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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Stanwood, MI
  • Place, Tullymore Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of the Clouds
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Cottage On the Shore

Exclusive Cottage on Mecosta Lake
Period example of Lake life. The cottage began its life in 1949 and was completed in 1953. The cottage is a cozy retreat with 75’ of beach on Lake Mecosta. Beautiful setting. Rustic and simple.
Sleeps 4. Master is full and bunks are twin xl’s. Additional sleeping via couch futon. Bring your boat or play 18 at St. Ives. Fish on! Mecosta boasts one of the best estuaries of sports fish species in the state. Is cycling your thing? The road, gravel, and MTB are a sure thing. Low traffic, great single track at the Dragon Trail just 8miles from Davis Bridge trailhead. Note: St. Ives has requested all carts to be back to clubhouse by 3pm.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 27
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Mecosta Lake is a all sports lake. No wake rules e

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3494288vb
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

Stanwood

Stanwood is home to this cottage. Artworks and Card Wildlife Education Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include P&J Plantiques and Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena.
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Stanwood, MI

What's nearby

  • Tullymore Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Ives Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake of the Clouds - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ferris State University - 22 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 46 min drive - 70.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪K J's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Fireside Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee & Cream - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cl Pizza Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal Grille - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage On the Shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Cottage On the Shore located?

Situated in Stanwood, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Tullymore Golf Club and St Ives Golf Course. Lake of the Clouds and Lost Canyon Lake are also within 2 miles (3 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. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it will be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great! We really enjoyed our time there and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emilee r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cozy lakeside cottage. The area is absolutely beautiful, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. The cottage itself was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a great getaway. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful retreat by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at The Cottage On the Shore. It matched our needs perfectly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

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

Charming lakeside stay

The cottage was very nice and Brad was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

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

Nice little cottage

Very nice comfy place on a big lake. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

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

Girls trip

We came up for a girls reading weekend and it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Racheal B.

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

Cute little family cabin right on the water

Cute and cozy cabin with all the essentials. Great for a family vacation. A short walk to the water in a beautiful setting. We brought our pontoon and it was PERFECT!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

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

Perfect getaway

My wife and I were looking for a quiet cottage with tree and water views. Brad's cabin was the optimal choice for our criteria. We loved the blend of rustic and modern conveniences. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a dream come true. Absolutely gorgeous property. Great host. Serene and peaceful. Will absolutely be back. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Relaxed

Nice weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great old school cottage! Lots of interesting decor. What a lakefront cottage should be! Great sunrises beatiful tri-lake access. Had a dock for my boat and the host was great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli Y.

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

Perfect Lake Cottage

What a great lake cottage, perfect for the holiday with my spouse! We were able to dock our pontoon boat out front and enjoy the Tri-Lakes. Perfect spot to view the 4th of July fireworks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Classic cottage

My wife and I stayed here two different times this summer. As far as we are concerned, this is what a cottage up north it's supposed to be like. The setting is beautiful and the Sun rises spectacular
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was neat and clean. Super charming with its vintage vibe. It is next to the lake however the access would be very challenging for someone with mobility difficulties. Steep hill on a dirt trail. Listening to the loons at dusk and dawn was beautiful. Very friendly neighbors near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Vintage, great view of Mecosta Lake, great neighbors. Musty smell in cottage, outdated canned goods and moldy jam. Used soap, razors, personal items in bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sueann V.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brad M Reincke

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