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Wonderful family cottage with beautiful, huge, white sand Lake Michigan beach

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Front of the cabin
Large yard in front of the cabin
Welcome! Front door on the screened-in porch.
Living room, dining area, and kitchen.
Dining area and kitchen.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Shelby, MI
  • Place, The Fox Barn Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Stony Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wonderful family cottage with beautiful, huge, white sand Lake Michigan beach

This summer cottage has been in the same family for 50+ years. They have recently made it available for rent so that you may make your own fabulous summer memories on Lake Michigan. It's still used by the family, so it's homey and well-loved; not stark and impersonal. If you appreciate a quaint, quiet, comfortable, clean place to reconnect with family, friends, and nature, you have found it.

This cozy cottage will remind you of summers spent with grandparents, playing outside and on the beach all day, and board games at night. Two-hundred feet of beautiful, sandy Lake Michigan shoreline is shared with two other cottages. There is always room for everyone to have their own area. Lake Michigan is fickle, and the lake level goes up and down cyclically, but we always have a big beach. Currently it is huge!

A large lawn separates the cottage from the path to the beach. There is no view of the lake or beach from the cottage. They are about 80 yards away.

Three bedrooms sleep 8 people: One has a double bed, one has a queen bed, and one has bunk beds and a double bed. The single bathroom has a shower. As there is no washer/dryer at the cabin, we ask that you please bring your own sheets, towels, beach towels, and dish towels. All necessary silverware, tableware, glassware, and cooking items are provided.

This area is a mecca for sun, sand, and watersports in the summer. Silver Lake and the famous sand dunes are 10 minutes away; Stony Lake is 15 minutes away. Silver Lake offers rentals of dune buggies, kayaks, pontoon boats, waterskiing, tubing, and more. There are several golf courses within 15 minutes; horseback riding within 15 minutes; Lewis Farm and Adventure Park is 20 minutes away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cabin is on a lake. The Fox Barn Winery and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • The Fox Barn Winery - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Stony Lake - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 10 min drive - 10.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful family cottage with beautiful, huge, white sand Lake Michigan beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wonderful family cottage with beautiful, huge, white sand Lake Michigan beach?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wonderful family cottage with beautiful, huge, white sand Lake Michigan beach on 31 March 2026 start from NZ$522, 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 Wonderful family cottage with beautiful, huge, white sand Lake Michigan beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful family cottage with beautiful, huge, white sand Lake Michigan beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful family cottage with beautiful, huge, white sand Lake Michigan beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful family cottage with beautiful, huge, white sand Lake Michigan beach located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, The Fox Barn Winery and Silver Lake State Park. Stony Lake and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

shelby cottage

great location , good hosts , clean, well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin. Peaceful and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY A.

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

Awesome Stay

Clean and comfortable cottage. Great beach! We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jami T.

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

Lovely, little cottage.

Super clean and great view. Owner is incredibly nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K.

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

Beautiful place for Vac on Lake Michigan

We love this place! We spent another week in the cottage (second summer in a row) and no doubts this is a very nice place for you if you like Lake Michigan Vacations. Beautiful sandy beach and pretty comfortable cottage fitted all of us pretty well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the cottage but I’d be cautious if you have mobility impaired people. It’s a short walk down a hill to the stairs that lead to the beach, so no direct lake access. Also, the cabin is an original so has the musty cabin smell. Window AC in living room and ceiling fans in bedrooms. Bring lots of towels and extra bath mats. Otherwise it’s a great, rustic experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judeen H.

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

Location

If you want to enjoy lake Michigan without a crowd this is the place. Great beach for walking and swimming. It's all beautiful sand! We never left the entire week. We brought food to prepare. The kitchen had pretty much everything we needed. The charcoal grill was excellent.And the sunsets are gorgeous! Location location location! Our family loves it here. It was our second time staying there. We are very grateful for our time spent together in such a beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Chalk

As advertised! Our family needed kid and beach friendly - and it is! Front bed room would be better served with a Queen size bed. And why not bug bomb inside cabin between 10 and 4 on Saturday? (Bug bites during sleeping hours)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Lake Michigan

The property at 1673 S Glen Road near Shelby, MI was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family of four. You can hear the waves crashing on the shores of Lake Michigan from the screened porch and walk down the hill to see the sunset or play at the beach. The beach has plenty of room to spread out and was clean and pristine. We got lots of use out of the fire pit roasting marshmallows for s'mores, and there's plenty of outdoor seating for a larger group and trees for hanging hammocks. The property owner was responsive and helpful, and the property was exactly as listed. Definitely recommend to anybody looking for a family-friendly place to stay, away from the hustle and bustle of Silver Lake but still close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise Buda H.

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

Our Happy Place

We had another amazing stay at the Kerr Cabin! We love the location, easy to get to Pentwater, Ludington, Silver Lake, and really any other place in the area. The beach is a very short walk down an incline and about 35 steps to get you on your own private beach! Incredible sunsets with beautiful colors. The cabin itself is a perfect size for our family. There is only one bathroom with a small shower but we made it work. We did use the window air conditioner in the livingroom for a couple of days and it worked well. It did get to the bedrooms, but with a fan would have been better. Kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and some spices to use. There is a grocery store in Hart, which is near by, to get all of your groceries. Cherry Pointe Farm and Market just down the street to get delicious pastries, tshirts, candles, puzzles, jellies, jams, and other items. My mother-in-law and LOVE Barbara Bull's, owner of the market, book series of the MacLeod Family!! Book #11 was just delivered this past week!!This was our 3rd time staying at the cabin and hopefully will return next year!!
Beautiful evenings for a fire!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K.

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

private beach

Very nice and quiet place. And you got your own sandy beach on Lake Michigan. Definately will return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

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

Loved it!

Beautiful location and quick access to our own personal beach! Hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Beautiful

The house and property were even better than described. It was the perfect spot for our family. Everything was clean and ready to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Nice clean semi-rustic cabin. Great location in the woods. Just a few easy steps to the huge shared beach. No wi-fi or cell coverage is a big plus in our opinion! Only knock...No functional landline phone was available for emergencies.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Perfect Getaway

We loved, loved this house! Amazing location ... just steps away from a large private beach and nicely situated between Stony Lake and Silver Lake. Large yard with fire pit for stargazing. Great screened in porch for coffee and relaxing. The house was immaculate and comfortable with 3 nice bedrooms and the right amount of "woodsy" charm that we love when relaxing in a cottage in Michigan. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra M.

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

First and foremost, the entire property was extremely clean.

So nice to relax and enjoy Lake Michigan on our beautiful private beach shared with just a couple other houses. Really enjoyed the birds chirping and water rushing to the shore! Loved our stay, didn't want to leave this place. Thanks for keeping it so clean, that's so important!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise Buda H.

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

Wonderful stay!!

My entire family thoroughly enjoyed this quiet cottage! It was a bit strange not having WiFi or phone service but it was a needed change to get our focus back to family and spending time together. We were actually able to watch the Detroit Tigers play on tv! We were able to get service up the road or on our way to other places so not having service was not bad at all. The short walk to the beach was not too bad. Down a small incline then steps and we were on our own private beach!! Out of the 3 house, which share the beach, there were only 2 of us. Perfect Lake Michigan weather and sunsets! The cottage itself was as described. The rooms were perfect sizes with comfortable beds. The only thing we needed for the beds were sheets. Blankets and pillows were already there. The bathroom was larger than expected but the shower very small. There is not air conditioning but our week did not need it. There also is not a phone for emergencies as stated, but none was needed. Terry, the owner, came by a couple of times and was very friendly and accommodating. He even dropped off firewood for our bonfires. Oh, and the sky was full of stars while we enjoyed those magnificent fires! This is definitely a place we will come back to for another perfect Lake Michigan vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

This was a great vacation for my family neighbors where great. Location great. Everything was wonderful the only complaint that the property was listed that it had air conditioning. When we first got there it wasn’t such a big deal and not that the property owners can control the weather. It turned out to be way hotter then we expected I had to spend extra money to buy fans which I would of brought from home if I knew there would not be air. We also had a drop in with the Orikin man for bug spraying it would of been nice for a little heads up because we didn’t know if it was supposed to happen or not so we turned him away. All in all great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lake Michigan Vacation

My wife and I along with 5 of our grandchildren very much enjoyed our stay at the Kerr Cabin. The beach and lake were great and the kids had a wonderful time. The neighbors were friendly. The fire pit was great and we enjoyed s’mores every night. We were a bit disappointed that the cabin had no air conditioning, as we thought this was one of the reasons we rented the cabin. Perhaps we misread the cabin information. In any event we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi F.

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

Wonderful Getaway

The location is wonderful with a beautiful quiet setting overlooking the private beach on Lake Michigan. The cottage is cozy. Linda was very easy to work with. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We definitely were unplugged, as there is no cell phone service, no internet and very limited satellite service on the television. This was a blessing for the most part as we enjoyed each others company, played games and soaked in the atmosphere. The only down side was that we weren't familiar with the area so it was hard to see what activities were available and opening and closing times with no phone/internet service. I would suggest a DVD player be put in the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laura McMurry

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Hello! I'm the rental manager for this property. I've spent summers in this area all of my life and have been handling several cottage rentals since 2015. My cottage is nearby so I'm available should you have any questions during your stay. Please feel free to contact me; my goal is to provide you with the perfect place for your vacation on Lake Michigan. I hope to hear from you.
Laura McMurry

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