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Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods

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Cottage as seen from the path to the beach.
Beach in front of the cottage May 2022.
Property grounds
Patio
View from the patio.
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Shelby, MI
  • Popular LocationSilver Lake State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCraig's Cruisers Family Fun Center13 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Sable Point Lighthouse15 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Dining Area

About this property

Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods

*****
For Summer 2024 we are accepting inquiries only, not booking requests yet. Please let me know what dates you are interested in and I will hold those for you until I know the dates that the owners will be using the cottage, what the rate change will be (if any), etc. Feel free to ask any questions you may have in the inquiry and I will respond asap. Thank you. ~Laura
*****

Welcome to your home on Lake Michigan! This darling family cottage right on the big lake is located in the desirable Little Point Sable Association about 2 miles south of the Little Point Sable Lighthouse.

On the main level there are 2 bedrooms (one with a queen bed, one with 2 sets of bunk beds), 2 full bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and a wonderful screened porch that runs the length of the cottage overlooking Lake Michigan. A mini-split AC unit was added to the upstairs living area in the fall of 2020. Downstairs, accessible via a circular stairway inside or an outdoor stairway, are 2 more bedrooms, a powder room, and laundry.

There is a Roku TV on which you may stream your own subscriptions. No cable or satellite TV service. Excellent fiber optic internet was installed in 2022.

Enjoy quality time with your family on the new large patio with a gorgeous view of the lake, on the association tennis courts, pickleball courts, crolf course (a crude form of golf fun for the whole family), and walking the miles of trails in the nature preserve.

As you may be aware, Lake Michigan's water level was at a record high in 2020, causing much erosion. We are thrilled that the lake level has dropped dramatically and we have a gorgeous beach! There is a path down a very small dune to the beach and water.

The family that owns this property lives next door, and they have several family members with cottages in the area, as well. Occasionally some of the family may be on the beach in front of your cottage, or using the shared firepit. They are a friendly bunch and there is room for all!

The cottage is located between Silver Lake and Stony Lake, just west of Shelby. The famous Silver Lake Sand Dunes are 10 minutes away. This area is known as a wonderful summer playground ... golf, boating, tubing, waterskiing, and more are just minutes away. This is a rural area; fine dining and high-end shopping are 40 minutes away.

Property manager

Laura McMurry

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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
On-site 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 transport 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. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Map
Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 10 min drive
  • Stony Lake - 12 min drive
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 13 min drive
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 15 min drive
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frickin' Chicken Shack - 13 min drive
  • Golden Sands Bucket Bar - 20 min drive
  • Whippy Dip - 10 min drive
  • Stony Lake Inn - 12 min drive
  • Sand Castle Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shelby cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Silver Lake State Park and The Fox Barn Winery. Stony Lake and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V., Valparaiso, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really fantastic experience! Exactly as described!
We had an amazing week at "Back Cover". It was my husband, me, our daughter 22, another daughter 19, and our son 14. The views and beach are absolutely fantastic. We could sit in the screen porch all day every day and listen to the waves! It was cool while we were there and having the windows open was so amazing, listening to the waves was the best! The cottage had everything we needed, we grilled every evening and played games after dinner. The local area was great as well, we really LOVED the Cherry Point Farm & Market, the BEST cherry pie and strudel we'd ever eaten! The winery right down the road had great wine and live entertainment on Friday night. We rented a boat on Silver Lake, took the Mac Woods Dune Ride, and horse back riding at Stony Lake Stables. We hiked all over the area as well! It was FAB, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Russ J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sentimental Stay
Laura was a great communicator and everything was outlined and as expected. Our family enjoyed the stay very much and the cottage had sentimental meaning!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with a wonderful view.
First, let me tell you that Laura (property manager) is a phenomenal host! She went above and beyond to accommodate our needs on this trip. She is very friendly and responds very quickly. The lake house is clean, spacious and has everything you need to have a great week on Lake Michigan. There is an open floor plan on the top floor with plenty of seating in the living room and dining room. There is a sun room that is the width of the house that is accessible through the living room area. It offers additional seating to enjoy a beautiful Lake Michigan sunset and to listen to the crashing waves. 2 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms complete the upper level. The lower level has 2 additional bedrooms, a small half bath along with a laundry room with a full size washer and dryer. Outside there is a nice seating area with lots of seats to enjoy a meal, stargaze and enjoy the beautiful view. There are a few flights of stairs that lead down to Lake Michigan. There is a beach area if you climb down a small hill. There are two minor drawbacks of the property 1) no camp fires due to limited beach 2) limited beach due to high lake level that has eaten away some of the hill and beach area. I would have liked a fire but I understand why they are not allowed. If you are not familiar with the area, there is Silver Lake sand dunes /State Park (15 min drive), a cherry farm with great food, several wineries and bakeries 15-20 mins away, Dune buggy rides (silver Lake), lighthouses (Silver Lake state Park) plus (2) in Ludington (30 -40 mins North). This wonderful lake house is in a very quiet neighborhood that is far enough away from the big tourist attractions to not be affected by the traffic but close enough to drive to them if you are looking for family fun or groceries. I highly recommend this wonderful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Abbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation Spent Lakeside
Overall, my family and I thoroughly enjoyed our first vacation altogether in a long time. The Pros: The area was quiet, and the house is situated on the lake, giving you a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan (and the sunsets!). With two of the bedrooms located on the lower level, the layout of the house worked well for my family so that the adults could stay up playing games on the main level after my niece went to bed downstairs. The sunroom is fantastic! We spent many hours relaxing in the sunroom, listening to the waves with the windows open. The beach access was great. It's not a long beach you'll find yourself strolling down, but we enjoyed sitting in chairs on the sand, wading in the water, and looking for/skipping rocks. And there are nearby public beaches to curb any urges to stroll long distances along Lake Michigan. Laura is fantastic; she was very responsive to any/all questions we had during our stay. The Cons: The house is very much in the woods, so be prepared to encounter some insects in and around the cottage. Because it's an older and/or more rustic cottage, a couple little things popped up: the grill was fairly dirty so we gave it a good wipe down before we used it, and then it took a bit longer than usual to cook our food; and the dishwasher didn't seem to clean dishes very well, so we ended up hand washing everything after the first day. Not deal breakers, but just little quirks I'm sharing for the sake of a detailed review. Lastly, a Con/Pro is that we unfortunately encountered a plumbing issue during our stay, which disrupted our use of the showers and toilets for part of a day. However, the Pro part of this statement is that Laura is amazing and jumped to action right away getting some professionals to the cottage to resolve the issue with the aging septic system. She really is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Linda J., Beverly Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Sunsets
Great views of the lake from the beach and the cottage. Perfect for sunsets. Able to hear the Lake Michigan waves crash to the shore from our bedroom window. Patio deck large and accommodating for everyone. Close to town and the Hart-Montague Bike Trail head. Property Manager Laura a pleasure to work with. Wonderful vaca!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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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