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Lake Michigan, Bass Lake, Pentwater, Ludington And More

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Peaceful Timberframe Lodge
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Welcome
Wrap-around Porch with overhead fans
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Pentwater, MI
  • Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charles Mears State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan, Bass Lake, Pentwater, Ludington And More

A storybook setting on a wooded hill, this two story timber house with a walk out ‘kid’s zone’ basement living and sleeping area, is the perfect setting to get away from it all. Walking distance from Bass Lake (an all sport lake) and less than a mile to three Lake Michigan public access parks or beaches make this the ideal location for a family get away (see map). There are four upstairs bedrooms, one first floor bedroom and an open children’s bedroom in the basement level so it will sleep a total of 16 people. There is a full bathroom available on every floor of our home.

The ten foot wide wrap around porch is an ideal place to sit and enjoy the morning coffee or to sit in the breeze and talk with family and friends. This is a very private setting and yet has all the amenities; cable TV, internet, landline phone service, pure reverse osmosis drinking water and full house water filtering system, microwave, new glass top stove, and washer and dryer.

The kids will love the game systems in the ‘kid zone’ living area and the whole family will enjoy evenings in the walkout screen porch on the lower level overlooking the fire pit area. The open concept living room, dining room and kitchen are ideal for entertaining. The classy antique décor of the timber house is delightful. Everything you need to enjoy your stay is available for you. A toaster, microwave, coffee maker, electronic tea pot, dishwasher, all dishes and pans, all linens and towels are available for your use. There is parking for two cars at the house and parking at the bottom of the hill for five more for your toys or cars, with total parking for 6-8 vehicles.

Whether it is walking the wooded trails behind the home, visiting the popular shopping and dining areas of Pentwater (five miles) and Ludington (10 miles), enjoying Silver Lake State Park (17 miles), or just relaxing on the porch on the wooded hilltop, everything for your family dream vacation is within reach.

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Property manager

Jim Howell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pentwater

Located in Pentwater, this holiday home is in a rural area. Historic White Pine Village and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider West Michigan Fairgrounds and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Pentwater, MI

What's nearby

  • Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Charles Mears State Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 20 min drive - 18.1 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 27 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Green Isaac’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bortell's Fisheries - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Brown Bear - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan, Bass Lake, Pentwater, Ludington And More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan, Bass Lake, Pentwater, Ludington And More ?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan, Bass Lake, Pentwater, Ludington And More ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lake Michigan, Bass Lake, Pentwater, Ludington And More located?

This family-friendly Pentwater holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Summit Township Park and Lake Michigan. Downtown Pentwater and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darryl & Jinny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Lodge
Nice place to stay. We had all the supplies we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ermajean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a group
We loved our stay at The Lodge. The house fit everyone perfectly and was very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large family getaway
The house was great with lots of room for family to be together but also have their own space. The wrap around porch with lots of seating was a highlight for many! The “yard” Is minimal beyond the fire pit but we were able to go to Lake Michigan each day for kids to run some energy out!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house for a large group
This is a nice house for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin in the woods
Very clean cabin with all you need for a comfortable stay. Lots of beds to choose from and the 3 bathrooms were just what we needed for our group of 8. (You just need to space out your showers as the hot water ran out.) We loved reading the history of the place and appreciated the wall hangings, photos, and furniture there. Jim and his family did great job fixing up the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Sparta, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
The place was great to come back to after a hard day on the golf course.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

TONY D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a cool place
Our family all got together for a vacation in Michigan and chose this property to rent. The owner was responsive to questions, and the cabin was perfect for us. We did fires in the firepit making smores, caught fish in Lake Michigan and grilled them on the grill, cooked other meals, did the local attractions. The beaches in the area are great, there's plenty to do within a one to two hour radius of this massive cabin. 10/10, would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
55 and up
We celebrated 55th weddibg anniversary, 2-75 th birthday, 16 th birthday, and two other wedding anniversary. Went to three different beaches, and played around the campfire. Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew &Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bass Lake getaway cabin
This is a great property to gather with family and enjoy Bass Lake ,Lake Michigan and Pentwater. What a great place to enjoy a vacation. The house is spacious and had lots of amenities. Super comfortable for our big family. The host, Jim, was very easy to work with. Loved it and would recommend it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Home near Pentwater
Overall, the stay was great. We had to contact the owner a few times, and he was very responsive to our call. The house can accommodate a large group, but there is plenty of space inside and out so that you are not stepping on each other. Really enjoyed the woodsy setting too. It was great sitting out on the covered porch. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family stay
The house is great in every way. We ate every meal out on the wrap around porch. So close to Lake Michigan at both Pentwater and Ludington. Some golfed. Some shopped. Played corn hole. We took our own. All went to the Lake Michigan beach at the hidden gem of a small township park just five minutes away by car. We all ate too much! Want to do it again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
The house sits quite remotely and you have the feeling that you are alone. Outside fire pit is wonderful. The house inside is a little noisy but that’s expected from an older home. Proximity to Lake Michigan, silver lake and Ludington was a great plus. Loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, spacious, well-equipped cabin
This cabin exceeded our expectations! Nice location - close to various spots on Lake Michigan, downtown Pentwater, and Ludington. The cabin was clean, had fast internet, had every kind of dish/pot/utensil you could ever need. Baby friendly with a high chair and step stools. Plenty of blankets, pillows, towels. Beautiful wraparound porch with lots of seating. Even though there are close neighbors, the cabin sits atop a hill and feels secluded. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location!
The house is located with easy access to Pentwater and close to the highway when you want to explore a little further. The house was perfect for us with bedrooms / bath on each of the three levels. Kitchen was well supplied and the wrap-around porch was maybe the favorite spot! But the best part of all was the ease of communication with the host. We had the access information a few days ahead of time just as we had been advised. It was reassuring to know that we were clearly "all set" before even leaving home. (that hasn't always happened in the past) Had a couple minor issues come up while we were there and Jim was easy to reach and pleasant to speak to. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicky Snyder S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Comfort of cleanliness disgusting
This properties could have been so much more memorable and comfortable if the place would have been cleaned up. There was filth everywhere. We had to wash all surfaces not only for fear of germs and bacteria, but everything was dusty and actually dirty. In a day and age of Coronavirus and all the uncertainty of the pandemic we felt somewhat nervous. You have people coming in to clean, i suggest they be supervised, or even terminated. This home very unsanitary.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Place
We really enjoyed the setting and the house. Being up on the hill top lent privacy and the furniture was comfy cozy in living room, dining, and bedrooms. It had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy our group as well as private time away from everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious home in scenic woods
We rented
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Juli D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home & property!
We are a group of friends who stayed for 4 nights at this property. It is well equipped, comfortable, clean and a good choice for those who want their own rooms! Having 3 full bathrooms was also a nice bonus. Not far from most of the places we wanted to visit and it was lovely just hanging out there and playing games at the big table! The parking was a little tricky for a large vehicle but there is plenty of parking at the bottom of the driveway for trucks or SUV's, and room for 2 small to mid-size vehicles by the house. Overall would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Although we were not on the water, we were close to beaches. We really enjoyed the privacy of those beaches too. We were also very close to shopping and attractions for our large group. Overall, the house was great! Comfortable beds, well stocked and enough bathrooms to accommodate us all! Thanks for allowing us the use of your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wooded retreat
We loved the house, the owner was very responsive. The large porch was beautiful & very peaceful. The layout accommodated our family very well. The kitchen is very well stocked with dishes & cookware. The location is very close to several beaches & shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a friendcation!
We had a large group with 4 families and chose the Lodge for our annual friendcation. We are a big crew to accommodate with lots of little kids and this place was perfect! The owner, Jim, was wonderful to work with and the location was great! Plenty of toys and fun things for the kids to do right in the yard along with an easy access to Lake Michigan just a 3 minute drive away! Highly recommend Jim's place and will be coming back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing weekend
Owner allowed early check in to get ready for a wedding. Lots of amenities, more than we normally see. Comfortable home and lovely front porch to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Great sleeping set up. Very clean and great place to stay for the 8 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
There was plenty of room and our family really enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Norma Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lodge
So comfortable, beds, space, enjoyed everything, the fire pits, the rooms, felt like home away from home. We all fit comfortably. Everything needed was there for us. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim Howell

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Why they chose this property

We chose this property because of the location and access to Lake Michigan beaches, Bass Lake, Pentwater and Ludington. And we wanted to have a special place to gather with our three children and eight grandchildren.

What makes this property unique

The porch, with the overhead fans, brings you back to the days when people enjoyed relaxing on their porch with family and friends enjoying the weather and view.

Languages:

English
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