On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and Isles' End Cove. Bernice State Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Grove Dog Park is within 16 miles (25 km).
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Isles' End Cove - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Bernice State Park - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles
Honey Creek State Park - 35 min drive - 21.1 miles
Har-Ber Village - 40 min drive - 23.5 miles
Restaurants
McDonald's - 23 min drive
Matt's Place - 21 min drive
Rancho Viejo - 23 min drive
Arby's - 26 min drive
Dairy Queen - 26 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront
Charming 3-bedroom waterfront home on Monkey Island next to Shangri La Resort. Sitting on a private 1 acre lot with plenty of room and privacy. Beautifully appointed with everything you need for a family vacation or a quick weekend of golf. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a cozy living room and modern kitchen. Outside you will enjoy the spacious 1 acre lot site with over 120' of waterfront in a beautiful protected cove. There is a dock with a private guest slip (10' x 24'). Enjoy the large covered deck with outdoor dining, grill and 8-person hot tub.
A 4-person golf cart is provided complimentary during your stay to access all that Monkey Island and Shangri La have to offer. Many restaurants are accessible by golf cart including many popular ones at Shangri La resort.
Master Bedroom has a king bed and ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a queen size bed and ensuite shared bathroom. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed with an additional twin loft bunk and ensuite shared bathroom. The living room couch is a large sectional which is both new, comfortable and extremely large. The kitchen includes all of the basics one might need for the trip. Filled additional propane tanks are stored in our garage. 40W fast charging outlet is provided in our garage for guests with an electric car. This charger generally provides a full charge overnight (7-12 hours depending on the vehicle in general). This is a Nema 14-50 receptacle which is 240V - 50A.
Check-in time is 4PM and checkout time is 11AM.
Larger boat slips are available for rent at the Landings or Shangri La Marina. The Shangri La Marina has a company that rents both PWC, ski boats and pontoon boats www.sailgrand.com. They also have a 60'+ Bluewater yacht which is available for 4 hour cruises for special events and large groups.
If you are new to Monkey Island at Grand Lake, the area is home to the Shangri La Resort and Golf Club. Amenities include the 27-hole golf course, 18-hole Battlefield Par-3 course, multiple fine and casual dining options, The Anchor - a large family recreational center with indoor / outdoor sports & games complete with a sports bar + kitchen. The Shangri La Marina is a full-service marina (including boat and PWC rentals).
This property is located near the tip of Monkey Island on a small quiet cove. Not only will you enjoy all the activities of staying in a fine home on the water but also the comforts and activities of this resort community. Whether you want to catch the game while sipping a cold beer overlooking the water at Eddies, head out for a night of live music on the decks at Shebangs, or hit a round of golf while the children sleep in, our home provides comforts that many have not experienced before during a lake vacation. We know you will enjoy. * No pets * No smoking * No parties / events * Please respect quiet hours between 10PM and 8AM
Property manager
Josh Livingston
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 1,938 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Monkey Island Waterfront Home House Afton
Monkey Waterfront House Afton
Monkey Waterfront Home Afton
Monkey Island Waterfront Home Afton
Monkey Island Waterfront Home Private vacation home
Monkey Island Waterfront Home Private vacation home Afton
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Frequently asked questions
Does Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront to downtown Afton?
This vacation home is 10.3 mi away from Afton.
Get Busy Livin! Grand Lake Waterfront Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 54 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
Mar 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great lakeside home
Loved our stay! Great location on monkey island! We enjoyed the spacious patio and floating in water off of dock. Kitchen had everything needed. Highly recommend and would stay again!
Laura H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Jim M.
Oct 9, 2024
Jim M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Taylor A.
Aug 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bachelorette Weekend
We had 7 girls stay for a bachelorette trip and had an absolute blast. The house had anything and everything you could need, access to golf cart, dock for our boat, and the host was very responsive when we had questions. Would definitely stay here again!
Taylor A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Damon S.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
4.5 out of 5
Overall a very nice and comfortable place. Soft beds with plenty of blankets and pillows.
The house is well stocked with just about everything you need.
There was some trash that wasn't cleaned up when we arrived. Also, the front porch and back deck could really use a wipe down or spray off. Completely covered in bug debris.
Otherwise, a great place to stay. No real complaints.
Damon S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tandra J.
Jul 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and space
The house was a perfect fit for my family. The layout with the large open concept was great. Our favorite thing was the huge living room windows overlooking the lake. The brand new grill showed up while we were there. It worked great and the communication with the owner about it was fantastic! The golf cart was awesome when we wanted to split ways and was only a 7 minute golf cart drive to Shangri-la! A couple things I didn’t like was not having blinds over the doors leading outside in the bedrooms, and the master bedroom didn’t have an accessible closet to hang our clothes. I also wish there was a kayak or paddle boat for the kids to play on but obviously that’s just a preference and the other items aren’t deal breakers. The house was well stocked on anything we needed and we loved the indoor and outdoor spaces. We’ll be back!
Tandra J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kaleb A.
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a golf getaway
Everything you need to a great golf getaway with the boys!
Kaleb A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Amy P.
Jul 6, 2024
Sweet lake house
We loved staying here, it was great to have the golf cart close to everything we wanted to do. They do need a new grill and may need to clean around deck before guests arrive, hot tub was great!
Amy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Susan R.
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Monkey Island Home
The home location, boat slip access and golf cart really made this a great stay for our family. Easy lake access for our boat. The golf cart was icing on the cake to enjoy the local eats.
Susan R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meghann S.
May 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for whole family!
Wonderful house with all the amenities. Golf cart was handy to drive down to the marina and activities. Outside needs some clean up and new grill. Overall great place will stay again!
Meghann S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randy and Brianna N.
May 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend get away
It was my husband’s birthday and my friends and I took my husband to celebrate his 70TH on the lake. We had a great time. The house was perfect. Fantastic location. The only negative is we wished we could have gotten the side by side to work. (That could have been on us….) Everything else was wonderful and everyone was so nice in the neighborhood and at the restaurants. We are excited to go back! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful place.
Randy and Brianna N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shannon C.
May 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Monkey Island location
Stayed with 5 buddies on a golf trip. Everyone was comfortable. We loved the location and golf cart which allowed us to get everywhere we needed to go! The house is perfect for relaxing and the large table on the deck was great for us to be able to eat and recap the day. We will be back!
Shannon C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Salena S.
Mar 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great view, great location
Enjoyed our stay and the golf cart! Took 3 teenage boys who loved the dock, fishing and all things Shangrila!
Salena S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandi T.
Nov 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving at the Lake!
Great property with everything we needed for some time away as a family!
Brandi T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dana M.
Sep 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, Beautiful views!
Great house! The golf cart was great to go down for dinner at The Anchor and let the kids play games. We docked our boat, and was in good condition. Kids liked the hot tub.
Loved sitting in the outside chairs with the beautiful views!
Dana M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house. Beautiful lake
Had a great time.
Nice hot tub and golf cart.
Responsive owner/mgr.
Could use a new grill though.
Scott R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gale K.
Aug 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We had a great time staying in Monkey Island, our house was great! The owner was accomadating as was the person that did the cleaning. We had a great time with the golf carts. We had a birthday and used the Island Time bus service, Jason was our driver he took great care of us. About the only thing I would suggest is to update the Weber grill or least refurbish it.
Gale K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill K.
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed there with our 4 kids and it was great!
Jill K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family
Our family loved this place! The dock was perfect for fishing and hanging out. We experienced a storm that left tree limbs on the house and in the yard. The owner had a crew come over the following day to clean up. We would stay here again!
Kimberly G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica E.
Jul 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!
Wonderful house for a week on the lake!
Jessica E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Sarena R.
Jul 17, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration Party
Owner is very quick to respond and take care of needs. We ran out of propane during stay and it was handled very quickly. Great location, boat ramp very close, plenty of parking on property (boat trailer too), plenty of towels, plenty of dishes, space to spread out and good size kitchen.
We did feel like it needs a little more detail cleaning. The garage fridge doesn’t cool at all, but the freezer worked great in it. The back door handle needs some attention too. The slip at the dock isn’t usable but the side of the dock worked great.
We would stay here again. Overall, it worked for us beautifully for our needs.
Sarena R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Troy L.
Jul 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House with a dock
A very nice property that we thoroughly enjoyed! The location was great to various amenities.....Wonderful Experience!
Troy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gena K.
Jan 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Retreat
Our family of several generations gathered for Thanksgiving 2021 at this beautiful getaway location overlooking the lake. The space was perfect for family gathering, and despite the cold, we were able to go on walks, have family firepit nights roasting marshmallows, and game nights at the large table on the patio. Everything that you need and more is there. The kids had a ping pong tournament, and adults enjoyed visiting. We did have a problem with the furnace, but the owner's response was immediate and all worked out just fine! Great property!
Gena K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
Adam S.
Oct 15, 2021
Great location
It was a great location inside of the house was nice and clean however the outside of the house needs attention there were cobwebs and dust all over the back deck and the boat slip. The boat slip was the worst part it also had a loose board that my 13yr old son actually fell through the dock because he stepped on that board and it flipped up
Adam S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Melissa J.
Sep 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Sail Grand Waterfront boat rental
Great home for families who are renting a boat. Home with own boat dock making easy for stops back to house. Wonderfully stocked kitchen and new appliances for cooking your own meals. We really enjoyed the views from living area and deck onto the lake.
Melissa J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tami P.
Sep 5, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls trip getaway!!!
As always we had a great time! We come back to this place every year!!!