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Dune Top Beach House with Views of Lake Michigan

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A coastal house with a steep roof, white railings, and a wooden staircase leading to a deck.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and decorative items.
A living room with a blue sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a kitchen in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a window with a sheer curtain, and a wall-mounted nightstand.
A decorative sculpture of a dragon and mermaid on a wooden surface.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Shelby, MI
  • Place, Stony Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Benona Township Oval Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dune Top Beach House with Views of Lake Michigan

A little more than an hour's drive from G.R. brings you to this dune-top beach house overlooking Lake Michigan. (The cottage is not on the lakefront) Have your meals out on the deck or inside the screened-in porch. Watch the variety of boats including the occasional barge navigating the lake in the distance. Lounge on the comfy couch with the cooling breeze coming from the sliders that span the front of the cottage. Take a 3- minute stroll down to the lake and sandy beach. Raft the lazy river near Stony Lake. Drive past the golf course and winery to Silver Lake and the dunes. Onward to Pentwater for some shopping or maybe a burger at the Brown Bear. In Heart there are some great biking trails. So much to see and do! Come on up and enjoy!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
No children under the age of 7 please!
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3400990vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • beach near Benona Township Oval Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Silver Lake - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 11 min drive - 15.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cal's Roaster and Smokehouse - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dune Top Beach House with Views of Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dune Top Beach House with Views of Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dune Top Beach House with Views of Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dune Top Beach House with Views of Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Dune Top Beach House with Views of Lake Michigan located?

Situated in Shelby, this golf cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Stony Lake. Silver Lake State Park and The Fox Barn Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

martin

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

Lovely stay

Had a wonderful time. Great location for quiet lake time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cortney F.

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

Great place

We loved our stay at the dune top beach house! It was a great location, clean and perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and peaceful! The view is unbeatable! The breeze coming off the lake was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Beach House

Great location to the beach! Our family had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Our new favorite!

Perfect weekend retreat with stunning views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Great Time at Lake Michigan

Great property. Great owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmitt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So wonderful! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri D.

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

Dune house review

Nice very clean stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Y.

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

Perfect little getaway with a beach view

My fave thing is the screen room and porch that looks out on the giant lake! I’d stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming cottage !

Girls weekend! Perfect spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house, short walk to the beach, excellent lake view. 10/10 all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer V.

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

Beautiful

Had a great time. Property was clean and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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

a beautiful view and deck

It's in a special neighborhood. Wonderful beach and roads to run. Country Dairy and Artisan Bar in New EraPickleball at Whitehall
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Hi Jean, I am so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! The watercolor your daughter painted is so beautiful. Please thank her for me. I plan to frame the painting, so it will be on display the next time you come to the lake. Enjoy the rest of summer! Best, Carol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci T.

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

Great Vacation!

The house was just as described and clean. The location was great with easy access to the beach that was not overcrowded. We got to meet Carol at check in and she was super nice and answered all of our questions. The screened in porch was excellent any time of day and the view of the lake was perfect. If we stay in the area again, it would be at this house. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Hi Traci, thank you so much for the kind review! I also want to thank you and your girls for taking such great care of our cottage! I would love to have you and your family back anytime! Enjoy the rest of summer! Best, Carol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh my goodness! What a lovely property and location! The beach is a short walk away, the deck provides lovely views of Lake Michigan. The property is well-equipped for cooking and enjoying friends and family. Super quiet! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Little Blue

We enjoyed our time at the little blue cottage with a spectacular view of our favorite lake. Very relaxing and a great reset before school starts. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Beach getaway

My daughter and I had a WONDERFUL week. It wasn’t overcrowded, the view was beautiful as well as the beach. A very nice relaxing week on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Lovely, quiet area, great beach!

I was very nostalgic about this cute lake home! It felt very well cleaned and was comfortable. We are grateful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

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

Million Dollar View

Great duneside summer cottage even with modern convienances like WIFI and TV it allowed all of my family to totally relax and enjoy the view. Would definately concider a future stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

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

Short Girls trip with family

We had a wonderful 3 day stay with my sister and niece. Our goal was to relax and unwind. The beach house was perfect. The short walk to the beach was perfect. was perfect. unwind
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail C.

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

Review

Clean. Nice views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nichole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Photoshoot girls weekend

We were disappointed the house wasn't right off the beach like it looks like online. But overall we had a great time!! Ended up loving this house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little dune top cottage in a beautiful setting. The only thing I’d add would be ceiling fans throughout to help offset heat and humidity because there is no AC. Otherwise, it was perfect! Thank you for sharing your home with us
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

great property and communication

Thanks for the last minute reservation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy d.

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

Gorgeous views

My family and I had an amazing time! We enjoyed the beautiful beach sunsets and stargazing. Property had everything we needed. It was very comfortable. Carol was also very responsive and thoughtful. We will be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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