Skip to main content

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

Family-friendly guesthouse in Baroda

Choose dates to view prices

The Shire provides a secluded getaway where travelers can escape everyday life. Guests relax by the pond and waterfall or gather around the fire pit for stargazing. The location puts visitors just minutes from regional wineries, breweries, beaches, and shopping destinations.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$404
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

About the area

Map
Stevensville, MI

What's nearby

  • Lemon Creek Winery - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Round Barn Winery - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Andrews University - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 16 min drive - 17.8 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Watermark Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

About this property

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

Family-friendly guest house by the river
Consider a stay at The Shire - "There's some good in the world." Winery/Brewery tours available and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Games, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Beach towels, barbecues and books
  • Ping pong
Room features
All guest rooms at The Shire - "There's some good in the world." Winery/Brewery tours available offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • 1.5 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

Similar properties

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Scenic Southwest Michigan Awaits!
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 130 reviews
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Scenic Southwest Michigan Awaits!

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed

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
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

Property is also known as

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shire - "There's some good in the world." Winery/Brewery tours available ?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shire - "There's some good in the world." Winery/Brewery tours available on 19 Nov 2025 start from NZ$404.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 230 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Communicative and friendly hosts, and a clean and welcoming space. Perfect for a girl's weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMBER C.

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

Qaiunt getaway

Clean, pretty, beautiful setting in country. Only stayed overnight but wish was longer
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CJ C.

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

Family vacation

I was blown away by how awesome it was. From the beautiful area to the fan favorite pingpong table we had a blast!! We would 100 percent stay at The Shire again! The hosts are amazing people and very friendly!! Everything was in driving distance which was great. My family had a blast feeding the fish and making s'mores by the campfire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kimberly M.

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

Great getaway spot!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

Valerie B.

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

Fun Michigan getaway

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

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

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

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

Taylor S.

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

Little Piece of Middle-Earth

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Short and Sweet Retreat

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann T., PalosPark, Illinois

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

The R& R Bacation

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Just as described

I have stayed lots of places that dont live up to their descriptions. But this place is great and just as described in listing. Lots of natural light and windows, which I loved. Normally we are in a hurry to get to the beach in the morning, but we just sat and drank coffee/ate breakfast staring at the fields in the distance lol. It is a nice change of pace from city/daily life. We even decided to have a picnic lunch near the pond instead of taking it to the beach. We have reservations again in July and are excited to come back. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

clean, comfortable, plenty of space

We came to the Shire for a little post Christmas getaway with just our family of four, looking to relax and hang out after the busy holiday season. The house was super clean, with space to spread out. We thought the memory foam beds were kind of uncomfortable, but not enough to really bother us. The house is on beautiful land, which I'd love to return to in warmer months. We also liked being a little bit out in the country, but still close to food, restaurants, and things to do. Our older daughter was super sick in the days leading up to our trip, and Mike and Lisa were able to accommodate pushing our rental back a day, for a reasonable fee, since it wasn't booked after our reservation. That was a huge relief! Then, of course, our other daughter spiked a fever right after we arrived. Kids and their germs, huh?! We were SO thankful to be staying in this comfortable spot, where we could just snuggle up and relax with her. And when the ibuprofen kicked in and she felt ok, we explored Grand Mere Park and Warren Dunes, which are both so beautiful. Now we both agree we need to go back, hopefully in warmer weather and with healthy kids!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful country setting, so peaceful, yet just 10 minutes to local stores and restaurants. It was nice having our private drive to the main road, The rental was spotlessly clean with all the amenities you could need. We were about 15 minutes from Saint Joseph's restaurants and shops. Tiscornia Beach is what dreams are made of. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

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

Summer 2025

Very good would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Fourth of July

We stayed Friday through Sunday. It was comfortable, very nice, well stocked, beautiful property and great location. Peaceful country location and yet close to lake Michigan and many restaurants and stores within a few miles. Beautiful fire pit area next to the pond that has string lights. Just a very relaxing, comfortable, well maintained and truly nice place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025