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

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
A forested area with sunlight filtering through trees, a path covered with fallen leaves, and a building partially visible in the background.
A grey sofa with patterned cushions, a painting of a beach scene, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Muskegon, MI
  • Place, Duck Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duck Lake Outlet
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muskegon State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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. Note: No Beach Access Here. 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. 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! NOTE: No beach access, but there is a public beach just a 7 min walk down the road. No Smoking Inside. 6 People Max. Super Hosts with 7 years experience and 5 Star Ratings will ensure your vacation will be fabulous!
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Duck Lake
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Muskegon cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
1. Start Dishwasher 2. Throw Towels in Shower 3. Take Trash Out 😊, that’s it! Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a wonderful stay. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage, very quiet area, and nicely maintained! The hosts communication was top notch all throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was great. The hosts were very accommodating and provided everything we needed for a great stay. The cottage was cozy but plenty of room for the 2 of us and everything was updated in the kitchen, bathroom, living room and bed rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Relaxing Getaway

This Cottage was the perfect spot for our Family. The location is perfect. The cottage is extremely clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

Vintage weekend

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Wonderful Cottage

A great cottage in a picturesque area along Lake Michigan, this place was a quiet place to relax with my family. Quick access to multiple beaches and wonderful restaurants. My kids liked Ruth Ann's Ice cream which is just down the street!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NELL S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage. Very clean. Nicely stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kellye and her place were both just amazing. The cabin is so clean and nice, the decor sets the right vibe! Kellye was very kind to us and took excellent care of our group throughout the stay! The sunsets were beautiful! I would most definitely recommend you book this place if it’s available! This one is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssum L.

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

Beautiful Cottage & lovely hosts

The cottage was cute, clean, and well maintained. It has everything you could need and more! The boys were thrilled with the S’mores supplies and snacks! The beach umbrella was a game changer! Kellye was very responsive and gave us some fabulous recommendations! We would definitely stay again and recommend to family and friends looking for a Lake Michigan getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Experience

Bill and Kellye were wonderful hosts and answered any questions we had during our stay! Their cottage is so nice and well kept! It had everything we needed for the little downtime in between our busy days! I would highly recommend everyone to trust your future experiences with Bill and Kellye if you’re visiting the Muskegon area! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kellye was a fabulous host! She communicated with us and left the lights on when she knew we’d be later than expected due to Canada traffic. The communication throughout was fabulous. The house was adorable, well equipped and clean. The extra details were so appreciated. We loved the s’mores/snack kit and found the info book about the area to be full of wonderful suggestions. We took advantage of as many as we could in our short stay. We wish we could’ve stayed longer! Thank you for being such an outstanding host! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this wonderful cottage and it’s fabulous owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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