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9.8 out of 10
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8130.1 sq m
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Explore the area
Shelby, MI
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse4 min drive
- Silver Lake State Park5 min drive
- Upper Silver Lake14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Private Waterfront Setting on Lake Michigan
Description of ~~ WINDY DUNE ~~
This property is located in Shelby, MI, a small town about equidistant from
Muskegon to the south and Ludington to the north, about ¼ mile south of the Little
Point Sable Lighthouse, which is a landmark usually shown on maps.
The area surrounding the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline is largely an
agricultural one, with acres and acres of cherry, apple and peach orchards, many
fields of strawberries, blueberries, and vegetables, especially asparagus, and corn,
both sweet and feed types, as well as several large family-owned dairy farms.
The cottage is secluded within 24 acres of privately owned woods and has 900 feet of pristine beach. It is accessed by a 1/2 mile long gravel private road which winds through the woods, past 2 other cottages, and culminates in a large sunny meadow where this cottage is sited.
The cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathrooms (the half bath is upstairs) and it
sleeps a maximum of 8 comfortably (with 2 in twin-size bunk beds).
Three steps down from the entry-level is a large open concept living space with a large sitting area, a counter height island that seats 7, a small coffee bar (sets 2-3) and a fully equipped all-electric kitchen. The seating area has a cathedral ceiling, a mid-century fireplace, and many windows that flood the space with lots of natural light. Off the living room and kitchen is a Westward-facing deck overlooking Lake Michigan - the prime viewing spot for the many gorgeous sunsets, each one a little bit different, but all stunning! As kids, we used to grade the sunsets 1 to 10.
Two bedrooms (1 Queen bed and 1 Full bed) and a full bath are
located on the first floor. The upstairs bedroom, with windows and
a balcony, faces the Lake and has a twin-size bunk bed and a full-size sleeper
sofa. A small powder room is on the second floor.
The cottage is equipped with Wi-FI, satellite TV, with built-in DVD player, Cell phone service isn't always perfect, but you can use the landline for local and domestic long-distance calls.
A path through the woods with a total of 30 stairs, separated into 3 sections of 10 steps each (one section has an attached bench for sit-downs if needed) leads you from the cottage to the large private beach.
Entertain yourselves on the beautiful beach, which has very fine white sand -
like confectioner’s sugar - great for building sandcastles and beachcombing; enjoy
swimming and frolicking in the crystal clear water of the Lake; walking north, about
¼ mile along the beach to the Little Point Sable Lighthouse www.splka.org. Enjoy
sitting around a beach fire, roasting marshmallows, telling scary stories, looking out
for shooting stars and if you are staying towards the end of the summer be on the
lookout for the Northern Lights.
You are encouraged to hike in the surrounding woods and dunes; following
one of the many deer paths makes the going a bit easier.
If you feel the need for more activity venture out to enjoy the many nearby
attractions.
• Fifteen minutes away is Silver Lake with its spectacular giant sand dunes.
There you can find dune buggy rentals and rides,www.macwoodsdunerides.com, go-carts, arcade games, boat, and ATV rentals, mini-golf, t-shirt shops, pizza, ice cream, and a small park store, that carries limited fresh food, liquor, and ice.
• Cherry Point Market, has traditional Scandinavian fish boils, pancake
breakfasts, and of course, fresh seasonal fruits, and vegetables, jams, and
delicious cherry baked goods www.cherrypointmarket.net, The market owner,
Barbara Bull is also the author of numerous books set in this part of MI.
• Wine tasting at nearby Fox Barn Winery, www.foxbarnwinery.com,
• Biking on the Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail, www.michigandnr.com., bring your own bikes or rent them.
• Touring the Country Dairy Farm, eating lunch, and savoring fresh homemade
ice cream. New Era, MI, www.countrydairy.com. They also have a great
selection of fresh prime meats
• Browsing quaint shops and art galleries in nearby Pentwater,
www.visitpentwatermichigan.com.
• Golfing at nearby courses:
www.benonashores.com and www.oceanagolfclub.com in Shelby
www.colonialgolfhart.com, Hart
www.goldensandsgolfcourse.com, Mears
www.doublrjj.com in New Era,
• Tubing and a playground at nearby Stony Lake,
• Historic White Pine Village in Ludington
This property is located in Shelby, MI, a small town about equidistant from
Muskegon to the south and Ludington to the north, about ¼ mile south of the Little
Point Sable Lighthouse, which is a landmark usually shown on maps.
The area surrounding the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline is largely an
agricultural one, with acres and acres of cherry, apple and peach orchards, many
fields of strawberries, blueberries, and vegetables, especially asparagus, and corn,
both sweet and feed types, as well as several large family-owned dairy farms.
The cottage is secluded within 24 acres of privately owned woods and has 900 feet of pristine beach. It is accessed by a 1/2 mile long gravel private road which winds through the woods, past 2 other cottages, and culminates in a large sunny meadow where this cottage is sited.
The cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathrooms (the half bath is upstairs) and it
sleeps a maximum of 8 comfortably (with 2 in twin-size bunk beds).
Three steps down from the entry-level is a large open concept living space with a large sitting area, a counter height island that seats 7, a small coffee bar (sets 2-3) and a fully equipped all-electric kitchen. The seating area has a cathedral ceiling, a mid-century fireplace, and many windows that flood the space with lots of natural light. Off the living room and kitchen is a Westward-facing deck overlooking Lake Michigan - the prime viewing spot for the many gorgeous sunsets, each one a little bit different, but all stunning! As kids, we used to grade the sunsets 1 to 10.
Two bedrooms (1 Queen bed and 1 Full bed) and a full bath are
located on the first floor. The upstairs bedroom, with windows and
a balcony, faces the Lake and has a twin-size bunk bed and a full-size sleeper
sofa. A small powder room is on the second floor.
The cottage is equipped with Wi-FI, satellite TV, with built-in DVD player, Cell phone service isn't always perfect, but you can use the landline for local and domestic long-distance calls.
A path through the woods with a total of 30 stairs, separated into 3 sections of 10 steps each (one section has an attached bench for sit-downs if needed) leads you from the cottage to the large private beach.
Entertain yourselves on the beautiful beach, which has very fine white sand -
like confectioner’s sugar - great for building sandcastles and beachcombing; enjoy
swimming and frolicking in the crystal clear water of the Lake; walking north, about
¼ mile along the beach to the Little Point Sable Lighthouse www.splka.org. Enjoy
sitting around a beach fire, roasting marshmallows, telling scary stories, looking out
for shooting stars and if you are staying towards the end of the summer be on the
lookout for the Northern Lights.
You are encouraged to hike in the surrounding woods and dunes; following
one of the many deer paths makes the going a bit easier.
If you feel the need for more activity venture out to enjoy the many nearby
attractions.
• Fifteen minutes away is Silver Lake with its spectacular giant sand dunes.
There you can find dune buggy rentals and rides,www.macwoodsdunerides.com, go-carts, arcade games, boat, and ATV rentals, mini-golf, t-shirt shops, pizza, ice cream, and a small park store, that carries limited fresh food, liquor, and ice.
• Cherry Point Market, has traditional Scandinavian fish boils, pancake
breakfasts, and of course, fresh seasonal fruits, and vegetables, jams, and
delicious cherry baked goods www.cherrypointmarket.net, The market owner,
Barbara Bull is also the author of numerous books set in this part of MI.
• Wine tasting at nearby Fox Barn Winery, www.foxbarnwinery.com,
• Biking on the Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail, www.michigandnr.com., bring your own bikes or rent them.
• Touring the Country Dairy Farm, eating lunch, and savoring fresh homemade
ice cream. New Era, MI, www.countrydairy.com. They also have a great
selection of fresh prime meats
• Browsing quaint shops and art galleries in nearby Pentwater,
www.visitpentwatermichigan.com.
• Golfing at nearby courses:
www.benonashores.com and www.oceanagolfclub.com in Shelby
www.colonialgolfhart.com, Hart
www.goldensandsgolfcourse.com, Mears
www.doublrjj.com in New Era,
• Tubing and a playground at nearby Stony Lake,
• Historic White Pine Village in Ludington
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adult suppervision required on deck and balcony.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
On the night before your departure, please wash as many towels as possible, OK to leave them in the dryer.
Last time at the beach, please rinse off chairs and toys in the lake and leave them over the dune in "Stump Valley".
Thank you for taking the time to help, I really appreciate it. have a safe trip home, and please leave a review of your experience at ~Windy Dune.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Shelby
Located in Shelby, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Gold Rush Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Shelby, MI
What's nearby
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
- Silver Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
- Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
- Upper Silver Lake - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 26 min drive - 19.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Frickin' Chicken Shack - 12 min drive
- Golden Sands Bucket Bar - 20 min drive
- Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - 10 min drive
- Whippy Dip - 9 min drive
- Farmhouse Kitchen - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Laura Mitchell
I was born and raised in Chicago, but my family always vacationed and celebrated holidays in Shelby, where my grandparents lived and where my mother grew up. My parents actually met one summer when they were both picking cherries at a neighbor's farm.
In 1958 my parents, together with an aunt and uncle, bought this property which included 1000' of Lake Michigan frontage surrounded by 24 acres of forest.
For many years my family just parked our car on the side of Stone Church Road and we hauled our camping gear, food, ice and drinking water to the lake front where we set up our campsite. We made several trips along a well-worn deer path and all 3 children had to carry a load (my younger sister was 6 at the time). The first big improvement was drilling a water well. Several years later came the road and finally the ladies got their outhouse! Construction of the first cottage didn't begin until about 1967; my dad had designed the cottage and did as much of the construction work as possible - one of my cousins did all the electrical work. This was my family's cottage - the second one along the driveway and is now occupied by my brother. My aunt and uncle built their cottage in the 70's and this is the one I now use and rent out. Over the years we had many wonderful family gatherings at the cottages and on the beach, particularly Labor Day weekend when we had 3 birthdays to celebrate. The celebration always included making homemade ice cream - the old way, with the hand crank!
While most of my adult life I have lived on the East Coast, I always love to return to this part of Michigan and to my property in particular. This part of Michigan hasn't changed as fast as many other parts of the country, so it's always refreshing to me to glimpse a slower, simpler, kinder way of living.
In 1958 my parents, together with an aunt and uncle, bought this property which included 1000' of Lake Michigan frontage surrounded by 24 acres of forest.
For many years my family just parked our car on the side of Stone Church Road and we hauled our camping gear, food, ice and drinking water to the lake front where we set up our campsite. We made several trips along a well-worn deer path and all 3 children had to carry a load (my younger sister was 6 at the time). The first big improvement was drilling a water well. Several years later came the road and finally the ladies got their outhouse! Construction of the first cottage didn't begin until about 1967; my dad had designed the cottage and did as much of the construction work as possible - one of my cousins did all the electrical work. This was my family's cottage - the second one along the driveway and is now occupied by my brother. My aunt and uncle built their cottage in the 70's and this is the one I now use and rent out. Over the years we had many wonderful family gatherings at the cottages and on the beach, particularly Labor Day weekend when we had 3 birthdays to celebrate. The celebration always included making homemade ice cream - the old way, with the hand crank!
While most of my adult life I have lived on the East Coast, I always love to return to this part of Michigan and to my property in particular. This part of Michigan hasn't changed as fast as many other parts of the country, so it's always refreshing to me to glimpse a slower, simpler, kinder way of living.
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