The original structure of Lake Shore House was built in 1910, 100 + years ago. Since that time, it has been renovated and updated, but remains a value driven ( one of the most affordable vacation rentals on all of Lake Michigan), year round, cozy cottage directly on one of the Great Lakes. A sample of the improvements include, A/C with Carrier furnace, Kohler plumbing fixtures, solid maple kitchen cabinets and Fridaire appliances, overhead garage door, ceiling fans, recessed lighting on dimmers and Anderson patio doors. As with any vintage home (not exclusively), the age of our house occasionally does present challenges that prove elusive to resolve immediately. Additionally, contractors schedules, supply chain issues, and weather also can factor in expediting permanent remedies for repairs and improvements.
Our reviews reflect that over the last 17 years that we have been proactively hosting guests/travelers at Lake Shore House on this platform and others. Our guests include a diverse range of people, including children of all ages and travelers with dogs. If you are a traveler that is looking for perfection in a vacation rental, I as well as many returning, regular guests ( including one that just completed her 15th stay with us) would suggest that you look at alternative accommodation options at a higher price-point. We are not a hotel or as prescriptive as one, just a cozy, cottage vacation rental that over 2,000 travelers have enjoyed since 2007.
Lake Shore House is on a hill directly on Lake Michigan offering panoramic views of the breakwater, lighthouse, marina district and the lake . Our shoreline frontage consists of erosion control with no lake access. There is a mile long clean beach with a gradual drop off a five minute walk from the house.