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Beach
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Pentwater, MI
  • Watertower Green
    1 min walk
  • Downtown Pentwater
    3 min walk
  • Mancina's
    2 min walk
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    20 min drive

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Summer sunset.

Cute cottage short walk from the beach.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (24)
The price is $115
per night
$253 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3
Cute cottage short walk from the beach.

About the neighborhood

Pentwater

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Pentwater, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Watertower Green. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Pentwater Lake and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Pentwater Harbor Greenway.
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What's nearby

  • Pentwater Lake - 4 min walk
  • Charles Mears State Park - 9 min walk
  • Lemon Lake - 18 min walk
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 11 min drive
  • Silver Lake State Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hart Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Isaac’s - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Location, Location, Location! Walk to everything downtown has to offer!

Step into the Lemon Drop Cottage and start to relax. Our 3 BR, 2 Bath home features a large living room and open concept dining room/kitchen with an island bar. Although this home is part of the historical society, it still retains the charm of being built in 1871. But don't be fooled - the lemon drop also has many modern upgrades. A brand new kitchen, nice new comfy mattresses and of course....Wifi!

Master bedroom features a queen sized bed and has en suite bath.
Guest bedroom has full sized bed and one twin bed
Bedroom upstairs features 2 twin beds.

Off of the dining room is a slider leading to the large enclosed porch, which is great for those cool summer nights when you'd like to sit and still enjoy the outdoors a bit longer. Off of the porch is another outdoor area - a deck/patio area so if you'd like to sit in direct sunlight during the day or into the evening you can relax and do so! The patio area is also equipped with a grill so you have plenty of space to sit, relax, and prepare dinner for the evening while you enjoy a refreshment.

Our cottage has all the comforts of home so you can enjoy your stay in Pentwater and just relax.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sara

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only in designated areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Location, Location, Location! Walk to everything downtown has to offer! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 93 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

George R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Great location. Close to downtown and the state park. Just a block from the main street but that was enough to provide quiet. Really nice screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S., Plymouth, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating birthday & anniversary with friends!
This is the second year of staying in this VRBO. Sara was easy to work with, the home is lovely, with everything you may need. While the home is a short two block walk to downtown, the neighborhood is very quiet and private. We will definitely visit Pentwater and this home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Labor Day weekend
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah E., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home Away from Home
Our stay was enjoyable and my only regret is we didn’t have more time! The home was a comfortable size for 3 adults and 2 kids (under 3) to stay. We loved the screened in 3 seasons room, both for our Toddler to play and after the kids went to bed. The location was convenient, 1 block from the main strip and 3 mins from a coffee shop :) The window AC units helped keep the house cool when needed but we only used them once! The space felt private and we would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Livonia, mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Lemon drop delight
The cottage is lovely! My family loved being so close to town, for pizza and ice cream! The master bedroom with full bath, a nice kitchen for cooking, table space for a group to play cards. along with the screened room, is the icing for me! The upstairs is fine for 2 kids, as long as you expect, and know it’s a historical home, so quite tight. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pentwater cottage
Close walking distance to anything you could want in town. Beach just a little further and walkable. Fantastic screened in porch and back patio. air conditioner was most welcome on about the warmest days of the year. Owners easy to contact and took care of a little problem that day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything! Beautiful screen porch!
The house was really cute! It was close to everything. The attic was a little sketchy but my grown daughter agreed to sleep up there. I wouldn’t have and neither would any of my sisters have wanted to stay up there. The stairs were steep and short and the ceiling up there was very low! Great for kids only! The bathrooms and kitchen were nice. Loves the screen porch the best! We hung out there every day! The second bedroom is super tiny! No room for your clothing or luggage. We used the large room to put all our bags. Great for a family but not for couples. The master bedroom was large and had lots of storage space. Overall we really liked it even with the drawbacks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A favorite!
We are three lifelong friends of over 45 years and love our girls trips. This was our second time staying at The Lemon Drop within 3 years and it has become a favorite. The home is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and walking distance to everything! We’ve decided to make this an annual trip! Can’t wait to come back next year! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
this house was in the perfect location to go to town! we really enjoyed staying here, perfect size for our family of 5! would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We visited Pentwater for a quick family reunion and were pleased that everything about the house was so clean and organized and fresh. Most importantly, it was comfortable. It was a relaxing visit. Most enjoyable. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S., Plymouth, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
2 night getaway
Visited Pentwater for a couple of nights with another couple. This was our first visit to Pentwater and it definitely won’t be our last! We were pleasantly surprised how nice Sara’s house was and how conveniently located it was to everything (stores, restaurants, beach). It was perfect for 2 couples, and everything we needed was available in the home. Thank you Sara!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Looking forward to staying here again!
We love staying at this location. We have stayed multiple times and plan on staying here in the future! Great location close to town. My kids love it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Lovely home just blocks from the water. Extremely clean and well put together. Especially love the screen porch, which was perfect for summer evenings or coffee in the morning. Linens were clean and in good condition. The home was well stocked with appropriate dishes. Couldn’t have asked for more perfect location for our Pentwater vacation. There were no downsides at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet stay in Pentwater
Set in a prime location on Pentwater, the beach and town were walkable. The hosts were nearby and very accommodating. We hope to stay there again next year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable beds.
We all liked the house. We loved the screened in porch. Very relaxing. Since the master bath is so small, It would be nice if there was a mirror above the small dresser in the bedroom. It would let 2 people get ready easier. What would even be better would be a second vanity on that wall. Since it backs against the shower, Water & drain would be accessible. But still, best place we’ve stayed in Pentwater so far.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in Pentwater
A group of friends and I kicked off the start of our summer break staying at this delightful cottage! Super cute screened porch to relax on and short walk to the Antler for dinner. My family joined me the next day and they loved it, too! We spent the evening on the porch again, listening to music and playing cards. Comfy beds, space to spread out, and two bathrooms! We had the perfect weekend in Pentwater. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and town!
The house was very clean and has everything you need to enjoy the stay. The town is beautiful. Everything is walking distance, restaurants, stores, marina etc. Definitely, a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home and location
This is a super clean and lovely home just steps from downtown Pentwater. Amazing screened porch and back deck. Great for relaxing. The beach is within walking and biking distance. The TV streams well and internet connection never failed. Has washer and dryer- big bonus:) Happy to discover plenty of games for family to play. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage Close to Town
The cottage was close to town (nice short walk) in a quiet cute neighborhood. It had a nice porch that was very enjoyable to sit on and chat with friends. It was very nice to have a fully equipped kitchen with spices even! We enjoyed a couple of nice evenings playing games at the table, relaxing on the sectional, and snacking at the bar. Hope to go back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Denise B.

Not useable for 3 adults
Upstairs bedroom cannot be used, stairway unsafe & ceiling too low. Not TV service so cannot watch sports. Streaming on internet only.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Amy S., Columbus Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
We had never been to Pentwater before and were here the week prior to our son's wedding. We were THRILLED with the Lemon Drop Cottage. (Some of our friends and family were not so lucky with their accommodations). The cottage is just as listed- very clean- updated. I appreciated the supplies in the kitchen- I had brought trash bags etc- but they were also already there. Obviously, there might not always be this or that- but I really appreciated what was there. The kitchen was LOVELY. The beds were nice- my 12 year old loved the upstairs room. There were plenty of extra pillows and blankets. We enjoyed the couch- quite comfortable for the 5 of us. We also spent a lot of time on the screened in porch- just lovely. My college age daughter and husband both had some work to do that week- and the Wifi was perfect- and although the cottage is small- there was PLENTY of room for them each to have a workspace. I had one panic about AC- as I'm hot natured and knew I'd be getting ready for a wedding. I messaged the owner and got a very quick and accurate response- which I appreciated. (My poor husband then had to fit a fan in the car). But, with the downstairs window unit and 2 fans (cottage has one) the cottage was lovely the whole week- even with 80's outside. There are ceiling fans too. The location is AMAZING. We were steps away from the main street in Pentwater as well as an easy walk to Mears beach. We wish we'd had more time to explore! We would not hesitate to stay at the Lemon Drop again! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugh A., lagrange. il

Liked: Cleanliness
short walk to everything
Walkable to restaurants, shops, beach and other entertainment. Property is well maintained and stocked with linen, towels and for preparing and serving meals. Brought my family with grandkids, have stayed previously and plan to stay next year. The screened porch is the best feature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette weekend
Stayed here for my bachelorette weekend and the cottage is so cute! Can fit many people comfortably and many indoor/outdoor places to sit and hangout!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022