Come relax in one of our private, spacious, clean cottages. Located on beautiful Arbutus Lake, Shady Crest Resort is so confident in the quality of our cottages you can take a virtual tour of each cottage available to rent. Our cottages include everything you will need to make Shady Crest Resort your home away from home. Kitchens are completely equipped with gas stoves, microwaves, 2 door refrigerators, automatic coffee makers, toasters and a more then ample supply of dishes, pots, pans, glasses, silverware and cooking utensils. The cottages have double sofa sleepers, cable televisions, easy chairs and ceiling fans. There are many windows for lake breezes and beautiful views. Our cottages are heated by gas furnaces. Bathrooms have full showers or bathtubs. There are extra comforters, blankets, pillows, mattress pads and pillow covers provided for all beds. Portable cribs and highchairs are also available for the littlest family members.
SUMMER: An aluminum boat is included with each cottage. Enjoy our beautiful, safe, and sandy beach with plenty of sun or shade. A large main dock with three arteries line the swimming area and floating tra-mpoline raft. Settle back at our fire-pit with built in benches just off the beach for your evening enjoyment. The following activities are available: horse shoes, a playground for the little ones, a laundry and vending room and plenty of wilderness to roam. Motors and pontoon boat are available to rent. Docking space is available to park your own boat as well.
FALL: Shady Crest Resort is the perfect spot for deer camp, halloween parties, or just playing in the leaves. Our cottages are heated by gas furnaces. Spectacular fall colors make this area a lovers paradise and fantastic insperation for artists & photographers.
WINTER: Snowmobile or cross country ski from your cottage door to nearby trails. Downhill ski areas are also close by. Ice skating and sledding are always a lot of family fun. After a day playing in the snow you can enjoy hot chocolate and warm your toes by the outside firepits.

SPRING: Jump into spring with some great fishing right here on Arbutus Lake. Enjoy a spring picnic or test your Trout fishing skills nearby on the Boardman River. If you are a mushroom hunting enthusiast you have picked the right spot.
FAMILY REUNIONS: Rent the whole resort for your next special occasion. Shady Crest Resort is perfect for that next family gathering or private party. We consider this our specialty, call and ask us for refrences.
Checkout additional cottages available on Spider Lake under the same ownership. Go to www.moonlightbayresort.com.