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LARGE Clean Updated Lake front Cottage with THE MOST INCREDIBLE VIEW & BEACH !!!

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Marina
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

LARGE Clean Updated Lake front Cottage with THE MOST INCREDIBLE VIEW & BEACH !!!

Wow, summer is finally here. On most sunny days, the water will be Caribbean blue-green and due to the shallow bay, it warms up quickly. 4 kayaks are waiting for you on the beach along with seating and a fire pit near the water. Firewood is already at the property for your campfire and smores.
Long roasting sticks above the refrigerator and a well-stocked Keurig station are awaiting your sunset and sunrise experiences. This amazing, comfortable, well-appointed home is waiting for you. In case you forgot your firewood, we start the season with 2 full cords on hand for our guests to use (and there is still some on site).
Looking forward to Autumn: Unlike other vacation properties that close for Autumn and Winter, we remain open to be your haven from the stresses of life, work and you can rejuvenate with family. The house is cozy and warm and as the temperature dips, you can keep toasty and comfortable with the new, clean, high efficiency gas furnace, the beautiful wood burning fireplace and plenty of blankets and comforters for you to snuggle with. I am keeping the pantry well stocked with extra soup and hot cocoa for your enjoyment if you forget something on the way up. Enjoy a broad offering of dozens of great coffee types and brands from our Keurig coffee center.
The beach is still the most incredible beach in the state...don't take my word for it, read the testimonials and look at the photos. Collect shells, driftwood or Petoskey stones. We keep getting requests to send photos of the "current" beach because many have heard that the changing Lake Huron waters have damaged the Michigan shoreline. Our beach is just as amazing as it looks!
The view from this property is breathtaking and the level, rear yard is a great site for lawn games, camping or driving golf balls hundreds of yards onto a watery fairway. This vantage point is ~55 feet above the beach and the 67 steps from the bluff will bring you down to a massive, soft-sand beach that is a gift from the glacial activity that created the Great Lakes. The water off-shore is shallow; only chest-deep 100 yards out. Watch the kids on the beach from the bluff or from the fire pit on the shore.
The large, well-maintained yard is excellent for games and lounging. The rear patio has comfortable seating for 6, a small picnic table for the kids and a larger picnic table nearby, can also seat 6.
Enjoy the steady breeze off the water or relax in the home's heat or central A/C if needed. The spacious, east patio includes a gas BBQ and comfortable seating to enjoy your stay. If outdoor BBQ is your passion, a good set of tools will be found in the second kitchen drawer and no less than 5 extra tanks of LP gas are on site if you find a way to empty a tank (two spare tanks are usually kept in the gray gardening shed). From evening campfires on the beach with the extra-long marshmallow sticks we provide, or fires on the bluff that overlooks the beach, you will be pleased that so much beauty and convenience can be found in one location. Everyone who visits here, never wants to leave. Oh, and watch for the bald eagles that roost in the nearby trees. At night, listen for the owls in the same trees as they hoot.
The large and roomy house was planned and equipped with you in mind and for the sole purpose of letting everyone unwind in comfort. Look in the closets and cupboards and you will find things we hope you will use and enjoy. Game cabinets are stocked with card games and board games. In the kitchen, a pantry is stocked with Mac and Cheese, tea, honey, condiments, spices, popcorn and numerous other things to quell your cravings or to blunt the pangs of forgetting something at home. If there is something we can do to make this the best stay possible, please let us know in advance and we will try to accommodate. We can arrange for grocery stocking, massage, and chef's dinners if you are seeking the ultimate stay. This is already our Best Beach House and Bluff and we want it to be yours too.
For your stay, there is clean city water, city sewer and a tankless water heater to give you that 1-hour shower or hot bath that you've always wanted to take but could not find the time for. If you check the bathroom vanity drawer, there's even a clean rubber duckie and plastic boats for your ultimate tub experience.
At the end of your stay, our team will thoroughly clean the property and disinfect it in preparation for the next tenant. We use a combination of Benefect Decon-30 and a Quaternary Ammonia Disinfectant (Onslaught or Lysol as available) to ensure that all of the handles, switches, counters and appliances are clean and safe for all of our guests. Our sheets and pillowcases are laundered in high temperature (140 degree) water and are clean and sanitary.
Since leisure and music go together well, I have provided the Dell computer and Bose Acoustic Wave sound system with a hard drive containing over 4600 albums of music for your listening indulgence. Do I have rock, country, soul, classical, jazz and Christmas music? YES, tons of it. Make a 200 song play list of your favorites and hit repeat or shuffle...then smile and relax.
Paula and I renovated this home for the purpose of having a beautiful vacation site for friends, children and grandchildren to enjoy... and they love this home (as do we). It is our honor to share this amazing home with you and to help you make some wonderful, new, best memories of your life.
We wish you peace, love and happiness during your stay. It is our commitment to you to provide the best environment to help make that happen.

A last thought:
Over the years, we have travelled to many beautiful and extravagant places and have wonderful memories of the places we stayed and the people we've met. Those memories set a very high standard for us to hit in order to offer you the "Best".
In our travels, we have met and known many wonderful people who also have vacation rentals and who sincerely put their heart in their work - offering an excellent property with great amenities and care for their guests. I would like to suggest to you, that if our vacation offering here is not what you are seeking, or is not available when you want it, then please take a look at these sites as you will also have a wonderful stay there:
Harbor Beach, MI: Chris VRBO #1028844
Beulah, MI: Dave & Christine VRBO #1835616
Saugatuck, MI: Chris & Whitney VRBO #740488

We wish you a blessed and wonderful stay.

Property manager

Gregory & Paula Vishey

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking in house will forfeit the security deposit

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1650 sq ft (153.3 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please email us with your pet questions.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: absolutely YES! Kids will be crazy over the beach

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 98
Note from host: Contact me in advance to coordinate.
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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

LARGE Clean Updated Lake front Cottage with Incredible Beach
LARGE Clean Updated Lake front Cottage with an Incredible Beach

About the neighborhood

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Forestville, MI

What's nearby

  • Wagener County Park - 12 min drive
  • Harbor Beach Lighthouse - 20 min drive
  • Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum - 26 min drive
  • Lakeview Hills Golf Resort - 44 min drive
  • Sanilac County Courthouse - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foster's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rick's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boondocks on M-25 - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LARGE Clean Updated Lake front Cottage with THE MOST INCREDIBLE VIEW & BEACH !!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-out at LARGE Clean Updated Lake front Cottage with THE MOST INCREDIBLE VIEW & BEACH !!!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is LARGE Clean Updated Lake front Cottage with THE MOST INCREDIBLE VIEW & BEACH !!! located?

This Forestville vacation home is on the beach, steps from Lake Huron, and within 9 mi (15 km) of White Rock Roadside Park and Wagener County Park. Forester Park is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

LARGE Clean Updated Lake front Cottage with THE MOST INCREDIBLE VIEW & BEACH !!! Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place on the beach
Loved the outside covered porch! Nice beach! Everything you need for a great vacay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage.
We had such a wonderful stay. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, quiet walks on the beach as well as bonfires both on the bluff and beach. It was a comfy vacation for our family. Thanks so much Greg and Paula!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Wedding
We chose this beautiful property for our beach wedding and we were not disappointed! The views were breathtaking and made for a perfect wedding experience. Greg went above and beyond to meet all our needs to provide us with the best day possible. Everything was as expected and we highly reccommend this property. Can't wait to return here and relive our special day!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge Views
Excellant lake house on a huron bluff. Swimming is tough because of boulders, but still enjoyable, especially on calmer day. Kids loved snorkeling and looking at boulders. House is clean and comfortable with spectacular views!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Escape
There are too many thoughtful touches to list. The hosts have attended to so much detail that you have to try extraordinarily hard to be wanting anything that isn't already provided. From bath toys to big toys, kitchen utensils to pots and pans, to music and entertainment, all you need is here! Add in the spectacular scenery, use of kayaks, fire pits with plenty of wood stocked, this place is practically incomparable. This is the real deal, and be prepared to take full advantage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and beach
We had a lovely stay. The water was beautiful though bring some water shoes for the rocks in the shallows. The house fit us well and worked good. Only suggestion for upgrade would be the bunk beds in the middle bedroom. Fine for kids but not great for adults. Might also consider exhaust fans in the bathrooms. Overall it was a good stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway
Great 3 days away from the hustle & bustle of the "city" was found in Forestville. Home was clean and cozy with beautiful views of Lake Huron. During a break in the rain we enjoyed a bon fire with cocktails and charcuterie board. My friends and I are already talking about coming back in 2024. 5 Stars
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023