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Drift Away At Lake Michigan

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Deck and screen porch with view of Lake Michigan at sunset.
Lake side deck and screen porch.
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100 Feet of Private Lake Michigan Beach - Summer 2020
100 Feet of Private Lake Michigan Beach - Summer 2020

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Shelby, MI
  • Place, The Fox Barn Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Stony Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Drift Away At Lake Michigan

This Lake Michigan Beach cottage is the perfect place to relax and drift away! Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Michigan from the cottage or swimming and kayaking in the pristine water. At the end of the day there's nothing like relaxing, just watching the spectacular sunsets over the lake.

The cottage is located between Ludington and Muskegon, in Oceana County. Less than 10 miles from a major highway, we are off the beaten path in a private association of homes and cottages.

Features of the cottage include a screen room where you can lounge. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outside shower. The interior of the home has two bedrooms, a living and dining area, full kitchen, a bath and a half.

The property enjoys a lower bluff and includes 100 feet of private beach. We have approximately 30 steps down to the dunes, then 300 feet to the beach area. Use of three kayaks are included with your rental stay.

The Drift Away cottage on Lake Michigan is ready for those who would treat this home as their own. Your vacation awaits, just start the online reservation process.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 815333
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • The Fox Barn Winery - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Stony Lake - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • beach near Benona Township Oval Park - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 11 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sand Castle Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drift Away At Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Drift Away At Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drift Away At Lake Michigan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drift Away At Lake Michigan located?

This Shelby cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silver Lake State Park and Stony Lake. Upper Silver Lake and Morris Lake 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, very clean, wonderful beach and exceptional weather- we had a very restful week and lookforward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could have not asked for a more beautiful and peaceful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Relaxation Awaits...

It is hard to beat this comfortable and well-appointed cottage. Location, location, location! No bluff, minimal steps, private beach! So great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Great Place

This is our third summer staying at Drift Away, and it just gets better every year! The new deck and furniture is a wonderful addition to the screened-in porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

Awesome as always!

This has become our family's vacation spot. We love it and are happy we get to spend time here every summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

john h.

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

Million dollar view

Beautiful view, great beach, nice clean well-appointed cottage - our second time here with nearly perfect weather. AAA plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scottie W.

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

Beautiful!

Everything was as described! Beautiful area and home! Private relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Lazy Days at Drift Away

This cottage is the best place to kick back and relax! The screened in porch is great in every kind of weather! The hammocks are wonderful under the pines! And the beach is simply outstanding! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Relaxing place to stay

We had a great week. Ryan was great to work with and was quick to answer all questions that we had. The property was nice, clean, and just as it is described. Wish it had a larger coffee maker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

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

Beautiful

Great little cottage on a gorgeous strip of Michigan coast. Very well stocked with kitchen stuff, games, and outdoor toys. The new porch is great. I would absolutely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

Cottage

It's great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Relaxing, clean and easy!

The house is so clean and comfy. The lake access was nice and the kids loves having our own sandy beach. We had a great time taking the kayaks out on the lake and watching the beautiful sunsets. The kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of towels. We had fabulous family time putting together the puzzles and playing games. We loved our relaxing vacation and we will make it back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Drift Away is Delightful!

We had a fabulous stay at this well appointed, adorable cottage! The location is fantastic (near Silver Lake, Hart, and Pentwater), and the beach is easily accessible and endlessly walkable! Yay! We loved the screened-in porch for morning coffee, afternoon naps, and evening nightcaps. Because of the a/c and the ceiling fans, the cottage stayed cool and comfortable in spite of the high temps outside. I would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a great getaway! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Lake Michigan Paradise

We loved our stay at this property. From the moment we saw the welcome sign with our name on it to our drive home, this cottage was a perfect choice for us. It has a cabin-y feel, but is almost completely updated. Amenities are complete with full kitchen supplies, plenty of linens and beach gear galore. And that's just the inside! The screened-in porch overlooks Lake Michigan and is the go-to spot for morning coffee, naps during a thunderstorm or drinks at sunset. And the beach!! A short jaunt down several flights of steps take you to a virtually deserted beach. We did see some people, but they were strolling past or camped out well out of earshot of our section. Adirondack chairs and kayaks are stored at the beach as well. To say this was relaxing would be a n understatement. We already reserved our week for summer '24:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike j.

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

Perfect family getaway!

We were looking for a quick adventure to break the routine for an extended weekend and this place did not disappoint. It is a small cozy renovated property as described. Everything you could think of is there and has meticulously been taken care of. We loved the place so much and plan to visit in the summer when it is not too cold for beach days. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john h.

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

Drift Away is a gem!

Exceptionally clean and well appointed cottage with a beautiful view of the lake! Walk the beach for miles and enjoy the sunsets. We have vacationed in this area for many years and never tire of it. Thanks to Ryan and Monica for sharing and we hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deb d.

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

Another great stay

3rd year in a row renting lovely quant cottage. Owners so responsive. Never really needed to leave the cottage as views of lake and sunset are serene. Bought groceries for the week and made use of gas grill and screened in patio for dinners. Beach never crowded and the occasional neighbors we met all so friendly. Fantastic having chairs and kayaks down on the beach already. Cottage has everything you could need for a comfortable stay, updated bathrooms , nice linens, lots of towels, well stocked kitchen, and all extremely clean. Nicely decorated and lots of attention to details to make your stay so easy. Thanks for another great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Great Cottage on the Big Lake

Spent a lovely summer week at this cottage with my family. The views of Lake Michigan are tremendous and most days we had the beach to ourselves in both directions as far as we could see. Cottage is very well appointed with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Relaxing

We had another great stay! The views are the best part, Lake Michigan never disappoints. Love eating dinner and having the view. The screened in porch is great as well. The cottage is very well appointed and so clean. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deb d.

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

Second year in a row

we discovered Drift away last year, fortunate to rent again and still just as wonderful! Better weather this year, clean well stocked cottage, great beds, lots of towels, cleaning supplies, dishes. Hammocks at house, Chairs down at beach. All you need to bring is beach towels and some food....we barely wanted to leave the house entire week, but you can easily venture out to pentwater for light tourist shopping, restaurants, brought our bikes to Hart Montague trail in Shelby. But my favorite was hanging at cottage all day including screenend in porch to watch everynight's gorgeous sunset. Stop searching, book this place now if you can, you won't regret it. True 5 star in every way.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

Amazing property

Another great stay! We love it here, it’s such a special spot and hidden gem! Everything was perfect like last time. We enjoyed the new outdoor shower and upgraded coffee pot haha!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Fabulous second stay at Drift Away!

This was our second time staying at this lakefront cottage. Just like last year, we had an incredible stay. The house is extremely clean and provides everything needed for your stay. We especially enjoyed the updated outdoor shower. The beach is gorgeous! We enjoyed beach walks daily and loved taking the kayaks out. Cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

Thanks!

Another excellent week at the Drift Away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hillary H.

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

Perfect Cozy Getaway

My husband and I stayed over a long weekend for our 4th year wedding anniversary and baby-moon. It is all you hope for in a cozy cottage on Lake Michigan with a private beach. Secluded but a short drive to local markets, restaurants and wineries/breweries. It was perfect and we hope to go back someday with our further kiddos.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Amazing!

We were beyond impressed with this place! The view of Lake Michigan was amazing. It was decorated real cute and very clean. Just a real cute and cozy place. Would love to return in the summer when it’s warmer but enjoyed our fall getaway, colors were beautiful. Nice being able to take walks through the beautiful neighborhood too. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ryan & Monica Dennings

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Why they chose this property

It has always been our dream to purchase a property on Lake Michigan to enjoy with our family. In the fall of 2015 we were able to. Now we have the opportunity to share it with you and your family.

What makes this property unique

We have 100' of Lake Michigan frontage. We have about 30 steps and 300' to the beach. We have a 12' by 14' screen porch to enjoy outdoor living. The parking is right outside the front door with room for three cars in our driveway.

In 2019 we installed air conditioning and replaced the flooring.

In 2018 we replaced all of the windows and exterior doors.

In the spring and early summer of 2016 we updated the bathrooms and bunk room to put our touch on the cottage. We have added new furnishings to all of the rooms to make your stay comfortable.

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