http://www.channellaneinn.com The Channel Lane Inn is a classic motel located in Pentwater, Michigan in a prime location near a Lake Michigan state park beach and pier. Your hosts and concierges are Mike and Lisa Myaard. Come enjoy Pentwater - contact us today! Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:34:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Gather your friends together for a fun weekend at Channel Lane Inn and begin the festive holiday season in Pentwater! Merchant Open Houses begin the first Saturday in December.  The village shops, galleries & boutiques will be providing refreshments & in-store specials to help you find the perfect gift for all ... http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/10/26/make-christmas-shopping-a-fun-event/ If you enjoy winter fishing, Pentwater Lake has much to offer. In January and February of 2010, my local source for fishing information - Joe will be offering a spearing shanty experience.  All you need is a fishing license and he'll provide the equipment to catch Northern Pike.  Call Joe at ... http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/10/26/winter-spearing-shanty/ Hank & Bonnie first stayed at Channel Lane Inn 52 years ago.  They still love to visit Pentwater.  This year they're driving around town in their electric California Roadster, turning heads as they go by. Nice looking couple in a nice looking car! http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/08/19/touring-the-village-in-style/ Are you looking for a fun activity for your children during your week in Pentwater?  The Pentwater Junior Sailing Club offers sailing lessons at the affordable price of $50/week starting the week of June 22nd through August 21st.  Register in advance for the week of your choice.  For more information ... http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/07/03/pentwater-junior-sailing-club/ Channel Lane Inn welcomes quiet & non-aggressive pets although the following conditions apply: $15 cleaning fee per stay. Maximum of 2 pets per room. Pets cannot be left unattended in guest rooms, unless in a crate and with the assurance that they will not disrupt other guests with barking and other loud sounds. ... http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/06/27/pet-friendly-policy/ Last weekend some friends & I booked a river trip with Pentwater River Outfitters to explore the north branch of the Pentwater River.   Some of us were beginners & others more experienced, yet we all had a lot of fun! The kayaks we rented were in excellent condition and the river ... http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/06/05/kayak-the-pentwater-river/ Bob & his son Bill spent a few nights at Channel Lane Inn in May so that they could do some fishing in Pentwater Lake.   Bob visits us at least annually.   They caught a large amount of small mouth bass & crappies...  Here they are with some of their catch. http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/06/05/guests-enjoy-good-fishing-in-pentwater/ The Pentwater Sportfishing Association's 25th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Amateur Fishing Tournament is coming up and there are still rooms available at our low off-season rates.  So, why not spend the Memorial Day Weekend in Pentwater catching fish and competing for over $4,000 in prizes?! Registration is Friday, May 22 from ... http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/05/15/salmon-trout-fishing-tournament/ Yesterday our neighbor Roger caught two Northern Pike (40" 10# and 30" 7#) off the channel.  Other fishermen in boats on Pentwater Lake at the mouth of the channel were catching perch.  Apparently, the Northern Pike have been feeding on the perch.  Roger found this perch while cleaning one of ... http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/04/30/spring-fishing-another-update/ Spring is here, the ice has melted from Pentwater Lake & boats are in the water.  But, you don't need a boat to catch fish!  There's good fishing along the channel, off of the pier, and along the river. According to Joe, my reliable source for fishing news: Brown trout are being ... http://www.channellaneinn.com/2009/04/28/springtime-fishing-in-pentwater/