Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets - Lake Michigan Beach

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14275 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Coloma, MI

12 Corners Vineyards

13 min drive

Sarett Nature Center

13 min drive

Contessa Wine Cellars

16 min drive

Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)

15 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets

Getaway to an incredible home tucked in a wooded setting. Listen to Lake Michigan waves while soaking in the hot tub. Turn off the news and watch the sunset. Play games, read a book, take a hike. Get cozy in front of the fireplace or make a s'more over the firepit. Perfect for family gatherings and friends.

Incredible home tucked in a wooded setting. This house is located in Southwestern Michigan, lots of windows and wonderful views. Only 90 miles from downtown Chicago, and approx. 3 hours from Detroit. 3 blocks from Hagar Shores Beach and the blue waters of Lake Michigan. Only 9 miles from Silver beach, and Lions Park beach, 9.4 miles from Van Buren State Park beach, and 17 miles from South Haven beach. A delightful & peaceful lifestyle this is a great location close to local cafes, breweries and shops, near beaches and feels a world away! You will find dining, theatre, shops, entertainment, jet skiing, sailing, charter boats, fishing, biking, hiking, kids museum, art & music festivals, wineries, breweries, and festivals of all kinds, including: Blueberry/Venetian/Harbor/Iron Man/Peach and Ice Festivals... New Harbor Shores Golf Course, Michigan Hills and other great golf courses all within short miles away.
This 4 bedroom and 3 bath home sleeps 13 on wooded lot where you can enjoy awesome views of the woods and visit with friends and family in the open Living/Dining/Kitchen. Luxury accommodations include granite and stainless steel kitchen-fully equipped; bar/lounge area with wine & beverage cooler; large master bath with Jacuzzi tub, and tiled shower, 2 main floor queen bedrooms, 1 lower level full bedroom, and 1 full and twin bedroom. Front porch and side yard seating along with walk-out level screened porch with view of the woods, hot tub, and patio with fire pit. Master bedroom has skylight, private bath, and walk-in closet. Additional sleeping on full sleeper sofa, and twin day bed with pull-out trundle. Fresh and comfortable linens throughout. Large bathroom with extra large tiled shower in walk-out level.
This house is perfect for entertaining or a peaceful get away.

Keywords: House, Cottage, Cabin, Lake House, Get-Away, Beach House, Luxury Home,

Everything in the home is yours to use.

There are two locked storage closets in the laundry room which are reserved for the Owner and cleaning crew.

Guests can contact me with any questions they may have.

Quiet and tranquil neighborhood across M-63 from Hagar Beach Park.

Easy on / off access to I-196, Exit 7, or M-63 / Blue Star Highway.

Eight miles from Saint Joseph, MI (Silver Beach) and 17 miles from South Haven beaches. 35 minutes to Saugatuck. All beach towns offering unique shops, restaurants, great beaches and parks, boat rentals and more.

10 - 15 minute travel time to many local wineries and wedding venues: 12 Corners Vineyard, Blue Dress Barn, Vineyard 2121, etc.

We have parking for approx. seven vehicles maximum. No RVs or campers.

There is no public transportation near by.

Guests have the entire house for themselves.
Pet fees: $50 per pet for the entire stay, no more than two pets. Keep pet off our furniture. Let the owner know you are bringing pet prior to check in.
The ice maker in the fridge is currently not working. I will update once i have it fixed.
Minimum age of primary renter is 25

Maximum parking is seven vehicles / no campers. NO vehicles may be parked in the street.

Hagar Township 'Good Neighbor' policy

Smoking prohibited inside the house; if smoking outside, do NOT throw butts on the ground. Dispose in trash or firepit.

$50 pet fee PER PET. Bag and dispose of any solid waste in grass or landscaped areas. If poop pick up is required after your stay, additional fees will be requested.

EVENTS MUST ADHERE TO ALL HOUSE RULES. No college parties.

*Interested in a special daytime event with additional daytime only guests? Contact host to discuss parking and additional details.

**Pets allowed at a rate of $50 per pet, 2 pet maximum for duration of stay. Please indicate if you are bringing a pet and we will send a 'request of funds' in addition to your Airbnb generated invoice.

Property manager

Valerie Mossman-Celestin

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Coloma

Located in Lake Michigan Beach, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Michigan Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.

Coloma, MI

What's nearby

12 Corners Vineyards - 13 min drive
Sarett Nature Center - 13 min drive
Harbor Shores Golf Club - 13 min drive
Silver Beach - 16 min drive
Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Hot Spot - ‬15 min drive
‪Bend - ‬17 min drive
‪Eddies's Drive In West - ‬15 min drive
‪Subway - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Contessa Wine Cellars and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery. Harbor Shores Golf Club and Sarett Nature Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

22 June 2024

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

Wonderful

Great location a short walk to beach with a playground close by. I’m a woods so it was quite and secluded.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karin U.

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway but plan to wash your bed before you sleep in it.

This is a nice property with everything you need to relax. The hot tub was nice but it created a ton of foam which was weird for a hot tub. The beach was accessible by crossing a busy road but we didn’t mind that. The wood fireplaces were a great touch and there were plenty of places to lounge. The kitchen was pretty well equipped. The cleaning though— left a lot to be desired. We found candy wrappers in our bedroom, indicating it had not been vacuumed at all and it was clear they only washed the bed sheets as the duvets were dirty and stained.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

9 Oct 2023

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

Lovely getaway in the woods

This is our second time staying at this property and we enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for two families (4 adults and 5 kids total), able to spread out and relax. Easy walk through the woods to the public beach (as noted you have to cross what is essentially a freeway to get to the site so while it is a short walk I wouldn't recommend with small kids), the woods are lovely, good amenities and nice cozy ambience in the home. The beds and bedding are not the most comfortable or updated and there are signs of wear/etc. in the bathrooms but the value for a home so close to the beach and absolutely great communication and ease of checkin balance that out. Also so grateful to get to bring our dogs. Highly recommend nearby Jollay Orchards for a fall visit too. There is not much that is super close to the home (not much of a town to speak of and limited dining options in Coloma) but an easy drive to St. Joseph for more restaurants and stores (and we did find local pizza delivery).

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolissa U.

29 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful Home

We couldn't have asked for a better location in a beautiful home!! We had everything we needed and we had a wonderful family time together making great memories!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Casey D.

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great spot for families!

Communication with the host was prompt, thorough, and above all, friendly. The home had several board games for the kids and several areas to gather. It was in close proximity to several beaches and was easy to find. If I were to offer any area of improvement, I would share that the house could have really used new bedding on most of the beds. The fitted sheets were very lose/worn, the comforters needed to be laundered, and the few pillows were very flat/old.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

6 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Home for Family Vacation

Our family of 13 booked this home for our family vacation and we had an AMAZING time! The house had a peaceful, treehouse feel to it. It had ample space to sleep all of us and the grill, firepit, and hot tub were awesome amenities! We also loved the private pathway that led to the street near the beach. The stocked kitchen was also sufficient, especially considering that we cooked all of our meals during our stay. Valerie was a great host. She always responded promptly and professionally and gave us all the information we needed from check in to check out. My family and I would definitely book this house again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

25 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, would stay again

Pros: My family really loved this place. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need for your stay. It was perfect for all of us, and we especially enjoyed walking to the beach or driving to St. Joseph if we wanted to. Cons: The place could use a deep cleaning but was NOT dirty by any stretch. The bed in the master bedroom was not the most comfortable, and the sheets in the master bedroom were worn out and felt like sleeping on sandpaper.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

17 July 2023

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

Friends trip to Michigan

Had a great stay. Enjoyable walk to beach and play area. Property had plenty of room for everyone to spread out and share comfortably. Perfect, relaxing holiday.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia M., Indiana, USA

9 July 2023

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

Family getaway in Michigan

House suited us so well. 3 couples so all had private spaces including bathrooms. Great kitchen space and lots of room for games and gathering. Easy walk to lovely beach. Close to dining, spa, golf, shopping, etc. with an easy drive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Valorie M.

21 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We appreciated that the house accommodated the 13 of us very nicely. The lay out of the house was excellent for all to find a niche to visit, play cards, do a puzzle, nap, etc. The short walk to Lake Michigan was very convenient even though the weather was cool, with some rain. The host was very responsive to questions and feedback about the condition of the house including a timely sending of the repair man to fix chair legs that came loose. Thank you to the hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L., Greenbrier, TN

10 June 2023

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

Peaceful

We all loved the property. There was room for everyone to have their own space.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

21 May 2023

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

Beautiful Large Home

Beautiful home on beautiful property. Jacuzzi was awesome. The home was clean and many kitchen items we were not use to having at other rental homes. It was a great place to have a girls weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Ann Arbor, MI

22 Dec 2022

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

Great House for a large group!

The Woodshore Retreat is a great house that was perfect for our family get together with 6 adults and a 2 year old. The living space is huge and very comfortable. A true open plan that makes it fun for the entire group. There is one large room with the kitchen, dining area and lounge area with a huge TV. The kitchen is well stocked. It's secluded in mature woods but just a 5 minute walk to a nice lakeside park that has a fun play area for kids and a nice sandy beach. The hot tub is an added bonus and it was great to sit around the fire pit even if it was December. Valerie was very accessible and was a pleasure to work with. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loretta O.

14 Oct 2022

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

Great Family Getaway

The property was perfect for our family. The layout couldn't have been better for our 3 generation getaway. The house was tucked away in the woods, very private. The beach was a short walk through the woods. The wifi was great so checking in with work was a breeze. Streaming televisions allowed our grandkids to watch Disney in the early morning so our " big kids" could sleep in! The house was very clean and with more than enough amenities in the kitchen and lots of towels and blankets. The owners were quick to get back to me with a few questions I had and resolved a small problem quickly. We go apple picking in Michigan every year and this house was close to many venues. Also close to restaurants, wine tasting and shopping. We also enjoyed two evenings around the fire pit. And the hot tub was a big hit!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Dickson E.

12 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property in the woods with a quick walk to Hagar Beach. Our family and dog had an amazing stay. Very clean and spacious. We had more than enough space to spread out. The kitchen was nothing short of amazing. Cooked most of our meals in. A quiet relaxing vacation with family. We loved how close south haven and St Joe were. 15 minute drive north or south. Thanks so much for sharing your house with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanek L.

25 Aug 2022

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

Spacious and surrounded by nature!

The house was wonderful. Very spacious. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Very quiet and private neighborhood. Communication with the host was very easy. Enough supplies in the house to last us our entire trip. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G., Howell, USA

30 July 2022

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

Walk to Lake Michigan

Great house for a group. Easy walk to Hagar Beach Park.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

27 July 2022

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

Like staying in a posh tree house

The house is amazing, even nicer than the pictures. We loved the kitchen and living room area which is wide open so you can hang out with a large group. It also has two walls of windows looking out at the trees. We went in July so the every thing was green and looked like we were in a tree house. The path to the beach was nice. We took it every day and packed a beach bag and canopy easily. However if you are taking a cooler or wagon you would want to drive it. Valerie was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend this place for a quiet relaxing vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick L.

22 July 2022

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

Awesome stay--would definitely stay again.

We loved this property, but it was a touch difficult to find. Google does not show it, but it's there! We accidentally went to the house before this one. But once in, what a treat. Awesome views of the woods, a footpath that leads you out of the neighborhood and to Hager Beach, and very quiet. The light switches were a guessing game, but we eventually figured it out. This property is close to St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Holland and several other beaches/tourist spots. Nothing we wanted was more than 45 minutes away. It was good to come home to our nest in the woods. This property also has a washer and dryer -- with 4 kids, this was important. We loved our stay here and would definitely come back. This would be a great stay when the leaves are changing because the house is surrounded by beautiful old trees.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

10 July 2022

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

Family wedding long weekend stay

Great experience from start to finish! The house was exactly as pictured and had all necessary amenities. The beautiful dining table set-up with place settings was a nice touch. You felt like you were in a treehouse in the wooded setting. Very private yet close to where we needed to be for our wedding festivities. Fit our family of 7 very well. Beds and couches were very compfy, hot tub was nice to relax in and appreciated the roominess of the bathrooms! Valerie was a pleasure to communicate with and always got back in a timely manner. The washing machine wasn’t working, but we were made aware of that ahead of time and was no fault of Valerie’s. She was at the mercy of the repair service. Def a 5 star experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

5 July 2022

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

Great family gathering place!

Our immediate family shared this house when we traveled to Benton Harbor for our daughter's wedding. The setting is very tranquil in the woods and there was plenty of space for all of us to enjoy. The walk to Hagar Beach was not too difficult through the woods and we were able to catch a little beach time after all the wedding events were over. The hot tub was a nice bonus for relaxing afterwards too! The only down side was that the washer and dryer didn't work, but we were warned ahead of time that they were waiting for parts, so we were prepared for that. The grill could also use a good cleaning! Overall, very comfortable and we will have very fond memories of our stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

26 June 2022

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

Excellent!

Our family went to Michigan for vacation and really enjoyed this property. We had 9 adults and 3 children and were very comfortable. It was within a 10-15 min drive to St Joseph’s which was awesome for the kids and 25 to Saugatuck (Take the Dune Ride on the Jeep!). Our only issue was the toilet in the basement did not work for our last 2 days which was inconvenient but communication to the owners was prompt and pleasant. Would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

21 June 2022

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

Family stay

Communication was easy and we received timely instructions on travel and use of the VRBO Property. We loved the open layout and large windows with wooded view. There was a large amount of counter space for casual snacking, meal prep and drink area. Thankyou owners!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

22 Apr 2022

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

Great weekend getaway

The owner sent helpful directions prior to our arrival. The house was comfortable, perfect for a relaxing long weekend. The hot tub was large enough for our whole party. Close to a park with access to the beach. Great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephen Z.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Not a bad choice

Woodshores Retreat is a gorgeous home and property as pictured on the site. The cleaning crew was still there when we arrived eventhough it was over an after after check-in time and they explained that the people before were not very clean so that wasn't very comforting but when we were finally allowed to enter we were very pleased. The property manager informed us that she would not be able to fix some minor issues like the lights out in a closet and a cracked toilet in the master bathroom but that didn't turn out to bother us. My biggest disappointment was the communication upon checkout. We tried to reach out at about 830 because we got a late start and were traveling with lots of children but didn't hear back so we hustled as best we could because we wanted to be sure to leave a clean space behind us. Well unfortunately, after packing up the fridge I left our small cooler basket that was filled to the brim with deli meats, cheeses, 2 boxes of butter and other frozen items to be grabbed on the way out. After reaching out a day later after we were home and unpacked I was informed that my food was all thrown out. I would have understood if this were open food that was discarded but since my food was so clearly packed to go I really would have appreciated a call so I could have returned while I was still in the area. I was very disappointed to say the very least.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Valerie Mossman-Celestin

Jacson is a registered nurse and Valerie is a non-profit director. They live with their son, Joshua, in Hudsonville, MI.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy visiting other homes and especially those on or near Lake Michigan. On Valentines' Day 2019, we were on a 'date night', heading into St. Joe and spotted an open house. It was love at first sight! We enjoy hospitality and providing a space for people to gather with their families or friends and create memories and this house provides the perfect space!

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this home the moment we opened the door! The space opens up into a vaulted ceiling with skylights and large windows span the back and sides, overlooking a wooded ravine. You have the feeling of being in a serene 'treehouse!' The space is open and great for entertaining. It is a short, wooded walk to a terrific local beach park that is kid- and dog-friendly. We love the three season porch downstairs where you can sit in the hot tub and hear the waves of Lake Michigan. (You can see a sliver of Lake MI from the upper level during winter; we're that close!)