Rooms of McVoy Cottage

The McVoy / Gorham cottage is filled with a number of wonderful and mysterious bedrooms waiting to be explored. Discover the story behind each of the rooms below.

Master Bedroom
This lovely suite is located on the first level for easy access, no need to climb the stairs. This beautiful room provides plenty of space for all your needs. Unfortunately, you will be able to hear the grandchildren staying up late into the night. You could also be awoken from slumber by the sound of racing footsteps, eager to avoid being last to turn off the lights, thundering up the stairs for their rooms. Other drawbacks include being exposed to strange noises from above, and the large private bath sometimes seems to be not so private.

Top O' the Stairs
This luxurious suit occupies an entire upstairs wing of the McVoy Cottage, making it one of the most coveted rooms in the McVoy Cottage. Although this spacious room does not offer a view of the lake, it does provide a private bathroom (a true Pentwater rarity), and an easily accessible plug for feminine appliances. The Top O' the Stairs room also includes ample closet space, a telephone, and a wonderful cross-breeze off the lake. Beware of cold water in bath and noises from staircase too early or too late at night.

Pass-Thru Room
Snuggle up in one of the rare double beds, but don't get too cozy as there is bound to be someone charging through at your most intimate moment. This room includes lovely matching dressing tables, a walk-in closet, and a semi-private bath, which will most likely be used by everyone in the house at some point (John's Lock Shop is available for the purchase of privacy). The major downside is the fact that every Tom, Dick, and Harry finds some reason to "pass thru" this room.

View Room
Every morning, you will wake up to the incredible view of magnificent Lake Michigan! You will not find a more romantic spot than this one. Unfortunately, you will probably wake up with a sore back, strained neck, and achy muscles due to the fact that there is only a futon for a bed in this tiny room. There is also no bathroom, so you will have to fend for yourself when nature calls. Finally, be prepare to become a second pass-thru-room.

Desk Room
Antiques belonging to Celeste McVoy decorate this room, which may also be the room in which she saw the automatic writing (so prayer over this room is necessary). A favorite among the ladies because of the incredible view of the lake and spacious living area, this room is often rented to the Pentwater Czars. The beds have been known to shake at night, waking their patrons from their sleep.

Hand Print Room
A fairly quiet, out-of-the-flow-of-traffic room. It's mid-sized with a fairly large closet, a desk for make-up application, and even down comforters. You must share a bath with the Desk Room clients so you should possess good communication skills. Beware of sleeping below the infamous hand print and sleeping next to paper thin walls, which allow the nursery room inhabitants to hear your goings-on. On the plus side, you can also catch up on all the juicy details coming from the JEJAA's conversations.

Nursery and Porch
Spacious room and bath, including four beds, a day bed, and plenty of floor space which awaits your sleeping bag/air mattress. Windows do open for those who aren't too scared to open them, but in general, ventilation is poor as the windows tend to remain shut at night. Be careful to keep shades drawn at all times as the renters of the Cave can see you through the windows. A favorite hang-out for critters (mice, ants, etc).

Cave 1 & 2
A dark hole known for mysterious happenings, also known as the dungeon. You will be awakened by kitchen noises abounding from below. The room's best feature is the private bath. However, it often wreaks 24/7 as it is visited by most that are looking for an undisturbed place to go #2. In addition, private doors off the kitchen porch allow entry (or exit) in case curfew is ignored.

Porch off the Pass-Thru
Drab room with minimal decor, but contains the only beds with mattresses made after the 1950's. Also features tons of windows spanning three walls, providing much needed fresh air off the lake (it gets quite stuffy with all the boys). Access to bathroom very limited; luckily, open windows may be used instead. Warning to other guests: do not place your towel beneath these windows. Must have great amount of self-esteem as you will be yelled at for attempting to enter or leave through the Pass-Thru or View rooms. Warning to renters: Police are trained to watch the open windows of this room for water balloons and illegal fireworks. Fine: one night in the basement or attic. Perhaps the most interesting–yet unexplainable–feature of this room is that the floor contains a special material which produces sand.