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Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage

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Gorgeous view from upper deck.
Perfect spot for morning coffee! (Upper deck)
Upper level living room with sleeper couch and gorgeous views of the lake
Bedroom 1 with queen bed
Bedroom 2 with two twin beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pentwater, MI
  • Place, Pentwater Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Snug Harbor Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watertower Green
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Futon

Living Room 2

1 Large Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage

Welcome to our Pentwater Lake Cottage! You will be renting the whole cottage. Upper unit has two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, and your very own 600-square foot deck. Lower unit has one large bedroom, full bath with washer and dryer, kitchen and large lower deck over Pentwater Lake.
Upper: One bedroom has a queen size bed, one bedroom has two beds and a sleeper couch in the living room. Comfortable sleeps 5. Lower: bedroom has queen bed, trundle(2 twins). Living room has sleeper couch. Also sleeps 5. All bed linens are provided.
We love Pentwater for its unique shops, tasty eateries, and miles of Lake Michigan beaches. Our cottage is just a short bike ride to town, but it's just far enough away where you could peacefully enjoy your cup of coffee on your own private decks overlooking gorgeous Pentwater Lake.

After years of enjoying summer days in Pentwater, we decided to invest in a Vacation Haven Cottage in this quaint beach town. Our cottage, both top and lower units have their own private decks, so you could relax and enjoy the magnificent view of Pentwater Lake while sitting back and breathing in the fresh lake air.

It doesn't matter if you want to hit the town for some excellent food, unique shops, walk the beach or just simply relax on the massive deck, we are sure you will enjoy your stay and fall in love with this little piece of paradise as we did.

We provide free WIFI, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, coffee maker, toaster, bath towels and bed linens.

Outdoor chairs are on the deck along with a small table.

We do also have 2 kayaks, come with rental.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 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 # 990565vb
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
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 first aid kit

About the area

Pentwater

Located in Pentwater, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Amber Elk Ranch are also worth visiting. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Pentwater, MI

What's nearby

  • Pentwater Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Snug Harbor Marina - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Watertower Green - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pentwater Harbor Greenway - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Downtown Pentwater - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Hart Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage?

As of 14 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage on 21 May, 2026 start from S$570, 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 Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Haven Pentwater Lake Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Pentwater Lake and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Michigan. Charlie's Marine and Snug Harbor Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY A B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice we enjoyed the property. we would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2025
We would love to have you guys back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K.

Perfect place to stay for weekend in Pentwater. House had amazing views of the lake and close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so peaceful to sit on the deck in the morning and evening. Was nice having the kayaks and dock to fish from
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thank you spending the week at our cottage and enjoying the deck over the lake. It truly is one of our favorite part of the cottage. Come back and see us again!! Ying & Ray
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Family time

Great space for a family reunion. We enjoyed the decks for entertaining and the use of the two kitchens. It is close to town and nice to also be on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying at our cottage!!! Come back and see us:)))
Verified

4/10 Poor

fred s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location of the cottage is great. The outdoor deck space is fantastic. The upstairs living quarters were nice however there wasn’t an amo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Pentwater, the property was comfortable and close to town.

The manager was just a text away and the property was comfortable and close to town and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ying was amazing! Quick to respond and easy to work with. We had a fantastic time fishing, swimming, sight seeing, and the view! Absolutely would recommend this house! Thank you for all the memories! Otters live in the water, an eagle lives in the trees across the street, fishing off the dock! Kayaking was so fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2025
Come back and see us!!! Thank you :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great time.

We had a great 4 door trip, fishing off the dock, within driving distance of everything and fantastic time in Lake Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Highly Recommend

We had a wonderful experience at this cottage. The owners were easy to get ahold of, the view of the lake was beautiful, and the cottage itself was quaint and in good shape—perfect for our long weekend trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

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

Great vacation house.

Ying was great. Very responsive. Very scenic. My son fished off the pier every day. 20 minutes from the Silver Lake sand dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2020
Thank you for staying at our cottage! Looking forward to seeing your family again and have a wonderful summer:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great little lake house :)

It was perfect for my kids and I! Close to town and the beach and a beautiful view of the lake! A full kitchen so I was able to cook most our meals. The owner was very good about texting me what I needed to know or if I had a question she was quick to respond. Overall a great experience. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2020
Jessica, Thank you for staying at the cottage. I am happy to see you and the kids have enjoyed your time here. For sure, come back and see us again:)
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great deck and view, clean units with easy check in and check out.Bottom unit refrigerator leaked constantly from the top freezer into the lower refrigeratorand the jet pump is noisy making it difficult to get a good nights sleep in the lower.Road noise doesn't help either.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
I had no idea about the refrigerator. It has not been an issue with previous guests at all. I will look into it and fix the problem.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Lakeside Cottage

This cottage is located directly on Pentwater Lake. It was clean and comfortable and i especially enjoyed the fresh breeze coming through windows from lake. Smaller size but setup so it can easily sleep 6. Near Pentwater shopping and a short drive to the beach and sand dunes. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Great weekend getaway

We loved our time at Pentwater Lake! The location right on the water was just what we were looking for. Mornings and evenings on the large deck were perfect. We were so close to town, Lake Michigan, and other small towns like Ludington and Shelby. The host is extremely responsive. Would definitely go again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2020
Looking forward to having you guys back! Enjoy the rest of your summer:)
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water View Amazing

This was perfect for the two of us. It was nice to be on the water and be able to watch the action on the lake. A bit of shade on the deck would have been great as it is VERY sunny all day. The house is right next to the road, so it gets quite a bit of road noise (they were doing road work while we were there). That said the traffic really dies down at night. The central location was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Family Vacation

We had the most wonderful time at Vacation Haven! We rented the upstairs of the home, but had full access to the entire deck upstairs and downstairs. (No one stays in the downstairs when there is a renter). This led to some amazing fishing!!! We might have caught 100 fish off of those docks. Some tiny and some HUGE!! This home is only 20 minutes north of Silver Lake and 20 minutes south of Ludington. We took day trips to both and loved being able to come home and relax in the deck. I highly recommend you rent the kayaks as well - the lake is beautiful!! Perfect sunset view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

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

Worked well for us!

The views were amazing because the deck is directly over Pentwater Lake. Beds were comfortable. A couple of issues which were handled immediately by property owner. I would have liked to see the leaves and debris beside the stairs cleaned up. Also we were not informed the dishwasher doesn't work until the day of our arrival. It needs to go as it is not clean and a good place for mold. House is very close to Pentwater which is a very nice lake town....shops, restaurants etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

issues

outlets need replace, they are worn out and to lose when you plug things in. Blinds were damaged and need replaced. Refrigerator light doesn't work, otherwise it was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2022
We appreciate the feedback and will fix the issues addressed. My # is offered to all guests to contact me with any problems during their stays, so we could take care of them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

The View!

Cute, comfortable and clean cottage on a wonderful perch directly on (actually feel like you're hanging over!) Pentwater Lake. While it's not really an area suitable for swimming, it's perfection for sitting back and enjoying the serene water views, especially at sunset. It's a short drive or bike into Pentwater, a charming village with shops, eateries, and 2 ice cream shops. (The Cottage Garden Cafe is a MUST visit for breakfast.) Only drawback is that the cottage is among a stretch of lake front cottages that reside very close to the busy road leading in and out of Pentwater, so road noise is definitely an issue at night. A window fan, which was in the closet, helped a lot, along with ear plugs that I brought. Overall, a lovely and enjoyable stay. Thank you, Ying!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Sister trip to Pentwater!!!!

Just some positive feedback 😀 There was only 1 hand towel in kitchen - we found another one in a drawer (dirty) No wine opener Electricity was very sketchy - the living room lamp would not stay on it kept flickering and the same in bedroom by front/side door Kitchen light above sink does not work maybe a burnt out light bulb? Which made it hard to see at night Refrigerator light as well was hit or miss Extra toilet paper would have been nice 😊 Thank you for telling us about the blinds. Unfortunately due to that bedroom being in the direct line of traffic created a lot of light from the cars driving by and made it hard to sleep. We loved our stay and thank you Immensely for allowing us to visit your gem! Lake was gorgeous! Shops were super close & it was really nice spending time walking around! We loved the area and everyone was super nice! Thanks again! Your place was darling and the decor was so fun! Very cozy! Thank you again!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2022
Thank you for the feedback. I will make the changes. I do believe the kitchen light switch often mistaken with the outside light switch. I did add that info to the welcoming text. Sorry about the wine opener, we actually keep two up there and will double check to make sure they are still around. New blackout curtains have been installed in all the bedroom windows now. Thank you for staying at our cottage. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Summer getaway with the family.

We really enjoyed our time at this property. The view is amazing and the property is close to downtown Pentwater and the beach. The host was quick to respond with any questions we had during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruthie M.

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

pentwater mi

it was nice, no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Springfest in Pentwater

A mini weekend vacation for my wife turned out to be everything expected. Pentwater is a beautiful little Harbor Town on Pentwater Lake off the east shore of Lake Michigan. The local residents are very friendly, and plenty of things to do during your stay both on the water and in town. Excellent restaurants, along with things to do in nearby towns of Ludington and Silverlake. The buggy rides on the white sand dunes of West Michigan is a must do. Local restaurants had excellent food along with excellent outdoor seating for dining and drinking. On this trip we drove around the south end of Lake Michigan through Chicago and Indiana and north up along the east shore of Lake Michigan. If you would choose not to drive, the Badger car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludington is an excellent choice. Once off in Ludington, It's a short 20-minute drive to Pentwater.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Great place, owner, and location

Right near Mears State Park, Silver Lake Dunes, and so much more! Great place, great fishing too! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Beautiful view!!

This is a gem. Beautiful beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ying Zhang-Woellhaf

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What makes this property unique

Our cottage provides enough space for extended families or large group of friends.
Hangout on the spacious decks over the lake and still have two separate levels and entrances if you want to enjoy some privacy.

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