We were in town for a family funeral and it was perfect. Very clean and they were helpful with everything we needed.

We were just a group of friends wanting to ring in the new year together and this stay was awesome!! Mike was extremely helpful and the house had anything and everything we could need!! We will definitely be coming back

Beautiful property and home. Great place for two or a family.

Love The Shire. So beautiful in the fall. Another fabulous girls trip for the books.

We visited The Shire for a mother-daughter weekend to celebrate our mom's 70th birthday. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect location and would love to come back sometime. The Shire is remarkably clean, the beds are very comfortable, and the space in general is very nice. Due to weather we weren't able to enjoy the outdoor activities, but the property is the precise definition of beautiful country living. This home is in close proximity to all of the shopping, dining, and recreation you could want. The hosts sent us a personal message prior to our arrival and made themselves available should we need any assistance. Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us. It was just perfect.

Nothing to be desired here..had it all!

We were in town for a soccer event and stayed at this lovely place- thanks so much for making the experience great!

We enjoyed our stay at The Shire. The property is a beautiful and peaceful place to hang out. Coffee on the patio and walking to the vineyard was cool. We enjoyed beach views, shopping in St. Joes, silver beach pizza! A day at silver beach and playing games back at the house! Perfect getaway!!!

This was our second time staying at The Shire and we enjoyed it very much! Everything was as we remembered- the space is very clean & comfortable and had everything we needed. The location is perfect: quiet and peaceful, yet close to the beach, wineries, breweries, and shopping. We plan to return again!

Spent thr weekend as part of a larger family gathering. Very pleased with the setting and privacy. It was spacious for the 4 of use. Kitchen is well stocked with cooking items. Loved feeding the fish.

We absolutely loved our time at the Shire. The home is very clean and the space was perfect for our family with two daughters. They loved playing on the basketball court and in the rec room and feeding the fish. The kitchen was easy to cook in and we appreciated the on-site laundry facilities. We enjoyed the easy access to all that Saint Joe has to offer and blueberry picking at bredeweg’s right down the road. Mike and Lisa were very helpful and easy to work with. We look forward to returning to the Shire in the future.

The Shire house was perfect for my husband, daughter, and me. The property was very clean and relaxing. Lots of fun games provided. Close to beaches and cute towns. We had a lot of fun!

Beautiful Property! Was clean. Mike answered all of our questions in a timely manner. After wine tasting at a few local wineries, we sat by the pond and were able to walk through a path that lead through the cornfields as well as grape vines! Kitchen was outfitted perfectly with seasoning for grilling. We would love to visit again in the near future!

My wife, 16 year old daughter and several of her friends and I had a wonderful visit at Shire! Very comfortable with all the amenities including full laundry. Adjacent huge rec room with ping pong table, beautiful grounds with a stocked pond and fire pit. Loved it! Looking forward to a return visit!

We had a fabulous time at The Shire! Excellent communication, property was beautiful, lots of recommendations on dining and travel options, and the kids enjoyed all the games and amenities. Thanks for having us!

I recently stayed at Mike and Lisa’s place for a weekend with friends and we had a great time! It’s a beautiful property and a short drive to St. Joe’s. The place was clean, spacious and Mike was super friendly and responsive. Would definitely stay here again - highly recommend!

This was a wonderful property! Mike and Lisa are incredible hosts. We experienced rest and reflection for several days, and also enjoyed great food, cute shops and wine tasting nearby. We loved sitting by their pond and waterfall to read. The outside space was just perfect for outdoor breakfasts and lunches. We enjoyed a walking near the vineyard close by and a gorgeous hike through the dunes to see beautiful Lake Michigan (Thanks to Lisa for personally showing us where to go!). The apartment was clean and we had everything we needed. We could not recommend this place more!

The place is amazing! You have lots of room outside to to relax and spend time and plenty of space inside as well. Our kids loved the game room where they layed ping pong, running races, and checkers. They enjoyed basketball outside, swinging, making smores at the fire pit akd feeding the fish. It was nice relaxing on the back patio in the morning or in the evening and enjoying the peace and quiet. There was plenty of space for our family of 7 to sleep. The kitchen is stocked with all the supplies you need to cook meals and there is a grill outisde to use as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to stay in the area!

We stayed 3 nights at the Shire and the stay was fantastic! Mike was very easy to contact and responded well. The Shire has a lot of room and outside facilities are fantastic for kids. Kids can play outside, feed the fish, go for walk, play Basketball. We will definitely stay again!

We loved the house we were able to stay in. Our kids had a great time with all the games around the property (basketball, ping-pong, bocce ball, and others. They really liked being able to explore the small pond and feed the fish. Loved the small town feel of the area and being able to get away for a while. We wish we would've been able to stay longer! Thanks!

We were visiting friends in W. MI and needed someplace close to stay. Ended up at this very clean & quaint house on a nice piece of property. Even though we arrived late, the owners were very accommodating and communicated with us throughout our visit.

The Shire was by far the greatest experience so Far. Everything all in one place, restaurants, shopping, wineries. The house is perfectly clean And we’ll appointed. Great care of this property and everything at your fingertips! The owners were very pleasant and accommodating. Would go back here and give it a five star! Worth every penny.

We had an amazing weekend getaway to MI. Lisa met us at the house to give us a tour even with our late arrival. The Shire had everything we needed!

This was our second stay at The Shire! What a great getaway spot! Beautiful property...it is a wonderful little oasis in itself! So much to do without even leaving the property! We loved it, and are already planning a return trip!

Place was nice, modern and clean. We enjoyed our stay. Heat was a bit odd, having to regulate each room, but figured out. Also, internet was out.

The peacefulness of this property is amazing! Close to anything you would need but far enough away to enjoy the quiet countryside. We look forward to renting again when we are in the area.

This is a great, very clean place with all the amenities you would need. It is just as pictured and includes a very large game room as an additional gathering space. Bonus! The grounds are vast and serene. The host is welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. This was my second time reserving this house and it will not be my last. Bring a fire stick if you want to watch your favorite apps. Or bring your favorite DVD’s. There is also a Redbox nearby and Tabor Hill wine tasting is super close as well. Thoroughly enjoyed the space, complimentary comfy beds, and location. Don’t hesitate to book it.

We had a very relaxing stay!

We enjoyed staying here while visiting family. Property was nice and comfortable. Only concern was the home was very cold upon arrival and the back bedroom with twin beds remained cold throughout our stay(even using small space heater).

Above and beyond the description. The owners have thought of everything. Thank you for making our girls trip the best.

Michigan is beautiful in the fall ! We stayed here! Well maintained, clean, cottage like home on a very pretty property. Great location to go on wine tours !

It was a very clean, cozy and private place for my girlfriends and I to relax and rejuvenate ! The listing is very accurate . Mike was super helpful with check in and answering questions and making sure we had everything we needed . I would stay there again and recommend to friends and family !