Well cared for and well-refurbished property. Felt somehow brand new but also historic. Great location for Van's beach. Short walk into Fishtown. Very comfortable and well-decorated. Look forward to another stay, and highly recommend.
This is a beautiful shanty with a lot of room. Shanty was super clean when we arrived. The location is the best! We did get some pics of the sunset from our roof top. Fishtown is a wonderful place.
Stayed here with some friends for a long weekend - had a great time, and this property was a perfect home base. The house was clean and comfortable, and the Fishtown location was fantastic! We would definitely stay here again.
The home is amazing and feels very comfortable. Being right in the heart of Fishtown is a great experience, though expect to be in some other folks pictures while sitting in the dock! All in all, a fantastic place to stay.
The location & property were amazing! Every detail was thought about and there was nothing that was not provided. Easy check in & parking. We loved that we could just walk to shops, restaurants & Van's beach. We would definitely recommed it was fantastic!
This place was just amazing. Well appointed. We decorated. It was actually much nicer than described! And located in the heart of Leland's famous fishtown and just a few steps (literally) from the beach. We loved it!!
The house was in the middle of Fishtown - just a short walk from Lelandâs historic district shops as well as the beach. Would definitely go back again.
I canât recommend The Shanty enough! It was so unique and clean. The location canât be beat! I loved to hear the boats and anglers come and go. Our stay was perfect. I canât wait to book it again!!!
Our stay over Labor Day 2023 was fantastic! The property is incredibly unique and fun. Location is great with lots to do. The beach is just steps away and the sunsets were gorgeous!
Plenty of space for our family of 4. Kitchen was well stocked for anything you may need to cook and beds were comfortable!
The pictures online do not do this property justice! It was perfect for a weekend getaway with my husband. The cabin had everything we needed and more. Check in and check out were seamless.
What a cool and unique place. The location couldnât be better. We really enjoyed seeing all of the boats and watching sunsets from the upper deck. Canât think of anything I would change. Highly recommend bookingâŠIâve never seen anything like it!
If you love Fishtown and its surrounding wonders, you will love staying at The Other Side. Steeped in the villageâs history, yet fully updated with all modern conveniences, the home is welcoming and beautifully quaint.
We enjoyed watching the fishing boats from the pier and the salmon attempting a jump up the dam.
Vanâs beach is just steps away⊠no better place to catch the sunset.
We canât wait to return to this gem of a place.
So much attention to detail in this restored fishing shanty!
I fantasized about getting snowed in to this cozy and charming shanty if only to read the perfect collection of books! It is an iconic location and perfect for exploring all of Leelenau Peninsula. We watched the salmon struggling mightily make their way up the falls to spawn. A short walk from the back of the shanty takes you to the beach. Our stay was much to short!!
The cottage was beautiful and the location was unbeatable. So many little details that made this rental stand out. The new deck furniture was lovely! We took home pockets full of Petoskey stones as well as lots of great memories.
Not really a Shanty!! Such a beautiful internal design and decorating!! Since I had been visiting Leland since 1972, it was a dream to stay in"The Otherside"
Great weekend get away. We really enjoyed our stay. House was perfect. Just the cutest stay. We look forward to staying again and have shared the place with family already. The only thing that would have been helpful is a light on to find the house in the dark better. But Mary was immediately available both times I called for help so it wasnât an issue.
We've stayed at this property three years in a row. It's so charming, when you walk in it instantly feels like home. Mary Lou is amazing and quick to respond with any questions.
Very comfortable renovated fishing shanty. Perfect for our family of five with young kids. Enjoyed being in the heart of Fishtown, so close to the beach, shops, restaurants, boat trips and friendly Leland inhabitants. Sunset views and fishing from the deck. A wonderful vacation!
We've been vacationing in Northern Michigan for 11 years and this is one of our favorite rentals. It was absolutely charming and very comfortable and clean for us (a family of 4 with teens). We had loads of fun catching (MANY) fish off the dock and watching the sunsets at the beach. It was such a unique place to stay. Walking distance to the grocery and stores. I was a bit worried about having so many tourists on the other side of the river, but it was not a bother at all!
This place is amazing and well stocked! You can walk to restaurants for every meal if youâd like to but it also has everything you need to stay right there and cook. I wouldnât recommend making a lot plans if you book this incredible shanty because you wonât want to leave!
Fishtown Preservation Societyâs mission statement: Fishtown Preservation Society exists to assure public access to Fishtown and to maintain its historical integrity, working waterfront, artifacts and stories through preservation, education, and stewardship.
One of the most unique rental properties right on the river in Lelandâs Historic Fishtown. This century old fishing shanty was home to one of the many fishing family businesses that occupied the village for decades. Newly renovated this year after sustaining damage from high water, this comfortable, well furnished, 2 bedroom, 2 bath shanty with a generous deck facing Lake Michigan, can sleep 6 - 8 people. If youâre looking for an unforgettable vacation and rental experience, this is it.