Shelby, Michigan
The Sandcastle is a comfortable four-bedroom beachfront family home looking out on beautiful Lake Michigan in Oceana County, 15 miles south of the Silver Lake sand dunes. While Lake Michigan was high for several years, be assured the beach is back, as beautiful as ever!
The following weeks are open for rentals for the summer of 2023: June 10 - 17; June 17 - 24; Sept. 2 - 9 (there is a $300 additional premium for Labor Day week). We will also take reservations for the summer of 2024.
This summer home sleeps eight, has parking for two cars (additional parking a short drive away), and sits on the northern-most lot of the Driftwood Beach Community - 120 ft. of beachfront. It's an easy walk (we have stairs) down the bluff to the white-sand beach. We rent by the week only.. The Sandcastle is generally available most of the Summer when we're not using it.
The cottage is generally available June, July, August and the first couple weeks of September. Our weekly rate is $2800, and weekly rentals are Saturday to Saturday - Check in 3pm or later, check out no later than 11am.
NOTE: We do charge a $300 premium for the week of Memorial Day, July 4th week, and Labor Day week rentals.
We are dog friendly. We charge $130 per week for a dog with a $100 damage deposit, We have WIFI and cable.
The land immediately north of the cottage is completely undeveloped - unspoiled nature at it's best - beautiful open beach and sand dunes for quiet evening walks or morning jogs. Behind the dunes are woods for hiking and exploring, and little Lost Lake for Blue Heron watching. Enjoy the swimming and kayaking, and at the end of the day there's nothing like relaxing on the outdoor deck, just watching the spectacular sunsets over the lake. And we have been seeing eagles just north of the cottage.
The rental rate for September rentals is also $2800/wk., with a $300 premium for Labor Day week.
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We had a very nice time at this cottage on a beautiful bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. The cottage was lovely and well appointed.
Wonderful cottage on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Very clean. Fully stocked. Fabulous beach. Wonderful owners. It was the perfect place to relive childhood memories of Lake Michigan and make new memories with our children.
Cottage was clean and homey. Plenty of room for 7 adults and a toddler. Enjoyed the deck for watching beautiful sunsets and the bald eagles who perched in the woods. The beach was spectacular!! Great for walks, swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Our family loved it!!!
Sugar beach sand, kayaks, well stocked kitchen and soft beds. As the saying goes this place checks all of the boxes. Very homey and comfy Grammy cottage vibe. Add the Lake Michigan sunsets and the frequent visiting eagle and it becomes paradise.
We had the best week at the Sandcastle. Swimming, beach walking, cooking, reading… all in this comfortable, clean, well stocked beach house. Love that there were laundry facilities so we didn’t have to return home with dirty clothes. The kitchen was fully equipped so we could cook and eat in. And we love that there were multiple places to tuck away indoors and out. We look forward to returning!
First of all, the owners are amazing communicators. Second, it's better than the pictures. Worn from very obvious love of the place, but even better. This cottage has absolutely everything you could possibly need. We were impressed with how well laid out the house is. It's got everything you need in a cottage. Space to eat. Spave to sleep. Space to hang out. Plenty of outdoor room and areas to eat. A great firepit which we used every day. Everything was very pleasant. Lots of sandy sandy beach. Neighbors are incredibly pleasant. We did not have very good luck with the weather/water which was a let down. I will say that we did not use the 4th bedroom downstairs as it was too damp even though we did as instructed with controlling damp. It's just near the water and there's not enough air flow through that room. The rest of the house was great. Did I mention the private sandy beach on Lake Michigan? :) Enjoy!
Our family and friends enjoyed the Sandcastle cottage, the beautiful private beach, along with observing the bald eagle and fabulous sunsets! The owners are so friendly and helpful. The cottage was fully stocked inside and out. We truly had a wonderful vacation and look forward to a return stay.
This is the best spot I've stayed at and I've been coming up to the area for 25 years . Perfect place for family! Stocked adequately and the owners are extremely nice.
A beautiful setting on Lake Michigan. Accommodations more than met our needs and expectations... Only come here if you want the most spectacular sunsets in the world!!! We will be back.
Lovely fall stay at The Sandcastle. Everything is as explained, only better. Very well stocked home, especially the kitchen! Plenty of room for relaxing, enjoying the view, and sleeping. Saw a bald eagle fly over on the first day while filling the bird feeders. It was crisp and breezy but we enjoyed beach walks for two days. Sunsets were gorgeous and stargazing excellent. Prompt and helpful and welcoming communication with the owners. Thank you for a great vacation. We hope to make this an annual event.
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