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Comfy Cottage- Heated Pool, 1 Block to Beach! Lot's of space with 13 beds!

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Michiana, MI
  • Michiana Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Local
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Comfy Cottage- Heated Pool, 1 Block to Beach! Lot's of space with 13 beds!


Instantly feel at home in this quintessential Classic Lake Cottage with heated pool! So close to the lake you’ll catch glimpses of it from the front porch. Bring your family and friends as there’s plenty of space with 9 beds, kids area, extra family/TV room, and amazing screened in porch in the back overlooking the lush yard, pool, & fire pit. Imagine kids in the pool, days at the beach, sunsets over the lake, grilling on the BBQ, and S’mores & laughs around the fire.
Pool is closed for the season & opens mid-April '25.

The space
Welcome to our Comfy Cottage! This is a warm, welcoming home built for easy, comfortable stays.

THE COMMON AREAS
An adorable picnic table and views of Lake Michigan welcome you as you make your way up the stairs to the front porch. Enjoy a meal or a book here, catching glimpses of the lake and hearing the soft sound of the waves. Head to the front door and feel instantly at home as you enter. The vibe is mid-century-modern meets classic lake cottage.

The main floor living area is bright with windows everywhere and an open living room that flows into the dining area and kitchen. Enjoy a movie on the new 65” smart TV, listen to a record on the retro sound system (or stream from your phone), or enjoy one of our many family board games around the table.

The kitchen comes fully stocked with everything you need to create a delicious meal together. Take advantage of the Coffee & Tea Station, Cocktail Station, and small library of classic cookbooks.

The main level has two bathrooms- one full bath with bathtub and one half bath.

Out back just off the kitchen you find a perfect three season hangout spot in the screened-in porch. There’s additional dining space here for 10 or more and Adirondack chairs for lounging. The space overlooks the back yard with it’s beautiful towering trees, artistic fire ring area, gas grill, and of course that beautiful pool!

The heated pool opens during April each year and remains open at least until the start of October, and depending on the weather sometimes as late as mid-October.

There’s more spots for lounging and playing in the bright, daylit downstairs area. In the downstairs family room you’ll find a large sofa and TV with smart box. Located opposite is the Kids Corner with play area, craft table, and lots of toys, activities, & books for little ones. There’s also a lending library for adults and tons of board games for the whole family. A second full bath with shower and the spacious, clean laundry room are located just around the corner.

THE SLEEPING AREAS
There are three bedrooms on the main floor, one on the bottom level, and one located in a detached building just steps away from the main house.

Bedroom 1 features windows all around with beautiful views of the back yard, a king size bed, chest of drawers, and closet, plus an en-suite half-bath.

Bedroom 2 has a queen size bed, large dresser, and 2 closets. The full bathroom with tub is located just next to Bedrooms 2 and 3.

Bedroom 3 also has a queen size bed, dresser, and closet. The full bathroom with tub is located just next to Bedrooms 2 and 3.

Bedroom 4 Is located downstairs and features a large day lit window, two sets of twin bunk beds (4 beds total), drawers, and closet. The large downstairs full bath is just around the corner.

Bedroom 5 – “The Treehouse”. This unique bedroom is detached from the main house, located amidst the trees above the garage. The Treehouse is on the same elevation as the main floor of the main house. The room features 6 twin beds, a desk, drawers, and ample floor space. There is an adorable and effective electronic fireplace (no flame) that heats the space in the cold months. There is not central air conditioning in this room, however, due to it being well shaded and well insulated and having a ceiling fan and many opening screened windows, the room stays cool and comfortable all summer long. The nearest bathroom is located just a few steps away in the main house.

The Village of Michiana requires all guests to fill out and sign two brief forms before staying at any rental in the village. We have made this as easy as possible for our guests! After your confirmation we will send you a link where you can instantly e-sign the forms online.

Guest access
You have full access to the entire property, including the front and back yards and the detached garage. Exceptions are a locked owner's closet and the workshop in the basement. Also, currently one of the garage spaces is being used for storage and one is available to park a vehicle.
Other things to note
Our place is very family friendly with toys and a play area for younger kids and lots of board games, books, and outdoor space for kids & adults of all ages. And if you have little ones, we also have a high chair and Pack n' Play available for your use.

Property manager

Brent Fenneman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor Quiet Hours 10:00pm-8:00am. All guests must be conscientious, respectful neighbors just as they would at their own homes.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Minden Bog and Local.
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Michiana, MI

What's nearby

  • Michiana Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Duneland Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Local - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 19 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 17 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfy Cottage- Heated Pool, 1 Block to Beach! Lot's of space with 13 beds! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Comfy Cottage- Heated Pool, 1 Block to Beach! Lot's of space with 13 beds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfy Cottage- Heated Pool, 1 Block to Beach! Lot's of space with 13 beds!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy Cottage- Heated Pool, 1 Block to Beach! Lot's of space with 13 beds!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfy Cottage- Heated Pool, 1 Block to Beach! Lot's of space with 13 beds! located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Michiana Beach and Lake Michigan. Duneland Beach and Grand Beach Marsh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

The house had everything we could have wanted! Great spots to hang out as family, the screened porch was perfect for meals and games. We loved the backyard and bonfire pit. Pool was also amazing. The multiple bedrooms were great, especially having a few with beds for couples and then bunk rooms for others. Couldn’t recommend enough! Short distance to beach too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melinda R.

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

Michiana Memories

Enjoyed our stay at the cottage which was spacious and the kitchen well appointed. Plenty of gathering spaces inside the cottage, front porch, and backyard screened in porch. House could use a good dusting of the base boards and ceiling corners. Beach access was a short 10 minute walk over a steep hill and down a flight of stairs (good work out). Fabulous evening sunset at a viewing point at the end of the street. Heated pool was a plus, but needed the bottom vacuumed of debris. Brief 15 minute walk to the local village park with tennis/pickleball, basketball, volleyball courts, and playground. Brief drive to New Buffalo or Michigan City for shops, restaurants, and more beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve E.

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

Cool Place with Great Potential

The inside of the house very clean and we enjoyed the vintage vibe. The downstairs space was perfect for the grandson's. Laundry area was also very clean and had a new washer and dryer. The kitchen is nice but a bit cramped for our family. The area was impacted by a severe heat wave during our stay and the un-airconditioned space above the garage was not usable. The pool is very big with 3' for kids going to 10' deep. It was pretty dirty but given that it was just put back into service I am sure it will get better in the future. There was a cover but it was not in place and the pool is surrounded by trees that provide great shade but add leaves and twigs that need to kept up with removing. Appeared that we were the first to use the house this season and the outside area was in need of some maintenance. Owner was responsive to our concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brent Fenneman

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We are a family four and love spending time in and around SW Michigan! I grew up in the Midwest, though have spent much of my adult life in Thailand, first as a Peace Corps volunteer and later owning and managing an Inn and restaurant there with my wife, Tun. She is originally from Thailand and has worked as a chef for several years in Thailand and America doing catering, Thai cooking classes, and owning and running her own restaurant. We have two girls who were born in Thailand. We moved back to the States in 2020 and since then have enjoyed continuing to offer the same hospitality we showed our Inn guests in Thailand to guests staying at our properties in America. We would love to host you and your group and hope you love this home and area as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

This is the quintessential beach home. Just one block from the nearest public lake access, and with multiple access points and beaches within a 5 minute walk. From the moment you walk in the home, it feels like it's been in your family for generations. It doesn't feel like a cookie-cutter staged house because it's not- it's been loved and lived in. And it's been decorated and set up with intention, and attention to detail to ensure an easy, comfortable stay for families and groups.

What makes this property unique

Those sunsets! You can catch glimpses of the lake right from the property, and truly breathtaking views and sunsets are just 1 minute away at Stop 43. When you're done with the beach, come enjoy the beautiful heating pool. The lush backyard also has plenty of space to play games, a grill for dinner, and fire pit. A screened-in back porch is the perfect spot for lounging and enjoying meals around the large table. In the cooler months, this is a perfect home base for exploring the area. New Buffalo Village is just 5 minutes away.

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English

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