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Super Cute Cottage Close to Lake Michigan Beaches-Nestled in Beautiful Woods!

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Location of Cottage with lots of privacy!
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Muskegon, MI
  • Muskegon State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Michigan's Adventure
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Queen Pull Out Sofa

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Super Cute Cottage Close to Lake Michigan Beaches-Nestled in Beautiful Woods!

CHARMING newly updated cottage with fully stocked fire pit is located on a historic property and is nestled privately in the woods on Lake Michigan Shoreline Drive-Prime Location! This tranquil Cottage is located behind the main lake house, but is private and far away to offer a quiet, secluded-remote retreat. Public Beach access is just .04 mile down the street, easy to walk to. Super close to beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, State Parks, Trails and Amusement Park. Duck Lake Beach is a 5 min. Drive, Muskegon and Pioneer Beaches 7 min-10 min drive. Brand New Updates with a fully stocked kitchen, new washing machine/dryer, new super comfy beds, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler and game shed with Cornhole, Croquette and Badminton. Sleeps 6 with A/C. Stocked Fire Pit, S’mores Kit & Weber Gas Grill. Super close to Duck Lake Beach, Muskegon State Park Beach, Pioneer County Park beach. Near great Hiking Trails, Dunes, Winter Sports Complex, Zipline, Adventure’s Amusement & Water Park, The Deck, Pere Marquette Beach, Submarine, Battleship. This is a PEACEFUL Retreat for Family, Friends & Couples. No Parties! No Smoking Inside. 6 People Max. No Beach Access. Super Hosts with 7 years experience and 5 Star Ratings will ensure your vacation will be fabulous!

Property manager

Kellye
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Muskegon

Located in Muskegon, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The Playhouse at White Lake and Muskegon Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure and USS LST 393. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Muskegon, MI

What's nearby

  • Duck Lake State Park Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Muskegon State Park - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 21 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 35 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruth Ann's Ice Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Channel Inn - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Restaurants - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Howmet - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Super Cute Cottage Close to Lake Michigan Beaches-Nestled in Beautiful Woods! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Super Cute Cottage Close to Lake Michigan Beaches-Nestled in Beautiful Woods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Super Cute Cottage Close to Lake Michigan Beaches-Nestled in Beautiful Woods!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Super Cute Cottage Close to Lake Michigan Beaches-Nestled in Beautiful Woods! located?

This family-friendly Muskegon cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Duck Lake Outlet and Duck Lake State Park Beach. Muskegon Winter Sports Complex and Duck Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regnad K.

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

Great stay!!!

Enjoyed our stay here immensely. The home was clean, comfortable, nice quiet location (although we had to deal with some construction noise that is NOT a normal occurrence so no reflection on the owners) Nice well stocked kitchen, but we were only here for short stay and didn't cook a meal there. We did cook on the grill and that worked fine. Kellye is a great host, always available, and encouraged us to come out and enjoy the sunsets which were beautiful. We originally booked this home for a family reunion for 5 aging siblings. Unfortunately 3 sisters could not make it so was just my brother and I. The place might have been a little crowded had all 5 of us been there but was perfect for the 2 of us and would be fine for more. I love the area and would love to return here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is great, we'll definitely stay there again the next time we visit Michigan Adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Peaceful Cottage

Shipwatch was everything we wanted in a family rental. It was just big enough for our family of five. Things were thought out and the extra treats, gas grill and campfire supplies were great. We would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A great little get-a-way

Beautiful property (fully stocked), attentive hosts, plenty to do and see, beaches were always perfect and plenty to choose from! We did encounter some technical difficulties, completely out of their control. The hosts, and VRBO, were very accommodating to get us through and everything ended up just fine. Overall, a beautiful time away to see more of what Michigan offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Shipwatch Cottage

Husband and I stayed at the Shipwatch Cottage 7/8/24 to 7/12/24. The property was immaculate inside and out and was equipped with really anything you might need or could want. Also, the WIFI was fast and solid. Perfect for a rain day. The property is surrounded by woodlands and as advertised, has a stupendous Lake Michigan view. It is easy to get to and from with good roads all around yet very, very peaceful and quiet. The property owners were very cordial and made every effort to ensure that we lacked nothing during our stay. In addition to the printed directory of attractions, activities, beaches, etc. located in the cottage, the owners provided their personal take on things to do in the area. Very helpful! All-in-all, we felt this property was by far the best we have stayed at in roughly 10 years of exploring western Michigan. We highly recommend the Shipwatch Cottage and offer our thanks to Kellye & Bill.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

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

Cute Cottage

We had the absolute best time. Great location. Hosts made us feel right at home, were super friendly, and very accommodating. Kids loved the stocked S'mores basket and supplied firewood. We will be booking here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

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

Cute Cabin and Outstanding Host!

Everything was perfect and then some. The host went out of her way to make sure everything was as we needed. She even called during a storm and offered to bring down their generator if the power went out. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles G.

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

Beautiful, clean home

This was a great place to stay - on the lake and near tons of hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

Vintage weekend

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., St. Louis, MO

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

Great fall getaway!

The location is fantastic!! The scenery is beautiful!!! The cabin is exactly as advertised and more! Lots o’ little touches that make you feel relaxed and at home.😌 And definitely the best stocked kitchen of any VRBO we’ve stayed at! Definitely be back next year!!!!😁
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina G.

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

Family Trip

My husband, two young kids and I had a great time staying at the Shipwatch Cottage! Kellye was a great host, answered any questions we had and gave us fun ideas of things to do in the area. The house was very clean and comfortable. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

Most serene place on Earth

I absolutely adored this cottage. I was looking for a place to rest and recharge and boy was this it!! The cottage has everything you need and I especially appreciated the hosts attention to detail. The art and whimsy was also lovely. My memories of sitting in the white chairs on the bluff watching the sunset and butterflies will stay with me forever. Amazing place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was great and we hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Great stay

Best time to stay there is mid October. Perfect weather and wonderful owner who made it a perfect vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari T., Des Moines, IA

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

Perfect retreat

My family of 4 so enjoyed our stay at Shipwatch! We spent our days at Duck Lake Beach (<5 minute drive), Pere Marquette Beach (30 minute drive), and Muskegon State Park Beach (10 minute drive) and enjoyed sunsets, s'mores, and board games in the evenings back at the house! Groceries, etc are about 15-20 minutes away in Muskegon. From the moment we booked and received a great list of recommendations for the area from Kellye, to her texts just checking in during our stay, communication was open, friendly, and kind. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanna P.

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

Wonderful property and hosts

The host went above and beyond in providing a welcoming environment and so many options for area activities. The house was clean and well maintained and stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning walks down the short driveway to the lake where we could sit and relax. While the beach is not accessible from the property, there are so many options within a short radius. I would highly recommend this property and host. Fair warning - have your directions available in a screenshot or printed version. There is no mobile reception for a short area around the house. The house has wi-fi and I was able to work from it and transferred all calls to wi-fi while there. Before leaving, we would open Waze and screenshot directions - just in case the signal was lost. We had no issues using this workaround. 5 out of 5 stars for the host, location, and house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances K., Marblehead MA

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

Beautiful location on Lake Michigan

The cottage was wonderful: well appointed, clean, comfortable, with full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms (we only used one), and full bath. Tall, tall trees outside, and so quiet. Owner was gracious and accommodating, and could not have been nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Comfortable little guest house

Small but nice place with thoughtful hosts. It's a guest house down the driveway from a main house. There's a great view of the lake if you walk past the main house (though no access down to the beach/water). We appreciated the s'mores fixings that were provided and the swingset for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Perfect getaway for family with little children. Big yard with play set, within a few miles of beach

This was the easiest rental I have been a part of. The owner was fantastic & great to work with. Cottage was clean & stocked with essentials. Beaches are a few miles away. Great town, great atmosphere, great food at Russ’s and amazing views of the sunset. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shipwatch was a cozy retreat for my 3 friends and I. The house was far enough from the road and away from other structures so it feels private and wooded. We made meals in the kitchen, sat along side the lake and outside near the fire pit. What a gorgeous spot of Michigan! We loved it and will come back again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Beautiful lake views and perfect location

This is a beautiful property with stunning lake views! Kellye was wonderful to work with and attentive to our needs especially when we wanted to stay an extra day! It's close to Duck Lake Beach and had everything we needed. We loved the fire pit and enjoyed the gorgeous sunsets! A perfect place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Amazing host ad super cute cabin

Kelly was an amazing host! From communication ahead of time to shipping our phone back to us that we accidentally left there. The cabin is super cute and well stocked. We had a great time relaxing at the lake and exploring the area. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F., Walled Lake, MI

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

Great stay!

Cabin was clean, cozy, and stocked with supplies, including wood kindling needed for a bonfire. Beautiful lookout for sunsets right on the water and close to multiple beaches, the state park, and Muskegon. Kellye easy to get in touch with and overall a great host. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kellye

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Bill and Kellye are retired professionals that live in West Michigan. Outside of work, Bill is a drummer and is in 3 bands (Church band, Rock Band and a Jazz Band). Kellye loves to grow Bonsai, Orchids and Garden, both are Wine Enthusiasts. Kellye and Bill have traveled extensively and have been to 40 countries, including Tibet. Nepal, China, India, Tanzania, Kenya, Morocco and throughout Europe (including Mt. Everest).

Why they chose this property

We are 5 star Super Hosts and Premier Hosts, we work so hard to make sure our guests have everything they need! We want to make sure your stay is as wonderful as possible. Shipwatch Cottage is a very special place located on Lake Michigan Shoreline Drive . Nestled in the woods, guests can sit by their own private firepit at night and enjoy the S’mores Kit provided in your Welcome Kit!

What makes this property unique

Wooded Area, Firepit, Lakefront Sunsets, Gas Grill, Fully Stocked Kitchen, Brand New Renovations, Brand New Washing Machine and Dryer, Ice Maker, Dishwasher.

Languages:

English

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