Title: Cottage On the Shore Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95879070&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage On the Shore Cottage in Stanwood with kitchenette ## Photo gallery for Cottage On the Shore ![Golf - Cottage On the Shore (Stanwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95879100/95879070/w960h619x0y4-1be70561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cottage On the Shore (Stanwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95879100/95879070/00dfe1d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cottage On the Shore (Stanwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95879100/95879070/c0159c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cottage On the Shore (Stanwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95879100/95879070/ad760e15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cottage On the Shore (Stanwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95879100/95879070/a2c3e023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into the serene ambiance of Exclusive Cottage on Mecosta Lake, where rustic charm meets simplicity. Enjoy 75’ of beach along Lake Mecosta's shores and relish in activities like fishing, cycling or a round of golf at St. Ives. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage On the Shore Exclusive Cottage on Mecosta Lake Period example of Lake life. The cottage began its life in 1949 and was completed in 1953\. The cottage is a cozy retreat with 75’ of beach on Lake Mecosta. Beautiful setting. Rustic and simple. Sleeps 4\. Master is full and bunks are twin xl’s. Additional sleeping via couch futon. Bring your boat or play 18 at St. Ives. Fish on! Mecosta boasts one of the best estuaries of sports fish species in the state. Is cycling your thing? The road, gravel, and MTB are a sure thing. Low traffic, great single track at the Dragon Trail just 8miles from Davis Bridge trailhead. Note: St. Ives has requested all carts to be back to clubhouse by 3pm. ## Property amenities ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53880000/53872000/53871929/881f3ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muskegon River Cabin Hersey - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=53871929&PinnedHotelID=53871929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96757000/96756998/b172c7c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Keefer Cabin on the Hersey Creek Le Roy - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=96756998&PinnedHotelID=96756998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37670000/37666300/37666296/320c52c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable Cottage Townline Lake Paradise. 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No wake rules e ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.61102%2C-85.29996&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nIyPV2N4V_CIiPMeigVtIn_IreQ=) Stanwood, MI #### What's nearby - Tullymore Golf Club \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - St Ives Golf Course \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Lake of the Clouds \- 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Lost Canyon Lake \- 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort \- 46 min drive \- 38.3 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Royal Grille - ‬12 min drive - ‪Coffee & Cream - ‬14 min drive - ‪K J's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪Cl Pizza Co - ‬7 min drive - ‪Antlers Fireside Grill - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage On the Shore pet-friendly? ### Where is Cottage On the Shore located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage On the Shore Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 7.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### glenn 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved it will be back!!! ##### glenn Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob T. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was great! We really enjoyed our time there and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again in the future! ##### Jacob T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John W. 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had a wonderful stay at The Cottage On the Shore. It matched our needs perfectly ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a2b2c3e9-32da-4f56-a421-1948925c8a48-1757418053210.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### John W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley B. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little cottage Very nice comfy place on a big lake. We had a great time. ##### Bradley B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paige C. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls trip We came up for a girls reading weekend and it was perfect! ##### Paige C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Racheal B. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little family cabin right on the water Cute and cozy cabin with all the essentials. Great for a family vacation. A short walk to the water in a beautiful setting. We brought our pontoon and it was PERFECT! ##### Racheal B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham W. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming lakeside stay The cottage was very nice and Brad was a great host. ##### Graham W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don F. 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway My wife and I were looking for a quiet cottage with tree and water views. Brad's cabin was the optimal choice for our criteria. We loved the blend of rustic and modern conveniences. We look forward to staying here again. ##### Don F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill B. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxed Nice weekend ##### Bill B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William S. 5 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great old school cottage! Lots of interesting decor. What a lakefront cottage should be! Great sunrises beatiful tri-lake access. Had a dock for my boat and the host was great. ##### William S. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dennis K. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cabin was neat and clean. Super charming with its vintage vibe. It is next to the lake however the access would be very challenging for someone with mobility difficulties. Steep hill on a dirt trail. Listening to the loons at dusk and dawn was beautiful. Very friendly neighbors near by. ##### Dennis K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli Y. 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Lake Cottage What a great lake cottage, perfect for the holiday with my spouse! We were able to dock our pontoon boat out front and enjoy the Tri-Lakes. Perfect spot to view the 4th of July fireworks. ##### Kelli Y. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca 8 Aug 2025 Vintage, great view of Mecosta Lake, great neighbors. Musty smell in cottage, outdated canned goods and moldy jam. Used soap, razors, personal items in bathroom. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/77431438-0f88-41aa-bbf0-ff0d45479968-1754656238278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/56fc3cf5-3122-4637-bc39-377de25f2104-1754656237968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/76a7dd0e-f36b-4882-b331-ef41e3b19f01-1754656238358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0597acf3-751f-4a16-a589-a76dfe4cbaf5-1754656237135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rebecca Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul P. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Classic cottage My wife and I stayed here two different times this summer. As far as we are concerned, this is what a cottage up north it's supposed to be like. The setting is beautiful and the Sun rises spectacular ##### Paul P. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sueann V. 7 Sept 2025 ##### Sueann V. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan B. 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Dan B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad C. 21 Aug 2025 ##### Chad C. 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