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.
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.
This place is storybook! Itâs even better than the photos. Our 2nd year staying in the shanty for the Michigan Fall experience. On our sunny days, we loved watching the waves and the sunset from the top deck, walking to the beach and the shops. On our last night, the wind picked up as if winter had arrived! The place is so warm and cozy we had a wonderful night cooking in the kitchen and watching the town close up and say goodbye to another season. This is the most unforgettable place I have ever stayed in. Love sitting in the nook reading books and watching the fisherman and tourists. Comfortable beds-arenât good nightsâ sleep part of vacation? Thank you, Mary Lou!
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!
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!!
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"
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.
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.
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!!
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!
Very pleasant stay and we particularly enjoyed Van's Beach which is just a short walk away.
MaryLou communicated and responded to us very quickly when needed.
We would definitely recommend this property for anyone interested.
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!
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
The charm of Leland in the Fall at this place was like something out of this world! The home is so charming, cozy and perfectly appointed it is hard to leave! When you do, behind the home is a beautiful beach and in front is the picturesque Leland river. We arrived on a rainy night, had delicious chowder at the cove. Other days we visited wineries, hiked trails and took in the fall vibes. We stayed in and cooked because it was so fun to be in our property overlooking Leland. Dog-friendly, and our two had the best time on walks through town and on the beach. Mary Lou was wonderful!
Very cute and pleasant. This unique location is a great place for anyone visiting the area.
Check out at 10am was a bit early for us. We felt rushed in the morning. It would have been nice to check out at noon after all the local shops were open. This way we could have shopped before leaving Fish Town. We will be back for sure.