottage - private, surrounded by woods, a 10 minute walk to 1/2 mile of beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront access. Or, you can drive; there is parking at the beach.
Beaches like no other.
Sugar-sand beachfront, crystal clear water – float 9 feet deep, you'll still see the sandy bottom. Did you know Lake Michigan water temperature is warm through September, sometimes into early October?
Spectacular Sunsets.
Red-orange sun slowly sinking into the waters across Lake Michigan. Each sunset unique and beautiful.
For Our Guests:
Beach chairs, towels & umbrella, adult & child life jackets, small wave boards. Ladder Ball & Croquette. Books, Games – Boggle, Life, Jenga & more, Toys - Legos, Lincoln logs, Matchbox Cars & more are availabe for your use.
Use your gourmet cooking skills; we offer a full kitchen. Don't want to cook? Stony Lake Inn is less than a mile away – delicious food.
Sleep tight in the master's comfy queen size bed with crisp white sheets. Lake breezes flow across your double bed in the 'Beach' bedroom. In the den, two soft daybeds provide seating by day; at night, the den can be closed off, curtained for privacy and you can snuggle into your daybed - the sound for the waves will lull you to sleep.
Rentals:
Tandem Kayak $60
Paddle Board $60
Float Tube - $7 - 2 available
5' Floating Island - $7
Adult size boogie/wave boards - $7 - 2
Pack 'n' play - $15
All rentals are available for your use for your entire stay – we do not offer 'daily' rates.
Dry bundled firewood is available for purchase. Please do not take wood from our personal log pile.
Our cleaning team spends a total of 5-6 hours thoroughly cleaning La Bella Vie Cottage to prepare for your arrival.
Be aware, when some rental owners say, "Please leave the cottage as you found it," it may mean, they do NOT clean between guests, instead they trust the previous guest to leave the home clean. Guests have shared horror stories of arriving at some cottages, only to spend hours cleaning before starting their vacation. This will Never happen at La Bella Vie Cottage!
**Limited mobility accessible. Our cottage has no stairs, and is accessible for those with limited mobility. The decks overlooking Lake Michigan, at both accesses, are accessible by wheelchair.
La Bella Vie
Live a Beautiful Life!
Greg & Linda