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Lakefront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great for groups up to 10

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A lakeside campfire with boats docked in the background.
A wooden interior with a dining table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a sign reading "GATHER HERE".
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a Christmas tree.
A cozy cabin interior with a large window overlooking a snowy landscape, a decorated Christmas tree, and a wooden ceiling.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, an oven, and a bar stool area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms

    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Gun Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, MI
  • Place, Gun Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gun Lake County Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gun Lake Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great for groups up to 10

Enjoy time with friends and family in this newly renovated, single story, 1800 sqft home directly on Gun Lake featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms which can comfortably sleep up to 10 people.

Need more space? Ask about renting our property directly across the street for larger groups! We can accommodate groups of 15+ comfortably between the two houses. More info about the other property can be found here: https://www.vrbo.com/2536574

This home features an open concept layout, with a well stocked kitchen, family room with smart TV, dining room and sunroom all open to the full-height windows giving you a great view of the lake all day long.

Washer and Dryer are available for use on premises.

Outside we have a tree swing for the kids that looks out onto the beautiful sandy bottomed swim area next to the dock. The water is only a 1-2 feet deep at the entrance, making it perfect for your little ones. Enjoy taking out our standup paddle boards (2), our kayaks (2 kids, 1 adult, 1 tandem), and experience great fishing right off of our dock.

Dock features a sitting area at the end - perfect for a morning cup of coffee or evening drink while you enjoy watching the swan and heron who love to visit.

Enjoy your evenings lakeside around the fire pit, hanging out at night and cooking s'mores, or use the large yard as a great place for yard games.

Looking to enjoy time out on the water? Ask about renting our 25’ Tritoon and 2 jet skis during your stay! Great for exploring the lake or tubing with the kids.

Parking is available for up to 3+ vehicles.

Other amenities include Gun Lake Park a 2 minute drive away and the State Park only a 10 minute drive, or a 3 minute boat ride away which features a sandy beach, inflatable water slide, and an ice cream shop!

Pets are welcome (with an additional fee), but MUST be kept on a leash at ALL TIMES while outside of the house.

Note: This home is NOT a party space. We ask that you be respectful of the neighbors, who live here year round.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 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: limit 1 total

Must be approved with owner.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2399180vb
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Shelbyville

Located in Shelbyville, this holiday home is on the beach. Historic Bowens Mills and Otsego Area Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yankee Springs Golf Course and Mullenhurst Golf Course. Gun Lake County Park and Brookside Park are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Shelbyville, MI

What's nearby

  • Gun Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gun Lake County Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 10 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Western Michigan University - 32 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Van Andel Arena - 34 min drive - 63.4 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvest Buffet - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪CBK - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Russo’s Pizzeria Bar & Grille at Gun Lake - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Judd's Bar And Grille - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great for groups up to 10 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakefront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great for groups up to 10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great for groups up to 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great for groups up to 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great for groups up to 10 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shelbyville holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gun Lake and Gun Lake County Park. Yankee Springs Golf Course and Little Payne Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was nice for the big group. Enjoyed the stay, the weather was nice and used the swim area. Had all necessities. Neighbors were nice. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spacious cottage, great for a family trip. Mark was an amazing communicative host but hands off so that we could enjoy our time together. We would have already booked it again for next year if it was available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark was a quick response host. Very pet friendly. There were plenty of kitchen supplies to use. The cottage is very close to the lake. We liked having the use of the paddle boards, and kayaks. We also rented the tritoon and pulled the “ Super Mable” inflatable which was very fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent lay out for a lake house. Lots of open space in the common rooms and large comfortable beds in the bed rooms. Property was clean and host had great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice. It was right on the lake. You had space to sit on the dock or in the grass if you wanted to be outside. The deck was off the side of the house so we didn’t really use it but there was room in the back of the house that was great for sitting and watching the lake or playing games with family. The size was perfect for our family of 4. Larger families could work as well as there are bunk beds in two rooms. Would be tough for two families to share in my opinion.We also rented the pontoon boat for an additional fee. The price was reasonable and the boat was very clean and well maintained. We tried to rent a jet ski as well from them but unfortunately there was an issue with the jet ski so thankfully we were able to find someplace last minute to rent that. But the owner was very prompt with refunding the money for the jet ski
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very clean. Great location. Property manager was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Great relaxing place for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place fun time playing on Gun Lake or sunbathing on the dock watching the several pairs of swans. Great communication with host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place

We loved the location and cabin is comfortable. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location

Location was amazing. Home was a bit dated. Amenities were great. Communication with owner was very timely and helpful. Price was also very reasonable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Lake House Getaway

We had a great time on Gun Lake. The house has every amenity you could need and communication is prompt if anything arises. The lake is beautiful and was not overly busy, even on a holiday weekend. This is a perfect pick for a family getaway. We are looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a great time at the property. Was bigger and better than expected from the online photos and description. Served are larger group very well. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful destination for family fun.

We had a great time during our stay. The home offers direct access to Gun Lake in its backyard, with abundance of fun lake-related activities: private pier, jets and a boat (for additional fee), tow tube, etc. We were able to bring our dogs along on our vacation which is a definite plus. I will absolutely consider this as a destination for our future getaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful lake property

The house was a perfect spot for our family vacation. Dated, but clean and perfect for a lake vacation. Nice open spaces in the dining room and sun porch. Quick communication and lots of lake toys and chairs to use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at the lake

Best location to keep our little ones busy all day doing mostly outdoor activities on water and some inside play time during relax time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great summer spot

Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean, a well stocked kitchen and roomy enough spaces for a group. We enjoyed the water, the kayaks, the paddle boards and the floatation devices. So happy with the air conditioning as it was hot a humid when we stayed. Our family enjoyed the swing with our grandson.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gun Lake

Fun , Fun , Fun for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gun lake

Great place, loved the large rooms kitchen and porch. A little cramped sleeping with adults, teens and toddlers but we managed. Mark was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is well kept and right on Gun Lake. It was perfect for what we wanted. There was plenty of space, beautiful views, nice yard and dock. Our host Mark was very nice and always available. Very easy to work with. It was difficult to leave such a nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to Shelbyville for a wedding

We visited the area for a wedding of a friend. The booking, the checking in and the entire stay was enjoyable! The views of the lake from house is so nice! The house is clean but as stated in other reviews it is a bit of a rustic cottage and could use a few updates but that did not take away the comfortability of feeling right at home!Absolutely beautiful sunrise! I wish we could have been there for a summer stay because the lake looks like it would make for so much fun and it's just steps away from fun in the sun!Thank you Mark and Liz for opening your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun on Gun Lake

We enjoyed our weekend at the cottage. Our granddaughter loved paddling around in the kayak. Appreciated the many updates the owners have made. The beds were comfy and the air conditioner worked great. Thanks Mark.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View!

This property has a beautiful view and we had a wonderful time. The neighborhood is very peaceful and that is exactly what we needed. The pontoon and the house were very clean and nice. The house has everything in it that you could possibly need. That made packing so much easier. We can't wait to rent it again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun time

We had a great 3 nights at the cottage. Kitchen was well stocked, water toys and pontoon rental was appreciated and Mark was a great communicator. The reason we did not give 5 stars is because the cottage is dated and the sun porch is musty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roomy Lakefront

We enjoyed our stay at this lakefront home very much. The living spaces are very roomy, with lovely views of the lake. The home was clean. The kitchen provided everything we needed and more. The outside deck and tree swing are perfect--my grandkids (all under 4) really enjoyed the swing. The local grocery store is only 5 minutes away, which was convenient. The home is on a very quiet street just off the main road. All in all this is a fine property to stay in for a Gun Lake vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

This cottage is in a great location, close to everything with a great view. It leaves a little to be desired when it comes to the house itself. It is very dated and has uneven floors. Luxurious it is not. However, it suited our needs well and we had a great time. Mark is a good host and a good neighbor to his neighbors on the lakeshore.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

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