Hilltop Cottage in Pentwater Village

9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Pentwater, MI

Charles Mears State Park16 min walk
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce10 min drive
Silver Lake State Park21 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living area

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

This is a custom built vacation home with central air-conditioning, built in music speakers throughout the house, HD TV, and WiFi. Hilltop Cottage is 3 blocks from downtown Pentwater. This home is perfect for larger gatherings with plenty of room upstairs and on the lower level. Park your car and use the bikes already at the house to get around town or to the beach. Built in 2006, the house is complete with everything you will need with the exception of your linens (sheets and towels not provided). A very large wrap around covered porch is complete includes a large section of the porch is screened in. The home has 2400 sq ft and includes, 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, 700sqft porch, outdoor gas grill, picnic table, fire pit, and plenty of games. Hilltop is in a secluded and quiet neighborhood and the property is wooded on all fours sides of the home giving you that 'up north' feel.

Property manager

Sean Fochtman

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pentwater

Located in Pentwater, this cottage is near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and West Michigan Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pentwater, MI

What's nearby

Charles Mears State Park - 16 min walk
Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery - 7 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 10 min drive
Silver Lake State Park - 21 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬12 min drive
‪Hart Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Kristi's Pour House - ‬12 min drive
‪Antler Bar - ‬10 min walk
‪The Brown Bear - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Cottage in Pentwater Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Cottage in Pentwater Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Cottage in Pentwater Village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Cottage in Pentwater Village located?

This family-friendly Pentwater cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Charles Mears State Park and Lake Michigan. Huron-Manistee National Forest is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

13 Aug 2023

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

Pentwater Cottage

Great place, spacious, clean, lots of dishes, pans. Private little area downstairs, great for teens or another couple/family. Great location! Bring your own sheets, has Roku for TV, has lots of bikes. Cool fire pit out back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

22 June 2023

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

Golf getaway

The place was more than we expected! Plenty of room and really enjoyed the screened in porch. Beautiful weather, great places to eat and very relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

9 July 2022

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

Very comfortable

It was a very comfortable house for our family of 8 adults and 2 kids. Loved the woods feel, fire pit, screened in porch, and the bikes were a nice bonus. Would def stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

30 Aug 2021

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

Great Stay

My family really enjoyed the property very private. Great accommodations for a family vacation.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Steve P.

4 Aug 2020

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

Fun in Pentwater

We had an enjoyable week. The house could have been a bit cleaner but overall we liked the location. Owner was quick to respond to the few issues we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

15 July 2020

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

Great Pentwater Rental

Nice newer cottage/house, plenty of room for our group of 6.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

16 July 2019

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

Vacation

We had family reunion in Pentwater and this house was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 June 2018

Great House in a Great Town

This is a great house for a large family gathering. Close to the lake and downtown Pentwater.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

13 Sept 2016

Nice and quiet

The house was in great condition and is on a very peaceful piece of property. Easy walk or bike ride to town and beach makes it the perfect spot! We had the best time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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19 July 2015

Fantastic cottage

This secluded cottage has all the amenities of home and it's just a short bike ride to downtown and the state park. My family had a wonderful time with several other couples and their kids. I cannot recommend this enough to anyone looking to enjoy a Pure Michigan summer vacation.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James V.

7 Dec 2013

The Best of Everything

This home was clean and top of the line amenities, loved the whole house surround sound and flat screen tv on the wall. We walked everywhere and loved to leave our car in the driveway never having to use it. We walked to the town where there are restaurants, ice cream parlors, gift shops and to the harbor where my children fished. The walk to the beach was fine for us in that we brought a wagon for our 2 year old. The beach was spectacularly clean with nice bathrooms, showers and snack shop. Oh, also they had swing sets and places for kids to fish off of the pier. We have booked another vacation this summer and are looking forward to it. I highly recommend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G., Illinois

16 Nov 2013

Amazing home made for great vacation!

We have stayed in a couple of other houses in Pentwater, and this is our favorite. The layout of the home and location was perfect for our group. The house is quiet and secluded, but downtown Pentwater is just a short walk down the road. Great shops and restaurants all over downtown. The beach and Lake Michigan are just beyond that. We spent our days out exploring and sun bathing, but at night we were at the house, on the porch or at the fire pit in the backyard. There is enough space that the when the kids were in bed, we adults could have our time too without disturbing them. The house is very clean and well kept. We will be back next year!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colette F.

4 Sept 2013

Awesome Cottage! Great Location! Perfect Vacation!

Hilltop Cottage is the perfect house for your family vacation! It was so clean, new, spacious and PRIVATE! Secluded setting made us really feel "up north" but with all the modern conveniences. We had two families in the house and the layout was perfect. Each family had their own "area" and never felt crowded (4 adults and 5 kids). In fact we said we could probably fit more and still be fine if it was allowed. The large kitchen and all the amenities were just right upstairs and the lower walkout half had ample room for the kids to play and the second family's food/storage/privacy. Location was so close to town and so very convenient, just down the hill! We were even able to score a slip for our boat for the week at a very reasonable price just by asking around at the marina. The beach and lakes were so clean and beautiful we didn't want to leave! Cute quaint little downtown, Pentwater locals and businesses all very friendly and open to visitors. Farmers market was high quality and great variety of booths. We enjoyed dinner out at Gulf Landing and overall it was pretty good. We had wonderful weather and kids had a blast. We will definitely be back! on a sidenote, we enjoyed Silver Lake for one of the day's and it was only 10 miles away...loved the dunes and dune buggy rides!

About the host

Hosted by Sean Fochtman

Why they chose this property

We love the seclusion and privacy when we are sitting around the fire or on the screened in porch. Also, you can walk downtown for ice cream or to beach. With both levels finished, multiple families can have their own space, while also getting some great family time together.

What makes this property unique

We also partner with a non-profit organization that helps children and families affected by pediatric cancer. Each summer we reserve one week for a family with a pediatric cancer survivor and let them stay at the cottage free of charge. We help provide a family that has gone through so much a chance to do something normal and have a family vacation together. Choosing Hilltop Cottage for your vacation helps us help these families.