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Dune Top Romantic Solitude & Awe-Inspiring Panoramic Lake Michigan Views

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Front cottage from lower deck- new roof
Early June evening - endless day
Cottage view from across our dune
Cottage from beach
Cottage new roof- from top of our dune

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shelby, MI
  • Stony Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Silver Lake State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Electric Forest
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dune Top Romantic Solitude & Awe-Inspiring Panoramic Lake Michigan Views

Nestled alone atop a 4 acre sand dune with panoramic views of Lake Michigan, this highly unique, contemporary, clean, fully equipped, artistically decorated cottage is an out of this world experience. Couple the cottage and the almost surrealistically beautiful, completely private site that includes trees, woods, & dune scape, and it is impossible not to fall in love.

Many public beach sites in the area and two are within walking distance (one at warm and shallow Stony Lake, the other on Lake Michigan). If you ever want to leave the wonderful cottage, fabulous deck & breathtaking views, the area abounds with wonderful orchards, farm markets, state parks, lighthouses, hiking trails, cultural attractions, arts performances, live music, dune buggy rides, golf, boat rentals, biking paths, & antique stores.

Site features: Parking for your vehicle is at the bottom of the 100 + stairs (w/3 built-in resting benches) that you climb to access the cottage & the four acre site. No worry, as a motorized tram pulls all your gear to the top. The partly wooded & partly open dune scape is truly the ultimate private, romantic setting. Once on this perch, the diverse views are so awe-inspiring that you may never want to move. Plenty of freighters on the horizon, stars in the domed night sky & wildlife on the dune to keep you interested. Wildlife includes bald eagles, pileated woodpeckers, hummingbirds, deer, squirrel & fox: get up in the morning to spot their tracks on the dune.

A trail behind the house leads to the tip top of the dune for even more magnificent views.

Cottage features: Highly maintained, unique, nearly round, 15-sided wooden hurricane style cottage has 6 sliding glass doors allowing stupendous lake, dune & wooded views from every room. The afternoon sun is so bright that you'll need your sunglasses in the kitchen! The wooden 100+ stairs, 2,000 sq. ft deck (also newly stained), & circular 5ft walkway around the rear of cottage provide easy access to/ from each room as well as lots of extra living space. Little private niches with furniture, plantings & views allow you to follow the sun around the decks all day & evening in any season.

Amenities: We call it luxury camping! Our modern, clean & well organized cottage has oak floors throughout, new stylish mid century furniture, large sisal floor rugs, colorful artistic decor, nice bedding & towels, ceiling & standing fans, quality kitchen tools & Fiesta dinnerware, stack washer & dryer, & elect baseboard heat. The huge multilevel decks are furnished with quality comfy chairs & cushions, a dining table w/ sun umbrella, gas grill, an outdoor hot shower (truly sublime), clothesline with a view, day lilies & loads of beautiful potted flowers ... which all make it hard to come inside to enjoy the highly cool cottage interior!

Property manager

Doreen Meffert

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for toddlers - steps and decks
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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
Strictly prohibited
Garbage removal procedure is strictly enforced, no humans, boats, or bikes on motorized tram.
No overnight guests other than individuals agreed upon and listed on rental agreement.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Electric Forest - 22 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cellar 36 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oceana Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oceana Winery & Vineyard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Cafe Store Shelby - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dune Top Romantic Solitude & Awe-Inspiring Panoramic Lake Michigan Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dune Top Romantic Solitude & Awe-Inspiring Panoramic Lake Michigan Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dune Top Romantic Solitude & Awe-Inspiring Panoramic Lake Michigan Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dune Top Romantic Solitude & Awe-Inspiring Panoramic Lake Michigan Views located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stony Lake and Lake Michigan. The Fox Barn Winery and Silver Lake State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keto G.

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

Very unique and beautiful location!

Three of us (two adults, one 7-year-old) stayed for a long weekend in mid-October. Loved the view of Lake Michigan from the top of the semi-wooded dune. Was extremely windy, but the cottage was warm enough. Long walk (short drive or bike) along winding roads and across a bridge to get to the public beach on Lake Michigan. Responsive host. We would rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lena F.

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

Quiet get away

Well maintained and stylishly decorated with a well equipped kitchen. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place with a stunning view of the lake, this is it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Relaxing and peaceful getaway on the dunes

Like the listing says, the are a lot of stairs. This may have been an issue if it were really hot, but the weather was beautiful 70s for our whole stay. The house is beautifully kept. But the view is stunning. I was out every morning with a blanket and some reading to wait for everyone else to get up. We were supplied with everything we needed and then some. We were given some good tips on great places to eat that we would never have thought to try. Also loved the outdoor shower for getting the kids cleaned up after a day at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan B., Downers Grove

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

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful, unique, modern cottage. By 2 quiet beaches. You can see the sunset over the lake from the property! Loved our stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G., St. Louis

Beautiful cottage on Lake Michigan. Expensive deck with beautiful views everywhere. House well-maint

Beautiful cottage on Lake Michigan. Expansive deck with beautiful views everywhere. House well-maintained and well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen "Mark" W., Wyoming, Michigan (suburb of Grand Rapids)

More than expected!

My wife & I stayed here for our 19th anniversary. What a wonderful place to escape to! The view is simply incredible, and the cottage is lovely. The owner was easy to work with and we had such a wonderful time while staying there. We will definitely be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

Climb to the top and then relax

It may take a bit of work to climb the stairs to the top but if you're looking for a special place to unwind this cottage will be your reward. The interior is full of light and character and looking out over the dunes and lake from the decks is like being on the prow of a sailboat. We traveled up and down the coast, visiting farmstands, harbor town cafes, and street festivals, but always raced back in time for the sunsets at our secret retreat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Solitude with a spectacular view

The cottage is very neat and clean and the views are spectacular! We enjoyed beautiful sunsets every single night, walks on the beach, a campfire / stargazing on the public beach, early morning fishing on Stony Lake, Michigan’s Adventure, charter fishing out of Pentwater, the Silver Lake sand dunes, Little Sable lighthouse, and, of course, the Cherry Point fish boil – that’s a long list! I guess we were very busy! But most of all, we enjoyed the solitude, quiet and isolation of being on top of the world at your cottage!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

Honeymoon get away!

This was a wonderful and clean cottage with spectacular views to go with it. My wife and I watched the sunset every night from the upper deck, the weather was perfect! When we first arrived we noticed how clean this cottage was and the amount of space there is to relax and cook. The kitchen was fully stocked with any cooking utensil you could need, living room was very comfy and the bathrooms were big enough to fit both of us. This cottage has the perfect location and I will recommend it to my friends and family and I will rent this property again in the future.Who knows maybe a 1st year anniversary trip will be in store for the Meffert cottage. P.S. Doreen was very friendly and helpful throughout our entire stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Location, location, location

Descriptions given at HomeAway were accurate. The property is well managed and the owner provided careful and detailed information. The whole thing was a really pleasant experience. The cottage is situated on the top of a sand dune and accessed through a 120 step staircase. This provide a unique location with a supreme sunset view of Lake Michigan and total isolation and privacy. Stony Lake runs into Lake Michigan right at the beach and provide an excellent basis for swimming and playing in the water. My nice and nephew absolutely loved that part. A stay in this cottage is definitely recommendable and I would love to go back another time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly L., Chicago, IL

Gorgeous view, delightful and relaxing getaway!

We came to this dream dune cottage for our first anniversary and had the most outstanding vacation. The owner was helpful, kind and great to work with. The cottage was cozy, comfortable and adorable. As runners we loved jogging through the quaint town and discovering charming, local spots. Our favorite find was walking into town, renting tubes and tubing down the lazy creek into Lake Michigan to play in the waves until the sun went down. We enjoyed the local restaurant as well as staying in and grilling on the porch at sunset. We had a blast at a local rodeo and horse back riding, but we found we were always anxious to get back to the beautiful, peaceful view from the cottage patio where we put our feet up at night and sipped coffee in the morning. We hope to go back every summer. Dune cottage has stolen our hearts!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Best View in Michigan!

We really enjoyed our time at this dune top getaway. Thiis the most unique vacation home we have ever experienced. The views are amazing and the sunets are truly something to see. The steps are a handful, but really add to the overall unique and wonderful experience. Our kids had a blast, and we are planning to go back again in 2011. The cottage was clean and comfortable, and the owners are very nice and really want you to have a good time and make some wonderful memories.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brigitte M., Grand Rapids, MI

The perfect view

We (2 adults, one child 3 1/2 years old) spent one week beginning of July this year at the cottage. It was the perfect size for 3 persons, the view outside was incredible. We didn't mind walking up the stairs every day for being in such a nice place. The cottage was clean, well equiped and had a personal touch which I specially liked. The walking distance to the beach was ok. The place itself is kind of remote, but Stony Lake was close and even Shelby Dunes was easy to reach by car. We can recommend the place. The owners are very kind and provided a good customer service.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janeen S., Fuquay-Varina

Treetop Hideaway

We've rented a number of places on the Great Lakes & nothing compares to this little gem. Like your very own tree house; you climb an ambitious but manageable set of stairs, into a canopy of soaring hardwood trees and emerge onto a dramatic deck offering an unprecedented view of Lake Michigan. Once up on the dune, among the treetops, you'll not believe the beauty, privacy & tranquility. After you recover from the awe-inspiring view you'll discover a comfortable, immaculate, home that is delightfully-furnished and fully-equipped for a weekend getaway or a week-long stay. The lake is an easy walk where you can enjoy an entire day of sun and swimming. Or head into Silver Lake for ATV rentals, putt-putt golf and ice cream. Just make sure you get home in time for the breathtaking sunsets. Our favorite activity, if we aren't relaxing on the deck or swimming at the beach, is driving the surrounding area sampling and buying the amazing local produce. The landlords are lovely, responsive, people who are truly interested in making your stay wonderful. For a trip you will really love, and always remember, rent this adorable and comfortable Lake Michigan home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

UNIQUE SUMMER GETAWAY

There's nothing like being perched at the top of a sand dune with all the comforts of home and a wide angle view af Lake Michigan-not to mention total privacy. Talk about a great place to de-stress, this is it. Great swimming and walks along the beach. I've seen a lot of Lake Michigan shorelines and this area is the best yet. If you don't mind climbing a few stairs to get there, it's like a stairway to heaven.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Great Vacation, Great Location.

I’ve had the chance to spend several weekends at this cabin. From sitting on the deck reading to the spectacular sunsets to the countless hours on the beach this is a place made for creating great memories. Some of the best photos I’ve ever taken were shot in and around the cabin. It was clean, well stocked and very homey. When we did venture out we found ourselves 4-wheeling on the dunes, playing mini-golf and enjoying a great dinner at a casual but elegant restaurant. A weekend or more here is one you wont soon forget.

About the host

Hosted by Doreen Meffert

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Languages:

English, German