Made for the moments between.
Seven design-led homes on Michigan's lakes and rivers, cared for by the family who started with their own.
It started with our own family's house.
When it came time to share our family's lake house with guests, we couldn't find anyone we trusted to look after it the way we would. So we did it ourselves. Gathering Place is that standard, kept for a small number of homes on Michigan's water. Fresh linens and a stocked kitchen. A hot tub that's ready when you arrive. Someone who answers when you text.
Seven homes, three kinds of water.
Lighthouse Bluff
Private beach, Finnish sauna, and a crow's nest five stories up.
Fennville · Sleeps [16] · 5 bedrooms
Lake Effect Cabin
A Scandinavian cabin on 3.5 wooded acres, minutes from the lake. New private hot tub.
Holland · Sleeps 8 · 3 bedrooms
Grand Haven · Sleeps 6 · 2 bedroomsHaven at the Lofts
Downtown, a short walk to the boardwalk, the shops and the state park beach.
Rivers and inland lakes
Riverbend Ranch
Trails down to the river, four kayaks, a hot tub and a wood-burning fireplace.
Grant, on the Muskegon River · Sleeps 12 · 4 bedroomsAsunaro A-frame
A modern A-frame with a hot tub, a home gym and paddleboards. Pet friendly.
Fremont Lake · Sleeps 8 · 3 bedroomsBridgeton · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedroomsShiloh Tiny
Small, quiet and made for slowing down. Hot tub, fire pit and the river nearby.
Up north
Island View Lake House
Right on Island Lake, with a pontoon in summer, a game room and a hot tub all year.
Traverse City · Sleeps 14 · 4 bedroomsLighthouse Bluff
Two hundred feet of private Lake Michigan beach, a spring-fed trout stream along one side, and a spiral stair that climbs five stories to the crow's nest. Finnish sauna, an in-ground spa for twelve, and movie and arcade rooms for the evenings. Every morning starts with the lake.
“Our favorite part was waking up to Lake Michigan every single morning. This is a destination, not just a place to stay.”
Mary Ann · Lighthouse Bluff guestMore than a place to stay
Weddings
Intimate weddings on the Lake Michigan shore at Lighthouse Bluff, from the first look in the crow's nest to the last dance on the beach.
Lakeside WeddingsBespoke experiences
Private chefs, guided days on the water and celebrations planned around your stay.
ExperiencesGuest reviewsKind words
What guests say after they go home, across all seven houses.
Own a place worth this kind of attention?
We take on a few homes each year. Design, guest care, cleaning, maintenance and pricing, held to the standard we set for our own family's house.