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5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage

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A marina with boats, a church, and residential buildings.
A rustic outdoor setting with a fire pit, wooden benches, and a stack of firewood.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a window with a view of trees.
A living room with a green sofa, a white coffee table, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wicker chair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Montague, MI
  • Place, White Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Pull-out Couch in Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage

Relax in a well equipped, all main-level cottage that is a half-mile (.5) walk, bike or car ride to the scenic Montague pier at Medbery Park and a breath taking stretch of Lake Michigan beach. The cottage is located on a wooded lot yet only a 10 minute drive from a grocery store, restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, ice cream, antique and boutique shops in downtown Montague and Whitehall.
- Family friendly, accommodating 6 people
- Two bedroom cottage: master bedroom with a queen bed, bedroom with two twin beds, and pull-out couch in the living room
- Kitchen includes full fridge, microwave, coffee maker, stove/oven, toaster, waffle maker, crock pot
- Washer and dryer available
- Internet / WiFi available
- Two Schwinn bikes are available to take to the beach or local bike pathways
- Roast s'mores in the fire pit or hang out and grill on the back deck

- Other nearby attractions include: Lake Michigan sunsets, Michigan's Adventure amusement park & water park, Double JJ Resort, Hart-Montague bike trail, Stony Lake Stables horseback riding, Old Channel Trail Golf Course, charter fishing, Silver Lake dune rides, and Montague's Saturday farmer's market in the summer
- Visit the nearby Michigan breweries: Pigeon Hill Brewing Company in Muskegon, Big Heart Brewing Company, North Grove Brewers, Sawyers Brewing Company and Fetch Brewing

Other things to note:
- There's a window air conditioner in master bedroom and ceiling fans in both bedrooms.
- There's no dishwasher (besides yourself or your mom)
- Cell service may be limited for some carriers - but we have WiFi!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No sidewalk on the roads to get to the beach.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well-behaved dogs only, please.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
- Check-out time is 11am ET. - Clean all dirty dishes, dry and return them to the cabinets/drawers. - Put all dirty sheets, towels, dish towels and placemats in the laundry basket by the washer.
- Take any bagged garbage out and put it in the outside garbage can by the road. Recyclables can be placed in the garage can.
- Michigan has a 10 cent deposit on pop / beer cans and bottles if you would like to return them at the store.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fireworks.
Please be respectful of our neighbors by keeping noise to a minimum after 10pm.
No pets on furniture and beds and please pickup after your dog.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1360696vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Montague

Located in Montague, this cottage is near theme parks and near a water park. USS Silversides and South Breakwater Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Michigan's Adventure and Corn Maze. Gold Rush Water Park and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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Montague, MI

What's nearby

  • White Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Electric Forest - 17 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 20 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Grand Haven Beach - 43 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪San Marcos Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage?

As of 20 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage on 6 Jan 2027 start from £456, 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 at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Minutes to Lake Michigan - Old Channel Trail Cottage located?

Situated in Montague, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of White Lake and Lake Michigan. Bygone Basics and Medbury Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so pleased to find this lovely home. It was so well provided for with all sorts of equipment to have lots of family fun.Excellent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
Thanks for your review of the cottage, it is much appreciated!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time to area-nice location, very cute house with all necessary amenities. Also, accessible for my dad with walker. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for the nice review and hope you are able to come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying here and already booked it for next year! Great location near beach, pier and lake. Great place to relax and disconnect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

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

Great location

Great location and very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thanks for the review Pam, glad you liked the location of the cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great getaway

Cute cottage, private backyard, with the beach short drive away-this was perfect downtime
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thanks for reviewing your stay at the Old Channel Trail Cottage and glad you had a nice, relaxing time away!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Old Channel Trail Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. Great location - close to beach/lake access. Stocked with just about everything you need for your stay. We look forward to renting again next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thanks for your review and we look forward to having you stay next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Quick Weekend Up North - Spring Kings!

Had a great stay. No complaints. Nice and quiet cottage for a relaxing part of our stay out of downtown busyness.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Z.

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

Cute Cottage

This cottage is very cute and the perfect size for our family. It had everything we needed and more to make our vacation relaxing and easy. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thanks for the review and hope you can make it back to the cottage again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Location!

Perfect place to ride on the rail trail, watch a Lake Michigan sunset, explore the town…and bring your dog with lots of walks right from the door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2024
Thanks for the review and hope you will be back to stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Location and Privacy

this was perfect for a relaxing getaway with privacy and close location to lakeside. Clean and tidy, easy to access and close to town enough for stuff to do. We would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUBINA W.

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

Great get away.

We stayed for a bowling tournament and fell in love with the area. The cottage had everything we needed and enough space for our family. We enjoyed playing the different games that were there and exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
So glad you enjoyed the area and the board games : ) Thanks for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

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

Location wins!

Great location! Minutes from the beach! Quiet area with a nice deck/yard. The house is older but nice and functional. Had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2022
Thanks again for the review and hope you are able to come back again sometime soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fay G.

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

Pleasant get away

Quiet comfortable little home. Well taken care of. Close to beach as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks for your review of the cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Quiet and relaxing

Great place to spend a long weekend! There is a short walk or bike ride to a nice beach. Place is clean and quiet with a surprising amount of space and beautiful back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2023
Thanks Matt, glad you enjoyed the cottage and area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIANE J.

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

Location, location , location

Location!! amenities..games, bikes, fire pit, cable tv, Clean, Location, 5 minutes to beach, fishing at Channel and 27 hole golf course
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2023
Thanks for the review and hope you can come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Weekend up north

Lovely property, as advertised. Well appointed, quiet, and clean. Very much recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2023
Thanks for the review of the cottage, glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanna C.

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

Awesome location with so much to do!

Such a cute little cottage that had so many touches that made it feel like home!! We traveled to Lewis Adventure Park in New Era and the Mac Woods Dune Rides in Silver Lake. We also enjoyed a Lake Michigan Beach Day!! The kids enjoyed the hammock and swing and grilling out was fun too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Sounds like you had a great time enjoying the surrounding area, thank you for choosing the Old Channel Trail Cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Perfect getaway.

Upon arrival, check in was very easy. The house was clean and orderly. I loved the location being close to my sister, the beach and necessary shopping. I'm looking forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
So glad you were able to make it to Montague and see your family...looking forward to having you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Woodsy and nice!

Beautiful location, close to several beaches. Clean and cute decor :) Many extras (games, kitchen stuff, firewood, beach stuff) make it easy to stay here! Well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Thanks for the review and glad we could accommodate your needs!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy C.

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

Get-away

Nice house with all the things you need at your finger tips. Also the best location to the beach and other areas. Love having a washer and dryer to use.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2023
Glad your family enjoyed the cottage and area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Great location

We were looking for beach and woods in one spot that wasn’t too crowded. The fire pit and woods gave me a camping feel, but we had beds and our own bathroom. Only needed the AC one night. Nice beach close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Glad you enjoyed the cottage and nearby beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

We love it here.

2nd time staying here.. loved walking in this time knowing what to expect .. was easy to settle in because it was all the same... the location is so so perfect. The home has everything you need and is well taken care of. Appreciated the care given by the owner during the power outage from the storm!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
So glad you could stay at the cottage again to enjoy all that the area has to offer! We hope you're able to come back next summer (without any storms) and appreciate you choosing the Old Channel Trail Cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

I had a fun week.

I had a fun week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
So glad you had a fun time at the cottage, thanks for booking!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish F.

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

Cute house near beach

We had a great time in Montague staying at this ranch house. We loved that it was so close to beach and town. It had a very well supplied kitchen and we used the grill on the deck quite often. We saw 2 pileated woodpeckers in the backyard which coming from Iowa I had never seen before!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Cozy cottage in a great location

The cottage is just far enough away for a getaway feel, but close enough to be convenient to towns. Depending on your carrier, you may not get cell coverage there, but that's a bonus for some. The proximity to the lake, and the backyard firepit are enough but on top of that the cottage is adorable and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
Thanks and glad you like the cottage!

About the host

Hosted by Jen

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Hi, I'm Jen. We've been coming to Montague and Whitehall for the past 25 years and hope you enjoy our cottage as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

There's so much to do outside we always wish we had another day to the weekend! We love to bike to Country Dairy (about 22 miles round-trip from town) for ice cream and fabulous cheeseburgers or go to Pekadill's for the best deli sandwiches, soup and more ice cream : ) We also enjoy getting out on the water with our kayaks or just relaxing on the beach.

What makes this property unique

What I love about the cottage location is being able to walk to Lake Michigan! You're just minutes from quiet, sandy beaches and gorgeous sunsets. On windy days you can hear the Lake Michigan waves crashing on the shoreline! There's lots of wildlife around and the area has a small town, up north, laid back feel.

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