Charming year round cottage with large PRIVATE beach in the peaceful woods

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8153.3 sq m

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Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available

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Harbert, MI

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

guest room #2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Guest room #1

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A charming 3 bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath home on a private lane just a few minutes walk from the beach. This year round cottage has its own private beach for the dozen homes on the lane. Large front yard and driveway for easy parking. Fireplace and large great room with front deck for eating or relaxing evenings. High speed internet handles multiple zoom calls and the house is set up to handle working remotely. Family friendly and well equipped kitchen with new appliances. Walking distance to the Swedish Bakery & Luisa's Cafe. Just minutes from Warren Dunes, Sawyer Garden Market and New Buffalo. The best of the woods and lake all in one cozy cottage.

Property manager

Martha

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking in the driveway/yard area only.!!! Cars parked anywhere else on the road/turn around will be towed

No fires or fireworks on the beach or in the property.

Trash pickup is every Tuesday. Please have the trash cans out at the end of the driveway by 6 am.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Captain Mike's Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Harbert, MI

What's nearby

Cherry Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Warren Dunes State Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
Weko Park - 13 min drive - 13.3 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 Charming year round cottage with large PRIVATE beach in the peaceful woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming year round cottage with large PRIVATE beach in the peaceful woods ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming year round cottage with large PRIVATE beach in the peaceful woods ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming year round cottage with large PRIVATE beach in the peaceful woods located?

This family-friendly Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Paula S.

6 Aug 2024

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

Lake Michigan

Older home with 3 nice bedrooms. Small kitchen but open to dining and living areas. Master bedroom spacious but folding door to half master bath did not close completely limiting privacy. Window was over sink and mirror placed on wall between toilet and sink was a little odd. Nice beach within walking distance.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

2 Aug 2024

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

Family Reunion

Comfortable clean house in a good location for our family’s reunion. Close to the beach, restaurants and area attractions.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

31 July 2024

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

Nice place in the woods

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this location. It was a great place for us to access local beaches and shopping. The walkable beach was a little far, but it was very nice. The house was very comfortable, a bit rustic, but nice. The only downsides were that the Air conditioners were a bit loud and the mosquitoes were bad since it is in the wooded area, but it is well stocked and very comfortable. We had a great time and would definitely.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

27 July 2024

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

Charming cottage

We had a great stay, communication with host was wonderful. A quiet, peaceful neighborhood.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alecia B.

4 July 2024

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

Great location!

We really enjoyed our trip and the property was in a great location. It was in close proximity to Warren Dunes State Park and other fun activities for the kids. The private beach access was a short walk down the road and we had the beach to mostly ourselves for the week. It was one of our favorite family vacations!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

28 May 2024

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

Cozy Cabin

Clean and well-supplied on both consumables and everyday items. The air-conditioning units worked well and each unit had it’s own control. The double bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was nicely updated.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

15 July 2023

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

Wonderful secluded location

The house was great for our family of six. We have kids ranging from 2 to 11 and they loved the feeling of being tucked away and near the beach. The house has plenty of beds and space. The private beach was nice, but we mainly visited the nearby public beaches because the walk to the private beach was too much with little kids and all our beach gear. The closest public beach is less than a 2 minute drive, and others are only 5-10, so not a problem. The host is very responsive and helpful. All in all, a great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri R.

10 Oct 2022

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

Nearby beautiful lake view

This property worked well for our ladies weekend. It is an older home which needs some upkeep but was overall clean. Beds were good- most furniture was wicker. No items like soap, personal products or bottled water provided so will need to bring. The absolute best thing was the access to private beach and lake view- gorgeous.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Heather W.

30 July 2022

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

Beach walk

We had a wonderful experience staying at the house. The location was good and close to the beach. We enjoyed the area and mostly the beach it is beautiful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

23 July 2022

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

Great cottage

We had such a good stay here with adults and little ones. The cottage is well stocked with just about everything you need. The beds were comfortable and the place is charming. There are so many other things close by as well - we ate out and went to Warren dunes. The bakery is fantastic and we loved the neighboring towns.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marielle R.

30 June 2022

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

Wonderful lake property

Great Lake access to beautiful private beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet L. S., Oak Forest, Illinois 60452

7 Oct 2021

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

Greatt Weekend Getaway

Great house for a girls weekend...plenty of room for everyone! We really enjoyed our stay here and loved the location and how well stoked the house was with essentials. Close to a few cute towns with a lot of stuff to do in the area.Within walking distance to the beach so we could enjoy views of the lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Richard R., Westland

23 Sept 2021

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

Quiet weekend at the lake

Clean quiet and a short walk to the lake. Nice sandy beach. Clean water. Great area for swimming and relaxing. Would be nice to have tv or a DVD player for the rainy days, tv has no entertaining channels

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca A.

6 Sept 2021

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

quaint cottage with nice lake access

The location is quiet and peaceful. The beach is superb. We had a lovely time.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Radhika v.

7 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful location, older property

The location is really fantastic. Close to Warren Dunes which is a fun outing for the family and New Buffalo which has some nice dining options. The private beach was gorgeous. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds are comfortable. The property is older and could use a bit more care in cleaning and ant control. That being said, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this area of Michigan for vacationing.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

23 July 2021

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

Great house, Beautiful setting!

We really enjoyed the open layout of the living space, spacious rooms and everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Feels like home - a library of books to read, fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and a beautiful setting. The beach is just down the lane and is large- at times we were the only ones there! Fell in love with the area and are hoping to rent this home again for our next vacation.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

1 July 2021

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

Beautiful Location

Lovely house in a beautiful location not far from the beach. The beds are very comfy. The wooded scenery is gorgeous. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

maggie e.

24 June 2021

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

Wonderful location near beach

I will start by saying that I would definitely stay here again. The location was excellent, conveniently located near a wonderful bakery and within walking distance (5-7 min) to a small private beach. It’s a pleasant walk unless you have a lot to carry because parts of the trail are steep and somewhat eroded. It’s not strenuous but one could easily fall, especially in the dark. That said, the beach access is the main reason to stay here. And well worth it. The house is roomy and VERY well stocked. I would say it sleeps 6-7 comfortably. It could sleep more (or larger people) if the beds were larger because all the rooms are large enough to accommodate kings/queens. Towels, sheets, kitchen items , etc were all in good shape and plentiful. I have stayed and lots of rental homes and this was one of the best stocked homes I’ve seen, with one exception. There was no pan or skillet for eggs or pancakes. But appliances and even basics (sugar, coffee, salt, spices, etc) were all there. Nothing fancy but everything you need for a short stay. Speaking of nothing fancy— everything in the home is older (think antique shops and yard sale finds) but that was ok for us. This is closer to indoor camping than to a modern resort. We really enjoyed it. That’s said, even if one is not the sort to update for updating’s sake, the wicker (outdoor?) furniture in the living room should probably be replaced with something more comfortable. I have two more suggestions— neither of which ruined our stay by any means. First, given that the beach access is a major draw, and given how well equipped the house is in every other way, a couple of umbrellas and some chairs would be much appreciated. There could be a charge if they disappear, like for anything else in the home. Second , the house needs new/better window dressing. There is very little privacy (especially at night and with new neighbors) and no way to keep light out of the bedrooms in the mornings. All in all, the host was responsive and easy to communicate with, the house was priced appropriately and the location was perfect. Once again, our family enjoyed it and would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Burcu A.

6 Sept 2020

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

A peaceful and comfortable family getaway cottage

We had a wonderful stay at this peaceful cottage. Easy breezy check in and out process. The house was clean, furniture were comfortable and rooms were spacious. Kitchen was very well equipped. Appliances are new. It had all essential cooking, baking staples, fresh coffee and tea. There is a wonderful library in the cottage, which makes me want to go back during fall or spring and read all the novels in the wonderful room, surrounded by big windows and a skylight, taking in all the green of the woods. The private beach is a 5 minute walk away from the house and is really nice. There are many family-friendly places to visit nearby. We mostly enjoyed the beach and the woods, and only visited Warren Dunes the last day. Owner, Martha, is very responsive and caring. She had a kettle shipped over as soon as we asked her and we received it during our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Martha

My parents retired to this home long ago and passed it along to their children. As the next generation, we continue to enjoy this area with our children and grandchildren and plan to summer on the shores of Lake Michigan for years to come.

What makes this property unique

This home has the best of the woods and the gorgeous lake just down the lane. An easy drive to various scenic towns, local sites and great food.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

guest room #2

Guest room #1

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property