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Lake Michigan Vrbo Escape

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Montague, MI
  • Michigan's Adventure
  • Duck Lake State Park Beach
  • World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Adjacent Kid Cottage

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

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About this property

Lake Michigan Vrbo Escape

Located in Montague, 2-bedroom cottage on Lake Michigan, 1st Br King bed, 2nd Br full and twin beds & Adjacent Kid Cottage W/ twin & bunk bed. Bathroom W/shower & towels. Has Washer & Dryer, full Kit, Cable TV & fast WiFi. Short walk down drive to then to private beach with foot spray on your return. Fireplace & fire pit. Down drive and to the left to Old Channel Inn, 1 mile to Old Channel Trail Golf Course, 4 to Montague, 6 to Michigan Adventure & 13 to Silver Lake Dunes and Mac Dune rides!

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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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 3–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please put keys in drawer of small table by door
Those who my cleaning people report have done an exceptional job of leaving the cottage and surroundings neat and clean will likely get a refund of $50 sent to them in the mail.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

About the area

Montague

Montague is home to this cottage. Lake Michigan and Duck Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan's Adventure and Gold Rush Water Park. Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Muskegon Winter Sports Complex are also worth visiting.
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Montague, MI

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sawyer's Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Vrbo Escape pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Vrbo Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Vrbo Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Vrbo Escape located?

Situated in Montague, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bygone Basics and Medbury Park. Montague Museum and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felina F.

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

Great beach stay

My family stayed a week in this home and had a great time! It is an easy walk to the beautiful beach, everything we needed was there for us to use, there is a great restaurant walking distance from the home, and the view was fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, clean, and well supplied. We would come back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grupp Family F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our beach cottage stay!The best part was the private beach and being able to hear the waves in the cottage…The cottage was supplied with everything needed… in the kitchen, towels, beach supplies… So we could jump right into our vacation!! Grateful we could bring our dogs with us. Loved the bonfire pit, and the s’mores sticks ready.There were lots of games for our family to play.We enjoyed watching boats and freighters go by, and watching the sunset at the bonfire.There was room for everyone. This was a gem of a find. Liked that the cottages at the end of the street… Very private!!Hoping to go back again next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the property is extraordinary. My wife and I have stayed many places on the water, Cornwall, Scotland, Panama, Michigan, and we agree that this may the best we have ever seen, very hypnotic. And the night sky is unbelievable, no light pollution. It is rare in Michigan to find a place on the water that feels secluded.The beach is a short walk away. The kids and the dog enjoyed the water. The comfortable cottage is set up well with lots to do and attractions nearby. The kids went to Michigan Adventure for a day. We spent a day in Montague and White Hall for a craft fair, very nice. There is also a golf course a few minutes down the road.Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have never experienced a "private" beach. The water was cool and refreshing, the beach was perfect, and the view was unreal. Imagine going to sleep with a real life sound machine of Lake Michigan's waves. That is what you'll get here. I did have to remind myself, well my husband had to remind me, that with all the outdoor beauty comes outdoor nuisances as well. David, Amy, and their team of friendly people were amazing with communication and acted impresssivley quick to an issue that arose during our stay. The beds are comfortable! There is a king bed in the master, which was amazing for us because our two kiddos like to steal our extra space in the middle of the night. I would, actually, we will stay here again. My husband said it was the best vacation he's ever been on (and I brought him to an island for one of his birthdays!! So this is impressive). Keep in mind this cottage is what i would call; "the boonies" coming from Chicagoland. The cottage is simple but covers the amenities needed. There is no need to bring all of your beach stuff, because David and his team have it all there for you! We spent most days at the beach and only left for grocery shopping and to check out the small town. Keep in mind that you will probably lose cell service as you get close to the cottage, make sure you screen shot David's directions before you get close!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and comfortable with terrific views of Lake Michigan and the sunsets, both inside and on the balcony. The beach was a lot of fun. The cottage had all of the items we needed and we were able to relax pleasantly. We went to the Michigan Adventure park, less than 1/2 hour away, and had loads of fun. Owner is very courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by David Garvelink

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If you think the property is beautiful now, you should have seen it before the erosion took half of it away (Check out "Lake Michigan Escape," on youtube).

Have owned and loved the; "Garvelink Cottage," (my 2nd home) for over 25 years now and have made very many memories there.
I hope the same for my cottage guests as well.

Why they chose this property

On a warm and sunny summer day, Lake Michigan, with it's sugar sand beaches, dunes and sunsets is second to none as to any shores in the world

What makes this property unique

What makes my property special is simple; the shores of Lake Michigan.

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