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Charming Lakefront Retreat with Sandy Beach – Perfect Getaway

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, MI
  • Place, Gun Lake Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gun Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Yankee Springs Recreation Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming Lakefront Retreat with Sandy Beach – Perfect Getaway

Welcome to your lakeside retreat! Nestled between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom lake home sits on 50 feet of sandy beachfront along the vibrant All Sports Selkirk Lake. Perfect for families seeking both adventure and relaxation, you can soak in stunning sunsets from the large lakeside deck or cozy up by the fireplace on cooler evenings. Recently updated and ready for your stay, this low-maintenance property is the ideal spot to create unforgettable memories. Book your getaway today!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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
Property # 4005733vb

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Shelbyville

Located in Shelbyville, this cottage is on a lake. Yankee Springs Recreation Area and Hidden Pond Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gun Lake County Park and Brookside Park.
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Shelbyville, MI

What's nearby

  • Gun Lake Casino - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gun Lake - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Yankee Springs Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Payne Lake - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Gun Lake County Park - 14 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvest Buffet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Social Bar & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪CBK - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakefront Retreat with Sandy Beach – Perfect Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Lakefront Retreat with Sandy Beach – Perfect Getaway ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakefront Retreat with Sandy Beach – Perfect Getaway ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakefront Retreat with Sandy Beach – Perfect Getaway ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakefront Retreat with Sandy Beach – Perfect Getaway located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gun Lake Casino, Angel Lake and Gun Lake County Park. Gun Lake and Yankee Springs Township Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the large deck overlooking the lake, and sitting by the fire at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vito m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks! Fantastic short getaway for my wife’s birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chanell K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house on the lake! Comfortable and super pet friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous place, beautiful location, great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JILL B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location perfect. Lots of spiders, dirty floors, dog hair, and smelled like dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay here. The house was clean and large enough for our family of 5. The kids had so much fun in the lake and it was a great view to enjoy every day.Everything we needed was provided which was the cherry on top. We were traveling from the East Coast - last thing we needed was to travel with linens or other necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

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

Week Escape on the Lake

This was a great property and fit our needs for a week long getaway on the lake. But also close to Grand Rapids for work and activities. Mike was very accommodating and will to help immediately with any questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute Cabin

Perfect stay for a wedding in the area - owner very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karrie h.

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

Awesome Vacation Spot!!!

The house is beautiful and the huge windows gave us such a great view of the lake! The beach is literally in the back yard. We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely recommend, especially for lake lovers! Check in was very easy and the email I received had all the information that we needed for our stay so it wasn't necessary to even have to call and bother our host. We greatly appreciate our host for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

terri s.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful property. Beautiful lake. Beautiful all around area. We had a great vacation. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Nice lake house

Nice location on quiet lake. Mike was very quick with all communications. Would recommend this listing
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Relaxing

Relaxing quiet neighborhood, golfing right around corner, easy check in and out, everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy P.

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

Clean

Very clean! Fire pit and dock would be a great addition to the property .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jusr the most beautiful and peaceful property to unwind in. I loved the view and the sitting chairs. We played a game they had and I had to order it on the way home. It was so fun! I would love to rent again or hey maybe I can purchase a house on this lake in the future. Yes i loved it that much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline p.

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

Had everything we needed!

Enjoyed a long weekend in early spring. The cabin was well equipped, even had beach towels. While the beach was not quite summer ready yet, we still got to enjoy a relaxing time on the lake. Great spot to bring bikes/scooters for the kids as well. We had a fun time exploring nearby kalamazoo's museums and nature venter.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The weather looked bleak heading into our weekend here. But the weather gods gave us plenty of sun shine to enjoy this cozy place. The beds are very small. But comfy. Very friendly neighbors. Throughly loved the escape. Never had a reason to contact the host, which I think speaks volumes of the property and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Relax and enjoy

The property was exactly as described. The only weird thing was the bathroom set up. But everything was clean and well stocked. The lake was so clean and peaceful. Having the kayaks and paddleboat was great. The neighbors were very friendly and talkative but not intrusive. The wildlife was very active. Including 2 bald eagles flying everyday. The fish jumping right off shore. Definitely a place I could have stayed long term!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

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

Perfect Getaway

This charming lakefront retreat fit our needs perfectly for our friends getaway on Selkirk Lake. Great views from the deck with lots of room and loads of seating. Inside was neat, clean and very spacious. Kitchen was stocked with all the essentials that we needed. And the owner was quick to respond to our messages. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann L.

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

Summer 2025

We visited our daughter and husband who recently moved to Michigan from Connecticut, the property was perfect for relaxing and enjoying our time with family! Great views of the lake. The gas grill had a full tank and the kitchen had plenty of cookware and dishes to cook and enjoy a meal with lake views on the deck. Mike was very responsive to text messages. He even brought us a kayak during a heavy rainstorm to ensure we had it at the property when we wanted to use it. I would definitely book another stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Fun week on the lake

My parents were here from South Carolina and we thought it would be fun to have a mini vacation. Everything we needed was in the cottage and it was easy to get down to the beach with 2 four year olds. We also met the neighbors and had a pontoon ride. Everybody was very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catlyn N.

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

Beautiful view

The view was gorgeous. The neighbors were all very friendly. It was awesome having a beach right in our back yard! We fished standing in the water and caught a good amount! The house could have been a little cleaner and the furniture especially the sofas were extremely uncomfortable. Other than that it was a great place for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great place for our needs

This was a nice property for our stay. We brought a paddle board and kayak and it was perfect on Wednesday and Thursday as it was very calm on the lake. There was a little more wake from boats on Friday and Saturday. It was nice that the Toilet room was separate from the shower room, as we had 6 people staying on Friday and Saturday night. We were the first group to stay at this VRBO and Mike was very attentive and communicated well. We would suggest outdoor rugs at entrances as there was a lot of debris falling from trees, as well as sand being tracked in. We would love to stay at this lovely place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel C. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice small cabin on the lake. Seems to be missing or hard to find frying pan
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean place.you can really relax and enjoy the view.we even saw an eagle flying over the lake.very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mike Smallegan

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I’m based in Grand Rapids, MI, and I love sharing the beauty of our area with guests. Whether it’s relaxing by the lake, enjoying the local sights, or spending time with my family, I always aim to provide a welcoming, comfortable space for visitors. Being a host is truly fulfilling for me because it allows me to offer others a chance to experience a relaxing getaway in this beautiful part of Michigan. I look forward to welcoming you and making your stay as enjoyable as possible!

Why they chose this property

Selkirk Lake, offers a peaceful, scenic escape with its calm waters and beautiful natural surroundings. The neighborhood is quiet and relaxing, perfect for a getaway to unwind and enjoy nature. Whether you’re out on the water, fishing, or just taking in the stunning views from the shore, there’s a sense of tranquility that makes this spot so special. I enjoy the serenity of the lake and the close-knit, friendly vibe of the community, making it a perfect place for a peaceful retreat.

What makes this property unique

My property stands out because of its cozy, lakeside charm. While the rooms are more intimate, they’re designed to maximize comfort and offer a warm, inviting atmosphere. The real highlight is the location—right on Selkirk Lake—where you can enjoy peaceful mornings by the water, boating, fishing, or just soaking in the natural beauty of the area. It’s perfect for guests looking for a relaxing, low-key escape with all the essentials for a memorable lakeside retreat.

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