Candlewyck House Family Reunion Friendly
About this house rental
Located in Pentwater, this lovely house for $749 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. This beautiful home has been run as a successful bed and breakfast for the past 32 yrs. The owners are retiring with their dog and will now be offering their amazing 5000 sq. foot, 6 bed, 6 bath home for you to rent by the week. Amenities include: kitchen, large dining room, living room, parlor, family room, large outdoor patio with tables and chairs, A/C, cable TV, wifi and much more. It is the perfect place to hold those family reunions. The house sleeps 15 or more people. 4 blocks to downtown, 6 blocks to the beach.15 miles to both Ludington and Silver Lake sand dunes. Please note: A dog lives with us in the house off-season.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Pentwater, MI
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(32 Reviews)
5.0
Candlewyck House was a great venue for our family's annual sibling vacation. We felt at home and had a lot of fun. All six couples were pleased with their accommodations. Four rooms have a bathroom ensuite and the other two have their bathrooms across a hall. The kitchen got tight at times, the light switches aren't intuitive and the patio door needs TLC, but those small issues were more than offset by the large common spaces where we spent most of our time, especially the patio. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, utensils, cookware and equipment. The neighborhood is safe, pleasant and quiet, and just a short walk to shops & restaurants. Cathy stopped by to make sure things were okay... that was nice. If it is important to you, wi-fi is weak upstairs but fine on the first floor.
5.0
Charming and perfect for our group who all had our own accommodations, during a week long sailing regatta.
5.0
We had a great time. In Pentwater, MI. The town is adorable, it is a short drive from the great places in Ludington and is within walking distance from Meers State Park with its white sandy beaches on Lake Michigan. But that is not the best part - this house we stayed at was amazing! Beautiful and comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms, great old world charm throughout the house, nice outdoor space and very clean. We hope to return next year. I highly recommend it!
4.0
Five couples stayed here for four days, we enjoyed our stay for the most part, the property was pretty close to town. It is an old home, so if you are looking for modern this isn't it. It has a lot of charm, but could use an update. Loved the large table in the dinning room. We had an issue with bees on the patio which was a great place to hang out. Check in isn't until 6:00pm which was a little late, but we made it work.
5.0
Great time. Kids really liked the house with all the bedrooms and baths!
5.0
Great place for all of our adult children. Two families had their small children and the large size rooms were perfect! Great having bathrooms for all of the bedrooms, along with a spacious house. Loved the patio and front porch. It was a beautiful week and we spent a lot of time on the patio! Excellent host and co-host!
5.0
Great weekend with family, Large enough for all of us.
5.0
Easy check-in, very spacious, great location. Clean and comfortable. Host was very communicative and helpful. Would recommend.
4.0
Great place
5.0
We vacationed in Pentwater every summer when we lived in Michigan and our daughter was young. She wanted to spend a vacation with her girls, our granddaughters, n Pentwater before they grow too old to appreciate the fun times of beach and living close to Lake Michigan for a week. The house is worn in places, but very clean. Kitchen is large enough to accommodate several to prepare meals. The dining room table was perfect - lovely warm wood and large. Nothing like getting family together and sitting around the same table for a meal. Seated 14 comfortably.
It was great to have 6 bedrooms and baths - no waiting to use a shower! The porch and the patio are fantastic gathering places for large groups. Fire pit for smores was a hit. Our group of 14 never felt crowded here. The only item I would have really loved that wasn't present was a gas grill, but we did grill dogs and burgers on the charcoal grill for the 4th and it worked out just fine!
3.0
2022 Cousins gathering
Common areas such as the front porch, patio, dining room, and kitchen were great to congregate in, and much better than a hotel setting. The Kitchen was well equipped and comfortable.
Proximity to downtown, the lake or channel were convenient. Parking was generous and fully used (5 spots needed).
The rooms were private, and bathrooms adequate, but others (and me) in the group didn't like the bed comfort. I slept poorly for two nights in the tub room, then went downstairs to the couch the third. The bed in the tub room was small for two adults. It also needs a door on the toilet stall. Doing your business two feet from your spouse with only a lace curtain between us was not what we expected.
The in-town host (Cathy) was responsive, and helped when needed.
The house grew on us after a few days, and we enjoyed our stay. I would possibly stay here again, but choose another room.
5.0
Back after 15 years!
We vacationed in Pentwater every summer when we lived in Michigan and our daughter was young. She wanted to spend a vacation with her girls, our granddaughters, n Pentwater before they grow too old to appreciate the fun times of beach and living close to Lake Michigan for a week. The house is worn in places, but very clean. Kitchen is large enough to accommodate several to prepare meals. The dining room table was perfect - lovely warm wood and large. Nothing like getting family together and sitting around the same table for a meal. Seated 14 comfortably.
It was great to have 6 bedrooms and baths - no waiting to use a shower! The porch and the patio are fantastic gathering places for large groups. Fire pit for smores was a hit. Our group of 14 never felt crowded here. The only item I would have really loved that wasn't present was a gas grill, but we did grill dogs and burgers on the charcoal grill for the 4th and it worked out just fine!
5.0
Very unique property as a converted bed and breakfast. It allowed everyone private space with good Common areas. Short walk to beach and downtown. Pentwater is a quaint well kept secret. We’d do this again with no hesitation
5.0
Awesome time w/family in Pentwater
Very unique property as a converted bed and breakfast. It allowed everyone private space with good Common areas. Short walk to beach and downtown. Pentwater is a quaint well kept secret. We’d do this again with no hesitation
5.0
So great. Again.
Our family is better off for our time together at your place. Enough room(s) to allow everyone to gather and enjoy each other's company as well as have some personal space when wanted. So wonderful. And Cathy is always so helpful and easy to reach if needed. Thanks again!
4.0
Affordable pricing
Nice neighborhood
Close to beach and downtown Pentwater
House is roomier than it looks
Side door does not lock
Conflicting instructions in the guest book
4.0
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Affordable pricing
Nice neighborhood
Close to beach and downtown Pentwater
House is roomier than it looks
Side door does not lock
Conflicting instructions in the guest book
5.0
Great weekend getaway for the Family
We planned a Memorial Day weekend getaway at The Candlewyck House for eleven (a grandmother and her two kids' families, including six young adults). There was good communication with the owners ahead of our stay, so we knew expectations prior to arrival. This is a very charming home – inside and out - and the traditional décor was in keeping with the vintage house. The living room, dining room, and patio were roomy enough to accommodate all of us at once, which was nice for mealtime, games and chatting. The bedrooms were spread out into separate areas, so it was a comfortable house that allowed us to retreat to our own spaces and gather together throughout the weekend. The kitchen was well stocked with dishware, cookware, utensils & gadgets. We walked to the downtown area several times, and enjoyed the local shops and restaurants. The state park at the end of the road offers a beautiful beach. The wi-fi was a little spotty in certain areas around the house, but that had been communicated ahead of time.
4.0
The property was great for our friends reunion of 60+ years. Very unique home lots of history. We sure enjoyed sitting outside around the firepit every night sharing stories. Thanks Mary Jo.
4.0
enjoyable reunion
The property was great for our friends reunion of 60+ years. Very unique home lots of history. We sure enjoyed sitting outside around the firepit every night sharing stories. Thanks Mary Jo.
4.0
We appreciated the history of this home. Location is great and Pentwater is a charming place to unwind. We especially enjoyed the large dining room and the outdoor fire pit. Plenty of space for a family to enjoy.
4.0
Fun family weekend
We appreciated the history of this home. Location is great and Pentwater is a charming place to unwind. We especially enjoyed the large dining room and the outdoor fire pit. Plenty of space for a family to enjoy.
5.0
Our family and extended family had a great time. The house had plenty of separate seating areas and a dining table that seats 12. We had an issue with the refrigerator, but Mary Jo was extremely helpful. We have stayed at many locations in Pentwater over the past 15 years, but this was definitely one of the most family friendly places. With Lake Michigan just straight dow the street about 6 blocks we had alot of fun walking and taking bike rides, praise God for the small town/relaxed feeling of Pentwater.
5.0
Living the dream in Pentwater!
Our family and extended family had a great time. The house had plenty of separate seating areas and a dining table that seats 12. We had an issue with the refrigerator, but Mary Jo was extremely helpful. We have stayed at many locations in Pentwater over the past 15 years, but this was definitely one of the most family friendly places. With Lake Michigan just straight dow the street about 6 blocks we had alot of fun walking and taking bike rides, praise God for the small town/relaxed feeling of Pentwater.
4.0
Good location and lots of space & bathrooms
Overall good. Lots of room, big dining room table, well equipped kitchen, lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. Nice front porch and patio area. Only space for yard games is the roadside grass where you are expected to park. Dissuaded from using the large driveway which also happens to house a very large boat, it would have been nice to park there and have usable yard space. Owners entered without knocking which we felt was inappropriate. Overall a good location and stay.
5.0
Family Reunion
The house was very nice. Plenty of room for extended family. Unfortunately our trip was cut short due to a storm. But we enjoyed our few days!
5.0
Large, clean, well supplied and comfortable. We.had plenty of space inside and out to gather, and areas to retreat to with sitting areas in the rooms if needed. We never felt cramped at all. And all of the bathrooms were.great!
5.0
Perfect for us!
Large, clean, well supplied and comfortable. We.had plenty of space inside and out to gather, and areas to retreat to with sitting areas in the rooms if needed. We never felt cramped at all. And all of the bathrooms were.great!
4.0
Pro’s: Great location. Walk to downtown about seven minutes and the beach 12 minutes. I would call it a world-class beach! Downtown very quaint w/enjoyable coffee shop. House fits our family of 16. Kitchen well stocked. Great patio area for family dining. Yard just big enough to include some yard games.
Con’s: The house could use some updates ie sliding glass patio door didn’t work well. My bed was soft and saggy and other beds were hard.
5.0
This quiet neighborhood and large home were a perfect base for the many activities of our family vacation. Already booked for next year.
5.0
Family vacation
This quiet neighborhood and large home were a perfect base for the many activities of our family vacation. Already booked for next year.
4.0
Great size for large family and excellent location close to beach and downtown walking distance,
Pro’s: Great location. Walk to downtown about seven minutes and the beach 12 minutes. I would call it a world-class beach! Downtown very quaint w/enjoyable coffee shop. House fits our family of 16. Kitchen well stocked. Great patio area for family dining. Yard just big enough to include some yard games.
Con’s: The house could use some updates ie sliding glass patio door didn’t work well. My bed was soft and saggy and other beds were hard.
4.0
Family Gathering
We had a wonderful long weekend at this property.
5.0
We had a great time at this location. Great place, conducive for all of us to be together inside and out, yet enough smaller places to allow for time away. Great supplies for cooking and serving large groups! Separate bathrooms were wonderful. Everything we needed to have an extra long weekend away
5.0
Girls weekend spectacular!
We had a great time at this location. Great place, conducive for all of us to be together inside and out, yet enough smaller places to allow for time away. Great supplies for cooking and serving large groups! Separate bathrooms were wonderful. Everything we needed to have an extra long weekend away
4.0
Big historic house in quite neighborhood Walkable to town & beachEnjoyed outdoor patio & gardens
4.0
Pentwater B&B
Big historic house in quite neighborhood
Walkable to town & beach
Enjoyed outdoor patio & gardens
5.0
Outstanding
Really, really lovely place, inside and out. Allowed our extended, spread out family to really enjoy and reconnect with each other for a few days. Very grateful.
5.0
Fun!!
Great time and very clean!!
5.0
Perfect vacation spot
We had a great family trip. What a lovely area. Kids had a great time exploring the home, so much room and space. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Pentwater?
The average price for a rental in Pentwater is $405 per night. This rental is $344 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Candlewyck House Family Reunion Friendly. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Candlewyck House Family Reunion Friendly pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Candlewyck House Family Reunion Friendly?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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