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Lake Michigan Beach House with Private Hot Tub to get away from it all
- house2000 sq. ft.
- People: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min. Stay: 3–7 nights
House, 3 Bedrooms + Family Room, 3 Baths, (Sleeps 8)
Bedrooms
Family Room
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 2
King size beds (2); Master bedroom and main floor guest room each have a king size bed; Double Beds (2) in the upstairs guest room, similar to a hotel room. Great for a couple with young children. Also works well for kids to share., Twin or Single Beds (2) Family Room has two twin beds set up as a sectional 'sofa'. It's ideal for lounging, reading, or just watching TV. These are perfect beds for kids. Family Room has a door that can be closed., Baby Cribs (1) Graco pack n play in main floor closet.
Facilities
Featured
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- TV
- Heater
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or Cable
- Internet
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Hot Tub
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath with shower, BathOn the main floor outside the main floor bedroom
- Bathroom 2Toilet, ShowerUpstairs outside the two bedrooms (master and guest room)
- Bathroom 3Toilet, ShowerGround floor bathroom - not in basement. Driveway level.
- All the bathrooms have nicely tiled showers with newer fixtures. All have been renovated since 2005.
Safety features
- Carbon-monoxide detectorkitchen
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detectorkitchen and bedrooms
- Fire extinguisherkitchen
Location Type
- lakeLake Michigan - gorgeous sandy lake frontage.
- BeachfrontStunning frontage. 15 steps down to sugar sand from your private deck. Deck has nice privacy from neighbors on either side of house. Very restful and private.
General
- TelephoneFree long distance access. Land line.
- Heatinggas.
- Linens providedHousekeeper leaves folded linens and towels on each bed for guests to make only the beds they need. Linens laundered for you after your departure.
- Washing machineNew front loading high efficiency - 2010
- Clothes dryerNew front-loading efficiency - 2010
- FireplaceWood burning, in Living Room. Purchase wood at many locations year round.
- Parking availablegravel driveway
- Internet
- Towels availablebeach towels and bath linens provided.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Living RoomWith beautiful view of the beach.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hobgas
- Oven
- Microwavebuilt in microwave/hood over stove
- Grill
- Coffee makerboth drip coffee maker and a French press.
- Toaster4 slice Dualit
- Dishes & utensils
- KitchenRenovated with slate and tile, new cabinets, lighting, breakfast bar for extra seating, view of lake.
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- Diningclip on highchair in main floor guest room closet
Entertainment
- Television2 Large flat screen TVs: Added summer 2013.
- Satellite/Cable TV(2) 2 TVs with Dish Network Cable TV: Family channels.
- Stereo
- DVD player
- BooksMany books throughout home.
- GamesMany board games and toys in Family Room cabinets
- ToysMany toys and stuffed animals
- Video librarymany children's videos, some feature films
Outside
- GardenArea off deck has hammock, sand play area and bench for watching the sunsets.
- TerraceWood deck and grassy area enclosed to provide safety for children. Hammock, table area for outdoor meals. Deck chairs and outdoor fireplace.
- Golf
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Spa whirlpoolIn-deck hot tub directly outside livingroom sliding doors. Gorgeous view of the Lake from the Hot Tub. Enjoy nighttime stargazing in some of the clearest skies you'll find.
Notes
- Outdoor fireplace, Hammock, Ceiling fans in all bedrooms, as well as in the kitchen, the livingroom, the upstairs bath and the sunroom. Baby 'clip-on' high chair.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Location
Hosted by Mary Browning
Ask a questionAbout Mary Browning
Please note that this VRBO map function does not accurately reflect the location of our beach house. Our house is directly on the beach with no house or street in front of it. Please see our listing photos for an accurate view of the lake and the beach from our deck. Please contact us for the home's address so you can look up the house on Google Earth, which is more accurate. And now, little bit about us: When we moved back to Michigan from Atlanta in 1998, we got the 'cottage bug' and we couldn't shake it. We looked around at various cottages on various bodies of water and realized we were addicted to big waves, big sunsets, big sandy beaches and big skies. Nothing else gave us the feeling that Lake Michigan did! When we found our cottage, we jumped at it. It needed lots of work and we ended up building on to give us more space, but it was a fabulous cottage on a fabulous beach and we've never looked back. The only thing we regret is how far away we are now (we live in Seattle) - and that we can't use our place ourselves except for the rare exception. But we know it continues to welcome beach goers in our absence and that makes us feel better, somehow.
Mary Browning purchased this house in 2000
Why Mary Browning chose Shelby
We bought this cottage as an oasis for our family and it's never failed to live up to that aspiration. It's quiet, peaceful and 'other' where. When we're there, we seem to let go of the 'stuff' that's on our minds at home, and I suppose that's the best thing about the place. Getting away from everything usual, going somewhere apart from the ordinary.
What makes this house unique
This house is comfortable and done up. It's not rustic, not dusty, not basic. It's a real house with real furniture, and that makes it so nice to stay at - even us! We know that you'll agree that it's nicer to stay at a house that's not rickety and spider-webby!
- Languages:
- English
Private hosts do not rent properties as a trade, business or profession.