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With space for 8 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers access to fishing, hiking, biking, and waterskiing. Enjoy the patio for outdoor relaxation and take advantage of nearby golf opportunities. Explore attractions like Gun Lake and Fawn Lake, along with local shopping and a casino.
Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Onsite parking available
Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Gun Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Internet
Dryer
Patio
Explore the area
Shelbyville, MI
Gun Lake
Place, Gun Lake
1 min walk
Fawn Lake
Place, Fawn Lake
14 min walk
Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Place, Yankee Springs Recreation Area
3 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
"Gun-A-Love IT!" Lakefront getaway / retreat on Gun Lake
Welcome to our beautifully renovated home that offers 60ft of private frontage on all-sports Gun Lake at the south end in the quiet, Anchor Cove. Inside you will find an open concept floor plan that is excellent for entertaining, relaxing, and living those great family memories. The kitchen opens up to the family room and the stove faces the lake so you can enjoy the views while cooking. French doors lead to the vaulted ceiling master bedroom with a slider out to the deck.
There are two spacious bedrooms on the upper level. The first has a double bed while the second has two sets of twin bunk beds. Both also have great views of the lake. The expansive three level wood deck overlooks the lake and runs the full length of the house with nice built-in bench seats so that you can fully soak in the spectacular evening sunsets. The water is shallow close to shore and offers a sand bottom that is excellent for kids of all ages to swim and relax. There are two single person kayaks with life jackets that you can use to venture out on your own. The 100’ long dock offers a 10’ x 8’ sunning platform that reaches out to deeper water so you can dock your own boat or rent one from several places around the lake.
This is a home with real neighbors who live here year round, so please be respectful of them. Parking is limited to three spaces so plan accordingly.
The excellent location is close to Gun Lake Casino, Yankee Springs State Park with its expansive sandy beaches and inflatable water slide, Golf Courses, Gilmore Car Museum and the Bay Pointe Inn, which is just across the cove. We are less than one mile from the Barry County state hunting land for those looking for a fall hunting retreat.
Don’t miss out on what could be your best family vacation yet. Email or call today to reserve your spot. We know your Gun-A-Love IT!
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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
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 waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hidden Pond Preserve and Yankee Springs Recreation Area, while Historic Bowens Mills and Gilmore Car Museum are cultural highlights. Gun Lake County Park and Cadwallader Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Yankee Springs Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 5.0 km
Gun Lake Casino - 15 min drive - 24.5 km
Firekeepers Casino - 53 min drive - 87.9 km
Getting around
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Russo’s Pizzeria Bar & Grille at Gun Lake - 8 min drive
Judd's Bar And Grille - 8 min drive
Lakeside Pizzeria & Grill - 3 min drive
Bay Pointe Bar & Grille - 2 min drive
Azul Agave - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is "Gun-A-Love IT!" Lakefront getaway / retreat on Gun Lake pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at "Gun-A-Love IT!" Lakefront getaway / retreat on Gun Lake?
As of 20 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Gun-A-Love IT!" Lakefront getaway / retreat on Gun Lake on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$2,162, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at "Gun-A-Love IT!" Lakefront getaway / retreat on Gun Lake?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at "Gun-A-Love IT!" Lakefront getaway / retreat on Gun Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "Gun-A-Love IT!" Lakefront getaway / retreat on Gun Lake?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is "Gun-A-Love IT!" Lakefront getaway / retreat on Gun Lake located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gun Lake and Fawn Lake. Bullhead Lake and Snow Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We really enjoyed our stay! It was a great fit for our family of six. We spent time kayaking, fishing, and the kids had a blast playing in the shallow water around the dock. We’d definitely stay here again.
Beautiful view, cottage is on an eastern shore, so the sunset is a nightly show. Plenty of room, great amenities, the use of kayaks included. Set on a large lake with variable depths to accommodate your choice of activities. Thank you!
Very nice and clean place. They provided just about everything needed for cooking. Communication with host was very efficient. Yard size and parking is very limited.
Mark was great and responsive and the cottage was cute and great. Bathroom was nice. A/C was good but some rooms needed fans to help distribute the air. A great place on a fun lake for cozy living!
We have been renting Michigan lake VRBO for many years now. This was by far the best easy lake access with no stairs required from house to lake. The cottage is decorated as a love letter to Gun Lake. It also has the best sunset views possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay!!
We flew in for a family event and we met with our adult kids here and everything worked out perfect. We got to spend time on the lake kayaking with our kids and were able to do some fishing as well. Great place to create great memories at. 10 out of 10 :)
This is our 3rd stay at Gun-a-love IT! Every stay has been excellent. Cottage is always clean, well stocked and very comfortable! We will definitely be back in '24!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2023
It was great to have you stay with us again this fall. Thanks again for the wonderful review!
Property was well cared for and fully stocked with anything you might need for your home away from home. We truly enjoyed our week long stay at this beautiful lake property. It was a wonderful vacation for our family.
Everything about this cottage was wonderful. It was updated and cozy, and extremely well stocked with everything we needed. The hosts were wonderful to work with and were very quick to respond to questions. We loved our stay and hope to return again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We would love to have you stay with us again.
Our family loved your place!!! It was super clean, cozy, and had all the amenities you could ever need. The owners responded quickly to all questions which was much appreciated. You can’t beat the view from the spacious deck, especially the sunsets!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for helping out with the gap in our listing too.
Hope we can see you again.
Super cute and literally right on the water!! We enjoyed the beautiful foliage and kayaking on the lake. Convenient location to all we wanted to see/do! Thanks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review.
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay!
About the host
Hosted by Mark & Kim
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests