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Unwind at a quaint beach cottage like Grandma used to have

Unwind at a quaint beach cottage like Grandma used to have

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Living area
Living area
Living/dining/stairs

Overview of Unwind at a quaint beach cottage like Grandma used to have

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

Explore the area

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Shelby, MI
  • Popular LocationStony Lake3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Lake State Park13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCraig's Cruisers Family Fun Center15 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining Area

About this property

Unwind at a quaint beach cottage like Grandma used to have

Located on Lake Michigan just north of Stony Lake and 15 minutes from the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, this old-school cottage with spectacular views over the Lake is tucked away between mature trees in the dunes. A perfect family vacation spot awaits you ... enjoy your own 100+-ft of Lake Michigan frontage, relax on the deck as you watch spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan, reconnect with loved ones, and enjoy the sound of the waves as you drift off to sleep.

About 50 stairs below, you have a huge, private, beautiful, white sandy beach. No rocks to impede your enjoyment of Lake Michigan.

Excellent fiber optic internet was installed in 2023. Turn on wifi calling on your cell phone and you have cell service, too. There is no TV set but you can stream on your own devices.

If you need polished granite countertops and high-end furnishings, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a reasonably-priced, simple but squeaky clean quaint cottage on the big lake in a gorgeous setting, here we are!

Downstairs is a queen bedroom and one bath with a tub/shower combination. Upstairs are two rustic bedrooms separated by a curtain ... not much privacy. Two sets of bunk beds are in one room, and a king bed is in the room overlooking the lake. A fabulous lake breeze blows through the rooms.

Five golf courses, horseback riding, the Hart-Montague bike trail, dune buggies and scooter rentals, water sports rentals, mini-golf, bumper cars and boats, grocery stores and casual restaurants are all within about 15 minutes. Pentwater to the north and Whitehall to the south (each about 20 minutes away) offer nicer shopping and dining options.

Property manager

Laura McMurry

Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space
Beach view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center. Jet skiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 3 min drive
  • Silver Lake State Park - 13 min drive
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 15 min drive
  • Electric Forest - 21 min drive
  • Gold Rush Water Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stony Lake Inn - 16 min walk
  • Cellar 36 - 4 min drive
  • Stony Lake Cafe Store Shelby - 17 min walk
  • Oceana Winery & Vineyard - 11 min drive
  • Oceana Winery - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
Enjoyed our stay. Cottage is rustic. Only one thing I would say is deck could be updated
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had a wonderful week at the beach. The cabin was exactly as described in the listing. The view is amazing. The cabin was exactly what I was hoping for when we booked. Very peaceful and relaxing, yet close enough to activities when we did want to go out. The beach is gorgeous and clean. Thank you for making this wonderful experience easy and seamless!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view of Lake Michigan.
Great location with a stunning view. Laura was great to work with and she quickly responded to all questions. My wife and daughter enjoyed the beach when weather permitted. We had several days of stormy weather and used the heat one night.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Location for Bringing Family Together
We could not have asked for a better location than this spot. I was nervous about being totally disconnected from WiFi & cell service, however, it surprisingly took less than 24 hours to realize what a gift the time away from technology really was for our family. The memories we made star gazing, taking long walks on the beach, and swimming in the crystal clear waters of Lake Michigan will last a lifetime. Thank you, Laura. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sommer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, amazing beach
Thanks for sharing this great place to stay! We loved the sandy beach and view of the water from the living room. Hot water runs out after 15 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura McMurry

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Hello! I'm the rental manager for this property. I've spent summers in this area all of my life and have been handling several cottage rentals since 2015. My cottage is nearby so I'm available should you have any questions during your stay. Please feel free to contact me; my goal is to provide you with the perfect place for your vacation on Lake Michigan. I hope to hear from you.
Laura McMurry

Languages:

English
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