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Pure Pentwater Cottage: lake-front; fully updated; sleeps 8.

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pure Pentwater Cottage: lake-front; fully updated; sleeps 8.

Pure Pentwater Cottage can be your vacation destination, your home away from home, or your remote office location (with high-speed internet) all four seasons of the year. The star of the show is the expansive view of Bass Lake from all the main living spaces. You'll find your whole body and mind relaxing more and more as each day passes, helped by the view and the chic, modern decor.

Summertime offers plenty of water-based fun: on-site kayak and paddle boat, or bring your own boat to dock at the cottage, plus swimming, and fishing in the sandy-bottom 524-acre all sports Bass Lake. The water depth off the dock and at the lake’s edge is approximately 3-4 feet. Enjoy the sugar-white sand beaches of Lake Michigan at the nearby Mears State Park, complete with snack stand, playground, and bathrooms. After a day on and near the water, stroll along picturesque downtown Pentwater's Main Street for shopping and ice cream. Enjoy your meals downtown or back home either grilled and seated around the large picnic table or prepared in the totally updated kitchen with all the modern conveniences (including air fryer, crockpot, Keurig coffee maker, and dishwasher). Evenings gathered on the deck's Adirondack chairs or around the gas fire pit as you watch the sunset over the lake are where memories are made.

Winter time offers the opportunity to spend hours ice fishing directly on the lake, weather-permitting, with your own equipment, or just catching up and slowing down beside the cozy fireplace. Put your feet up with a good book or enjoy a movie on the Roku TV. Winter is a quiet time in Pentwater to escape the daily hustle and bustle in favor of complete serenity, while enjoying the convenience of some local year-round restaurants and visiting nearby Ludington without the crowds.

Spring and Fall have their own natural beauty and offer the same gorgeous lake views and same rejuvenating effect. The fireplace, the fire pit, the grill, the modern kitchen, the comfy beds - they’re all awaiting your arrival. Puzzles, games, pingpong, reading, cooking, walks, and exploring the charming villages of Pentwater and Ludington are a great way to enjoy the cottage no matter which season you visit.

The cottage has three large bedrooms and sleeps 8. The main bedroom is tucked away on the main floor with a king size bed and luxurious hybrid foam mattress — relaxing and supportive for all sleep types. A full bathroom is off the main floor bedroom. Upstairs features two large bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a queen bed with luxurious Ghost bed mattress topper, as well as a twin bed with trundle. The other upstairs bedroom has a bunk bed and a full size bed. This bed configuration offers a range of options for just about any combination of family and friends. And the central AC/heat and a washer and dryer allow for truly year-round enjoyment.

Come make memories to last a lifetime at Pure Pentwater Cottage.

*If you have a baby or young child in your group, please let us know. We can provide a Pack&Play, a high chair, and a baby-size folding bath tub.

*If you would like to check in earlier than 4pm please contact me a day or two ahead of your visit to inquire as sometimes that is possible.

*Note: our dock is directly behind our house; the one close to it, to the right, is not ours and is strictly off-limits.

*Note: there is no sloped beach access to the lake but the lake is perfectly swimmable from the dock, even for little ones with an adult and a flotation vest. There are several nearby sandy beaches, some with bathroom facilities, playgrounds, and refreshments. More info upon request and in the Welcome booklet upon arrival.

*Pingpong table/paddles in garage.

*Strictly no pets, no smoking, no parties, no firearms or fireworks.*

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About the area

Pentwater

Located in Pentwater, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Ludington Area Center for the Arts and West Michigan Fairgrounds. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Pentwater, MI

What's nearby

  • Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pentwater Sporting Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Charles Mears State Park - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Lemon Lake - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Pentwater Lake - 9 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Green Isaac’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Brown Bear - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Antler Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bortell's - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2026
Thank you Cheryl!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was adorable with amazing views of the lake. Gorgeous sunsets. Nice peaceful area. Very clean with everything we needed. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited in the off season and had a delightful stay! The home was beautiful and comfortable. The scenery was outstanding with gorgeous sunsets. HIGHLY recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2026
Aww how kind of you to write such a glowing review Rhonda. Very much appreciate this. Come back soon! Kathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place and the amenities were AMAZINGLY NICE!!!! Kathy was very responsive. The four of us felt like valued family members. We have family history in both Ludington and Pentwater so it was a perfect location. Plenty of restaurants and Ice Cream in Ludington especially.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2026
Thank you Tom. I appreciate the shout-out 😊 and I’m so happy you enjoyed the cottage and the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home! We came to visit our granddaughter and wanted a place on the lake. This home has everything and top notch hosts. The beds were comfortable and everything was so clean! Great communication. So many amenities! I will absolutely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much Lorraine. Your review of your stay in our cottage is really lovely. Much appreciated. We will look forward to you coming again! Kathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bri t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfy, plenty of space for everyone, view of bass lake is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taryn L.

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

Great stay

Clean property, updated, great fishing off the dock! Loved our stay and the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
So glad you had good fishing! Thanks for your nice comments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home… very clean… well furnished. Location excellent..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
So glad you loved it! Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great girls weekend!! Beautiful weather and amazing property and they have every amenity you could ask for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2025
So glad to hear the cottage and location checked all the boxes for you. Come back for your next girls weekend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing place to stay with beautiful views and a very peaceful setting. The house was so nicely updated, clean, and had all of the amenities we needed (including toys that the toddlers absolutely loved). We’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2025
Well you must come back! Thanks for a lovely review. Glad you enjoyed yourselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gail y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2025
We’d love to have you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl J A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved the property--the house, the yard, the lake, the ping pong table.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2025
So glad you all enjoyed it all. Come back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Pentwater cottage was perfect for our family's Thanksgiving visit. It is clean with beautiful remodeling. We appreciate that it is so close to the lake. The host is welcoming and responded to our questions in a timely manner. Five stars is well deserved.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
So happy you chose our cottage for your Thanksgiving get-together. Thank you for the lovely review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage with modern decor and a lovely view of the lake. Close to Pentwater, Luddington, orchards, and state parks. Wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2025
Thanks for that kind comment! We’d love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you Andrew. Looking forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and set up well for our arrival, even small details were taken care of. It was a great stay as promised!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Chris. Hope you'll be back! Kathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

courtney h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive host. Clean, well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend staying at Pure Pentwater. The house is very clean and well maintained and had everything we could have needed. The kids toys were an awesome surprise for our family and we used them all a lot. The lake is beautiful and the sunsets were gorgeous. We hope to return again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your lovely comments Alicia. So glad you enjoyed it all, especially the view of the lake and the sunsets - and even the toys!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Beautiful home. And all the extras i.e chargers in all the rooms, Welcome snacks and having all we could need and more. We had a great time and will stay here again.
The view is amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2025
Thank you Debra - yes, do come back! Glad you enjoyed all the extras we love to provide!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Great stay

Wonderful and welcoming property. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for a wonderful review. We’re so glad you came, and can’t wait to welcome you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Summer vacation

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2024
So glad to hear! Hope you'll be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the place! Host was quick to respond to our questions! House was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Love it! Short and sweet and very much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely cottage on Bass Lake. The view was beautiful as is the cottage. The hostess was very responsive to questions. We were greeted with a basket of snacks, a bottle of wine and a few other beverages. The place had everything we needed and more. Would absolutely recommend booking this place for anyone wishing to visit the Pentwater (MI) area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2025
Thank you Pam! So glad to hear how much you enjoyed your weekend at Pure Pentwater cottage. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Beautiful home. Beautiful view.

This property is awesome. Very nice, clean, and comfortable, with an awesome lakefront location on beautiful Bass Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2025
Thank you for this lovely review John!
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