See all properties

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

Choose dates to view prices

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

Private kitchen
Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$287
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Stevensville, MI
  • Lemon Creek Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 102.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Price is NZ$287 avg per night,

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Private kitchen

Sunset Dunes Vacation Villas

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
10.0 out of 10, 1 review
Sunset Dunes Vacation Villas

About the area

Baroda

Located in Baroda, this guesthouse is in the city centre and on a river. Silver Beach is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Baroda Tasting Room & Estate and Free Run Cellars. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lemon Creek Winery - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Round Barn Winery - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Andrews University - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Silver Beach - 19 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 19 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 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
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids love the pond, the swings and the rec. room!
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shire - "There's some good in the world." Winery/Brewery tours available ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shire - "There's some good in the world." Winery/Brewery tours available ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Baroda guesthouse is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Founders Wine Cellar and Chill Hill Winery. Lake Michigan and Grand Mere State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 212 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

It was a short stay but everything was perfect, easy to access, very clean , very comfortable! We will be back !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladies Weekend

We spent the night here and loved the place! I wish we could have scheduled a spring or summer weather trip. It’s very peaceful and beautiful. Beds are comfortable and the place is very clean. Mike is quick to reply with questions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sip and Stay

We dashed over to Michigan for a girls wine tasting sleep over. We enjoyed our stay at The Shire. The host was extremely accommodating. The Shire had every amenity that we desired and more...we will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

Everything was amazing! We had such a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very nice & clean stay!

Mid winter is not the typical rental season for this property but there was plenty of heat to get the spaces warm and cozy. The unit is a nicely converted pole barn with thoughtful ameninites and a communicative host. Property is close to Lemon Creek and Round Barn wineries as well as near to Berrien Springs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property and location

House was immaculate! Owner was super nice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

celine p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un vrai paradis familial

C est un endroit magique , tout est la pour passer un merveilleux séjour. Mike est tres gentil a l ecoute et disponible. Il n y a que du positif a dire
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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