Eagles Nest Cottages
Just a two-minute walk to the lake, the Eagles Nest Cottages are just some of the many lakeside accommodations available through Vacation Rental Assistance, a company designed to bring rental owners and vacationers together. The cozy cottages include a bedroom, a small, modern kitchen and a secluded patio. Located in the Muskegon, a former artist's colony, the nearby community provides a wealth of rich cultural and artistic treasures for travelers to the area. As of 2009, rates start around $130 a night with a minimum two-night stay.
3318 Wilcox Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 903-0208
vrconnection.com
Parkview Cottages
Parkview Cottages are situated in the quaint town of Ludington near the Big Sable Lighthouse and Ludington State Park. Just a half-block from Lake Michigan, the Parkview Cottages provide an inviting and cheery atmosphere for its guests. Each cottage features a kitchen and bath surrounded by warm, pine walls. Many cottages also include a fireplace for those cold, evening breezes.
803 W. Fitch St.
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-4445
parkviewcottages.com
MichiMonaMac Lakeshore Cottages
The quiet seclusion offered at the MichiMonaMac makes its cottages the perfect nighttime retreat after an active day on the lake. Each cottage includes a sitting room with an extra, pull-out bed and kitchen. Many of the property's rentals boast views of the beach. One- and two-bedroom cottages are available. As of 2009, rates start around $150 a night with a two-night minimum stay.
337 Shore Crest Drive
South Haven, MI
(269) 637-3003
cottages.org
Article Written By Carly Schorman
Dividing her time between Phoenix and San Francisco, Carly Schorman is a writer and student currently completing her M.A. in religion and philosophy at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has served as an editor for the "Mesa Legend," OCHRE Journal of Women's Spirituality, YabYumMusic.com and has additionally written for S.L.A.M. magazine, eHow, and "Link" magazine.
