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LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHFRONT! PRIVATE BEACHFRONT! DISCOUNTED SEASONAL RATES
Montague, MI

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Paradise
Sitting in the cabin or on the deck you experience the stunning view of Lake Michigan with all of it's continually changing glory! Peaceful, serene, quiet, and remote on this lovely association property with lots and lots of nature surrounding you - yet you are 15-20 minutes from the store. And oh my, the sunsets... If you like to cook, it's all here. If you like walking the beach, it's lovely! If you like to relax, you've come to the right place! If you like solitude (my trip was on the shoulder season) this cabin won't dissapoint! If you are looking for fancy and brand new, you won't find it. This is a lovely comfy place. If stairs are an issue, there are stairs to get to the cabin and to the beach. If dirt roads are an issue, you are going to drive on one. Like a previous review, wise to arrive before sundown as a first timer! The owner, Mike is responsive, communicative and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L., Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage Getaway
This cottage was great for our mid-winter weekend getaway. It is remotely located on Lake Michigan. We were glad it was not snowy as the road would have been a challenge, but we loved the location. The cottage was clean and cozy and Mike was great with communication. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week away
The cabin is clean, warm, and pleasant, and the views of Lake Michigan out of just about every window are medicine for the spirit. My trip was in the winter and it offered just the solitude and quiet I was needing. I will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful & Beautiful
If one seeks physical beauty, sweeping views, and a very friendly, cooperative host, it will be difficult not to really enjoy this spot. Now, are there more upscale properties? Of course. But this has all one actually needs for essential comfort: decks, endless beach, small but fully functional kitchen, cable/sat. tv, tons of greenery. And then there’s the expansive view of what for all intents and purposes is an inland ocean. This isn’t luxurious. But it does boast ample qualities that add up to wonderful, satisfying vacations. Ours was precisely that.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

nanette c., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Michigan
A wonderful, beautiful spot on Lake Michigan. The cottage is clean , and Mike makes check in very easy . The beds are comfortable, and there are plenty of pots and pans . Lots of fresh produce to be found in the area. Lake Michigan never disappoints and the sunsets were beautiful ! We were the only people on the beach . A perfect getaway, and a perfect place to stay !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Cottage
The beach was beautiful as always. Easy check in and out process. Quiet and serene
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Lake Stay
Cool but comfortable, water was chilly because of two days of rain but enough sunshine for beach activities. We also rented ski boat on Silver Lake and canoed on white River. Gorgeous beach and view despite cramped quarters. We all had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity and Relaxation
Another summer, another relaxing stay on the best lake in the world.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
smoky lake michigan
Best beach and view, challenging inconvenient location and access. Average accommodations. Weather conditions the last week of June less than favorable and quite a bit of smoke in the air from forest fires in Canada. Despite the environmental conditions we had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible View
The view from the patio and the sunsets were spectacular. The stairs ( 30 )to enjoy the view were not for the "faint of heart", especially for people in their seventies or anyone with handicaps.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and lovely little cottage
Beautiful view and lovely little cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

mary h.

Montague Visit
Loved the cottage. Very clean and well kept. Spectacular views. Property manager was so helpful and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hidden spot by the Lake
If you love tranquility and an incredible view, this is the spot. Property manager great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marat P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Very nice place, right on the beach. The house sits on a dune. Best to check in while it's light out, otherwise it's easy to miss the several turns from US-31. Beds comfy, kitchen fully stocked, everything was clean. (Keep in mind that you must bring your own bedding, towels, etc.). There were clear instructions for check in and good communication with the host. The neighborhood was very quiet and safe, the view was spectacular. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria F.

Lakefront Cottage
First of all- the location, view and beach are stunning. Absolutely beautiful and so quiet and peaceful. The new deck and stairs are very nice and the water level has gone down so there was lots of sandy beach. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because it wasn’t very clean. I totally understand it’s a cottage in a remote area and my expectations and standard were not high. I’ve stayed in cottages my whole life and understand they get sandy and aren’t going to be spotless. However- a basic cleaning should still be able to get main areas decently clean. There were muddy footprints in the shower which I wiped off easily with just paper towel. When I was setting up my daughters pack n play there were chunks of food on the carpet in the bedroom and the bathroom sink wasn’t clean either. The house itself has so much potential to be exceptional it just could use some love and general repair. Overall nothing that would keep me from coming again- but I didn’t think it fair to give 5 stars. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect as always!
This is my fifth time renting this property, and every time has been fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and great times!
Beautiful views, relaxing deck and comfy cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Great location and cottage for a beach getaway with kids! The beach was great, and close to the dunes and Michigan Adventure! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great father's day weekend
A great little place, with 3 bedrooms, a gorgeous sunset view, and a private stretch of beach to have a small fire on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Wonderful view if Lake Michigan! Communication with property owner was to notch. Have stayed here before and hope to do so again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Hi Eric, Thank you for visiting again. I am happy you enjoyed your stay. I am looking forward to having you visit anytime again in the future. You are a great guest to host. Best Regards, Mike

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frozen Waters
Used the cottage with friends for a weekend getaway. Lake was frozen (February), but made for great scenic views! No cellphone reception, but there is a landline and WiFi. Overall had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach.
Lovely beach!! Lovely outdoor area! As our weather was wonderful... we enjoyed our stay tremendously. For those whom are physically limited (which we were not) a mention of the 29 steps to arrive from the parking area to the cottage door would be helpful. We were expecting the 50 steps to the beach but not the other steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place for a Beach Getaway
We had a wonderful long weekend at the lake. The house was somewhat confusing to find, but eventually we found our way there. A note I had not seen anywhere else, there are MANY stairs to get up to the house. If you are traveling with someone older who has balance or has issues with stairs (which we did) that might be something you should consider. The house was clean and had the listed amenities. The windows/screens need some love, as do the kitchen drawers. We enjoyed sitting on the new deck watching the sunsets. We also played detective a bit to figure out what the old structure was in front of house on the beach side, as it's sitting there in disrepair. It appears to be the old deck - unsure why it's still there. The beach is always a win in our family with kids - we enjoyed many hours playing in the waves searching for rocks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

lynn r.

Liked: Cleanliness
unplug and relax
beautiful location and quiet / quaint cottage on the dunes. perfect off the grid way to unplug and enjoy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan beach house
Cozy cabin. Great views and location. Worked well for our 2 children and their families. Nice new deck and stairs to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to get away
This is the fourth time we’ve stayed at this property, and it was just as satisfying/relaxing as ever.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway
If you're looking for fancy or for lots of space, this is not your place. But the location is amazing. Every night and every day we were blessed with incredible views of the lake's ever-changing moods. We were there to be together, to play games and be by the water. We saw a young eagle, Kingfisher, hummingbird, and seagulls, of course. We watched barges go by and had amazing views of the constellations at night. It was what we needed/wanted. The owner was so helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
A really great place with an amazing view and beautiful beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful View and Very Quiet
Excellent view of Lake Michigan - frankly I can't imagine a better one. Cottage was clean, quiet and cozy. Could not ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D., EVANSTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Perched on top of a sand cliff, with great view of Lake M.
This is a truly outstanding location, with 180 degree view on the lake, its waves and its sunsets. Cozy for 3-4 people, but sleeps more. Mike was highly accommodating and responsive. For instance, there was a fence blocking the view, put to prevent erosion. I asked if it was ok to remove it (a 10 min job) and he said yes right away. I was just disappointed that the deck was blocked off, as it has partially collapsed, turning a gorgeous view point into a partial block of the view from the house. I hope Mike can remove it, or fix it, asap, as it is rather unsightly in its current half collapsed state, marring the view. And maybe post pictures of it, so it does not come as a disappointment on arrival ? Overall, a great place, I hope to come back (after deck is taken care of!) and I recommend it fully.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful home on lake michigan
easy great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail S., Milford

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend
We had a wonderful relaxing long weekend at Mike’s. The cottage was just what we needed. The kitchen had everything we needed. It was a bit chilly but we still relaxed on the deck and did some star gazing. Couldn’t get down to the beach from cottage (the darn water levels and wind) but Mike gave plenty of alternative ways to get there. Looking forward our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Tim J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
last minute overnight trip
It wasn't very clean. There was food under the table. Considering the cost to clean the place I would have expected spotless. I was disappointed that the stairs to the beach were not completed but it was off season so they might be completed next year. Otherwise it was a nice place and I would consider going back and staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS!!! LAKE MICHIGAN BEAUTY ON FULL DISPLAY
Views of Lake Michigan from the comfort of sitting in the house! Perfect to eat breakfast and watch the waves crashing to the shore from the dining room table. Beautiful to sit on the deck and enjoy the sites and sounds of our favorite lake, Lake Michigan!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We wanted to see the lake and were open to experiencing the fury of the lake. We enjoyed both. The home is comfortable and well furnished. A tree blocked the road in and out of the property and we lost electricity within a few hours it was all cleaned up. Mike, as well as his neighbors, were very responsive, helpful and caring. We will definitely consider returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pandemic Relief
Short but sweet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Nice getaway
Very secluded property, perfect to get away from the city. Wife and I loved being there, although the stairs down to the beach were under construction and we weren't able to access the beach itself. But the deck was wonderful overlooking the lake. Would definitely recommend overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The host, the accomadations the view - Perfect!! Caution - house is on a dune - there are a lot of stairs from where you can park up to the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amelia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
great lake front home
Everything was as advertised. Beach stairs were a little scary at first, but they looked steeper than they were. My 5 yr old was up and down all day without issues. Comfortable beds and great water pressure, well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awestruck by the view, Mike is an incredible Host!
We were awestruck by the views from both the sides and front of the cottage. The kitchen had enough gadgets and utensils to keep any cook happy. The TV was high resolution - with both a DVD AND VHS player - finally got to see our oldest movies again! The beach although small was great, and the water - fantastic! It was wade-able for 75 feet out with sand bars and deeper water to choose from - no undertow! Mike is VERY attentive - TRULY A SUPER HOST! We already booked again for next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on the Big Lake
If you're looking for a vacation on the Big Lake, and fit enough for climbing lots of stairs, this place is very good. Pros: A good price for a beautiful property, with a cozy well-lit bungalow, nice bare wood trim everywhere and new windows throughout (meaning fewer Lead Paint hazards for kids). We had good experience with Mike the owner; very responsive. The view and sunsets can't get any better on Lake Michigan, and the stars at night are magical seen from anywhere on the broad tiered deck wrapping around the house. The low railings around the deck give it a whimsical sorta Japanese feel, even more-so with lanterns at night, and they're the perfect size for keeping little kids "in-bounds" when playing around the house with all the acorns from the oak trees. There's lots of hiking in the area, and nearby inland lakes to explore if the Big Lake is uncooperative. Cons: (not many worth reporting, but these 2 may be helpful to know) 1 - There is no washer/dryer-- we really missed that with 2 little kids, but it was only a week, so no biggie. 2 - All the beaches all along Lake Michigan are suffering from heavy erosion due to high water (see current VRBO pictures). The erosion has made the cottage's beach stairs difficult at the bottom, so toddlers will need assistance to reach the beach or climb back up. But toddlers should never be at the beach alone anyway, so it was not a vacation-breaker for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This is the perfect property for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abby D., Naperville

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location! Secluded indeed!
Just a nice and affordable place to stay. Thank you for sharing your cottage Mike!

10/10 Excellent

Sherie & Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven
We enjoyed the lake. The many faces of Lake Michigan. A little tricky getting to the beach, but oh what fun. Relaxing. Quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!! Cozy House!
This was by far the best lake trip we have taken! The Anderson’s House was incredible with the most amazing lake views. The cottage was adorable too! Look forward to going back in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cozy retreat
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The living room area was very comfortable with beautiful unobstructed water views. It was very quiet and peaceful all around. The perfect place to relax and refresh.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Bruce L.

Great Views of Lake Michigan
Nice place. Very remote and great views of Lake Michigan. Live ants in kitchen and dead ants by sliding door. We encountered mice. Typical for a remote location. Shower is small.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marc H., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get-a-way!
Great location. Sits right on Lake Michigan!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020