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Lake Front Cottage Retreat

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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On the beach!
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Nice sandy beach
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator

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Shelby, MI

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Game Room

1 Double Futon

Master (Bedroom 1)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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 2025 ! 120 foot frontage with a wide sandy beach for swimming, splashing, snoozing. Sunsets included!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets are allowed with a $200 per pet weekly fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1999486
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Shelby, MI

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Par 5 - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot so close to GR

Nice property location and features. Excellent quiet community surrounding you for your visit.
View from deck.
Sunset on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation and made many memories!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We are so happy to share his special place with you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely love being on the beach. You can hear and see the beach from this cottage.This cottage had almost everything we needed. It was warm a few nights and air conditioning would have improved our stay this year. Overall I LOVE this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th year at this cottage. The space is very clean and the owner is very responsive. The beach was great as usual. We had algae in the water this year but that is not common. The kitchen is well stocked as are the bathrooms. We appreciate the extra beach towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love everything about it

We were super excited to see a dishwasher had been installed! We had a great stay. Beds are super comfy and linens are very nice. Plenty of room for 4 teenage boys to spread out and our dog absolutely loves his life for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! We loved our stay here! Our family came together from MN, MO, MT and IL and had a blast. The beach was fabulous and we spent every sunny day down there. We mostly cooked in house but ventured out to Deb’s (for the best cinnamon roll breakfast sandwich!) Whippy Dip, and Farmhouse. We loved watching the sunset from the deck each evening. Kitchen was well equipped and loved having a crockpot available to use. We’d love to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wide and gorgeous beach! You also have beautiful views of the lake from the deck and a quick walk down on steps and through the sand. We enjoyed many walks on the beach and the fact that it was sandy (not rocky) all the way out. The sunsets were amazing!The house was comfy and welcoming, although we spent the majority of time outdoors. We had cool enough weather to keep the house comfortable at night, but bring fans for the back rooms that can get stuffy. We appreciated being able to use the beach towels, too. Highly recommend if you want a stunning setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect location! Check in was simple and the host responded to my questions very quickly. The bedrooms are large and comfortable, and having 3 bathrooms helped a lot with a large family. The deck facing the lake is large also, so there was room for everyone gathering to watch the gorgeous sunsets. There is a small path that leads to 8 steps, then a short boardwalk leading to about 10 more steps, and then your feet are in the sand on the beach! There is a second refrigerator in the garage which was extremely helpful to store our meals for the week. I definitely recommend this lake house!
Daytime view....
Evening view...
Morning guest!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Lake Michigan Beach and Sunset Views

What a great place! The magnificent views of Lake Michigan from the deck were spectacular. We were lucky that the weather was perfect and we experienced 7 sunsets! The rooms are vary spacious and enough to accommodate our family comfortably. The kitchen was a bit small, but we made it work. The beach is absolutely wonderful! It is easy access and large in width and length making it feel very private. Prefect for early morning walks. The sound of the waves can be heard from most of the rooms and are very soothing for sleeping. The wonderful ambience of this lakeside house all combined for us siblings/spouse to be able to withstand each other for a whole week….a whole week! Just kidding. A truly awesome place. Thank you from our entire family…,The Russman’s James was also very helpful in responding to the many questions we had prior to our arrival. Thank you James for sharing the comfort of your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2021
Bonnie- So glad you had a nice time; it really is a lovely place to enjoy, reconnect, and unwind! Have a nice autumn! Jim B
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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A common question: What type of coffee maker? We have supplied a drip coffee pot, 10 cups. It takes #4 filters! Perfect for preparing for mornings on the deck with a cup of coffee, watching the lake wake up!

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