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Charming, Rustic Lake Cottage, Great For Families Who Want To Get Away!

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Gun Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, MI
  • Place, Gun Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gun Lake Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Michigan University
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming, Rustic Lake Cottage, Great For Families Who Want To Get Away!

Enjoy our charming, rustic lake cottage with 2 bedrooms/1 bath. Bring your boat and tie up to the dock or paddle around in our canoe. After a day of fishing and swimming, enjoy a campfire in the fire pit while roasting marshmallows. Sit on the screened porch and enjoy the view of the lake. The outdoor gas grill is ready for your barbecue. The large backyard is great for a match of badminton. You will want to reserve your R&R time in the hammock that hangs by the shore.

The cottage has one bedroom with a full size bed. The second bedroom has a full size bed and a bunk bed. Linens and towels are not provided. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, and dishes. Internet and cable TV are available.

The area has plenty to do and see. Yankee Springs State Park, the casino, restaurants, and shops are a short car ride away.

We rent Saturday to Saturday only. We will consider small pets.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No lifeguard on duty. Children must be supervised at all times. No diving off the dock. Linens and towels are not provided. Cottage must be clean upon departure. See rental agreement for full details.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 592643
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Shelbyville

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Englands Point, a neighborhood in Shelbyville. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hidden Pond Preserve and Yankee Springs Recreation Area, while Historic Bowens Mills and Gilmore Car Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Shelbyville, MI

What's nearby

  • Gun Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 13 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Western Michigan University - 34 min drive - 59.1 km
  • Downtown Market - 36 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Van Andel Arena - 37 min drive - 65.9 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russo’s Pizzeria Bar & Grille at Gun Lake - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Judd's Bar And Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Pizzeria & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shelbyville Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bay Pointe Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, Rustic Lake Cottage, Great For Families Who Want To Get Away! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming, Rustic Lake Cottage, Great For Families Who Want To Get Away! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Rustic Lake Cottage, Great For Families Who Want To Get Away! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, Rustic Lake Cottage, Great For Families Who Want To Get Away! located?

Located in Englands Point, this cottage is steps from Gun Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gun Lake County Park and Fawn Lake. Fish Lake and Lime Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just lovely! The sunsets were spectacular. Morning coffee on the dock with tons of fish swimming about was perfection. We had a great time kayaking too. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Local area.

Nice to see more of the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake front

Very Beautiful lakefront! It is nice and sandy all around the dock, which is awesome to be able to wade in. So much to do on this lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best spot ever!

We enjoyed our stay so much! The cottage is so cozy! Everything went as smooth as possible! Considering renting again next year!! Suzanne was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The description is pretty close to accurate, however, it is ready for a deep clean and could use a refresh on the furniture if not able to be shampooed. Sometimes you just have to put a little money into your investment just to keep it where it is! Enjoyed the rest the lake it was peaceful we did have 4 to 5 fans running a lot of the time when needed otherwise we had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
This lake was great for fishing. The cottage well let's just say it needed a deep cleaning or a better cleaning lady. The pots and pans were terrible. Filthy dirty and there was stuff all in the silverware drawer we had to clean. The toaster oven was disgusting and we didn't want to use it. I burned something on the stove and there were no smoke detectors that went off. The grounds were mostly dirt to be honest. The stairs going into the water are broke and I almost killed myself coming up them so be careful. The furniture well I didn't even want to sit on it so dirty. This place could be so nice with attention to all these problems. The floors were a mess and don't get me started on the cabinets. We used paper plates, paper cups so I didn't have to wash things before using. If you don't care about a clean place it's great. Bring your favorite pans because honestly we couldn't hardly cook on their pans. The back of the stove was so dirty I could write my name on the crud that was on it. Thank God the weather was perfect and we were outside from morning till evening. Spend a little more money and get a better place. I would not rerent this property at all. However, I will look for something better on this lake next year.Sorry, Susan
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin/ Cottage like atmosphere.

It was a lovely and relaxing stay. Only disappointment was that the refrigerator/ freezer & sink & tea pot were not clean to my standards. Also the oven had a dirty pan in it. Hopefully we left it better than we found it. Could not find any thing to clean with except windex. If we found a rake I would have racked the small limbs that fell during storm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs upgrades

Great Location! But no comforts of home. There was no upgrades meaning everything must of been 20 years old. This is not necessary a bad thing. (BUT)The furniture was just as old. We left a day early because the beds were so uncomfortable and sofa smelled it was hard to relax. The structure of the home is also in bad shape. It's visible clear the owners use this as pure income without investing money back in for maintenance or improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gun Lake

What a beautiful location on Gun Lake.! We enjoyed having the fire pit and the outdoor areas. Very friendly community. Conveniently located near our family in Grand Rapids.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GUN LAKE

VERY NICE COTTAGE OWNERS ARE EASY TO WORK WITH QUIET AREA WOULD RENT THIS CABIN AGAIN
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location.

My family enjoyed our stay and the serenity of the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and cozy

Such a sweet old style cottage right up to the screen door that slams. Beautiful breezes off the water, great neighbors and wonderful quiet area, great for walking or riding your bikes. Shades on the screen porch were a bit hard for me to roll up and down since I’m short and I had to do it alone. Owner is considering an easier way to roll them up and down. Lots of fans but if it is hot and muggy, remember no AC. Can get quite hot. I would definitely rent again and recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation 2021

Stayed for 2 weeks. Had beautiful weather every day. Caught lots of fish. Love this Lake. I will definitely be back again next year! The neighbors next door were awesome people!! Only downfall is not having an air conditioner. And it really needs a new grill.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We didn’t want to leave!

This was a beautiful slice of paradise we will for sure book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will return

Great place to relax and enjoy some family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

Yes, this is a very dated cottage. But, if you want a place to relax and fish off the dock, this is it.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Lake

We were very happy overall with our mini-vacation. This property is a great value! We had everything we needed there plus some. We also really appreciated the beautiful sunny days and the sunsets on the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake Getaway

We had a great time in this quaint cottage. Loved the cottage, location, the fire pit, and
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lead Into Labor Day 2020

The property was exactly as the description was written up as. Very nice quiet location on the lake and the availability of the paddle boat was great as we used that most every day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

England’s Point Cottage

Great location! Had an amazing week! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed

This was our second year renting this property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Well equipped kitchen, good beds, nicely appointed living area and love the hammocks. Found a couple of local restaurants that were super. Perfect for just us two on our week-long getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

England point

Had a great time! Love this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Absolutely loved it! Love the rustic cabin. Made me feel l like I was on vacation and not in a hotel. Only wish there was a boat or kayak to use. The paddle boat didn't steer right and the canoe was way to big. I am going to book this rental again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic cottage as described. More than expected.

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the cottage and beach. One of the best locations on Gun Lake. I know, because I lived on the lake from 1973 to 1986. Safe swim area for kids. Beautiful sunset. Plenty of shade (all day) as well as sun. Loads of parking space which can be a challenge with many lake properties. Paddle boat and canoe available. Hammock ideally located. I will definitely rent this cottage again if available.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

lacking , needs some attention

The place was outdated and needs some deep cleaning. The daily construction nearby made I hard to relax (out of the owner's control but should have been mentioned). Furniture is old and uncomfortable. Plus side: Lake is beautiful and great for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Janet Duggan

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Why they chose this property

Our family has been creating memories for 5 generations at the Nimo In. We hope your family enjoys the cottage as much as we do!

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