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

Muskegon, Michigan
$245 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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. 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 10 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!

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby Ski Privileges
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital Near The Bay On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ryan

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    This place is great, we'll definitely stay there again the next time we visit Michigan Adventure.

  • Luke

    Submitted Sep 12, 2022

    Stayed Sep 6, 2022

    This property was great and we hope to stay there again in the future!

  • Kelly L

    Submitted Jun 29, 2022

    Stayed Jun 23, 2022

    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!

  • Matt G.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    Cozy cottage, very quiet area, and nicely maintained! The hosts communication was top notch all throughout.

  • Richard S.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    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.

  • NELL S.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Beautiful cottage. Very clean. Nicely stocked kitchen.

  • Alyssum L.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    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!

  • Lori R.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    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.

  • Crystal W.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    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!

  • Megan S.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Overall we had a wonderful stay. Great location!

  • Kyle B.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    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!

  • Adam H.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    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!

  • Robert W.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    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!

  • Regnad K.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    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.

  • Teresa B.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    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!

  • Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    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.

  • Sherry M.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    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.

  • Timothy R.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    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.

  • Jodi D.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    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!

  • Miles G.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    This was a great place to stay - on the lake and near tons of hiking!

  • Claudia F.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Great stay

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