[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake Cottage with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Michigan ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91860000/91857700/91857658/2662affa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91860000/91857700/91857658/154002a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91860000/91857700/91857658/67f8f62b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91860000/91857700/91857658/d705f2b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91860000/91857700/91857658/f35a10e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled between Ludington and Pentwater, Freshwater Cottage offers a serene escape with two suites featuring individual kitchens and bathrooms. Enjoy peaceful moments on the covered patio, grill your catch of the day or cozy up by the fire pit on quiet northern Michigan evenings. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake Perfectly located between Ludington and Pentwater and directly across the street from Lake Michigan, "Freshwater Cottage" is a large cottage featuring two suites with individual kitchens and bathrooms adjoined by a large breezeway and sleeps up to 8 guests. When you book this unique cottage, with a distant view of Lake Michigan, you will have full use of the entire cottage and both suites. The suites are not rented out separately, so you will have the entire cottage to yourself. Suite One offers one bedroom with a queen bed, full bathroom, fully functional kitchen, living room with sleeper sofa, dining area, and electric fireplace. Suite Two is a studio with a queen bed and sleeper sofa in the living area and offers a fully functional kitchen, full bathroom and dining area. Additionally, each suite offers a Smart TV and WiFi. Freshwater Cottage is set on a large private lot offering an abundance of yard space and a turnaround driveway, with plenty of parking for vehicles, RVs and boat trailers. This quiet location is perfect for enjoying outside activities while taking in the surrounding nature. Enjoy peaceful moments gathered on the covered patio while grilling your catch of the day, or beautiful northern Michigan evenings around the fire pit. On rainy afternoons, you will find the 3 seasons sunporch an ideal spot to keep you connected to the great outdoors while being out of the elements. Freshwater Cottage is the perfect location for close water access and is next to Bortell's. It's only a 5 minute walk to Summit Park which offers a public beach on Lake Michigan, picnic area, tennis and basketball courts, and playground. You'll find this beach perfect for strolling along the picturesque lakeshore, combing for unique rocks and beach glass and taking in the gorgeous sunset. Buttersville Beach and the South Pier are also only minutes away by car with Lake Michigan Beach access for passing the time soaking up the sun. Bass Lake Outlet is another great location and only a few minutes away by car. This outlet provides a public launch and has an outlet into Lake Michigan. Bass Lake is an all sports lake and is great for kayaking, boating and fishing. Silver Lake and Mac Dune Rides is 20 minutes away as is golfing at Lakeside Links and dozens of more sports lakes and public access points. You'll find Michigan's great outdoors is at your fingertips at Freshwater Cottage. No parties or large events No Smoking Pets not allowed Some Beach Chairs and a Cooler provided ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67400000/67396100/67396065/25c44b85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach across 1 Street! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 1205-248973 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.85918%2C-86.43000&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uNHpBzZnofwzgZru_8TLPBvicCI=) Ludington, MI #### What's nearby - Summit Township Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Charles Mears State Park - 11 min drive - 14.7 km - Buttersville Park - 14 min drive - 10.7 km - S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min drive - 17.2 km - Ludington Waterfront Park - 15 min drive - 17.2 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Antler Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Pomorskis Tavern - ‬14 min drive - ‪Bortell's - ‬5 min walk - ‪Pentwater Dari Creme - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Summit Township Park and Lake Michigan. Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina M. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our third summer staying here - beautiful perfect location! Clean and comfy :) p ##### Kristina M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine H. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We enjoyed our time here, this was very nice and clean. Close to the beach and surrounding attractions. ##### Katherine H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda S. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay Great house; perfect if you want two separate sleeping areas and bathrooms. Accessible to Ludington, Pentwater, Lake Michigan, and Bass Lake. It was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Would stay again! ##### Linda S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe T. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great house. Perfect for our family! ##### Joe T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra M. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will be coming back The house was perfect and well stocked! My favorite part was the back porch surrounded by greenery. We had a great time. ##### Cassandra M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barb N. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family We stayed for a long weekend and had a great time. Summit park was so close, the little ones loved the Pirate Ship, hanging out at the beach and Sterns Beach in Ludington never disappoints. We loved the proximity to everything we wanted to do. The property was clean and perfect for our family ranging from 3 - 69 years old :) ##### Barb N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genny C. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious,clean and close to Lake Michigan These two cottages are centrally located between Pentwater and Ludington. We visited beaches in both locations. The surroundings are peaceful, nice fire pit and hammock. The cottages were clean, nicely decorated and have all the amenities needed. One suggestion is to have a picnic table outside. We had beautiful weather and love being outdoors and would have eaten meals outside if there were a picnic table. Loved our stay and would rent again. Thank you!! ##### Genny C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta Z. Oct 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Freshwater Cottage Nice layout for more than one couple ##### Roberta Z. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer S. Sep 1, 2023 #### Will definitely stay again Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a perfect set for what our families needed; individual “units” for each family and we could still spend time together without being in each others space. We had nice fires at the fire pit, took turns swimming on the little tree swing and after the kids went to sleep each night we were able to hang out on the cozy screened in-porch. Each little “apartment” has a portable air conditioner and there are also a few window fans which is nice. A two minute walk down the road is a fish restaurant CASH ONLY and beach access, with a playground and tennis courts are only a 6 minute walk. There were just a few minor cleaning misses but that did not dampen our stay. We will definitely be back next summer but this time for longer. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerri A. Aug 7, 2023 #### Sister get away Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We found this cozy cottage to be very suitable for our vacation. It's really 2 places in one which gave us space to spread out and come together. It's clean and mostly updated. We had no problems checking in or out. When I tripped a fuse, the property responded quickly and the matter was resolved. Lake Michigan was very lose by, but you cannot see it from the property. The cottage is very private and quiet. I would recommend this reental! ##### Kerri A. 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