Beautiful Views & Beach; Attractive Lake Michigan Home; Wonderful Vacation

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12305 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Montague, MI

Stony Lake16 min drive
Electric Forest17 min drive
Gold Rush Water Park21 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Daylight

1 Queen Bed

Lakeside upper bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper Bedroom

1 Single Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Getaway at Bent Pines Cottage | Lakefront Property, 3,200 sq ft, 4 BR, 3 Full BA, Sleeps 12

ABOUT BENT PINES
Bent Pines Cottage is situated right on Lake Michigan, nestled among old growth trees (including a 100 year-old Bent Pine) with an incredible waterfront view. Constructed in 2006, Bent Pines is up to date with air-conditioning, a gas fireplace, wifi, and geothermal heating for year-round comfort.

PRIVATE BEACH
Take a short walk across our bridge to find a stairwell to our private 140-foot beach. Listen to the waves crash while you read a book, take long beach walks, build sand castles, or take out our two kayaks at sunset.

FIRE PIT
The best part of living on a dune is watching the sunset next to a crackling fire. Our in-ground bonfire pit and adirondack chairs have a great view of the water and the sunset each night.

COZY FOR ALL SEASONS
Take in the lake all year. Enjoy fall colors, holiday gatherings with lake effect snow, and walk some of the most beautiful and isolated beaches in the country.

THE DETAILS - INDOORS
● 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | Sleeps 12
○ Main floor bedroom - queen bed with walk-in closet
○ Upper lakeside bedroom - queen and twin bed with one spacious closet
○ Upper farmside bedroom - queen bed, bunkbed, and trundle bed with one closet
○ Lower level bedroom - queen bed with walk-in closet
● Open kitchen floor plan into the family room with gas fireplace
● First floor laundry room
● Second living area in the lower level with TV, DVD’s for all ages, games, and books

THE DETAILS - OUTDOORS
● Open air deck and screened-in deck
● Outdoor dining table for six
● Two adirondack chairs
● New Weber grill
● Outdoor sectional to enjoy the views
● Outdoor shower, great for the way back from the beach

WHAT TO DO
● There are many attractions nearby including...
● The Hart - Montague bicycle trail
● Silver Lake Sand Dunes
● Michigan Adventure Amusement Park
● Golf courses for all levels
● Nearby lakeside towns of Montague and Whitehall that offer fun shopping, a farmers'
market, and great local restaurants and breweries.

Property manager

Kristie Kramer

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking will forfeit full deposit.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montague

Located in Montague, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Thoroughbred Golf Club and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gold Rush Water Park and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure and Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Montague, MI

What's nearby

Stony Lake - 16 min drive
Electric Forest - 17 min drive
Gold Rush Water Park - 21 min drive
Silver Lake State Park - 23 min drive
Michigan's Adventure - 32 min drive

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Rothbury Tavern Enterprises - 15 min drive
Stony Lake Inn - 13 min drive
Ricos Tamales - 13 min drive
Stony Lake Cafe Store Shelby - 13 min drive
Sundance Saloon & Steakhouse - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Views & Beach; Attractive Lake Michigan Home; Wonderful Vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Views & Beach; Attractive Lake Michigan Home; Wonderful Vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Views & Beach; Attractive Lake Michigan Home; Wonderful Vacation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Views & Beach; Attractive Lake Michigan Home; Wonderful Vacation located?

This Montague holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Stony Lake. Thoroughbred Golf Club and World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jacqui b.

30 June 2023

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

Beach Week

The amenities and the beach were wonderful. The house is beautiful and very comfortable and accommodating. We had a great time! We would do it again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilee S.

25 June 2023

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

Summer 2023

This was our second stay at Bent Pines. It is a wonderful retreat where we can just relax and reconnect with our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy S.

28 Dec 2022

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

Nice

We stayed here with my parents (70s) and kids (3 & 7). The house was nice. It was was pretty easy to get to private beach, though there were a number of stairs. The beach was big with lots of great sand, and the water was nice - this was the highlight. The main downside was the that basement area was very dark and damp, requiring a de-humidifier to run all time. The house also felt a little small for us (in part because the basement area felt less usable), and we wished the screened porch (where we spent a lot of our evenings) had more comfortable furniture. There are enough restaurants in town (15 min drive) with takeout options. The owner was super responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karey C., Jackson,USA

18 Sept 2022

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

Amazing family vacation

Bent Pines had everything you could ever ask for. Kristie was very sweet, although we really did not need her anything as she provided all the amenities and the details we needed. The beach was clean and sandy with no rocks. The Kayak’s were so much fun. The house was super clean and spacious. There were 8 adults and an infant in our party and there was plenty of space for everyone. This is our new annual family vacation spot for sure!!! I highly recommend!! Karey C

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dory S.

24 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful home!

Three generations of our family gathered here for a relaxing fun filled week. The home and the beach are beautiful and very well supplied. Spices, cookware, games, plastic wrap,, kayaks, plenty of outdoor chairs, etc. All the little things you might have forgotten were there- except towels, no beach, bath or hand towels provided. It was a bit of a hike to the beach for the young children in our group as there are over 80 stairs to the beach, but it was good exercise for the adults. Beach is pristine and great for walking or building sand castles. We all enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristie Kramer

Kristie and Mike Kramer are residents of Grand Rapids and 20+ years living in Michigan. Our families rented Bent Pines each year since 2011 and loved every week we spent there. When Don and Sue Miller offered to sell their property to us it a was a no brainer! We are so blessed to have the opportunity to share this with your family. Every summer we save a few weeks at Bent Pines to kayak, bike, hike, and cook with our family friends and 4 children. We hope you enjoy your time like we have.

Why they chose this property

We have always loved Lake Michigan and even more the convenience of the Whitehall Montague area. This is a great property 1 hour from downtown Grand Rapids on the beautiful Lake Michigan shore. Where else can you be so close to a major city yet have the solitude and privacy of the remote beaches of this area. Due to the very high claybanks of the north (some properties have over 300 steps to the beach) and the location north of Muskegon, these beaches have very little traffic.

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