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Quiet Lake Michigan lakefront cottage

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To the beach. There is much less of it in 2020, unfortunately.
Easily accessible, beautiful, large white sandy beach! April 2020
Looking north from the front yard.
Front yard and stairs to the beach.
From driveway.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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New Era, MI
  • Popular LocationStony Lake3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGold Rush Water Park21 min drive
  • Popular LocationElectric Forest22 min drive
  • AirportMuskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Quiet Lake Michigan lakefront cottage

Enjoy your own slice of Lake Michigan in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage nestled in mature trees on the dune. Just 50 stairs below the patio is your own beautiful white sandy beach.

The huge primary bedroom has a king-sized bed, a sitting area overlooking the lake, and a giant bean bag-type chair that opens into a large bed. Another bedroom has bunk beds, and the third has two twin beds

The cottage has a washer, dryer, dishwasher, and all new flooring in the living room and kitchen which complements the original hardwood floor in the primary bedroom. The single bathroom was updated in 2023.

There's a large smart TV in the living room (no cable or satellite service) and wifi.

This area of West Michigan is a mecca for summertime activities. There are several golf courses within a few miles, horseback riding, tubing, and the famous Silver Lake Sand Dunes are about a 10-minute drive away. There you'll find jetskis, paddle boats, pontoon boats, waterskiing, and more. Fine dining and high-end shopping are about 40 miles away -- this is a rural, casual area.

Property manager

Laura McMurry

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Water view
Barbecue grill
Room
Unwind at a quaint beach cottage like Grandma used to have
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Beach view
Toys/games
9.8 out of 10, (31 reviews)
Unwind at a quaint beach cottage like Grandma used to have

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

New Era

Located in New Era, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Gold Rush Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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New Era, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 3 min drive
  • Silver Lake State Park - 17 min drive
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 21 min drive
  • Gold Rush Water Park - 21 min drive
  • Electric Forest - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stony Lake Inn - 4 min drive
  • Cellar 36 - 7 min drive
  • Stony Lake Cafe Store Shelby - 4 min drive
  • Rustler's Roost - 20 min drive
  • Oceana Winery & Vineyard - 11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect for families with small kids!
We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the property and location. It was nice that there chairs and beach toys! The owner was great and very responsive! We hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking view and beach access
We really enjoyed our stay at the Murphy Cottage! We especially enjoyed having the walk-down to Lake Michigan and being able to walk on the beach and enjoy access to the water. The privacy was lovely. Lots of trees and shade. The house is a 1950s cottage and is cute with original formica countertops. The house gets a little warm at night and I'd recommend leaving the windows open and having fans running. Nice shower and water pressure. We did purchase drinking water as we are not used to well water.---recommend bringing your own water. The washer and dryer were great and having a clothesline was a perk to hang up towels and bathing suits. Overall a great week at the beach! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach
Stairs to wonderful beach, not terribly difficult. Nearby good attractions. Basic cottage with classic cottage feel, but had what you need. Attentive property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Griffin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway!
We had a nice week on the lake; it was fun to get away from the hustle and bustle. The house is nestled in the woods overlooking lake Michigan, with steps down to the beach. The private beach area was amazing, and we had a blast. The weather this week was humid, which made the discovery of a window AC in the master bedroom a delight to behold. The house is very well appointed, and in hindsight we could have brought fewer chairs, toys, and gear for the kids. Laura was a great communicator and helped resolve a few issues quickly! Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house on Lake Michigan
We had a wonderful family vacation at this property. The beach was definitely the highlight and we spent a lot of time there. Laura was very communicative and great to work with. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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
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