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Charming Cottage at Stony Lake just one block from Lake Michigan & Stony Beaches

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A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a flagpole with an American flag.
A boat with two white cushioned seats and a rope on the side.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a rocking chair, and a window with a lace curtain.
A stone fireplace with a fire, framed pictures on the wall, and a rustic decor piece.
An outdoor patio area with yellow and white lounge chairs, a small fire pit, and a wooden deck with railings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated near the ocean, this cottage accommodates 8 guests across 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Enjoy water activities with a private boat dock, and explore sports options at a nearby golf course. The property features a balcony, patio, and picnic area, and welcomes pets. Visit Stony Lake and The Fox Barn Winery for local attractions.

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Stony Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Shelby, MI
  • Place, Stony Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Benona Township Oval Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Full

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage at Stony Lake just one block from Lake Michigan & Stony Beaches

Our family cottage is now available for others to enjoy as well. Built in 1920, the cottage is quaint but with all the conveniences you would need. 3 bedrooms, full bath with shower over tub, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, large living room area, sun porch for morning coffee or evening cocktails, and an awesome outside area with patio, large deck, built-in fire pit, and gas grill for your enjoyment. New mattresses on all beds. Relax, enjoy family time and nature without the hustle and bustle of other commercial recreational areas. Washer and dryer on site with ample private parking for up to 4 vehicles.

Situated between Stony Lake and Lake Michigan public beach (the oval), it is walking distance to both. Beach towels and chairs provided. Boat dock available on Stony Lake (with prior arrangements) for your fishing boat, ski boat, or pontoon! Walk to Stony Lake Store, Stony Lake Inn restaurant and bar, park with playground and picnic area. Float or tube down the Stony Creek Channel from Stony Lake to Lake Michigan. Lots of activities within less than 10 miles including Silver Lake sand dunes and dune buggy rides, Lewis Farms market and petting zoo, Benona Shores Golf Course (2 mi), 3 other golf courses within 15 minutes, local wineries, Rainbow Ranch horseback riding, Double JJ Ranch with indoor water park, dining, and rodeos.

If you need more room, there is also a large studio loft apartment for rent above the garage on property with kitchenette, full bath with shower, and large living room area that sleeps up to five. Rent one or both!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
With prior approval ONLY
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets must be well behaved and supervised at all t
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7637518
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With prior approval ONLY
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

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cottage is near the beach. The Fox Barn Winery and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Corn Maze and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Benona Township Oval Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 25 min drive - 48.4 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 40 min drive - 71.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cal's Roaster and Smokehouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Par 5 - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage at Stony Lake just one block from Lake Michigan & Stony Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage at Stony Lake just one block from Lake Michigan & Stony Beaches?

As of 12 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage at Stony Lake just one block from Lake Michigan & Stony Beaches on 29 June 2027 start from AU$1,633, 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 Charming Cottage at Stony Lake just one block from Lake Michigan & Stony Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage at Stony Lake just one block from Lake Michigan & Stony Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage at Stony Lake just one block from Lake Michigan & Stony Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage at Stony Lake just one block from Lake Michigan & Stony Beaches located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stony Lake and Lake Michigan. The Fox Barn Winery and Corn Maze are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ENJOYED OUR STAY BEGINNING TO END AND LOOKING FORWARD TO A RETURN VISIT
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! So homey!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was clean, cozy and comfortable! It had everything we needed and was surprised that even in 90 degree weather, the AC was enough to cool the house. Ceiling fans were great too! We enjoyed our time at the house- it went too fast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is exactly as described. It’s older but has everything you need, and the location is ideal—10 min walk to Lake Michigan and a similar walk to Stony Lake. The grill, fire pit and outdoor space is great for hanging out and having a cup of coffee or a nice dinner in the evening, and the sunroom is a great space when it’s a little chilly out. We also spent time with our kids at Michigan’s Adventure and Lewis Farm which are both just a short drive away. The beds were soft and comfy and everything was clean when we arrived. The window ACs mixed with the fans kept it cool.Overall I loved our time here and hope to visit again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, clean place close to lakes

We enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and clean place - great location

Had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed being only 1/2 mile from a very sandy beach. House was wonderful and enjoyed using the very large patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Cottage, Great Beaches Nearby

A true cottage-feeling place complete with screened-in porch, and lotsa of outdoor space with a patio and deck. Very quiet spot - but less than a half mile walk to a great beach, with other great Lake Michigan beaches within 20 minutes. We never turned on the AC - it was "great sleeping weather" in the true Up North tradition!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More Than Just a Cottage

Walking distance to Stony Lake and Lake Michigan (mostly shaded). Indoor space is adequate and pleasant, especially the porch. Plenty of outdoor space with a yard for playing games, two campfire areas, and three tables for eating. We've stayed three times and look forward to a fourth visit. There is also a spacious studio apartment above the garage that can be rented.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had such a wonderful time at Windswept cottage! It truly has everything you could need and we felt like we were staying in a home away from home. You can tell there’s a lot of family history there which added to the cozy feel. All the decorations were charming, the beds were so comfortable and the outdoor space is perfect for relaxing. We were worried when we found out the loft was also rented at the same time, but the layout of the yard/deck provides plenty of room for everyone. If you choose to stay here, you must try tubing down Stony Creek. It’s absolutely beautiful and was a highlight of our trip, along with dinner at Stony Lake Inn restaurant. We feel like we discovered such a hidden gem of a town and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

We loved Windswept Cottage! It’s close enough to Lake Michigan and Stony Lake to walk..the store down the hill has great ice cream..every thing was clean in the cottage and well equipped for cooking (loved all the pans!). We love to get all our children together for Christmas, but with them all getting older and families of their own it seemed impossible. So, we tried doing it in the Summer…still couldn’t…one son and his partner live in San Francisco and another son just had a baby one month ago. Everyone agreed that this was a lot of fun and were able to make many memories ❤️ So, we’ll be looking to do the same next year! Thanks so much for having such a wonderful place to stay,,! Stu and Leah Furrow and our families!😎🤩🏖
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
Thank you for your compliments. So glad you enjoyed your stay! Would be glad have you back any time! Patty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. The property has everything you need without losing the up north vibe. Location is perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved having multiple spaces to hangout. We enjoyed the large patio every day and the sunroom on the cool evenings. Very close to the lakes and easy drive to Silver Lake to play in the sand dunes. We also loved having our family dog with us. The cottage was everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for All Ages

This is the second stay for members of my family, and I'm sure we'll be back for a third visit! Younger family members stayed the first time, and adult grandchildren this time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good vacation

We enjoyed staying at Windswept cottage. It was in a great location between Stony Lake and Lake MI. We had 8 people in the house, so at times one bathroom was not quite enough. Overall though it was a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Lots of room and quiet, peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet place to stay!

We loved staying at Patty’s place. They have a great location can walk to stony lake or Lake Michigan. A super cute general store 5 minute walk that has about everything and lots of gluten free food, ice cream and pizza! plenty of beds which is nice and love the sunroom! The couch is comfy also!! We will definitely go back! Thanks for being great hosts! Good vacation memories! 15 mins to Silver Lake but nice to go back to a quiet area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dune Getaway

We had a great time at the cottage! It is exactly as listed and was very homey. Beds could be better but the atmosphere was nice. It’s a place we would stay again and our host Patty was both welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rellax

It was perfect. Great place to stay with a huge deck and fire pit! We had a really good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of Room for Our Big Family Group

With family visiting from out of town we wanted a roomy cottage to accommodate a multi-family stay. We loved the three bedrooms, big living room, large four season porch, and large outdoor porch. It had some many spaces to congregate. Everything was well stocked from the dishes & pans, towels, and even lawn chairs. So close to the lake, beach, and Silver Lake about 20 minutes north. Endless stuff to do. Thanks for the great accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
You’re welcome! Happy to have you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than expected

This place is bigger than what you would expect. Three perfect bedrooms nice little dining area kitchen big living room with game table and a wonderful sunporch. The outside has three large picnic tables along with a fantastic fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Wonderful place to unplug from the city and recharge! Patty was communicative, responsive and attentive to all of our needs! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great house.

We rented here to hike, kayak, and hit the Silver Lake sand dunes and this was the perfect place. Location was convenient to everything . 1/2 mile from amazing Lake Michigan sunsets. House was very clean and our host Patty was great with very quick responses. Can’t wait to come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family get-away

Cute family cottage in a great location. Great for kids and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Clean, spacious cottage near Lake Michigan and Stony Lake. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in peaceful neighborhood

Comfortable and clean. Perfect location neat MI beach and Stony Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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