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Property grounds
On the beach, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
On the beach, beach towels
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Front Cottage Retreat

Charming lake front cottage with expansive deck and unbelievable views of Lake Michigan, just steps away to the beach. Recently remodeled, this cottage is bright and clean with a lake-front master bedroom and bath, and lake-front living room and kitchen. All bedrooms (two with King beds, a double, two twins, and a sleeper sofa) as well as the main living spaces are on the main floor. There is also a game room with TV, DVDs and a DVD player on the main floor. High speed WiFi included.

The lower level offers the convenience of an extra full bath, a washer and dryer, an extra refrigerator/freezer , and a sitting/game area.

There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to take in the amazing surroundings.

This cottage is indeed right on the water and we have a great beach for 2023 ! 120 foot frontage with a wide sandy beach for swimming, splashing, snoozing. Sunsets included!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are allowed with a $200 per pet weekly fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lake Front Retreat Shelby
Lake Front Cottage Retreat Shelby
Lake Front Cottage Retreat Cottage
Lake Front Cottage Retreat Cottage Shelby

About the area

Map
Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Gold Rush Water Park - 23 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Electric Forest - 24 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 25 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cellar 36 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oceana Winery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Cottage Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shelby cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Stony Lake. Silver Lake State Park and The Fox Barn Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Lake Front Cottage Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid Michigan Oasis
Great property to gather friends and family for days at the beach and nights on the deck watching the sunset. Quiet neighborhood with just enough close by to explore.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike P.

North Cottage
We’ve been going to the lake for over 30 years and our overall rating of the beach at the house is A+ and probably the best beach we’ve enjoyed ever. Right with North Beach in Pentwater. We have to give the house a c though. Front entrance from driveway had a fair amount of trash around bins; No A/C , which I missed in listing, is a deal breaker. When it’s hot the window vents do not ventilate the home well. Rude neighbors. Overall, because of the beach and our desire to have fun no matter the situation, we’ll say B grade.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
The house was very comfortable and we all enjoyed bringing our dogs. We loved the closeness to the lake and ease of getting to the beach. Unfortunately, the whole week we had freezing cold lake water and green slime, which prevented most people from going in the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJ B., Lewisville, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family trip
This was our third trip to the Lake Front Cottage Retreat. It’s the perfect family home, with everything you need to be comfortable. The owner is very responsive to all our needs or questions. The beach was spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Michigan Cottage
Property was amazing! Very clean and plenty of room for all ten people and pets. The house was exactly as described on the listing and the beach was great! We enjoyed the local area and loved the markets and restaurants nearby. Will definitely be back and hope to rent the same house. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Michigan View
The cottage was bright and the view of Lake Michigan was beautiful. The access to the beach was really nice and there were not many people on the beach. The basement which I did not use except to come and go had an odd odor and seemed to have a dehumidifying system that worked continuously. Small problem with fruit flies in the cottage and they seemed drawn to the garbage disposal. The approach to the cottage makes it look a bit abandoned and since it was okay for dogs it might have been nice to have a little patch of grass for them. Those are all little things, my stay was very nice and fairly comfortable. Thanks for the Michigan beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, excellent beach!
We had a great time on our trip! James was very easy to communicate with and was able to let my parents in to the cabin when they arrived before us and the code wouldn’t work. The views cannot be beat and you couldn’t ask for a better beach. We loved watching the sunsets each night. Comfy beds too! Some additional feedback: if you have toddlers or mobile babies, the deck doesn’t have a rail which means constant vigilance while you’re out there. Kinda makes it hard to relax haha. The cabin doesn’t have AC and on warmer days the afternoon sun makes the cabin VERY stuffy so bring fans. There are ceiling fans but some don’t reach top speeds. Suggestion to the owners would be window treatments for the kitchen/living room windows to help cool off during the hottest parts of the day. Overall, we really enjoyed our vacation, and we thank the owners for our lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Wonderful cabin. Very cozy and light with great airflow and fabulous views. Wonderful deck looking out at the beach. Private beach is the true highlight! Steps away! We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harmony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Vacation
Our family of five stayed here with our two dogs and we had the best week to close out summer vacation. The location was great. Quiet, quaint community with markets and restaurants nearby. The house was well equipped, comfortable, and clean. The beds were super cozy and falling asleep to the sound of the waves was the best. It was a pleasant surprise to find a great supply of dishwasher tabs, dishwasher soap, trash bags, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash at the house. I’m not sure if that was the owners or past guests, but based on the oversized containers, I’m guessing the owners. Such a nice touch! We cooked a lot and the gas Weber grill was fantastic. The kitchen had everything we needed for quick, easy summer vacation meals. I even noticed a crock pot tucked in one of the cabinets. We enjoyed many campfires and stargazing, which resulted in catching many shooting stars. The beach this year is spectacular. Lots of room to run and play and just have fun. Plenty of room to walk in either direction too, which our dogs loved as much as we did. We had fun exploring where the river meets the lake about 3/4 of a mile south down the beach. Jim, the owner, is super responsive and was great at answering questions in advance of our stay. Thank you for sharing this great home with us! We hope to be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation rental
Overall the location and house were great and accurately matched the description. The house was very clean and well kept. Would recommended to anyone as a vacation house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great beach week this year!
After staying last year we decided to stay at this lovely cottage again this year. The house is light and airy and not musty like some other beach houses we’ve stayed at. It is well stocked with beach towels towels and kitchen essentials.the deck is wonderful for dinners and sunsets. We enjoyed a fire one night in the fire pit.The few steps to the large beautiful beach is an easy trek for all. Again we enjoyed long walks along the beach and both calm and wavy water days. Thanks for sharing your cottage with us once again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D., Okemos, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway!
This is our second time staying here and it was as perfect as the first. The house is very comfortable, the views are amazing and the beach was fabulous this year! Thank you Jim & Betsy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach is worth the price
The beach for this property is amazing and we loved it. No AC is not the best especially with air quality being poor some days. Bring lots of fans to move air around. Downstairs bathroom needs work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful family vacation and made many memories!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ B., Lewisville, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family home
Back by popular demand, this was our second trip to this home. You cannot beat this location for amazing sunsets and a beautiful beach. The house was very clean and well stocked with all the comforts of home. It easily accommodated our family of 8. Jim, the owner, was quick and responsive with communications. Definitely a 5 ⭐️ rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N., Caledonia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Beautiful
This is a great quiet spot for those that enjoy the beach. Our weather sucked in part due to the Canadian wildfire smoke, we have bad luck! The home is a good size for my wife and I with our grown children and their little ones. It was well kept for an older home and some nice upgrades were done on the mail floor. If you are big on cooking at home, you may want to bring everything you count on. The kitchen materials are dated and limited. There are ceiling fans throughout the house and if the temps are moderate they are ample to kill the heat. There is no air conditioning and had no issues but high temps were in the seventies. Would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Fantastic view of Lake Michigan from the deck and from many rooms in the house. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
Excellent location - Beach was outstanding. House had all of the necessaries and deck view was magnificent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
My husbands family and I have tried to come to Michigan every year since that’s where they grew up. This has been the best place we have stayed. Fully outfitted with kitchen supplies, even had a crockpot. Great views and owner was awesome. Will be staying there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

patricia l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic beach week on Lake Michigan
This house on Lake Michigan checked most all of our boxes. Super close to the water and a large beach. The water was cold our week but that’s Lake Michigan and we were able to kayak and paddle board on calm wave days. We were able to take long walks in both directions. We utilized the fire pit for an evening fire. The deck and grill were great. The house was spacious and the kitchen well stocked. Everything was clean and it wasn’t musty. The best for us is that it is pet friendly and Lily enjoyed herself immensely-swimming in the lake and hanging out with us. Super easy access to the house and very clear house rules and expectations. Also really appreciated the local market restaurant and other local info! The only downside is no air conditioning. There are ceiling fans and we brought 3 fans but if it was much hotter (it was 75-80 while we were there) the afternoons would have been pretty muggy inside for some in our group. Thankful for our family time at this wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! The view is stunning.
First of all, the view is beautiful of Lake Michigan! You have a very clear view down over the water, which was captivating as soon as we arrived. We spent every evening watching the sunset and mornings sitting on the deck with coffee watching the sunrise. The pictures don't do it justice. We absolutely LOVED our stay here! The house was clean and the decor was nice and more updated. We appreciated they had extra beach towels for use and even shampoo/conditioner in the bathrooms! We slept in the xtra King room and gave the Master to my in-laws, and we both agreed that the mattress was very comfortable for sleeping. Each closet had a cube organizer which actually was great and helpful. We were able to put away clothing items and organize better with that. The walk down the water was minimal which was lovely and there were about 100 feet of sand which gave us lots of space to set up our beach stuff and let the kids run/play in the sand. Even with the other neighbors at the beach and the public beach access a ways down, we felt secluded and loved having our private area. The outdoor shower was wonderful to have and rinse off the sand. Many times we just gave a quick shower to our kids outside. We appreciated that all rooms had ceiling fans. We were lucky that the weather wasn't too hot except for the first day. The first day was a bit rough being in the high 80's with no A/C but we managed. We wished the top windows opened up to allow more of a breeze - they open at the bottom which doesn't help circulate the air much so on the first day, it was very hot in the house and for sleeping. We also wished there was a railing on the other side of the stairs from the basement to the top floor. We have small kids, so we were concerned they would fall and made sure to keep a closer eye on them around the stairs. Other than those minor things, we had a fantastic time here and made a lot of great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D., Okemos, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beach getaway!
We had an excellent time at this cottage! Beautiful views and great accommodations. We couldn’t ask for more! Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Farmington, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Cottage
Perfect Lake Michigan cottage. Super easy access to the beautiful beach, amazing views from every room, gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, relaxing stay on Lake Michigan
My family thoroughly enjoyed our week at this charming and comfortable lakefront cottage. It was bright and airy, with lots of room for everyone to spread out. Accommodations included bath products, linens, and bath, kitchen, and beach towels. The reliable wifi was much appreciated, as one of us had to do some work while there. The expansive deck provided plenty of space and outdoor seating to take in the awesome lake views and unbelievable sunsets. There was also easy access to the beautiful white sandy beach. And, the sound of waves could be heard from most of the rooms, which helped to provide a very soothing night of sleep. All in all, it was an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location of this cottage was ideal. It has a fabulous deck and beachfront. Hoping to rent again!
We had a fabulous family vacation at this beautiful cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022