The Harbert Beach Cottage in the Woods

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

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Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly

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Harbert, MI

Cherry Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Warren Dunes State Park
‪9 min drive‬
Warren Dunes State Park Beach
‪12 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Ground floor Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

The Harbert Beach Cottage in the Woods is a 5 minute walk to a private beach. The house has special touches that make it a unique place to relax with family and friends. A large open room on the main level is an ideal space for entertaining and spending time with family while cooking. It is conveniently located to local favorite restaurants, farms, the blueberry patch, and breweries. The Swedish bakery/Luisa'a Cafe is 10 minute walk. There is a 5 night minimum from June 1 through August 31. For families or groups of 6 guests or fewer (the same 6 guests for the duration of the trip), a 10% discount may be accommodated.

Other favorites like the Red Arrow Road House, Greenbush Brewery, Cafe Gulistan (5 minute drive), Froehlich's, Dinge's Farm, and Journeyman Distillery are a 10 to 15 minute drive. The house is equipped with wifi, new tv in the main room, laundry, and an outdoor gas grill.

Up to two potty and chew trained dogs may be allowed to come if pet addendum signed (please inquire) and for additional fee: one-time $75 fee for first dog and one-time $35 fee for second dog.

3rd Floor:
- Master Bedroom with King bed + bathroom + walk-in closet + deck
- Guest Bedroom with King bed
- Laundry room
- Chaise lounger in hallway for reading (kid could sleep on it)

2nd Floor
- Guest Bedroom with Queen bed and Two Single Beds
- Full bathroom

1st Floor
- Half Bathroom
- Large open Kitchen, living, and dining room
- screened-in porch

Ground Floor
- Bedroom with bunk bed (twin on top full on bottom)
- Queen Bed
- Queen Sleeper Sofa

Property manager

Hannah

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No Parties / No weddings / No Events

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$150 dog fee and must sign pet agreement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smokers anywhere.

5 night minimum between Memorial Day and Labor Day

No fireworks or sparklers on the beach or at the house. No where.

Use of fireplace restricted to winter months October to March.

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

Note from host: No Parties / No weddings / No Events

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, cross-country skiing and winery tours.

Harbert, MI

What's nearby

Cherry Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Warren Dunes State Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
Local - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 19 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬15 min drive
‪The Beach Bucket - ‬7 min drive
‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬11 min drive
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Harbert Beach Cottage in the Woods pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Harbert Beach Cottage in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Harbert Beach Cottage in the Woods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Harbert Beach Cottage in the Woods located?

Situated in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Cherry Beach and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve. Robinson Woods Preserve and Lake Louise are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ann f.

24 Aug 2024

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

Perfect

The owner was immediately responsive when I had a question. The property is close to the beach and has the all the things needed for beach fun. The beds and pillows so comfortable like a fine hotel. The bedrooms are on different levels providing a good amount of privacy.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

23 July 2024

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

Rustic

Had a Frank Lloyd Wright feel

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

14 Aug 2023

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

Family vacation

Perfect place to stay. Plenty of space, walkable to beach and bakery, well appointed kitchen. Greatly appreciated the wagon and beach chairs. Would love to stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

16 July 2023

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

What a wonderful experience

From the ease of check-in to the lovely home, surroundings, and proximity to the beach, we had a most wonderful vacation with family and friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

22 July 2023

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

Great property in a great location

Wonderful house with lots of space. Well stocked to save you needing to take so much stuff - beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, wagon, games, toys, sports equipment.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robert Z., Chicago, Illinois USA

23 May 2021

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

Great neighborhood near the beach

Hannah was a gracious and hospitable host. We love the neighborhood of Harbert Woods all that Harbor County has to offer. Will come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R., Chicago

25 Oct 2018

Fantastic Wooded Retreat Walking Distance to the Beach

Hannah's place was better than the photos. The house is tucked into a wooded setting and is so close to the beach. The kitchen is well equipped. The beds and pillows and linens are lovely. The living room and dining room are a great size for a group. I cooked a beef stew on a chilly, fall night. Everything I needed in the kitchen was on hand. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

2 July 2024

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

A great place to relax

Describing this as a house in the woods is so completely accurate! Even though there are other homes nearby, this has the feel of solitude with quiet and nature all around. There are a fair amount of deer in the woods. The first night two very young deer came nearly to the edge of the screened in porch, looked at us, and slowly walked off with their mother. The home itself is beautifully appointed and has so many kitchen supplies—appliances, dishes, glasses and even spices. It was easy to prepare meals in. There are plenty of kids, toys, mountains of books of all kinds, and lots of board games and puzzles to help keep evenings interesting. We did find the walk to the beach a little strenuous for older family members. Less the distance of the walk than the number of stairs. But there are several other choices nearby and those that did partake of the beach truly enjoyed it. The beach is quiet and clean, and the sand is very fine. All of the rooms are large and roomy. You have the feeling of being able to spread out and everyone feels comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

13 July 2023

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

Serene Location & Wonderful Accommodations

Because this house is nestled in the woods, it provides a serene experience with only another home next door on one side and a forest on the other side. The walk to the private beach is about 10 minutes. Very doable and the home owner provides a wagon to help with transporting your belongings down the road to the stairway that leads to the beach. The owner, Hannah, quickly replied to all of my correspondences with helpful details. Her home is welcoming, very clean, and fully equipped with all the necessary accommodations you will need for a lovely stay. I have rented many homes in the nearby areas over the years, and this one is going on my return list. Great home and attentive owner. You won't be disappointed!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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

8/10 Good

Julie N., Mt Prospect, IL

13 July 2017

Girls Weekend trip

We booked the Harbert home for a family girls weekend. This was the perfect spot for us to all meet for a weekend together. The house is very nice and met our needs perfectly. Hannah was very easy to work with and she provided really great information about things to do and places to eat in the area. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed. It was so nice to have beach towels and chairs available for our use. The beach was a little more difficult to get to than I thought based on the property description. It is just a short walk but the stairs do not go all the way to the beach. You have to go down a mildly steep sand dune to get to the beach. The climb up the dune on the way back was challenging for some in our group. The good part is the beach is beautiful and we all enjoyed it, even found some cool beach glass! I would have given 5 stars, but a few things were not ideal. There are no window treatments on the windows in the upper level bedrooms or bathroom so don't expect to sleep in. Also with no shower curtain in the bathroom it was a little uncomfortable to shower at night in a bathroom with no window treatments. Unfortunately the air conditioning went out the second night we were there. Hannah was very responsive to my communications about this but was not able to address it until the next day late in the day. It was a pretty uncomfortable night sleeping. Luckily it wasn't excessively hot so we managed. She did bring fans when she got there to address the issue which was a big help. It would have been helpful if there were fans available earlier or even if there were ceiling fans. These things happen, just a bummer that it happened while we were there. Overall, the house is fantastic and really works well for big groups. The kitchen/great room/porch provide great areas for all to be together for a meal, to play games or just enjoy being together. The area was very nice and we appreciated Hannah's recommendations and that she was so easy to work with. Would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

27 Nov 2022

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

Perfect holiday stay

Super convenient pet friendly home near the beach on the woods, we stayed for the week and hope to be be back soon. Host was informative, responsive, and very sweet, we felt like we were staying at a relative's home.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Robert L., LaGrange Highlands

10 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful house

The house was modern and very spacious with great appliances (especially the stove) and with all the amenities that we could have asked for. The beach was a short walk away and very nice, we practically had the beach to ourselves. The only con was that we found out on the second to last day that there was a mat available, my grandkids would have enjoyed using it at the beach. Overall it was a very positive experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

19 July 2022

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

Beautiful, quiet beach a few minute walk away. The house is nice space and we’ll appointed with what

Loved this property and highly recommend this area

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thecla S.

1 July 2022

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

Harbert Cottage in the woods

We enjoyed waking up to sunlight steaming through the trees outside our bedroom window. The beach access was good about a 10 minute walk through the woods. The house had plenty of room to spread out and it was clean. Hannah was a great host.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff C.

29 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Secluded Beach Get Away

Hannah’s house provided a quiet and relaxing get away for my family.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

harriette b.

5 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful house and location

Harbert Woods is a treasure. I hope it will always stay the same. This house is elegant and comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sally D.

28 July 2021

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

Family Escape

Great place for family bonding. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful wooded area. Enjoyed watching the deer travel through the yard. Nice private beach and other beach options available. Well stocked house and great host. Just what our family needed.

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin M.

27 June 2021

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

Beautiful place in the woods!

We stayed at Hannah’s place with family and extended family, 11 people altogether. There was plenty of room for everyone, enough bathrooms, and lots of towels - much appreciated! The house came with everything we needed for a wonderful relaxing beach vacation, including beach chairs, umbrellas, games and activities for rainy days. The location is perfect and the beach is close enough to back and forth several times during the day to go back to the house for lunch, etc. The kitchen was well equipped, including two outdoor grills, and we enjoyed some great family dinners there. Lots to do in the neighborhood as well. The Swedish Bakery was our favorite! Thank you for all the suggestions and for your hospitality, Hannah. We would love to come back for another vacation in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

17 July 2020

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

Great Family Gathering Spot

We loved the "in the woods" feel with access to a beach! The house accommodated our family wonderfully. The big screened in porch was so peaceful! Our grand children are still telling their parents they want to go back to the beach house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

6 Nov 2019

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

Girl’s Weekend

This is our second year staying at this property for our fall girls weekend and we love it. There are 13 of us and we all fit comfortably. The house is equipped with everything we needed and is in a beautiful location. Close to the beach, heavily wooded, and close restaurants and wineries. Hannah is easy to communicate with and very respond to questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Thomas A., Las Vegas

4 Nov 2019

Liked: Location

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

NO HEAT

No heat No flashlights No sanitary coffee maker No lighter No wash clothes? No working soaker tub No true management And, again, NO HEAT. Left after one night, burning both cash and precious time. What a shame.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Brian D., Varies, USA

17 Sept 2019

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

Golf Weekend with the Guys

Stayed here with three other buddies to get in a golf weekend. The house was well located for this and was comfortable of the evening times we stayed in. Can't really comment on the beach as we never got that far. Much better place to stay than an area hotel for its comfort and convenience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M., Strongsville, Ohio

24 Aug 2019

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

Private Beach!

This place will not disappoint! It is a beautiful home with all the conveniences, clean, comfortable and VERY spacious! It is located on a private lane in the woods. Hannah provides all you need for your stay. Our party of 9 grilled out, we ate at a few of the recommended spots, ordered pizza, visited the Roadhouse for the Walleye! We used the screened porch for morning coffee and playing games in the evenings. It was a ten minute walk to the private beach that we had all to ourselves most days. The trail was a good heart rate builder and could be a challenge for some. We made use of the provided beach chairs, umbrellas and the water mat was a blast! We saw a bald eagle one day, had many visits from the same group of 5 deer(two does, two fawns and a buck. We also were visited each evening by a pair of barred owls who seemed to be picking off moths and cicadas. It was a treat to see! We hope to visit again! Thank you Hannah!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

6 Aug 2019

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

Great Summer Stay

Hannah is a wonderful owner, very accessible and willing to help. Everything was there S promised and the home so comfortable. We were lucky to have good weather and know the area well. We made arrangements for a crib and everything worked out well. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

26 June 2019

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

Perfect for family getaway

Hannah’s home is beautiful, roomy, and stocked with everything you might need!! It’s in a quiet location but close to the beach, restaurants and even Silver Beach is only a short drive away for a fun family day!! We highly recommend Hannah’s home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Hannah

I am from Chicago and grew up spending summers in Michigan with my family. From the beach to blueberry picking to the fun restaurants and farms, it's a fabulous place to spend time together.

Why they chose this property

7 minute walk to a small private beach, stunning house, privacy, walking distance to the Swedish Bakery, and a 5 to 15 minute drive to many favorite towns: Sawyer, Three Oaks, New Buffalo and to farms and wineries.

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

Ground floor Bedroom

Guest bedroom

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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Bathroom 2

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