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Cozy, cute, clean cottage near Lake Michigan

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Innisfree
Innisfree from the driveway
Perfect place for dining or working (if you must!).
View of Lake Michigan from the deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy, cute, clean cottage near Lake Michigan

New to the rental market, this property is a very well-cared-for, charming, family cottage in mature woods, and exudes the feel of living in a tree house ... with amenities! All of the rooms (except the bathroom) have windows looking out over the lush forest. From the dining, kitchen, and living room you can also sneak a peak of Lake Michigan. The deck is surrounded by trees, with a view of the big lake; there is no better place to read a book or work remotely from the deck dining table. There is a full kitchen, washer & dryer, smart TV for streaming, and high-speed fiber optic internet.

There are two bedrooms, each with a queen bed. A sofa in the living room can sleep one more person. The maximum number of guests is five. The updated bathroom has a shower, no tub.

Minimum stay: 7 nights. Saturday - Saturday.

Located in the prestigious Little Point Sable Association, you have free access to the association amenities: Two tennis courts, two pickleball courts, a playground, and an 18-hole crolf course (a crude form of golf which is fun for the whole family); all are less than a mile from the cottage. There is NO BEACH associated with this cottage or for association use; all the beach is privately owned. There are a couple of access points for association owners and renters strictly for getting to the water line to walk or run the beach. The nearest access point is about a mile from the cottage and there is no parking. The closest public Lake Michigan beaches are about a 15-minute drive; Stony Creek to the south, and near the Little Point Sable Lighthouse and Silver Creek to the north. Stony Lake also has a public dock and swimming area. Kids love fishing from that dock; no license required.

The Memorial Nature Preserve is a short walk away within the association and offers wonderful hiking paths in nature where we've seen all kinds of critters.

Oceana County is a summer playground with lots of lakes, golf courses, quaint lakeshore towns, and family activities. We are a 10-minute drive from the Silver Lake sand dunes where you can walk or drive the dunes, and enjoy Silver Lake on your own boat or rent one. Tubing, water-skiing, paddle boarding and swimming are all popular. Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo is 15 minutes away and a great place to spend the day with kids. There are several golf courses within 15 minutes. Tubing down Stony Creek to Lake Michigan is a fun, relaxing 1.5 hours. The immediate area is not known for high-end shopping or fine dining.

For those of you Silver Lake sand dune fans, this is a great place to stay nearby ... enjoy what Silver Lake has to offer, but get away from the noise and crowds when you've had enough. This cottage is just 10 minutes away.

My cottage is nearby and I'm available 24/7 if you have any questions or concerns. Please feel free to send me a message here if you have any questions about this property. Thank you! ~Laura

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About the area

Shelby

Shelby is home to this cottage. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • The Fox Barn Winery - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Stony Lake - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 13 min drive - 13.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sand Castle Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this little cabin in the woods!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thanks so much, Ross! We'd love to have you back. ~ Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swinston T.

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

Wonderful stay

This was a honeymoon and perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2024
Congratulations again, and thank you for staying with us. I'm so glad you enjoyed your honeymoon at Innisfree. Consider us for your 1-year-anniversary! ~ Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur M.

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

Relaxing

This was a secluded property with a view of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Thank you for the 5-star review, Arthur. We are happy you enjoyed your stay at Innisfree. ~ Laura
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding

If you want to go off the beaten path for complete quiet and privacy, this is the place. What a location! A treehouse is a good description. You are literally up among the trees on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan (wonderful view from the deck). You can enjoy Silver Lake, the sand dunes, Shelby, Hart, Pentwater, all within 10-25 minutes, and then retreat back to your peace and quiet. Nothing fancy about it, actually a bit rustic. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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