Private Waterfront am Lake Michigan

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3 Schlafzimmer1+ BadezimmerPlatz für 8 Gäste130.1 m²

Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten

Strandblick
Parkplätze verfügbar
Wäschetrockner
Kamin
Waschmaschine
Küche

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Shelby, MI

Little Sable Point Lighthouse
‪4 Autominuten‬
Silver Lake State Park
‪5 Autominuten‬
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
‪12 Autominuten‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪51 Autominuten‬

Zimmer und Betten

3 Schlafzimmer (Platz für 8 Personen)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Doppelbett

Schlafzimmer 2

2 Einzelbetten und 1 großes Futon

Schlafzimmer 3

1 Queen-Bett

1 Badezimmer, 1 Gäste-WC

Badezimmer 1

Toilette

Badezimmer 2

Toilette · Nur Dusche

Weitere Räumlichkeiten

Terrasse oder Patio

Küche

Balkon

Essbereich

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Ein zweistöckiges Ferienhaus verfügt über 3 Schlafzimmer, 1-1 / 2 Bäder (1/2 Bad befindet sich im Obergeschoss) und 8 Personen bequem (2 Etagenbetten).

Das ruhig gelegene Ferienhaus befindet sich am Ende einer 1/2 Meile langen, eingleisigen, private Schotterstraße. Straße führt durch schöne Waldlandschaft, vorbei an 2 weitere Ferienhäuser, und gipfelt ist eine große Sonnenwiese, wo dieses Haus befindet.

Drei Stufen vom Eingang zum Haus führt zu einem großen offenen Wohnbereich mit einer Kathedrale Decke, eine Mitte des Jahrhunderts Kamin, Kabel-TV, WiFi und DVD-Player, viele Fenster, eine voll ausgestattete, aktualisierte Küche mit einer Insel und eine Terrasse mit herrlichem Blick auf den Lake Michigan mit seinen wunderschönen Sonnenuntergängen.

Zwei Schlafzimmer, 1 Queen-Bett und 1 Doppelbett mit dem Vollbad sind auf der ersten Etage. Im Obergeschoss Schlafzimmer hat ein Etagenbett, ein voller Größe Schlafsofa und einen kleinen Balkon. Die kleine 1/2 Bad ist auf der zweiten Etage.

Ein kurzer Waldweg führt von der Hütte auf die großen Privatstrand.

Unterhalten Sie sich Wandern in den Wäldern nach einem der vielen Rehe Pfade; Schwimmen im kristallklaren Wasser des Sees; Sandburgen bauen mit der schönen zuckerhaltigen weißen Sand; zu Fuß nach Norden bis zur kleinen Punkt Sable Leuchtturm und Klettern auf seiner Oberseite; ein Feuer auf dem großen privaten Strand und schlafen unter den Sternen.

Wenn Sie das Gefühl, dass mehr Aktivität wagen sich an den vielen Attraktionen in der Nähe. Fünfzehn Minuten entfernt ist Silver Lake mit seinen Dünenbuggy Verleih und Fahrten, Go-Karts, Arcade-Spiele und Minigolf. Spielen Sie auch Golf auf 4 lokalen Plätzen. Reiten auf der Rainbow Ranch; Weinverkostungen in der nahe gelegenen Fox Barn Winery (Stöbern in malerischen Geschäften und Galerien in Pentwater; Besichtigen der Country Dairy Farm; Radfahren auf dem Hart-Monteque-Pfad; Tubing und ein Spielplatz am Stony Lake; Besuchen Sie das White Pine Village in Ludington, Great Adventure Amusement and Water Parks in Muskegon und die JJRanch in New Era.

Telefon ist für lokale und nationale Ferngespräche zur Verfügung. Handy-Service ist intermittierend auf der Hütte, aber der Service ist in der Regel besser draußen auf der Auffahrt.

Unterkunftsmanager

Laura Mitchell

Sprachen

Englisch

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Ausstattung

Küche

Waschmaschine

Wäschetrockner

Kostenloses WLAN

Außenbereich

Parkplätze verfügbar

Hausordnung

Check-in ab 16:00 Uhr

Mindestalter für die Miete: 30 Jahre

Check-out vor 11:00 Uhr

Kinder

Kinder (0–17 Jahre) erlaubt

Adult suppervision required on deck and balcony.

Veranstaltungen

Veranstaltungen sind nicht gestattet

Haustiere

Keine Haustiere erlaubt

Rauchen

Rauchen ist nicht gestattet

NO ATVs or off-road vehicles allowed anywhere on the property.

NO firearms allowed on the property. NO hunting and/or trapping allowed anywhere on the property!

NO parking along the side of the road!

Wichtige Informationen

Wissenswertes

Diese Unterkunft wird von einem privaten Gastgeber verwaltet (eine Partei, die nicht im Rahmen ihrer gewerblichen, geschäftlichen oder beruflichen Tätigkeit handelt). Das EU-Verbraucherrecht, einschließlich Widerrufsrecht, gilt nicht für deine Buchung, sie wird jedoch von den vom privaten Gastgeber festgelegten Stornierungsbedingungen abgedeckt.

Für zusätzliche Personen fallen möglicherweise Gebühren an, die abhängig von den Bestimmungen der Unterkunft variieren können.

Beim Check-in werden ggf. ein Lichtbildausweis und eine Kreditkarte, Debitkarte oder Kaution in bar für unvorhergesehene Aufwendungen verlangt.

Je nach Verfügbarkeit beim Check-in wird versucht, Sonderwünschen entgegenzukommen, sie können jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Eventuell fallen zusätzliche Gebühren an.

Partys oder Gruppenveranstaltungen sind auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft streng verboten.

Der Gastgeber hat angegeben, dass die Unterkunft über einen Kohlenmonoxidmelder verfügt

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Zu den Sicherheitsvorrichtungen dieser Unterkunft gehören ein Feuerlöscher und ein Erste-Hilfe-Kasten.

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Zur Gegend

Shelby

Dieses Ferienhaus in Shelby liegt in ländlicher Umgebung und am Strand. Wer die Natur der Region bewundern möchte, sollte Folgendes besuchen: Michigansee und Silver Lake State Park. Du bist mit Kindern unterwegs? Mit diesen Attraktionen kannst du den Kleinen bestimmt eine Freude machen: Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center und Gold Rush Water Park. Entdecke die hiesige Tierwelt bei Aktivitäten wie Naturwanderungen und Vogelbeobachtungen.

Shelby, MI

In der Umgebung

Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 4 Autominuten - 1.8 km
Silver Lake State Park - 5 Autominuten - 2.5 km
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 12 Autominuten - 7.2 km
Upper Silver Lake - 14 Autominuten - 8.2 km
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 26 Autominuten - 19.7 km

Fortbewegung vor Ort

Flughafen Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) – 78 Fahrminuten

Restaurants

‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬14 Autominuten
‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬16 Autominuten
‪Whippy Dip - ‬10 Autominuten
‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬13 Autominuten
‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬20 Autominuten

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Ist Private Waterfront am Lake Michigan haustierfreundlich?

Nein, in dieser Unterkunft sind Haustiere nicht erlaubt.

Wann ist der Check-in bei Private Waterfront am Lake Michigan?

Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.

Wann ist der Check-out bei Private Waterfront am Lake Michigan?

Check-out ist um 11:00 Uhr.

Wo befindet sich Private Waterfront am Lake Michigan?

Dieses Ferienhaus liegt am Strand und ist dank der hervorragenden Lage (Shelby) nur 2 km entfernt von: Little Sable Point Lighthouse, Michigansee und Silver Lake State Park. The Fox Barn Winery ist 3,9 km entfernt.

9,8

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Die Bewertungen werden in chronologischer Reihenfolge angezeigt, unterliegen einem Moderationsprozess und wurden verifiziert, sofern nicht anders angegeben.

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9,6/10

Sauberkeit

10/10

Check-in

9,6/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Lage

9,8/10

Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

10/10 – Hervorragend

Steve K.

31. Juli 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Secluded getaway

Incredible private setting in the natural dune environment. Lovely walk down to the pristine beach.

Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Rachel O.

23. Juli 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Exceeded expectations

This home exceeded our expectations in every way. The location was incredible, the views were amazing and the house was so full of character. My girls loved the upstairs kid area and were so happy all week. The house had everything we needed, from cooking to cleaning up after ourselves. The walk to and from the beach might be a bit much for someone who doesn't do stairs, but my young children handled it just fine and it's really not anything unusual for that part of Michigan. The private beach was amazing. We did run into some folks using our part of the beach on our last day and weren't sure how to deal with them, but being our last day decided to let it go. All in all it was an incredible trip. Each of us felt at home the entire time and it was just what we needed.

Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Alexis B.

11. Juli 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Beautiful Beach

We all enjoyed our stay very much. Beautiful beach and property. The host is very helpful.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Steve K.

5. Sept. 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Lake Michigan Beach cottage

Secluded cottage nestled in beautiful Lake Michigan dunes with incredible, clean, private beach. Cottage was perfect for the whole family. We like to cook from scratch and the kitchen was smartly equipped with good quality pans, cutlery, etc. The walk down to the beach is a lovely stroll and the 30 or stairs are well worth it! The beach is huge and the view of the lighthouse can't be best.

Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im August 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kristin C., Westland, Michigan USA

20. Aug. 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

A Lake Michigan gem…

We were a group of four 55+ childhood girlfriends who vacation every August on the shores of Lake Michigan together. Our visit to Laura’s beautiful home was a wonderful experience. The view from the front deck was spectacular, along with the cozy 70’s vibe of the home. The pictures do not do it justice. The trek down to the beach was a little bit of a job for us older gals, but holy cow, once you get there you have the entire beach to yourself. It was AMAZING! We loved how secluded and private the home was. The road up to the house was a little more than we anticipated, but we got used to the drive after a day or two. The newer deck in the front of the home was beautiful, along with a new guard rail on the front deck. We had a wonderful week at The Windy Dune and hope to come back next year! Thank you Laura for sharing your beautiful family home with us. We just adore it!!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Ruth S., Grand Rapids, Mi

29. Juli 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Leisure at the Lovely Lake

My husband and I had a wonderful week of long beach walks, leisurely meals, and wonderful afternoons of swimming and reading on the HUGE beach! We have visited before, and we were happy to return again. The kitchen and entranceway deck have been updated, and a raised guard rail around the big deck make for some nice improvements since our last visit 4 years ago. If you are looking for a quiet vacation with privacy and beautiful scenery, this is the place for you!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2023

6/10 – Okay

Chris L.

29. Juli 2023

Gut: Check-in, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit

Disappointed

When we got here it was great to see some of the deck was replaced. We settled in to what we hoped was a great time. But there was a problem with bugs. First, we just saw a lot of dead bugs, in the window tracks, doorwal track, along the heaters in the bedrooms, and a couple on the kitchen/ living room floor. Then we started seeing more and more bugs! The carpenter ant problem is pretty significant, and we started seeing what we identified as roaches. The bugs became a bigger and bigger problem as the week went on. I did not call the manager because by the time the bug problem was overwhelming, it was time to leave. This place needs a Professional bug program ASAP. We went to the hardware store and bought roach traps and threw out all opened food. We had to take all kinds of measures to make sure we didn't bring them back home. We stayed here last year and it was not like this. Unfortunately, as much as we will miss this place, we will not be staying here again.

Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im Juli 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

melanie h.

11. Juli 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Amazing..

The cottage was on a piece of paradise in Michigan. The beach was perfection! The home was all we needed, nothing we wanted for. We chose to leave a day early because the exterminator was coming out and we have asthma. That was our choice and nothing that had to do with the owner in any way. We felt like all was very well cared for! Enjoyed the time we had! We appreciate you sharing your slice of heaven with us!

Aufenthalt von 11 Nächten im Juni 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Walt O.

11. Juli 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

new porch

as expected

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im Juli 2023

6/10 – Okay

Nicole B.

19. Sept. 2022

Gut: Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Windy Dune

Overall we had a nice stay. The beach was nice. I loved morning jogs to the lighthouse, playing at the beach during the day, and campfires at night. The house was farther away from the beach than my husband would have liked, but it was only like a 3 minute walk. We stayed at the end of August and I was concerned about the house not having air conditioning, but the temperature inside the house was comfortable with the windows open. One bedroom smelled especially musky, but we got used to it. One night a fire alarm went off in the house. It woke us all up. We had to remove the batteries from the alarm and were disappointed to see the date of the alarm as 2009. As this is a place people rent to stay it is important to maintain safety. The expired fire alarm did not make us feel safe. The entire house, except the kitchen which was recently updated, felt a little outdated, but the beach made up for it. I was concerned about the deck off the house as the railing was very short. I was concerned that my 3 year old child could easy fall off the railing as it was about 1/2 to 2/3rd of her height. Lastly, I think it would be nice to know what is the included beach access of this property. One night we saw a random person camping on the beach. They were close to the walk way access. This property was described as being private, but there was nothing private about a random person camping nearby. We enjoyed our stay, but as mentioned in my review there are things that could have made our stay improved.

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im August 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

chrissy d.

29. Aug. 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Extremely secluded home

Very secluded home with a fantastic beach. The pictures online are old and outdated, the inside is completely different and very fun.

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im August 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Tina B.

22. Aug. 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Gorgeous private beach!

We had a relaxing, rejuvenating and peaceful time at this lovely cottage way back in the woods! The pictures don’t quite do it justice. We had a party of 4 for most of the time and it was perfect for that number; it can definitely hold and sleep more. Has a definite ‘up- north/cottage’ feel with a big updated kitchen. The road to get back there was narrow in parts and had gotten a little washed out with some rain, but it’s fine if you take it slow. Would 100% go back and have recommended the place to other family and friends. Very private and just the Lake Michigan trip we needed!

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im August 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

John M., Willis, Michigan

17. Aug. 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Windy Dunes for Beautiful Family Sunsets

Wonderful family trip! Host, Laura, was wonderful. Nothing better than a pure Michigan vacation with sunsets over the fresh water ocean, Lake Michigan. Making memories.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Montelle C.

11. Aug. 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Pure Michigan

Highly recommend. Nicely updated kitchen, comfy beds, large deck for eating, reading, playing games with a Lake view. Best of all, secluded and peaceful with a pristine, quiet beach just a quick walk down the hill. Perfect.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kathleen D.

25. Juli 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Backwoods retreat on Lake Michigan!

Our family enjoyed our stay. We spent hours on the beach and tooled around to find vineyards, and cherry deserts. Silver lake sand dunes were amazing to look at and even more amazing to drive on. The cabin’s upstairs bedroom was perfect for kids to hang out. The kitchen is well stocked with quality cookware. We used the provided beach chairs and toys. Thank you.

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im Juli 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Chris L.

21. Juli 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Fantastic

We had such a good time! Thank you so much for everything! You have helped give us memories that will last a lifetime! God bless you and your family. Thank you again! Chris L. and family

Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im Juli 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Joe C.

9. Juli 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great secluded spot!

We've been vacationing in Oceana County annually for years, and have rarely found a cottage that was nestled in the dune and woods with such a great, secluded and peaceful location (though quite the narrow winding road and driveway to get there!). It was a great find. The view from the cottage was fantastic, especially for sunsets, and although a bit of a walk down the dune and through the woods to the beach (as advertised in the listing), the beach area was well equipped with 6 chairs, making it the perfect place to spend the afternoons by the water and walk to the nearby lighthouse at Silver Lake State Park. As another reviewer mentioned, the photos we saw didn't reflect a very updated kitchen - which is especially nice since it overlooks the lake! Deck was also especially nice because it had good amounts of shady areas at any given point in the day - and the table was perfectly shaded during dinner time for eating outside.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Walt O.

29. Juni 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Unique

no disappointments

Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Juni 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Katherine C., Cleveland, OH

21. Juni 2022

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Lovely!

Can’t beat the remote nature of this house and being able to go down to your own private beach but also zip into silver lake for an ice cream cone. Updated kitchen is perfect. Thanks for another great year!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Marie B., Royal Oak

27. Sept. 2021

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Perfect retreat to the sound of waves and view of blue water

We spent 5 wonderful days in the cozyness of Windy Dune. Comfort, decor, ambiance, space gor everyone, all contributed to a perfect week. The house is super clean, beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well equipped, the approach in the woods is fabulous. You need good legs to get to the beach and back, but the beach is a dream beach, the walk to the light house is a delight. Laura is very helpful and responsive to questions. I would definitely come back with family , young and older. Thank you for the opportunity.

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im September 2021

8/10 – Gut

William

4. Sept. 2021

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation und Lage

Property is a little old and dated, but clean and comfortable. The little extras are appreciated.

The walk down to the beach was much greater and steeper than advertised. Other than that we had a great stay.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

Nadene H., Wyoming mi

3. Sept. 2021

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great time wonderful weather

Clean well kept

Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im August 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

Tiffany C.

14. Aug. 2021

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Quaint and Serene Beach Cottage

Very relaxing and enjoyable location! We would happily return. You can see the lake (not the sand) from the cottage and hear the waves crashing against the shore. There's a short walk to the beach (maybe 2-3 minutes) along a cleared path. There are neighbors nearby but you can barely see 1 house nearby. The cottage itself was better than expected. The kitchen has recently been updated (old pictures don't do it justice). The kitchen sink and island are positioned overlooking the lake. There's a balcony on the second floor that offers a slightly better view of the lake than the main floor. The second bathroom is a converted closest and my youngest closed the door from the outside all the way which made the door get stuck. Fortunately, I was able to use a screwdriver to push the top of the door downward a bit and pull open the door. Not a big deal but figured I'd share in case anyone else has clever little kids that like closing doors too.

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im August 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

M S.

6. Aug. 2021

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Peaceful seclusion

The pictures do not do this property justice! Kitchen is well stocked for cooking at home, bedrooms were comfortable, nice & open living room/kitchen & great deck with view of Lake Michigan! But the beach!!!! Made the trip to have access to a white sand, quiet beach whenever we felt like taking a quick stroll to it! The wooded property is beautiful too! Saw deer one morning up on a ridge out the window while still laying in bed! Just be aware you are in the middle of nature! There are critters & they could once in a while get in the house. If you can handle that then you will love this place! We will definitely be back!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

Crystal P., Summerville

3. Aug. 2021

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Family of 6

Our stay was great! The youngest is 4.5 years old and had no problems with the 3 minutes from the house to beach. The parents and kids had space off thier own. The kitchen was updated better than pictured! Laundry was completed to make our vacation easier. My suggestions are to bring coffee filters and ground coffee (not Kcups). Also directions... You need to get directions to Cherry Market Point then make it to the house. Otherwise gps is confused. Don't be alarmed by the very long dirt road to house. Just follow the instructions listed from owner. Grab groceries ahead of time... There's nothing easily available around town. Very nice stay!

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im Juli 2021

Über den Gastgeber

Zu Gast bei Laura Mitchell

I was born and raised in Chicago, but my family always vacationed and celebrated holidays in Shelby, where my grandparents lived and where my mother grew up. My parents actually met one summer when they were both picking cherries at a neighbor's farm.
In 1958 my parents, together with an aunt and uncle, bought this property which included 1000' of Lake Michigan frontage surrounded by 24 acres of forest.
For many years my family just parked our car on the side of Stone Church Road and we hauled our camping gear, food, ice and drinking water to the lake front where we set up our campsite. We made several trips along a well-worn deer path and all 3 children had to carry a load (my younger sister was 6 at the time). The first big improvement was drilling a water well. Several years later came the road and finally the ladies got their outhouse! Construction of the first cottage didn't begin until about 1967; my dad had designed the cottage and did as much of the construction work as possible - one of my cousins did all the electrical work. This was my family's cottage - the second one along the driveway and is now occupied by my brother. My aunt and uncle built their cottage in the 70's and this is the one I now use and rent out. Over the years we had many wonderful family gatherings at the cottages and on the beach, particularly Labor Day weekend when we had 3 birthdays to celebrate. The celebration always included making homemade ice cream - the old way, with the hand crank!
While most of my adult life I have lived on the East Coast, I always love to return to this part of Michigan and to my property in particular. This part of Michigan hasn't changed as fast as many other parts of the country, so it's always refreshing to me to glimpse a slower, simpler, kinder way of living.