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Drift Away At Lake Michigan

Drift Away At Lake Michigan

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100 Feet of Private Lake Michigan Beach - Summer 2020
100 Feet of Private Lake Michigan Beach - Summer 2020
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Overview of Drift Away At Lake Michigan

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Shelby, MI
  • Popular LocationSilver Lake State Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCraig's Cruisers Family Fun Center14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Sable Point Lighthouse17 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Drift Away At Lake Michigan

This Lake Michigan Beach cottage is the perfect place to relax and drift away! Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Michigan from the cottage or swimming and kayaking in the pristine water. At the end of the day there's nothing like relaxing, just watching the spectacular sunsets over the lake.

The cottage is located between Ludington and Muskegon, in Oceana County. Less than 10 miles from a major highway, we are off the beaten path in a private association of homes and cottages.

Features of the cottage include a screen room where you can lounge. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outside shower. The interior of the home has two bedrooms, a living and dining area, full kitchen, a bath and a half.

The property enjoys a lower bluff and includes 100 feet of private beach. We have approximately 30 steps down to the dunes, then 300 feet to the beach area. Use of three kayaks are included with your rental stay.

The Drift Away cottage on Lake Michigan is ready for those who would treat this home as their own. Your vacation awaits, just start the online reservation process.

Property manager

Ryan & Monica Dennings

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Exterior
Lake Michigan Private Beach Access
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (34 reviews)
Lake Michigan Private Beach Access

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 9 min drive
  • Silver Lake State Park - 12 min drive
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 14 min drive
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 17 min drive
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frickin' Chicken Shack - 15 min drive
  • Whippy Dip - 11 min drive
  • Stony Lake Inn - 9 min drive
  • Sand Castle Restaurant - 14 min drive
  • Silver Pointe General Store - 14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Michigan Paradise
We loved our stay at this property. From the moment we saw the welcome sign with our name on it to our drive home, this cottage was a perfect choice for us. It has a cabin-y feel, but is almost completely updated. Amenities are complete with full kitchen supplies, plenty of linens and beach gear galore. And that's just the inside! The screened-in porch overlooks Lake Michigan and is the go-to spot for morning coffee, naps during a thunderstorm or drinks at sunset. And the beach!! A short jaunt down several flights of steps take you to a virtually deserted beach. We did see some people, but they were strolling past or camped out well out of earshot of our section. Adirondack chairs and kayaks are stored at the beach as well. To say this was relaxing would be a n understatement. We already reserved our week for summer '24:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lazy Days at Drift Away
This cottage is the best place to kick back and relax! The screened in porch is great in every kind of weather! The hammocks are wonderful under the pines! And the beach is simply outstanding! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
It's great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway!
We were looking for a quick adventure to break the routine for an extended weekend and this place did not disappoint. It is a small cozy renovated property as described. Everything you could think of is there and has meticulously been taken care of. We loved the place so much and plan to visit in the summer when it is not too cold for beach days. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drift Away is a gem!
Exceptionally clean and well appointed cottage with a beautiful view of the lake! Walk the beach for miles and enjoy the sunsets. We have vacationed in this area for many years and never tire of it. Thanks to Ryan and Monica for sharing and we hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan & Monica Dennings

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Why they chose this property

It has always been our dream to purchase a property on Lake Michigan to enjoy with our family. In the fall of 2015 we were able to. Now we have the opportunity to share it with you and your family.

What makes this property unique

We have 100' of Lake Michigan frontage. We have about 30 steps and 300' to the beach. We have a 12' by 14' screen porch to enjoy outdoor living. The parking is right outside the front door with room for three cars in our driveway.

In 2019 we installed air conditioning and replaced the flooring.

In 2018 we replaced all of the windows and exterior doors.

In the spring and early summer of 2016 we updated the bathrooms and bunk room to put our touch on the cottage. We have added new furnishings to all of the rooms to make your stay comfortable.
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