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.
Property manager
Janet Duggan
Languages
English
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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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
About the area
Shelbyville
Located on a lake, this cottage is in Englands Point, a neighbourhood 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
3763 England Dr, Shelbyville, MI, 49344
What's nearby
Gun Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Gun Lake County Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Gun Lake Casino - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
Yankee Springs Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
Gilmore Car Museum - 34 min drive - 27.8 km
Getting around
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Curley Cone - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant - 4 min drive
Shelbyville Tavern - 14 min drive
Sand Bar & Grill - 12 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.
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! ?
Checkout 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 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
Carol K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Donald F.
24 Sept 2019
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Frank C.
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
9 Aug 2019
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.
Totally enjoyed our stay at Nimo Inn! Plenty of fans in cottage, since there was no air. We usually had a good breeze flowing thru the porch windows. Lakefront was nice, sandy bottom for enjoying the water. Glad to have steps off dock, which made it easier to get in and out of water. Plenty of utensils for grilling/cooking. Overall great stay and we'll be back!!
Nan R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
lynn k.
23 Jun 2019
Better than expected
Dated but clean and comfortable. Great fishing right off the dock. The paddle boat and canoe are nice but, for folks that are 65+, it is difficult to get them over the rocks and into the water. Overall, we had a great time and thinking we may plan for two weeks next year.
lynn k.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
About the host
Hosted by Janet Duggan
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!