Lake Michigan Beach House with Private Hot Tub
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Why settle for cold and impersonal when you can stay here in this warm, inviting beach house where you have the beauties of Lake Michigan to admire? The home is directly on the beach. Enjoy the stunning views of the water from nearly every window. The deck overlooks a gorgeous sweep of beach that is perfect for sunning, walking, swimming or whatever your heart desires. There is no bluff. Only 12 steps down to the beach! Year round home offers summer sun and sand, winter's quiet beauty.
The home has a cozy and wonderful appeal. The kitchen has been renovated with slate, custom tile, stainless appliances and dramatic lighting and breakfast bar. The upstairs bath has been remodeled as a full bath with a large tiled shower overlooking the beach.
The main floor full bath has also been fully renovated with custom tile. The sunroom off the kitchen is now a spacious family room with two twin beds set up as a sectional sofa ideal for lounging, dining table and cable TV, pictured in our personal website.
The beach is gorgeous! Not a stone or pebble to hurt your feet, just swaying beach grass and the shhhhh... shhhhh.... shhhhh.... of the waves as the constant counterpoint to your relaxed conversations.
Enjoy the view of the water while you soak in the hot tub and watch little ones play in the sandbox. Have an outdoor fire on the deck at night or down on the beach: there are outdoor fire places in each location. Deck lounge chairs from Ikea, resin adirondack chairs on the beach.
When you want to walk on the beach just step down from the deck. No dangerous bluff to worry about.The water is a very gradual slope that's great for kids: no drop off, lots of sand bars. You can wade out a very long way before you're in deep water. We provide life jackets in many sizes.
The deck is enclosed to provide a secure area for children so you don't have to worry about a small person going to the beach alone. Combination locks on each gate are easy for grown ups, difficult for children.
There is a canoe and lots of beach chairs to make yourself comfortable by the water. We have all the beach towels you'll ever need: just launder them in the washer and dryer before you leave.
You'll love the master bedroom with a view that quite simply takes your breath away and a wonderful Beautyrest King size bed.
The guest room upstairs has two double beds. The guest room downstairs has a new kingsize bed. All linens and towels are provided; simply launder them before you leave.
We want you to enjoy what our family has enjoyed and we invite you to come to stay at this wonderful slice of paradise. You'll love your time here and leave refreshed and happy.
No Smoking, No Pets.
Keywords: Lake Michigan Beach House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 10
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Sunroom
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Amenities
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- VCR
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Stereo
Communications
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Hunting
- Jet Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Golf
- Sailing
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Horseback Riding
- Miniature Golf
- Shuffleboard
- Sledding
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Theme Parks
- Cycling
- Snowmobiling
Other Activities
Reviews
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wonderful vacation!
wonderful vacation!
- Guest Jennifer M.
- Date of stay 06/23/12
- Review Submitted 03/15/13
We had a wonderful vacation. The property is very comfortable. The pictures are very accurate. The beach is fantastic! Only a few steps down allowed my aging mother to be able to enjoy the beach too! We could sit on the deck and watch the kids in the sand. We found lots to do in the near-by towns. Exploring the sand dunes in a dune buggy is quite a thrill. We would definitely stay again.Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Wonderful Family Vacation!
Wonderful Family Vacation!
- Guest Southern Crew
- Date of stay 07/07/12
- Review Submitted 08/03/12
We stayed here with two other families that had never been to Michigan; they fell in love with the cool weather and lake setting. Everything about the location and set up of this house is perfect! Steps to the beach, fires at night, canoeing at sunset, hanging out under the umbrella during the day, flying kites, bocci ball games, and walks on the beach. The house is tastefully updated but still feels like a classic Lake Michigan cottage. The community and neighbors are quiet and respectful. One of our best vacations ever!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest abeer
- Date of stay 06/16/12
- Review Submitted 06/24/12
Our family just enjoyed a week at this Lake Michigan property. The location was perfect...wonderful beach and only steps from deck. There were nine of us including 3 grandchildren and plenty of space for all. Several night time storms with lots of lightning..but dry and sunny days. Water is shallow for a long way which made for plenty of safe play. Wonderful for miles of walking!Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Special place, wonderful memories
Special place, wonderful memories
- Guest Sprite
- Date of stay 06/25/11
- Review Submitted 01/17/12
Unbelievable views of the lake and beautiful sunsets from the house and deck. Only 10 steps from the deck to miles of sugar sand beaches for long walks with the family. We fell asleep each night to the sound of the waves (and more than once on the hammock outside). This home has helped create lifelong and cherished memories for our entire family. We'll be back every year.Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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August 2011 Dream
August 2011 Dream
- Guest Mike and Arlene
- Date of stay 07/30/11
- Review Submitted 08/22/11
This house has everything you could ask for to recharge your spirit. We would like to keep it a secret. The cherry turnovers are a must. Nothing is better than dinner on the deck and sunset.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 02/24/09
- Review Submitted 02/24/09
Mary, Thanks for everything last fall! Our stay was AWESOME!!! The sound crashing waves while sitting in the hot tub viewing teh sunset was just what the Doctor ordered. The MSU win over Michigan didn't hurt either. ;0) We'll be talking again this summer for another stay as we truly loved your place. Thanks for everything,Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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- Guest Denny Howell and Friends
- Date of stay 10/25/08
- Review Submitted 10/25/08
Beach House! We love your place. It's beautiful and you can't beat the view! Hope to visit again!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Sanderson Family
- Date of stay 08/29/08
- Review Submitted 08/29/08
Great location on the lake and the views could not be better! We had a 3 year old with us who loved spending time on the beach - building sand castles, taking a canoe ride, splashing in the water and flying a kite. We took Mary's advice and visited the town of Pentwater. Had a great lunch at the Village Cafe on the outdoor patio and enjoyed an ice cream at the House of Flavors. Enjoyed lunches and dinners on the deck - switching tables to accommodate the sun. We also enjoyed having the large family room for indoor play and relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful week of great memories! P.S. Cherry Point Market is a must and all the baked goods are wonderful especially the cherry pie!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Fran McLeod and Family
- Date of stay 08/09/08
- Review Submitted 08/09/08
Wonderful weather. Great beds for sleeping. Everything handy. We enjoyed our get together. Great spot!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1
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- Guest Beth Stus and Family
- Date of stay 08/02/08
- Review Submitted 08/02/08
We loved the beach house. My son's family, Alexis (3) & Jonah (1) loved all the toys. We liked the Dune Buggy ride & Alexis really liked the horseback riding. Thanks for sharing your great retreat.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rates
Now to May 25th/2013: $1,500/week May 25th to June 15th/2013: $2,500/week June 15th to September 7th/2013: $3,750/week September 7th to October 5th/2013: $3,000/week after October 5th/2013: $1500/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Location
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Actual location of the beach house. View on map
The Google map is not accurate on the location of the house, so I've added the "A" marker to indicate its actual location. On satellite view, our house's driveway is seen at the T intersection of Erie Trail and Ottawa Trail. Our neighbor's house to the north sits far back on their lot, and the neighbor's house to the south sits slightly back from our house, so our Beach House shows on the satellite view as the home farthest out onto the dune of these three homes at the intersection of Erie and Ottawa Trails.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2000
About the owner: Please note that this VRBO map function does not accurately reflect the location of our beach house. Our house is directly on the beach with no house or street in front of it. Please see our listing photos for an accurate view of the lake and the beach from our deck. Please contact us for the home's address so you can look up the house on Google Earth, which is more accurate. And now, little bit about us: When we moved back to Michigan from Atlanta in 1998, we got the 'cottage bug' and we couldn't shake it. We looked around at various cottages on various bodies of water and realized we were addicted to big waves, big sunsets, big sandy beaches and big skies. Nothing else gave us the feeling that Lake Michigan did! When we found our cottage, we jumped at it. It needed lots of work and we ended up building on to give us more space, but it was a fabulous cottage on a fabulous beach and we've never looked back. The only thing we regret is how far away we are now - and that we can't use our place ourselves except for the rare exception. But we know it continues to welcome beach goers in our absence and that makes us feel better, somehow.
Why the Owner Chose Shelby:
We bought this cottage as an oasis for our family and it's never failed to live up to that aspiration. It's quiet, peaceful and 'other' where. When we're there, we seem to let go of the 'stuff' that's on our minds at home, and I suppose that's the best thing about the place. Getting away from everything usual, going somewhere apart from the ordinary.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
This house is comfortable and done up. It's not rustic, not dusty, not basic. It's a real house with real furniture, and that makes it so nice to stay at - even us! We know that you'll agree that it's nicer to stay at a house that's not rickety and spider-webby!
Contact us
- Primary: +1 (206) 291-8266 Pacific Standard Time : calls welcome 7 am - 10 pm
- Secondary: +1 206-708-7889 Pacific Standard Time: calls welcome 7 am - 10 pm
- Tertiary: +1 425-274-6345 Pacific Standard Time: calls welcome 7 am - 10 pm
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Photos
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View of the house from the gorgeous beach
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Gorgeous sunsets from your deck
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The spacious multi-use deck awaits your summer vacation.
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View from the master bedroom: just the sand and waves as far as the eye can see.
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The perfect way to relax at the end of a beautiful day :)
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The upstairs guest room is spacious and has two comfy double beds.
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Cozy and inviting - the way a stay at the Lake should be.
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Dining space for 8 in the sunroom. Ceiling fans for cooling breezes.
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View of the beach from your deck
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Fabulous sugar sand beach to play on.
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Cook meals with a view of the Lake. Enjoy casual meals at the breakfast bar.
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View of the deck from the master bedroom.
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The master bedroom is private and comfortable, with an absolutely stunning view.
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The sunroom has 2 twin beds set up as a sectional sofa for lounging or sleeping.
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The living room overlooks the lake and even has a fireplace.
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It's hard to beat a Lake Michigan sunset. This was taken from the deck.
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