[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Michigan Cottage Retreat – Private Beach & Unforgettable Views Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169300/34169213/w800h599x0y1-fad5d15c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169300/34169213/a9d0ff3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169300/34169213/70eb55d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169300/34169213/0e772dc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169300/34169213/109d2075.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of Lake Michigan, this private two-bedroom cottage offers the perfect retreat. Enjoy a day of swimming, boating or bicycling before relaxing on your provided beach chair to watch the sunset with your favorite beverage. Unwind by a bonfire or play board games in this fully-furnished cottage equipped with central air conditioning and all you need for cooking and grilling. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking available - Washer ## 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. ### Lake Michigan Cottage Retreat – Private Beach & Unforgettable Views Escape to refined lakeside living at our Luxury Lake Michigan Cottage Retreat, where every detail is designed for your perfect vacation. Enjoy sweeping lake views, private beach access, and a home stocked with thoughtful amenities to elevate your stay. Step into a chef-ready kitchen complete with a full suite of cookware, utensils, and everything you need to create unforgettable meals—indoors or out. Fire up the propane grill on the spacious deck and dine alfresco while the sun sets over the water. For your beach days, we’ve got you covered with premium beach chairs and towels—all ready for you, so you can pack light and relax more. After a day in the sun, unwind with cable TV or curl up with a book in the cozy living room. And no need to worry about weather interruptions—a whole-home generator ensures your stay remains uninterrupted and comfortable. This is more than a cottage—it’s your private slice of the Lake Michigan shoreline, fully prepared for effortless relaxation and lasting memories. THE SETTING The pristine shores of Lake Michigan. Sunshine, soft sand, warm air, the light droning sound of boats on the water. You enjoyed swimming, boating, bicycling, reading, walking the dog, the amusement park or just relaxing earlier that day. You're sitting on your provided beach chair watching the magnificent sunset with your beverage of choice. You start to smell a smoky aroma, but you cannot tell if it is the grill or a bonfire on top of the bluff; to your delight it is both! After you enjoy some time by the fire, playing board games, or watching a movie you fall into your comfortable bed. You smile as you sleep knowing tomorrow is another lake day. OUR PROPERTY Everything you need for the perfect vacation on the shores of Lake Michigan. Private & newly renovated two bedroom cottage on Lake Michigan in between North Muskegon and Whitehall. The main bedroom has a queen size bed, and the smaller bedroom has bunk beds. The sofa in the living room converts to a full size bed. Cottage is fully furnished, with all the ammenities you will ever need to cook a meal, make your morning coffee, grill out, sleep well (linens), and enjoy the beach (towels and beach chairs)! Board games, Cable TV, and books are provided as well. For those hot summer days we have central Air Conditioning! Make sure your vacation goes off without a hitch, we have a generator incase a thunder storm knocks out the power! THE AREA We are just minutes away from Whitehall, which offers quaint shopping, an extensive bicycle trail, and many dining choices. We are walking distance to the Red Rooster Tavern, and also just a short distance from Michigan's Adventure amusement park, and Whitehall Lighthouse and Museum, Muskegon State Park and Winter Sports Complex. And of course right on the Lake! \*\*We offer off-season monthly rates to those interested\*\* Keywords: cottage, lake michigan, private, beach, quaint, cute, family, dogs, pets, home ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Phone ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33668000/33667916/60ee2086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Lake Michigan Waterfront Custom Home With 186’ Of Perfect Sandy Beach!! 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Lake Michigan Cottage Lake Michigan Cottage - Newly Renovated & Private Cottage Lake Michigan Cottage - Newly Renovated & Private Muskegon ## About the area Located in Muskegon, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Muskegon State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Duck Lake State Park. Michigan's Adventure and Muskegon Winter Sports Complex are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Muskegon travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Muskegon.dx2326) [View more Cottages in Muskegon](https://www.expedia.ca/Muskegon-Cottages.d2326-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.30195,-86.3841&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ghigGr%7BfnO%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40UBS%40S%40UBUBSBUBSBUDSBSDSDSBSDSDSFSDSFSDQFSFQFQFQFQFQHQHQFOHQHQHOHOHOHOJOHOJMHOLMHMJMJMLMJKJMJKLKJKLKLILKJILILILILILGNGLILGLENGLENELENELGNCNCLCNCNCNCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNBNFLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLHLHLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLJLJLJNHNJLHNHNHNJNHPHNFPHNFPHPFPFPFPHPDRFPFPDRFRDRDRDRDRBRDRDRBRBTBRBTBRBTBT%40R%40R%40TBT%3FR%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTATAT%3FTCRATATARCRCTCTCRCRCTCRETEPCRERERERERGRERGPGPERIPGPGRGPINGPIPGNINIPKNIPILINKNILKNKLKLKLKLKLKLKJMJKJMJMJKJMHMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDODOBMBODO%40OBMBOBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOCOCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOGMGMGMGOGMIMGMKMGMKKIMIMKMKKKMKKKKKKMMMKMKMIMMMIOKMIOKOIMIQIOIOIQIOGQIQIOGQGSGQGQGQGSEQGSESGSESESCSESEQCUESCUCSCSCUCUASASCUAUASAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qejIf2NcQdg0YT_-H4qsO8BLPAI=) Muskegon, MI ### What's nearby - Muskegon State Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km - Michigan's Adventure - 13 min drive - 16.1 km - Pere Marquette Park Beach - 16 min drive - 13.5 km - Duck Lake State Park Beach - 16 min drive - 8.6 km - Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 23 min drive - 18.5 km ### Getting around - Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Deck - ‬29 min drive - ‪Coasters Drive-in - ‬12 min drive - ‪Thrasher's Bear Lake Tavern - ‬11 min drive - ‪Confection Connection - ‬12 min drive - ‪Wagon Wheel Pizza - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Michigan Cottage Retreat – Private Beach & Unforgettable Views pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Lake Michigan Cottage Retreat – Private Beach & Unforgettable Views? > As of Oct 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Michigan Cottage Retreat – Private Beach & Unforgettable Views on Oct 13, 2025 start from CA $420.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Muskegon-Hotels-Lake-Michigan-Cottage.h34169213.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Cottage Retreat – Private Beach & Unforgettable Views? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Cottage Retreat – Private Beach & Unforgettable Views? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lake Michigan Cottage Retreat – Private Beach & Unforgettable Views located? > Nestled on the beach, this Muskegon cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Michigan and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Muskegon State Park. Duck Lake Outlet and Duck Lake State Park Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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