The Lantern House
Our largest cottage: three bedrooms, two baths and a wraparound porch. Sleeps up to 8.
Vacation cottages · Lake MichiganCottages · Lake Michigan
Porch lights on. The lake is a short walk away.
Three restored cottages a few blocks from the beach, each with a full kitchen, a porch and room for the whole family. Book direct and skip the booking fees.
About Lanternwick
Slow mornings. Long beach days.
Each cottage has its own porch, its own personality and everything you need to settle in for a weekend or a week: real beds, a stocked kitchen and fast WiFi for the one person who has to check email.
Walk to the beach, grab coffee in town, and come back to a fire pit and a quiet street. We live nearby and answer the phone.
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Your stay
Everything you need, and nothing you don't.
The Porch Cottage
Two bedrooms, a big front porch and a fenced yard. Dogs welcome.
The Little Dune
A cozy one-bedroom for two, with a gas fireplace and a soaking tub.
Full kitchens
Cookware, a coffee maker, a dishwasher and the basics, so you can cook in when you want to.
Linens included
Beds are made and towels are waiting. Just bring your swimsuit.
Near the beach
A few blocks to the sand, with beach chairs and an umbrella in every cottage.
At every cottage
- Porch
- Fire pit
- Gas grill
- WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Washer & dryer
- Beach chairs
- Free parking
Rates
Season rates, May through October.
| Cottage | Minimum stay | Weeknight | Weekend night |
|---|---|---|---|
| SummerSample rates for this demo | |||
| The Lantern House | 3 nights | $345 | $395 |
| The Porch Cottage | 3 nights | $255 | $295 |
| The Little Dune | 2 nights | $175 | $205 |
| Spring and FallSample rates for this demo | |||
| The Lantern House | 2 nights | $265 | $315 |
| The Porch Cottage | 2 nights | $195 | $235 |
| The Little Dune | 2 nights | $135 | $160 |
- Weeknights are Sunday through Thursday.
- A deposit holds your dates; the balance is due before arrival.
Availability
Pick your dates.
Choose a cottage, tap your check-in and check-out nights, then send a request to book. We'll confirm your dates by text or email.
Demo: syncs with your Airbnb/VRBO/iCal calendarOpenBooked (demo)Your dates
Why book direct
Book with us, skip the booking fee.
Booking direct instead of through Airbnb saves the guest service fee. Same cottage, same porch, and you talk to us directly.
Example only
- A summer week in the Porch Cottage
- $1,865
- Airbnb guest service fee (~15%)
- + about $280
- Booking direct
- Saves about $280
Illustration using this demo's sample rates. Airbnb's guest fee varies by listing.
Good to know
Know before you go.
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from 4:00 p.m., check-out by 10:00 a.m. Self check-in with a door code.
Pets
Dogs are welcome in the Porch Cottage. Please tell us when you book.
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. We're in a neighborhood, so please be good neighbors.
Fires
Fire pits only, and never left unattended. Firewood is on the porch.
No smoking
All cottages are non-smoking, inside and on the porches.
Cancellations
Cancel 30 days or more before arrival for a full refund of your deposit.
Returning guests
First to know when next season opens.
Summer weekends go fast. Leave your email and we'll tell you the day booking opens.
Never lose a caller
What happens when you miss a call.
Every missed call gets an instant, friendly text with a link to book, so a busy day never means a lost guest. The text below is what a caller would receive.
Optional add-on · shown as a demo Missed call: Lanternwick Cottages
Hi, this is Lanternwick Cottages. Sorry we missed your call! Looking for a cottage? Reply with your dates, or tap: Request to book →
Anything open next weekend for 4?
Let us check the calendar. We'll text you back shortly.
Visit us
Ask about a stay.
Pick a cottage and your dates and we'll text you to confirm. Questions about a group trip? Ask away.
(555) 010-7286A short walk from the beach (fictional)About an hour and a half from Chicago, a few blocks from the lake.