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The Shire - "There's some good in the world." Winery/Brewery tours available

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
TV, DVD player, table tennis, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Stevensville, MI
  • Lemon Creek Winery
    9 min drive
  • Grand Mere State Park
    10 min drive
  • Dablon Vineyards - Winery & Tasting Room
    11 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Baroda

City center stay.You'll find Founders Wine Cellar and Chill Hill Winery within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Lake Michigan and Domaine Berrien Cellars are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lemon Creek Winery - 9 min drive
  • Andrews University - 15 min drive
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 15 min drive
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 18 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 19 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪St Joe Kickers Sport Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Shire - "There's some good in the world." Winery/Brewery tours available

Nestled on five secluded, tree-lined acres, with a pond, waterfall, fire pit, tree swing, basketball court and walking trails, The Shire feels a million miles away from it all - but isn't! We are only minutes away from wineries, breweries, amazing beaches, restaurants and shopping. (Notre Dame is an easy 30 minute drive).

Southwest Michigan is a beautiful place to live!

We'd LOVE to share it with you.

This is a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom 1,100 apartment located on the backside of the outbuilding on our property - completely out of the sight lines to our home which is about 50 yards away.

We have a pond with a waterfall and a deck to enjoy both. Enjoy the fire pit and tree swing, walking trails and 2 acre open field. There is a 1/2 court basketball, beach supplies in the front closet.

Property manager

Mike and Lisa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Kids love the pond, the swings and the rec. room!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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The Shire "there's Some Good in the World."

The Shire - "There's some good in the world." Winery/Brewery tours available Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 207 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful property.
We truly enjoyed our stay here, we go to Michigan often and The shire is close to everything we love to do. BBeacommunicatbeaproperty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy W., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
We loved our stay at Mike and Lisa's place. Our son loved feeding the fish and roasting smores at the firepit. The home was clean, beds comfortable and necessities stocked. We did not take advantage of the bonus space, but you could easily sleep another 1-2 people there. Mike welcomed us upon arrival and showed us the house and where things were. The grounds and vineyards beyond were lovely to walk through. Highly recommend if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karla m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary/Fall Getaway
The Shire is absolutely Lovely! Pictures do not do it justice, it’s even more beautiful in person!! The hosts are wonderful and so accommodating! Every detail is top notch, the beds are fabulous and so comfortable we all slept so good! Visited wineries and breweries and ate some great food too and of course had to see the beautiful Lake Michigan and went to Silver beach. We had an amazing stay here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place to stay
Was a very nice place to stay with a nice pond and bon fire. Communication was great and they let us drop our cars off before check in time so we could start our day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and location
House was immaculate! Owner was super nice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora C., Danville

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely home. Beautiful property. Very Clean. Comfortable bed Perfect location close to everything. Gracious host easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Get Away
We only stayed for one night after our friend’s surprise engagement and it was the perfect place. Beautiful pond and quiet area. And perfect distance from Warren Dunes!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother/ Daughter get away
The surroundings were peaceful and beautiful. Great area to go and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrika Z., Grand Ledge, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight Stay at the Shire
The shire is a fantastic, private property that is very comfortable and relaxing for a short or long visit - it is special.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retire at the Shire
Such an amazing and peaceful place in wine country of Southern Michigan. The host Michael is very amiable and kind and helpful. Its a spacious place with more than enough. Enjoyed every minute of the Shire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA B., HAMPSHIRE

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL
Just want we needed. Very tastefully done. Charm and very clean. Well done. Thank you very much. Our Host family was wonderful. ❤
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place!!
Closer to area activities than you think. House was very nice, quiet and lots of activities on site. Very close to Lake and downtown area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place!
My husband and I were interested in a quick visit close to wineries. We really enjoyed Lemon Creek and Domaine Berrien. We found the rental to be as advertised. It was very cute and well cared for. We would certainly rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
We had a wonderful weekend stay at The Shire! Mike was so welcoming and personable. The property was beautiful and spacious and the house was perfect. Our family of 6 stayed there for a long weekend. The kids loved the basketball court and huge yard to play catch in, the swing overlooking the pond, and the huge and very spacious garage where they played ping pong and bag toss! Thank you for great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to lay your head.
We were in town for a family funeral and it was perfect. Very clean and they were helpful with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
NYE
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway
Beautiful property and home. Great place for two or a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip 2023
Love The Shire. So beautiful in the fall. Another fabulous girls trip for the books.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John and Vanessa R., Gurnee

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, Quiet, Quality
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing
Nothing to be desired here..had it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicole h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soccer stay
We were in town for a soccer event and stayed at this lovely place- thanks so much for making the experience great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip to the beach
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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muffy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Retreat
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic retreat at the shire
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023