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Beachfront Luxury Home On A Private Road ~ No Neighbors ~ Complete Privacy

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Exterior
Beach
Spa & Outdoor grill
Gazebo at top of dune. Gorgeous views of Lake Michigan
One of many glorious sunsets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Built ins with desk area.

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Luxury Home On A Private Road ~ No Neighbors ~ Complete Privacy

Very private setting--Luxury home-- spectacular lake, sunset views & beachfront. Your stay will be behind a gated drive, in the forest, all by yourselves with no neighbors in sight. This is the perfect place for a family to get together safely during this difficult time we are going through!

Exclusive 3,200 sq. ft. Lake Michigan home located in Shelby, Michigan. Beautifully appointed with very large master bedroom & bath +2 twin beds, 2 queen (1 is trundle). The enclosed loft has 1 full and 1 twin futon. 3 baths. Sleeps up to 14. There are beautiful hardwood floors, NEW AC AND WORKING GREAT and stainless steel appliances.

Pets are allowed. $100 per pet fee.

Take walks on the shores of Lake Michigan and to Little Sable lighthouse. Relax on the deck & have a hot tub in a secluded woodsy setting. Large screened porch. Enjoy watching beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets from the Gazebo and decks. Short walk to private beach area with huge beach frontage. Relax on the beautiful sandy beach, swim in lake Michigan and enjoy miles of shoreline for walking or running. 4 golf courses, bike trails, Silver lake sand dunes, Stoney Lake & Pentwater close by.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
An additional pet cleaning fee of $100.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 166225
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • The Fox Barn Winery - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Stony Lake - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 13 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sand Castle Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Luxury Home On A Private Road ~ No Neighbors ~ Complete Privacy pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beachfront Luxury Home On A Private Road ~ No Neighbors ~ Complete Privacy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Luxury Home On A Private Road ~ No Neighbors ~ Complete Privacy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Luxury Home On A Private Road ~ No Neighbors ~ Complete Privacy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Luxury Home On A Private Road ~ No Neighbors ~ Complete Privacy located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shelby holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Silver Lake State Park and The Fox Barn Winery. Upper Silver Lake and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Wonderful property.

Great secluded property. Comes with everything you need. Yes, there are a lot of stairs to get to the beach. But the beach is practically private and the extra exercise is well worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We were very pleasantly surprised at how beautiful and accommodating the house was. Plenty of linens, towels and household accessories. We were a little shocked at how far it was to the water. The climb up the steps until you hit the gazebo was quite a hike and then another hike down steps to the water. It got easier and easier each day. That was the only drawback to the house. We wished it were closer to the water or at least that we were able to see the water from the house. The house is gorgeous. Plenty of room for everyone and very comfortable. It is very close to Silver Lake and the Dunes so going into town was not a problem at all. It is settled amongst many trees and is very beautiful and peaceful. We overall had an amazing trip and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Beautiful house in a peaceful setting

This house is tucked away in a secluded area, surrounded by trees and over the bluff from Lake Michigan. The house was very clean when we arrived, the only drawback was that the hot tub had remaining sand in it from the previous renter. Sandra was wonderful to work with; we had an issue with a ceiling fan in a bedroom and she worked diligently to get it fixed during our stay, and communicated well with us. The only thing I would caution other potential renters is that there are 64 steps up to the gazebo and then another 93 steps down to the beach, so if you are under the Impression the beach is right outside the door you will be disappointed. This worked ok for us and wasn’t an issue - just want others to be aware. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the area and the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2020
Lori H and family were great guests and we really appreciate their wonderful care of the house as well as great communication. They are welcome back any time.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Blake G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nightmare

Upon arrival we observed filthy carpets, garbage still in the cans, dog hair and dog pee throughout. Open food in the fridge (hot dogs, cheese etc...). Sand on the floor and inside the freezer, mouse feces on the mattresses and around the bedrooms. Dirty bathrooms and showers. Squirrel or chipmunk nest under the bed in the upstairs bedroom. Wet rugs scattered around the deck outside. We spent first four days cleaning and buying mattress covers, cleaning supplies, etc... only because we had 11 of us depending on this for their summer vacation. Manager said they had trouble getting someone out to clean. I would include pictures if we could.... we have plenty. When we talked to the property manager (a day and a half later) she refunded one nights rental fee.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

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

Best family vacation!

Yes there are stairs but it was perfect for a family vacation! Highly recommend! Secluded, awesome beach! Just a perfect place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Beautiful Lake House & Great Location

We enjoyed this private, quiet property on Lake Michigan. It was nice having a garage to use and we brought our Jeep to experience the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Sandra was great to work with and was very responsive. Climbing the steps to the gazebo and down to the beach gave us an excuse to try several ice cream shops in town! We spent a lot of time on the deck and the hot tub was great too. Thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

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

Very peaceful property. Clean and well-kept! Beautiful sunsets!

Very peaceful property. Clean and well-kept! Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad B.

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

Comfortable house on beautiful beach

The house was lovely and completely hidden in the woods for privacy. We had a large party of 10 and it was easy to spread out in the house and not be on top of each other. The house is behind a large hill that obscures the beach, and older adults who struggle with stairs will not want to book here as there are a LOT of stairs to get to the beach. But the beach is gorgeous once you get there. No working AC. We had a great time and the rental house is in a region with a lot of activities for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice beach

Should have read the description a bit closer. Thought the home had a view of the beach. In reality, it is in a "bowl" in the woods. Must walk up 75+ stairs to get to the top of the dune and the gazebo, and then down another 75+ steroids to get to the beach. Granted, the beach is very large, nice, and private. The gazebo use really not usable, not does it have any nice furniture in it. Needs a lot of work. House was not very clean (we swept up an enture dustpan of sand upon arrival, huge spiderwebs and cobwebs everywhere). Air conditioning did not work. Feel like we were overcharged. Most times we actually go look at the home before renting and we did not do this for this property. Learned our lesson. We had a great time as a family, but really desired to be able to spend time on the deck, eating meals etc. In view of the beautiful Lakeshore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara I.

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

Beautiful, secluded stay

We greatly enjoyed the house and property! The owner gave great directions and easy instructions for everything. The house was very clean upon arrival and had everything we needed. Wonderful house for a family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Wonderful getaway

This house is a wonderful option for groups looking to enjoy the outdoors and the beach without having to interact with many other people. It's secluded but close enough to town that stores and activities are accessible. The private beach is fantastic! The one downside was the many, many caterpillars on the porch. They made it difficult, but certainly not impossible, to sit out there, especially in the dark. For people planning to work remotely from this house, just be warned that the internet, while great for light browsing, as in the description, can't really sustain more than one person working at once. Overall though, this house was a fantastic, spacious place for our big "vacation" of the year!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kally R.

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

A great getaway 🌲 🌳 🏖 🌅

The house and location were great, and met our needs. We should have booked the house for longer; we did not want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry I.

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

Fantastic getaway

This property is absolutely gorgeous. The house is comfortable. The outside surroundings are stunning. We had no problem with the steps to the beach and provided us with some of our daily exercise. We enjoyed the hot tub often which was very relaxing. A few issues were the towels were old and dingy, we had to change a couple smoke alarm batteries that started chirping,many outside lights were not working, ceiling fans are very dirty, and WiFi is spotty with limited range. These issues were minimal compared to the overall quality of our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trisha H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Summer Getaway July 2020

First time renting from Vrbo. The home/property had some positives and some negatives. It was ok, it wasn't terrible but it wasn't great either. But overall we made the best of everything and had a enjoyable family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes B.

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

Relaxing time in great setting

We spent a week in this great location on the shores of Lake Michigan. The large house is behind a bluff, nested in a wooded area with a mix of mature leaf- and cone-bearing trees. A flight of stairs leads up to a Gazebo on top of the bluff and another flight of stairs down to a very private, sandy beach on Lake Michigan. We enjoyed swimming, beach walks, and spectacular sunsets. The house is spacious, with big windows opening toward the forest, a nice terrace and a hot tub. Lots of cherry orchards in the larger area around Shelby, so fresh cherries and various kinds of cherry pastry were part of our vacation. Because of COVID-19, we did not veer out much, other than for a "must-have" burger at the Brown Bear in Shelby and a fantastic afternoon of kayaking on the Pere Marquette River.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Behind the bluff

Overall a beautiful home...but behind a large bluff which makes the home rather dark inside. The stairs to the beach are intense even for an athletic person. When we arrived we were a bit disappointed at the cleanliness in particular the refrigerator and the carpeting. Quite a few things not working well and the master shower clogged and had standing water. Kitchen fairly well equipped but had moldy odor from behind the sink. No TV in main area and the internet was not adequate going in and out. Overall a nice place but not really worth the high rates.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Up until this guest we have had all five star reviews. Many of the complaints appear to be personal. There are countless windows in the home giving the feeling of being in the outdoors with a direct western sun exposure. Complaints of cleanliness have been non existent and if a problem like a clogged drain was told to us, we would have had it repaired right away. The upstairs area has a 55" TV and room for ALL to view. We also have the best internet Lake Michigan has to offer. Our rates are very competitive for the space we have to offer!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam l.

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

beautiful place once again we spent a great vacation

beautiful place once again we spent a great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

The property is immaculate and secluded

Very nice property with everything you could want. Not too far from Shelby and silver lake. A bit farther from Ludington than I thought though, about a 35 minute drive each way
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Great Vacation by Lake Michigan

The house was beautiful and very comfortable. There was everything we needed; kitchen with any utensil you could need, towels, lots of room, great deck, great stereo system, and beautiful wooded setting. The stairs to the beach intimidated me the first day but they weren't a problem. I'm 65, have asthma, and had double knee replacement surgery ten months ago and once I got over my fear of the stairs, I negotiated them easily. The beach is perfect! Quiet, few people, and beautiful sunsets. There is a LOT to do in the area. I highly recommend the fish boil at Cherry Point Market, the dunes were fun, and we really enjoyed wine tasting and live music at Fox Barn. This is a great place to stay. We hope to return many years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Enjoyable Week at Lake Michigan

The property was an adventure. You will definitely keep fit climbing the very nice stair case to and from the great beach. A beach fire was a terrific experience. The lake was so clean, clear and beautiful. The house was spacious and enjoyed the hot tub and CD speaker in every room music system. The area is so much fun - we enjoyed the Sand Dune Ride, Lewis Petting Farm and the Country Dairy. We certainly left this area with many fond memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary U.

Perfect beach home for a group!

We spent a week in this lovely home with our 3 kids and their spouses. It was wonderful. The home was spotless and plenty of linens were provided. There are 4 private bedrooms and a huge great room that allowed plenty of space for everyone to relax, visit and read or play games after golfing and beaching. Each couple was assigned a night to prepare dinner and the kitchen was stocked with every pot, pan and utensil that was needed! The deck provided a beautiful, secluded place for morning coffee and both the jacuzzi and gas grilled worked great. There are quite a few steps up and down stairs to the beach, which was not a problem for us, but could be an issue for young children or the elderly. The beach was lovely and secluded and we rarely even saw another person! This was the perfect place for our week at Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Norman M.

Beautiful. Excellent. Inviting.

Loved the beach. House immaculate. Surroundings relaxing. Nature at its best. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Just what we needed

We rented this property in mid August and it did not disappoint. Sandra the hostess met us at the house and let us in 2 hours early! Yea Sandra! She was very nice and gave a thorough explanation of all the amenities. I've read lots of the reviews on here, yes there were a lot of steps but not so many that it took away from the experience. Actually because the house sits on the other side a dune you will find no wind coming through. Each night we were able to barbaque and sit in the hot tub, the wifi was acceptable, not lighting fast but not super slow either. What I liked about this property is you really don't need to bring linens or towels or any cooking utensils at all, they have absolutely everything. There is even a grab bag of beach toys in the box up by the gazebo for the kids to use. I would recommend buying campfire wood before you come and taking a few pieces with you each time you go to the beach, by night fall you should have enough wood down there to make a fire. I guess the only thing negative would be that our guests our stayed upstairs said it was hot and I think might needs to be addressed. Great experience overall! Highly recommended!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

A week at the lake!

Our hostess Sandra, was delightful. She met us at check in and had information on everything we needed to know for our stay at this lovely beach house. We were a family of 8 adults and 2 children (5 & 2). There was so much to do, between the beach, hot tub and area attractions, we were never at a loss for activities or just relaxing. Hopefully, if our schedules permit we will be back next summer! Only one observation to pass along and this has nothing to do with the owner: if you are renting this lovely home please be respectful of the beach. I spent several hours filling a trash bag with popped balloons, ribbons, juice boxes, straws, cigarette butts, firework debris and other various pieces of trash that do not belong on our beautiful shoreline.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

pamm s.

Perfect Weekend

We just celebrated our 9th annual High School BFF Girls reunion at this house. It was the perfect get away for this picky group of women. We bought all of our provisons in Ludington which was a quick 30 minutes away, any store you would need is at this exit. We did not leave the house again for 3 days! We enjoyed the kitchen for all of our gourmet meals, deck for chatting and games. Gazebo for Sunsets and Beach for our daily Yoga sessions. We had a great walk to the Little Sable Lighthouse, the beach is very private as is the house. The surround sound was wonderful and the selection of CD's already there were very versatile. Did I mention the Cherry Market 5 minutes away with great Cherry products and a labyrinth amongst a field of lavender...Very Cool! The steps were very manageable and well worth the view. It was a fabulous weekend and we all agreed we finally found a home after looking for 9 years!!!

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Brim

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I pride myself in providing you with the best possible Lake Michigan experience. I love seeing the faces of visitors after a week at the house. The tension is gone, faces are tan and everyone is extremely happy.

Why they chose this property

Lake Michigan is one of my favorite places in the world.

What makes this property unique

The lakefront beach is huge and is very private. We are not having issues with high waters.

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