*SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach

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Left to right, Cottage #3 (2 bed), Cottage #2 (1 bed), and Cottage #1 (2 bed).

Exterior of the Lake House addition. Completed in 2007, it can sleep up to 8.

View of our 200 feet of private beach from our bluff overlooking Lake Michigan

View of the 2 acre fenced in yard (Lake house on the left)

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 24279 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Beach view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Lakeside, MI

Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room4 min drive
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room4 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo14 min drive
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Cottage #1, Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Cottage #1, Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Cottage #2, Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Cottage #3, Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Cottage #3, Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Lake House, Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Lake House, Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cottage #1, Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cottage #2, Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cottage #3, Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lake House, Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Lake House, Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

SPRING DISCOUNT! Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach

***SPRING DISCOUNT! When you rent 2 or more nights at Lat's Cottages, you get a third night FREE! This is on top of our already discounted off season rates! Offer good September through May (not valid June-August). You must mention this offer before booking so pricing can be adjusted.

We are located on the relaxing shores in Lakeside MI, just five miles north of the Indiana border. Our cottages and Lake House are set on a 2 acre fenced in and landscaped lot with 200 feet of sandy private beach. This VRBO listing and per night cost is for renting the entire property and all units.

See below for a description of each unit:

Cottage #1 (sleeps 4-6): Two bedrooms. Queen bed, two twin beds, and two couches in the living room.
Cottage #2 (sleeps 2-4): One bedroom. Queen bed, futon and child size cot in living room.
Cottage #3 (sleeps 4-6): Two bedrooms. Queen bed, two twin beds, and two couches in the living room.
Lake House (sleeps 6-8): Two level unit with two bedrooms. Queen bed, two twin beds in bedroom, two twin beds (roll away beds) on the upstairs landing, one futon couch in the downstairs living room, and a child size cot. This unit is perfect as a center of activity for large get togethers with it's spacious first floor great room (kitchen, dining area, and living room).

A total of 24 guests can be supported between all of our units. Perfect for family reunions or large get togethers! In addition, all cottages include a private picnic table, lawn furniture, and grill.

On the beach we have a large fire pit, picnic table, beach chairs and umbrellas, assorted beach toys, two kayaks, and two row boars for our guests to use.

We have been providing memorable family vacations to families for over 60 years.

***Please note our property is set on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. We have approximately 100 stone steps from the yard to the beach. This can be difficult for guests with certain health and joint problems. We do have multiple rest benches along the stairs to take rest breaks.***

Keywords: Cottages, Lake Michigan, Private Beach, Family vacation, family reunion, fire pit, large yard, spacious, large groups, cozy cottages, Lake House

Property manager

Jenny Lat

Premier Host

Languages

Czech, English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 16

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Please indicate if you will be holding a party.

Pets

No pets allowed

Only certified service animals with documentation.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please bring your own beach and bath towels. Bed linen and blankets are provided.

We are on a bluff overlooking the Lake and have approx. 100 stone steps to the beach. This can be difficult for guests with joint or health issues.

Check in is at 4pm Michigan time or later. Check out is at 10am Michigan time or earlier.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Please indicate if you will be holding a party.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
Townline Beach - 4 min drive
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
Local - 7 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
‪Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - ‬14 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakeside cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deana R.

25 Sept 2023

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

Lovely spot!

We loved staying here! The variety of buildings was perfect—the folks with a kid got a quiet place where they could keep a kid routine, and the rest of us had plenty of space to stay up late without bothering them. The lake is beautiful and right down the stairs. I’d definitely stay here again. One thing to note: when this listing says bring your own towels, they mean ALL the towels—beach towels, bath towels, hand towels for the bathroom, dish towels for the kitchen, etc. This wasn’t a big deal, and Paul was able to scare up one towel per person, which we appreciated, but I wanted to give folks a heads up to pack linens.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt N.

25 May 2023

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

Charming Lakeside Cabins

We had a great stay. Welcoming hosts, great location. Wonderful experience.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

9 Oct 2022

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

Great Lakeside Getaway

The property was great, the host was very friendly and helpful, great overall experience! My family and I really enjoyed the property which worked out great for us. The lake views are amazing, the local areas are very quaint and pleasant. The privacy of the property is really nice as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy O.

11 Sept 2022

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

Review

Great stay and great property for friends

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 May 2022

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

Great Location

Lovely location with a beautiful view of the lake - great sunset view!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten J.

4 Oct 2021

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

multi-generational family celebration

We enjoyed a lovely fall weekend together. Paul was a friendly and accommodating host. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tomas G.

26 Sept 2018

Perfect place for anything.

Beautiful property, extremely well maintained. The views of Lake Michigan are stunning. Would definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

11 June 2018

Expectations Exceeded

I can't even put into words how this place exceeded our expectations. we had a group of ladies ranging from early 20's to early 80's for a 2 night stay (Friday to Sunday). I live in the area, but we decided to book Lat's site un-seen. the owners were so accommodating. randomly checking on us, offering to empty firepit ash, or offer help in the event we needed something moved (firepit, grill, benches). But the property is SO beautiful. We had the majority of our group stay in the smaller cabins, and we congregated in the Lake house for meals and games. we only made it to the private secluded beach once, because it was so rainy. The grounds were big enough for some people to place bocce ball in one area, and hang out at the firepit on the bluff, and others grilling and laughing by the lake house at the same time. all of my guests can't wait to figure out another weekend for us to go back! This is definitely a hidden gem in SW Michigan.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

22 Oct 2017

Just perfect!

We stayed in the larger house on the property and it was clean, spacious, well-situated - just perfect for the 5 of us - for sleeping, board game playing, cooking. The size of the lawn, chairs with view of the lake, and tire swing were an added bonus. The beach was beautiful, sandy, very private. Jenny has plenty of chairs, floats, rafts available at the bottom of the stairs. The stairs were very doable, with several benches along the way to rest if needed. Really just what we were looking for in a family get-away.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sally G.

18 Sept 2015

A really nice place, well maintained

This is the second September our girls getaway group chose to stay at the Cottages and we were not disappointed. The view from the bluff is terrific and even though it was a little chilly for the beach we enjoyed a quiet and sunny morning at the shoreline. Having beach chairs provided for us at the bottom of the long stairwell is a plus, so we don't have to climb up and down to the beach with extra equipment. The cottage itself was very clean and well maintained, with everything--from the shower to the microwave--in good working order. We keep finding more wonderful things to see and do around Harbor Country and really like using this vacation spot as our base camp. And oh yes, the owners are really nice too. Very good people to rent from.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

7 Aug 2015

Lovely location- owners delightful

Beautiful piece of property right on Lake MI, the view was terrific! It is a wonderful place for families. The cabins were rustic but clean and the owners were wonderful, so accommodating! We would return again. Much nicer than our next stop.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 Apr 2014

Fantastic Place

We had stayed in the house for a girls weekend, there were 6 of us. We had a great time, it was clean, comfortable and the owners were very nice. There are alot of stairs to the beach, but the walk is BEAUTIFUL and it had stone seats about every 30 steps or so, 2 of us have mobility issues and we didn't have an issue with the steps as long as we took a break on the stone seats ! We are looking forward to booking this again for October 2014 !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

19 July 2013

Great Place, Beautiful Scenery, Friendly Owners

We were thrilled with this rental. We wanted somewhere with outside space for our kids and easy access to the beach. The owner was very accomoding/flexible in working with us to find dates that work. Our boys loved having a bonfire every night we were there and we found several restaurants/activities in the area we liked. A little challenging to not have a washer/dryer near the beach, but if you are looking for somewhere to relax and have easy access to the outdoors this place is worth it. steps downto the beach are consistent with the area. This was not as much of a challenge as I thought it would be, even carrying kids, because there are toys at beach level. It is a pretty basic set up, which was fine for us. The pictures and descriptions are accurate.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alanna W.

6 June 2013

Fantastic!

My family of 5 stayed for 3 nights while in town for a wedding. We had a two bedroom cottage and while it was a little difficult only having one bathroom, we managed just fine. The cottage was equipped with all that was needed. There were plenty of items for the kids (and adults) to use at the beach and we really enjoyed making a pit fire on the beach on a cool evening. Carol, Paul, and their daughter were very hospitable. I counted 112 steps down the beach (I could be off a few) but it feels like you a walking through an enchanted forest. Bring plenty of towels with you because being that close to the lake, everything stays really wet. I can't wait to return next year...

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

13 June 2012

GREAT BEACH SPOT, CAN'T BEAT THE HOSPITALITY!

This the 4th time my husband and I have stayed here. The beach is a private beach, which is wonderful, clean and the water is great. The propety is huge and the owners are awesome, Carol and Paul go out of there way to make sure everything is taken care of on the grounds. They even provide beach chairs, beach toys for the kids and sun unbrellas, so no need to pack all that extra stuff. The cabins are kind of old school (with A/C) but that's what we like, and the cost is excellent. We are definitely going back year after year!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

12 Mar 2010

Our family stayed at the ...

Our family stayed at the Lat's Cottages and had a wonderful time. The beach is beautiful and the children had great time swimming, playing in the sand, throwing the baseball, rowing the boat, and roasting hotdogs and marshmallows. The owners are extremely hospitable. This was our first visit but another family that was staying at the cottages informed us they visit twice a year.

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Lat

Lat's Cottages on the Lake was founded by Emanuel and Bohumila Lat in 1958. It is currently owned and operated by Paul and Carol Lat. Their daughter Jenny manages VRBO reservations.

Why they chose this property

Multiple units on the same spacious property allows for large groups, family reunions, family vacations, and parties with plenty of outdoor space to spread out while allowing for private living areas for each family.