Modern Lakefront Gun Lake Cottage Near Bay Pointe Inn
Welcome to the lake! Whether you're here for a relaxing retreat, a wedding at Bay Pointe, or a family getaway, we know you'll find what you are looking for. Our cottage has been professionally renovated with all new furnishings. The kitchen is spacious & well-equipped. The sandy, shallow swim area & dock are ideal for hanging out, launching kayaks & docking your boat. Perfect lake for water sports, fishing & watching wildlife. End your evenings with a bonfire under the stars or hanging out on the dock.
The space Fully renovated in 2023, our cottage feels fresh and new. High-end details in the kitchen and bathrooms make the space feel luxurious while the professionally designed interiors bring the cozy comforts of home.
With 55' of private lake frontage and a sandy shallow swim area it's the perfect spot to hang out or watch the kids splash around. Pro Tip: Bring the plastic Adirondacks from the garage into the water for an ideal place to cool off and spend the day. *note - the dock and swim area is directly across the street from the house.
Proximity to Bay Pointe Inn – only ¼ mile down the road and easily walkable. Whether attending an event or just grabbing dinner, Bay Pointe is a great place to enjoy beautiful views of the lake from its upper deck.
The 3-season porch is our favorite spot to hang out. It's a great spot to read a book or gather your crew. Open all the windows and enjoy the lake breeze or the early morning crisp air. Even on rainy days, it’s the perfect place for coffee or wine.
At the end of a long day of fun in the sun, gather around the Solo Stove for bonfires and smores.
We often hear that winter is the best time to be on the lake. The lake freezes over so it's a great spot for ice fishing or hockey and is incredibly peaceful in the winter. Snowshoe trails are nearby. The house has radiant heat, mini-split heat pumps, and an electric fireplace to cozy up near after a day of winter fun.
The driveway provides parking for up to 6 cars.
Convenient access from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and most of southwest Michigan and the central Great Lakes region. Only 10 minutes east of US-131.
Guest access: You will have access to the entire house. We keep our boat at the dock and store a few tools and supplies in the garage, so we ask that you respect these areas. We will make any areas of the garage that are off-limits clear, but other than that, the house is yours to enjoy!
Other things to note: We encourage you to open the windows and let the lake breezes flow. We added mini-split AC/Heat Pumps in all upstairs sleeping areas and the main floor in the Spring of 2024. The cottage has radiant boiler heat throughout and is great for all seasons.
We also added a fence in the front yard in the Spring of 2024. The fence is not fully gated, but does create a wonderful hang-out space and play area for kids while being supervised.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Turn off wall A/C units.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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Property # 3561038vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Shelbyville
Located in Shelbyville, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hidden Pond Preserve and Yankee Springs Recreation Area, while Historic Bowens Mills and Gilmore Car Museum are cultural highlights. Gun Lake County Park and Plainwell Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Western Michigan University - 34 min drive - 59.1 km
John Ball Zoo - 39 min drive - 68.8 km
Firekeepers Casino - 52 min drive - 86.8 km
Getting around
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Judd's Bar And Grille - 6 min drive
Hungry Howie's Pizza - 11 min drive
Russo’s Pizzeria Bar & Grille at Gun Lake - 5 min drive
Lakeside Pizzeria & Grill - 6 min walk
Azul Agave - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Lakefront Gun Lake Cottage Near Bay Pointe Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern Lakefront Gun Lake Cottage Near Bay Pointe Inn?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Lakefront Gun Lake Cottage Near Bay Pointe Inn on 5 Oct 2026 start from AU$580, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Modern Lakefront Gun Lake Cottage Near Bay Pointe Inn?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Lakefront Gun Lake Cottage Near Bay Pointe Inn?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Lakefront Gun Lake Cottage Near Bay Pointe Inn?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Modern Lakefront Gun Lake Cottage Near Bay Pointe Inn located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Gun Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fawn Lake and Gun Lake County Park. Fish Lake and Lime Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay! I got married at Bay Pointe Woods and used this home to get ready in. The place was beautiful, the neighbors were kind, and the location of the home was very close to the inn.
Hallie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Hallie -
So glad you enjoyed your time, and congratulations again on your wedding!
Paul
Super cute house with amazing access to the lake! We were in town for our wedding at bay pointe and wanted the bridal/grooms party to all stay together. Perfect location as it was less than a ten minute walk to the venue!
Booked for grandson’s wedding at Baypointe. The host was so very accommodating. The location was perfect the neighbors were very nice and friendly the wedding party as well as our family enjoyed the lake We couldn’t have been more pleased with hosts, location, accommodations!
All around great stay, exactly what we were looking for in an activity filled weekend. WIFI was a bit rocky, so if you need to WFH, you might want to have a hotspot
Alexander A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Alexander - Glad you enjoyed your time! With regard to the WiFi, we have 500 Mbps internet from the ISP there. The modem and router are in the back bedroom and we do have a signal booster on the first floor, but we can definitely look into moving that into a more central location in the house to ensure excellent connectivity. We appreciate the feedback and would love to host you again!
Beautiful property and very clean. Close to places to eat and great views of the lake. Would stay again. The host messaging was timely and customer focused. Although listed as 4 bedrooms is really 3 bedrooms with bunks in a loft area. We made it work for the short stay however longer stay would have required some understanding on privacy for the loft people.
A bit of a drive from K College but worth the drive for the serene location and family-friendly accommodations. The cookies waiting for us upon arrival were a bonus surprise. Great host communication.
Came for a short weekend trip and the view and house were excellent. Loved the spacious extremely well equipped kitchen and large dining room table, these are things that are usually hard to come by. The house has everything a large family needs and more.
Ben S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you, Ben! We are so glad you had such a wonderful time at our cottage!
Wonderful home....enjoyed swimming in the sandy beach area, kayaking close to shore, walks to get ice cream and cookies. Had a wonderful dinner at the Bay Pointe restaurant overlooking the lake.
Weather was great, rented a pontoon close by and used the lily pad off a little island on the lake.
Had a fire at night and found so many stars in the sky.
Pam S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thank you, Pam! We are so glad you enjoyed your time at our cottage on on the water!
My siblings and I wanted to do a get-together for my mom’s 70th birthday! My sister flew in from Colorado and my brother and niece flew all the way from Vietnam to stay here for a few days. We had the best time- we never even left the house. The house was beautiful with plenty of space for all of us, adults and kids included. It looks just like the pictures. We loved the firepit area and bringing the Adirondack chairs to the shallow water. The kayaks and big floating pad were AWESOME to enjoy too! Highly recommend!!
Rachel M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Rachel -
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad the cottage worked out so perfectly for you!
Paul
Our family had a fantastic time at this place. Super clean & new feeling. Excellent location about 5 min walk to the Inn. House was stocked with plenty of towels. The hosts were super communicative & they were happy to share all the water toys, life vests and kayaks which ended up being so much fun for our family during downtime over two day wedding. If you are ever staying in Gun Lake, we highly recommend !
This place was a great space to host our annual family reunion. The house comfortably slept 9. The beds were the best that we’ve ever slept in at a rental. The lake is a sandy bottom, which we all enjoyed. The kids loved the lily pad and the parents very much enjoyed sitting in the blue chairs in the water. It was a perfect week. Many thanks for everything.
Brianna S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Brianna - so glad you enjoyed your time! Bringing the chairs over to the sandy swim area is one of our favorite things to do as well!
We just stayed for a girls weekend and found this cottage to be everything we needed! Paul was extremely prompt in his responses to any questions we had. The cottage was clean, the rooms were large, the kitchen was well-stocked and we loved the large table surronded by windows in the dining room area. It is just 0.2 miles down from BayPointe where we enjoyed a really nice dinner. Thanks again for your accomodations!
Susan D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Susan -
We were so glad you all had such a great weekend and found our cottage to be everything you were looking for!
We also love how close it is to BayPointe - it's so nice to have such a short ride or walk to a wonderful place for dinner.
Paul
was here for my Grandsons wedding at Bat Pointe everything was GREAT, house, wedding etc. House was spotless and very well supplied. I couldn't be happier, and I HIGHLY recommend this house. I am partially disabled and had no problems getting around with my walker. Thanks for a great stay.
Bob L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Thank you for the kind words Bob! We are so glad everything worked out so well for you.
We had family flying in from Florida and Nashville for a 3 day stay for a wedding. We had 5 adults and 2 one and half year olds. It was very accommodating. The host was so friendly and we were able to get in early and check out later. We also brought our boat and was able to dock it at the property so we could easily get back and forth to bay pointe. We highly recommend this rental!
Anthony P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Paul Knust
Paul is from Grand Rapids, and Megan is from Orlando. We both have grown up on or near water - with Megan's dad being a semi-pro bass fisherman in Florida. We each have fond memories of various watersports - ranging from quality time fishing to sailing, wakeboarding and just cruising. We have two young kids of our own and we hope to create and share similar memories for them.
We love hosting and working to create a warm and welcoming space where your family and friends can create memories of your own.
Why they chose this property
We love this cottage and area for a few reasons. First, the incredible lake view from all of the main living areas of the house. Second, the shallow sandy swim area provides a great place for kids to play and adults to relax. Third, the location just 1/4 mile from Bay Pointe Inn makes it an ideal place to stay if you are attending a wedding, event, or dinner there.
What makes this property unique
Our property shines because of the level of finishes - it has been masterfully renovated and offers all the comforts of a 2nd home as opposed to just a cottage. It's cozy, but does not feel small, and has everything needed for a wonderful stay. The sandy swim area and location on the bay with the deepest water of a quite shallow lake also makes it an ideal location for water sports.
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