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PONTOON BOAT NOW INCLUDED! KAYAKS! Waterfront Cottage on Mona Lake with HOT TUB!

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4 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets - PONTOON BOAT NOW INCLUDED! KAYAKS! Waterfront Cottage on Mona Lake with HOT TUB! (Norton Shores)
On Mona Lake's shores, The Boathouse offers a unique getaway with nautically inspired design and yachtsman-like touches. Relax in the hot tub year-round, unwind on the deck by the water's edge or enjoy beautiful views from one of two upstairs balconies.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101280 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

PONTOON BOAT NOW INCLUDED! KAYAKS! Waterfront Cottage on Mona Lake with HOT TUB!

  • Welcome Aboard! “The Boathouse” is a beautiful, waterfront cottage on Mona Lake. The 4 bedroom, 2 full bathroom cottage is updated and modern, with the feeling of being on a large yacht. Nautically inspired design, and yachtsman like touches, will inspire you to take the helm, drop anchor and enjoy a vacation like no other. On the shores edge there is a deck so close to the water you will swear you are riding on the aft of your personal yacht. The hot tub is available year round, relax in the warm water and enjoy the beautiful view. Winter is a great time to visit, Muskegon’s winter sports complex is a short drive. Enjoy X-Country skiing, or try your skills on the luge, then come back, jump in the spa and relax. Celebrate the sunrise and the sunset on our 2021 Bennington pontoon, included in your stay, (pontoon is only available June 1st through October 25th) the perfect way to let all the landlubber worries fade away. The “Boathouse” has 4 bedrooms, 1 on the main level and 3 upstairs. Two of the upstairs quarters have balconies to relax and take in the lake breezes. There’s also a “head” on each floor with stand up showers, bath and hand towels are provided. The galley has all of your cooking and dining essentials to make delicious meals for your crew. Gather around the butcher block island to share fish stories or sit around our lakeside fire pit and reminisce about your memories of the past. We invite you to “set sail” on a vacation destination like no other, area attractions include Michigan’s Adventure theme park, world class beaches, beautiful Lake Michigan, gourmet restaurants, historic submarine, light houses, musical fountains, zip lines, and ice luges all await. Set sail today for a vacation like no other.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,280 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you wash any of the white bath towels, please wash separately with hot water and bleach.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Must be 25 years old to drive the boat. Boat is not permitted on Lake Michigan.
Local noise ordinance must be followed and is strictly enforced. Quite hours are 11pm to 7am.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Norton Shores, a neighbourhood in Muskegon. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lake Express Ferry Terminal. Michigan's Adventure and USS LST 393 are also worth visiting. Visit our Muskegon travel guide
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Norton Shores, MI

What's nearby

  • lighthouse at sunset
    Muskegon Beach
    13 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach
    Pere Marquette Park Beach
    14 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • sunset over the pier, Grand Haven Lighthouse on Lake Michigan
    Grand Haven Beach
    15 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Michigan's Adventure
    Michigan's Adventure
    18 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • beach near Little Black Creek
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Hearthstone Bistro
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive
  • Biggby Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Burger King
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PONTOON BOAT NOW INCLUDED! KAYAKS! Waterfront Cottage on Mona Lake with HOT TUB! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at PONTOON BOAT NOW INCLUDED! KAYAKS! Waterfront Cottage on Mona Lake with HOT TUB!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PONTOON BOAT NOW INCLUDED! KAYAKS! Waterfront Cottage on Mona Lake with HOT TUB!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PONTOON BOAT NOW INCLUDED! KAYAKS! Waterfront Cottage on Mona Lake with HOT TUB!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PONTOON BOAT NOW INCLUDED! KAYAKS! Waterfront Cottage on Mona Lake with HOT TUB! located?

Located in Norton Shores, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Lake Michigan and USS LST 393. Mercy Health Arena and Muskegon Museum of Art are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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PONTOON BOAT NOW INCLUDED! KAYAKS! Waterfront Cottage on Mona Lake with HOT TUB! Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was sparkling clean and comfortably furnished. Owners were available at all hours to answer our questions and help us troubleshoot the hot tub temp. We definitely look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host and location on Mona lake. It was a perfect choice for our annual fall break. Highlights included the hot tub and pontoon boat. Would definitely return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Awesome location, very nice and clean house
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute space and very clean!

Great place!! Great space and location is awesome on Lake Mona !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family get-away

Loved our stay. Owners were very accommodating, house was perfect for teenagers and older family members who needed a main floor bedroom. House had all we needed to cook in, and location is great for going out. Pontoon was perfect for fun and relaxing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Ou Family enjoyed the cottage and the boat. We spent most days at a very large beach across from the cottage. It was perfect for the grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshall R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family trip!

Property was exactly as pictured. Perfect spot for a family getaway woth our friends and family from Cjicago. Two families with 4 kids and the place was perfect. Good location on the lake and close to any stores (Meijer, sbux, etc). Very nice boat was a nice benefit also!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

We had a great time! Loved being able to use the boat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in Muskegon

What a great house and property. We enjoyed the boat and hot tub. The property was close to the beach and we enjoyed hanging outside as well. Would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a place in and around Muskegon
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mona Lake Cottage

Really enjoyed our 2 week stay in Pure Michigan. The cottage was just as described and fit our family perfectly. I must say having access to a pontoon sealed the deal on this VRBO. Thank you and hope to see you next year.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September getaway and family time

It was a very nice getaway for our family. Comfortable beds, kitchen that had everything we needed, gas grill, hot tub, fire pit and of course enjoyed the pontoon boat. Weather was wonderful - only thing missing was catching some big fish!😀
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

We had such an amazing stay! The house was very clean, views were beautiful, and the hot tub and boat were great for our family. Having the boat on the property really made our trip. The hot tub is drained and refilled up before each guest arrives which is extremely nice. This was easily my family’s favorite vacation home we have booked. The hosts were also very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mona Lake

Cute cottage, clean and right on the water. Kim was wonderful at communicating with questions etc. Weather was perfect to end the summer season!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely fall getaway!

Everything was beautiful! The house, decor, layout, it all made for a wonderful weekend getaway with the family. We all enjoyed ourselves. The view of the lake was beautiful and exactly what we wanted. Communication was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mona Lake House

This was our second stay at this property. The location can’t be beat. The house is cozy, clean, well maintained and has anything you will need. The hosts are so friendly and helpful if any problem arises, however we had a perfect stay. The lake and pontoon are worth staying here alone, but you’ll love the house as well. We are already looking forward to our next stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew n Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appreciation

I am so thankful we chose this property. They are such kind and considerate people. When we had a problem they were so timely in response and willing to talk things through. What a wonderful property. I hope all who stay here have such a wonderful time .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous girls weekend!!!!

This property is amazing! The house was extremely clean, and the pontoon boat was wonderful! We loved the fans in all of the bedrooms, and the beds were extremely comfortable. The layout of the house is PERFECT for hanging out and having fun. The kitchen had everything we could ask for and the outdoor living space is lovely! The neighbors were friendly, and we felt VERY safe. We had the PERFECT weekend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will do it every year!

Everything about the house was perfect and just as described. Property manager Kim was super quick in responding. Pontoon and hot tub were best perks. Thank you so much for sharing the house. Also the proximity of the house from Lake Michigan & restaurants and breakfast was cherry on top.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling get-away

This was the perfect place for 4 senior siblings to get together for a fairly quiet 4 day reunion, enjoy a peaceful setting on the lake and have recreational amenities close to the city. We would have enjoyed the lake, fire pit, boat, and hot tub if the weather had not turned very cold and rainy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Annette E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pleasant Norton Shores Home

A nice little cottage on Lake Mona. It has everything you might need for a home a away from home. The hosts graciously supplied all sundries that you may need for a week long stay (cleaners, laundry detergent, paper products). The house was tastefully decorated and the beds are comfortable. The best part of this rental is by far the lakefront access and the pontoon boat. Our family loves to fish so this was a perfect bonus. The rental is within 15 minutes of Pere Marquette beach which we loved. A must see is "The Deck" restaurant that features a new band each night at the beach. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience with nightmare weather

We got checked in fine, and the hosts were great with the pre check in process. Stayed one night and had a hellacious storm roll through early our first morning. Lost power, most of the town lost power. The pontoon saved the trip for us. We went out on the boat and spent the day on the water, the hosts were gracious enough to be in communication with us for throughout the outage, they brought battery powered lights, games, for the kids and after the 2nd day with no power we had mentioned a generator for the fridge because of the meat we had brought from home and all the sudden they showed up with a generator. Anything we asked for they were able to provide, we did miss out on the hot tub for a few days but given the heat the day was providing it was just fine. Our two kids had a great time fishing and swimming and just boating and reading. All in all the owners did as much as they possibly good and we thanked them repeatedly for their efforts. Anything they could do, they took time out of their day and did. We had a great trip even considering the poor situation we were all dealt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our girls weekend! We had the best time and the hot tub and boat was fantastic! The views of the lake and outdoor seating options was so nice. The house was so cute and clean and the host was responsive and helpful with great recommendations! Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home!

Everything about stay was perfect! The host was great and attentive to all of our needs! The boat was a perfect bonus to an already great home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rani L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was amazing! The house was beautiful and having the pontoon boat and hot tub was fantastic! The rental manager, Kim, was extremely nice and helpful with any questions!! We will definitely keep this rental in mind for future trips!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

Perfect place for a family weekend. Home is extremely clean, kitchen stocked with everything you need to cook. The view is great and being able to enjoy cruising on the pontoon was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023