Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Shelby, MI

Silver Lake State Park10 min drive
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center13 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse15 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Dining Area

About this property

*****
For Summer 2024 we are accepting inquiries only, not booking requests yet. Please let me know what dates you are interested in and I will hold those for you until I know the dates that the owners will be using the cottage, what the rate change will be (if any), etc. Feel free to ask any questions you may have in the inquiry and I will respond asap. Thank you. ~Laura
*****

Welcome to your home on Lake Michigan! This darling family cottage right on the big lake is located in the desirable Little Point Sable Association about 2 miles south of the Little Point Sable Lighthouse.

On the main level there are 2 bedrooms (one with a queen bed, one with 2 sets of bunk beds), 2 full bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and a wonderful screened porch that runs the length of the cottage overlooking Lake Michigan. A mini-split AC unit was added to the upstairs living area in the fall of 2020. Downstairs, accessible via a circular stairway inside or an outdoor stairway, are 2 more bedrooms, a powder room, and laundry.

There is a Roku TV on which you may stream your own subscriptions. No cable or satellite TV service. Excellent fiber optic internet was installed in 2022.

Enjoy quality time with your family on the new large patio with a gorgeous view of the lake, on the association tennis courts, pickleball courts, crolf course (a crude form of golf fun for the whole family), and walking the miles of trails in the nature preserve.

As you may be aware, Lake Michigan's water level was at a record high in 2020, causing much erosion. We are thrilled that the lake level has dropped dramatically and we have a gorgeous beach! There is a path down a very small dune to the beach and water.

The family that owns this property lives next door, and they have several family members with cottages in the area, as well. Occasionally some of the family may be on the beach in front of your cottage, or using the shared firepit. They are a friendly bunch and there is room for all!

The cottage is located between Silver Lake and Stony Lake, just west of Shelby. The famous Silver Lake Sand Dunes are 10 minutes away. This area is known as a wonderful summer playground ... golf, boating, tubing, waterskiing, and more are just minutes away. This is a rural area; fine dining and high-end shopping are 40 minutes away.

Property manager

Laura McMurry

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cottage is 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 Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Shelby, MI

What's nearby

Silver Lake State Park - 10 min drive
Stony Lake - 12 min drive
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 13 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 15 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 24 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

Frickin' Chicken Shack - 13 min drive
Golden Sands Bucket Bar - 20 min drive
Whippy Dip - 10 min drive
Stony Lake Inn - 12 min drive
Sand Castle Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shelby cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Silver Lake State Park and The Fox Barn Winery. Stony Lake and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

29 July 2023

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

Late July visit

We really enjoyed this property. The area and the beach are beautiful. The house had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

2 Aug 2022

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

Complete Relaxation

The family and I had a great time at this property. We really enjoyed how close to the beach it was. We did get a little confused on the parking situation but once we figured that out we were good to go! I have never been so relaxed listening to the waves crash at night. The deck was a huge plus for us as we were able to invite family that still lives in the area to celebrate birthdays. I would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

23 July 2022

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

Great location with wonderful views and sunsets

We merged a few families together and enjoyed our vacation. The sound of waves and coffee on the porch was a favorite. The kids had a great time learning to rock skip on a calm day. The property was well laid out. My only recommendation would be to add a shower to the lower level. The layout may work best for one family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V., Valparaiso, IN

20 July 2022

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

A really fantastic experience! Exactly as described!

We had an amazing week at "Back Cover". It was my husband, me, our daughter 22, another daughter 19, and our son 14. The views and beach are absolutely fantastic. We could sit in the screen porch all day every day and listen to the waves! It was cool while we were there and having the windows open was so amazing, listening to the waves was the best! The cottage had everything we needed, we grilled every evening and played games after dinner. The local area was great as well, we really LOVED the Cherry Point Farm & Market, the BEST cherry pie and strudel we'd ever eaten! The winery right down the road had great wine and live entertainment on Friday night. We rented a boat on Silver Lake, took the Mac Woods Dune Ride, and horse back riding at Stony Lake Stables. We hiked all over the area as well! It was FAB, we will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Russ J.

23 Aug 2021

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

Sentimental Stay

Laura was a great communicator and everything was outlined and as expected. Our family enjoyed the stay very much and the cottage had sentimental meaning!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laura McMurry

Hello! I'm the rental manager for this property. I've spent summers in this area all of my life and have been handling several cottage rentals since 2015. My cottage is nearby so I'm available should you have any questions during your stay. Please feel free to contact me; my goal is to provide you with the perfect place for your vacation on Lake Michigan. I hope to hear from you.
Laura McMurry

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