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'It's a Dog's Life" - Unleash Your Fun Here!

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A living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A snow-covered landscape with a wooden fence and a house in the background.
A house with a sign reading "It's a dog's life..." and a doghouse.
A wooden deck with a ceiling fan, a checkered sofa, a small table, and wicker chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Three Oaks, MI
  • Place, Lake Louise
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Three Oaks

Located in Three Oaks, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Captain Mike's Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Waikiki Jacks. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theater and Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Three Oaks, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Louise - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 19.2 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 33 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 40 min drive - 61.6 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 17 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Featherbone - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'It's a Dog's Life" - Unleash Your Fun Here! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 'It's a Dog's Life" - Unleash Your Fun Here!?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'It's a Dog's Life" - Unleash Your Fun Here! on Dec 14, 2026 start from $400, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'It's a Dog's Life" - Unleash Your Fun Here!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'It's a Dog's Life" - Unleash Your Fun Here!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'It's a Dog's Life" - Unleash Your Fun Here! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Louise and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Cherry Beach and Flynn Woods Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 181 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and dogs loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, the house was perfect, and Pam was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a perfect home and yard. Everything was charming and the house was very comfortable for our family and dog. We enjoyed the front porch, screened in porch, patio and fire pit so much. Wonderful place!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look forward to visiting next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time bringing our dog to this property and every time we visit, we discover more things to love. I enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch and playing fetch in the huge yard with my dog. Beds are comfortable, kitchen has what we need, and location is great, near three oaks, sawyer, stevensville, and New Buffalo. Warren Dunes and Cherry beach are very close. We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend stay, enjoyed the property very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Great place for vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and welcoming home with a great space for the dogs to run! So thankful to have a place where the entire family could vacation together.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay. So many unique hangout spots throughout the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a Dog's Life is an excellent property for you and your dogs. The owner is gracious and clear with instructions. The fenced in yard was a blessing for our pups and we loved the surrounding town. Overall, we loved our stay and hope we can visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy staying at it’s a dog’s life.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house with fenced in yard.Cozy, beautiful, has everything one could want on a vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable stay

Loved the place! Super cute screened porch with fire pit. Comfortable beds and cozy atmosphere. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

We loved our getaway. The pups had a great time vacationing. We would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a Dog's Life is a beautiful and comfortable home. It is super clean, the linens are very nice and the beds are comfortable. Everything is in fine working order. The screen porch is wonderful and the back yard is lovely. Unfortunately, I was not able to bring a dog with me but the house is well set up for them. The host, Pam, was very responsive to a couple questions we had. I have only two small suggestions for improvement: (1) the host didn't contact me with access information until 9:30pm the night before our arrival, which made me quite nervous - I was afraid something had gone wrong. It all turned out fine, however. (2) It would be great to have a real coffeemaker. The Keurig with the refillable K-cups is convenient, but it does not brew a good cup of coffee. Just a simple "Mr. Coffee" or a similar, modest coffeemaker would be fine. A tea kettle would be nice, too. We had a wonderful stay and overall, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time visiting! Our dog loved running around the fenced yard and we enjoyed the well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and coffee on the screened in porch. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely helpful and accommodating. We were traveling during a snow storm and she kept us up to date on everything and since the space was available, she allowed for an earlier check in and later check out. This is my second stay here and we are already talking about a third! Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Family Fun

We visit the area from Chicago every summer and really loved this place. Quiet, comfortable, had everything we needed and pup friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Fun long weekend. Loved the house - clean and well-stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

Cozy and welcoming home with great back yard. Our kids and dog had a fantastic stay. Will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing stay at Its a Dog’s Life. We appreciated the coziness of the home, the functional BBQ,the fire tables/pits with extra propane tanks available and the wood burning fire place. The house was well stocked with all the essentials. Our dog Miss Molly Mae felt very relaxed and at home. We would recommend this property to our friends and would definitely book another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a relaxing weekend at “It’s a Dogs Life.” Warm fireplace, well equipped kitchen, cozy screened in porch and great location surrounded by the trees. We loved it so much that we went house hunting to find our woodsy oasis! Pam thanks for being so easy to reach! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family place

Our adult children and their dog loved our stay here. The back yard was great for the dog and a fire. We loved the back porch! Lots of amenities. Southwest Michigan is the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Beautiful, clean, pleasant outdoor ambiance, has everything one needs for a stay as a guest. We love Pam’s house…3rd stay, amd definitely plan to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Beautiful home with a gorgeous backyard that is perfect for all the visitors- especially the dogs! The location is perfect- close to things, but enough away to have peace and quiet. Would highly recommend to all - especially to dog folks because that backyard is superb. House has many amenities to make for a home away from home feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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