Cottage on Private, Sandy, Lake Michigan Beach

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Front of Cottage Facing the Lake with New Deck Added in 2023

Front Lawn of the Cottage Overlooks the Lake

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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New Era, MI

Stony Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm
‪15 min drive‬
Electric Forest
‪21 min drive‬
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The cottage is in Oceana County, Michigan about two miles south of Stony Lake.
The cottage is far off the nearest road, with a private sandy beach. The lake bottom is also sandy--no rocks or stones.
We have 200 feet of frontage on Lake Michigan. The lake level is down so we have a wider beach than in previous years. However, we still ask that there be no beach fires in order to keep the beach looking clean. There is a portable fire pit close to the cottage which is perfect for gathering around.
The cottage is in a rural area which keeps it quiet. The nearest convenience store is 2 miles away in Stony Lake.
Please check back with us after Labor Day 2025 for 2026 availability.
(Please note: Cottage is closed for the winter between mid-October and mid-May. Rental period is from Saturday to Saturday.)

Property manager

James Oslund

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

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Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs permitted. $100 fee. Sorry, no cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not rearrange the furniture.

If you bring a pet, please pick up the yard after it.

Please leave cottage as neat and clean as you found it.

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

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Era

Located in New Era, 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 Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Gold Rush Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

New Era, MI

What's nearby

Stony Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
Silver Lake State Park - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
Electric Forest - 21 min drive - 16.6 km
Gold Rush Water Park - 22 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪Cellar 36 - ‬7 min drive
‪Oceana Winery - ‬12 min drive
‪Sundance Saloon & Steakhouse - ‬23 min drive
‪Bass City Oasis - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Private, Sandy, Lake Michigan Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage on Private, Sandy, Lake Michigan Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Private, Sandy, Lake Michigan Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Private, Sandy, Lake Michigan Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this New Era cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Stony Lake. Silver Lake State Park and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

We loved every minute, beautiful location with perfect beach access. Our only problem was that the beds were too small for normal sized adults. The inside of the house, while clean and well provisioned, was on the rustic side.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C., Royal Oak, MI

16 Sept 2023

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

Great beach!

Clean, comfy, steps down to beautiful beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

11 July 2023

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

Great place!

We loved our stay. Beautiful beach and views. Great cabin to get away from it all in.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie N.

2 June 2021

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

Very private and beautiful sunsets!

This is a great property! Very clean and comfortable!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia M.

22 Sept 2021

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

As advertised

Had a wonderful stay. Jim is awesome. The beach is beautiful, area is nice and clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

11 June 2023

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

Amazing cottage on the lake

Beautiful cottage on the lake, private, secluded and amazing. The view is simply beautiful and worth every penny to stay here. Cottage does have wifi and a small tv if needed, we were there this past week and the beach was amazing and the water was cold but still had a blast!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

29 June 2024

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

Early Summer Trip to New Era

Absolutely loved our week at this cozy cottage. The space was absolutely spotless when we arrived. The deck was freshly power washed, lawn mowed, and everything was set up just how it looked in the photos. We absolutely loved the location and beach access, and cannot wait to come back again! Only complaint was the amount of decor/items in the home. It felt like every surface had something on it, and most of the drawers were full of stuff. Made it a little difficult to find places to put our items for the week. Overall, would highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

4 Oct 2022

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

A Peaceful Getaway!

“Sandy Shoes” is a peaceful, clean and spacious cottage, with so many accommodations. It is surrounded by nature and a daily ever-changing beautiful view of Lake Michigan!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jerry R., Pontiac, IL

24 Sept 2019

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

Nice area

The views from the yard were great. The steps down to the beach were steep but doable for us, we are in our 60's. The cabin could use some attention.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

19 June 2022

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

Loved it

We'll be back

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

17 July 2022

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

Amazing!

Our dream come true!!! Right on lake michigan for the kids, cute cottage, great yard, and amazing sunsets!!! Loved the fun and memories!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

1 July 2019

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

Had a great time!!!!!!!!

If you're looking for a place to get away from it all and your dog loves water this is it. Quiet, off the road, beautiful sunsets, weather was good and will not forget the cherry strudel at Cherry Point, just down the road. Hope to return. Thanks again, Kyle, Susan and Bella

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leo D.

19 Sept 2022

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

Nice out of the way place.

We enjoyed our stay. It was nice, peaceful and quite. It was only about a 15 minute from a supermarket, brew pub and a couple of great breakfast cafes. The Luddington state park was only about 30-35 minutes away. There was furniture and other beach items to use. Other than being a little hard to find the first time I recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

20 Oct 2020

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

Quiet and Relaxing

The 2 large windows gave the cottage a beautiful view overlooking Lake Michigan and the walk down the steps to the lake was doable for us. The small cottage was just the right size for the 2 adults during the week , but large enough for our daughter to visit over the weekend. The location was ideal for what we were looking for. It had a view of the lake and was close enough to make it possible to visit several state parks. It made a great fall getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carly W.

4 June 2022

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

Amazing beach and perfect locartion

We had an amazing week at Sandy Shoes. The cottage is cute as a button, in a nice quiet but central location and was sparkling clean when we checked in. We enjoyed the beach so much...truly stunning (and we're from Traverse City so we know great beaches). We walked and watched the sunset every night. Our 4 and 9 yo daughters loved it, braved Lake Michigan in the spring for a few swims and we ventured out to Lewis Farms one day, Pentwater, Stony Lake and Mac's Dune Rides. We will absolutely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

5 Sept 2023

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

Perfect getaway

Jim did a great job with answering our questions quickly and checking in to see if we needed anything throughout our stay. The property is nestled back off busy roads, in the woods, right on the water. Easy access to the beach and wonderful views of the water right from the zero gravity recliners on the porch! The breeze through the house kept it cool day and night. The only problem we had was with the fruit flies. My husband, 2 dogs, and I will absolutely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 July 2020

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

Can't be beat

My husband and I stayed here initially because we needed a place to stay with our dogs. While we didn't bring our dogs, we ended up being SO happy this is where we stayed. The location is relatively remote, my phone didn't work and there's no internet, and it couldn't be more perfect. We actually got to relax. We spent a lot of time on the beach and checking out surrounding towns. I'd highly recommend bringing some beach chairs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 July 2022

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

Perfect getaway!

We just spent a week at this great little gem of a cottage! We were looking for a place that we could disconnect from our everyday busyness and make lasting memories at the same time. This cottage nailed those two wishes. The views are stunning and the beach was a haven in itself. The cottage was very clean and stocked with the basics (pots,pans, dishes, etc...). James was very informative and available for any needs (which we didn’t have!). This was the perfect get away for us and we look forward to next year! (James ... we will bring the champagne to toast with 😉)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

22 Aug 2020

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

Highly recommend

We had a great stay, unbelievable views, short walk down stairs right to the lake. Very private. If this is available during the week you are looking to book, I would book it now. Best sunsets I’ve ever seen. Cottage was perfect for a family of 4-5. No rip tides/breakwaters, water was shallow sandy, fun for swimming. Mac dune Rides is a must. Great fire pit area. Do not need many other excursions because you will be in awe of having so much private sandy Lake Michigan beachfront to yourself. Kayaks paddle boards all nice and fun to use. Grill is a Weber kettle had nice seasoning on it if you like to grill. Pictures From the listing don’t really do this place justice. Had a great week, my daughters (7/10) cried when we had to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Omaha, USA

31 May 2022

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

Picture Perfect

Beautiful view of the lake from inside (two big windows) and outside. Appreciate that the trees and other vegetation were trimmed to open up this view but not to the point of excess. We had cool weather for our visit so especially appreciated the view from inside and the comfortable, cozy feel of the very well-equipped cottage. We found the woodsy neighborhood a great area for walking our dog. We appreciated the sturdy stairs to the beautiful white sand beach. The township park just to the south has a short boardwalk that ends with a small deck with a great bird's eye view up and down the beach. A big thank you to our host James and a friendly neighbor for sharing information about the neighborhood and the area. I'm just curious. Found a great hiking trail in the nature preserve a bit north of Stoney Lake. Liked the town of Shelby, especially the grocery store and Country Dairy is a unique experience. These are my favorites but there is much more to explore if you decide to break away from the beach for a bit. We chose Sandy Shoes for the beach and the Lake Michigan views and found just what we were looking for. We are hoping for a return visit.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mikaleen S.

10 Sept 2022

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

Great Lake Michigan Getaway

Sandy Shoes was a fantastic cottage to spend a week relaxing and playing on the beach. It is in a rural area, but a quick 15 minute or so drive to the town of Whitehall, where there was a Walmart and many other stores and restaurants. We also found a small meat market in New Era called Mac’s Meats that was out of this world! Next year that will be our first grocery stop! They had homemade sausages, meats, cheeses, deli salads, and even bakery items. There is also a Country Dairy and Lewis Farms in New Era that have markets and are definitely worth a stop, and Woodland Bakery and Cherry Pointe Markets are must visits in the area also. The cottage was cozy and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We chose to cook all of our meals there, and it was easy with the updated full size appliances and Weber charcoal kettle grill. We also really liked the updated shower and large shower head. The view of Lake Michigan was priceless and you didn’t even need to leave the cottage to enjoy it. The property manager James was so personable and was available for any needs we might have, which we did not, but he was able to answer all of our questions and shared his knowledge of the area with us. This was our home away from home for a week and we absolutely enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and will be returning next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Pauline N.

19 June 2021

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

Cute cottage on sandy beach!

This is a very cute cottage on Lake Michigan. The beach is beautiful, sandy, with lots of room to play and shallow water. There is a nice yard on the bluff where our kids (5 and 8 yrs) could play as well. The cottage is clean and was enough room for our family of 4. It has a large window providing a beautiful view of the lake from inside as well. There is a small fire pit for nightly fires and s’mores also! There were some nice places to go for a few outings, such as the Country Dairy farm for a good lunch and fresh Ice cream and Lewis adventure farm. We had a great time at Stony Lake Stables horseback riding and MacWoods dune rides. The location is between Ludington and Grand Haven, great towns for a lighthouse and boardwalk visit. Some things to note is that it is truly a cottage. There is no washer/dryer or dishwasher, you need to bring your linens including bath towels. Also, although we knew there was no WiFi or intermittent celllular service, we found this to be too inconvenient. There is no land line phone to make phone calls. We couldn’t connect to find information and had to drive out to get cellular service to call anyone, including a vet when our dog needed care. The information book provided is extremely outdated and could use an update. Jim, the property manager, stays next door and is helpful for local info and needs! For us, unfortunately, our timing was not great with weather. We had sun everyday, but the winds were so high on the beach 15mph, that it made the beach difficult to be on for a long period of time. We came in early June, so we don’t know if it was just early in the season or we just got an unlucky windy week. We had one calm day out of a week. There is one single person kayak which was fun to try out. Our 8 year old loved it. All in all, we give this property 4/5 stars. Adding WiFi or connectivity would make a big difference for this property, but you can’t beat this sandy beach and sunset view.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Christine A.

6 Oct 2021

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

Dreamy sunsets!

Rainy days need internet!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Denise K.

4 Sept 2021

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

Million dollar view!

We loved our vacation at "Sandy Shoes". Gorgeous views, fantastic beach! Very relaxing week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

18 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful beach

Our family had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the beautiful views, sunsets, private beach, and cabin!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by James Oslund

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English, French, Spanish

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