Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Lakeside, MI

Gordon Beach
‪3 min drive‬
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
‪4 min drive‬
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
‪14 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Escape to the coziest, lakeside cottage. Recently renovated to perfection, this quaint and well-kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is located on a private road and down the road from a private beach paradise. This property is perfect for couples, families and friends alike as it is a cozy space, yet large enough for privacy. Enjoy cooking in a well equipt kitchen, read a book on the covered porch, walk down the lane to dip your feet in the lake, or enjoy a nice barbecue with a cocktail- your options here are endless. In case you aren't a well suited guest for completely unconnecting, we have the fastest wifi you will ever experience and a cable TV in each room. The house has its own driveway for ample overnight parking and an in-unit washer/dryer for convenience. Complete with air conditioning and heat, your stay here is guaranteed to be enjoyable and comfortable. Our superb location is a stones throw from Union Pier, New Buffalo and Harbert, but nestled in our own friendly, lakeside community. We provide many amenities to make sure your stay is as effortless as possible, after all, life is great at the lake!

We are Family Friendly: We proudly partner with BabyQuip for Baby Gear Rental. Additional information available upon request from owner. Including but not limited to: strollers, wagons, car seats, full size cribs, Snoo's, pack n' plays, highchairs or boosters, toys, baby gates, extra beach gear and much more. We also provide a curated list of recommended activities in our area if the beach isn't calling your name.

We provide the following amenities to make your beach vacation fun and relaxing:
-access to a private beach
-a fully stocked and renovated cottage
-baby gear rentals
-curated list of recommended activities and restaurants
-a grill
-giant jenga, corn hole, bocce ball, uno, checkers, connect four, playing cards, and more
-free wifi and cable, free parking

Property manager

Hailey Ravid

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English

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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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Property Registration Number CR2021-0374

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this holiday home is on a lake. 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.

Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

Gordon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Local - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬15 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Union Pier Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

20 Oct 2024

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

Well located

Very well situated to access all the things we were looking for

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

11 Oct 2024

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

Perfect place for our Girl's Getaway

The cottage was charming. Updated kitchen and bathrooms, everything you could possibly need available for your use, and great instructions and communications with host. Would definitely consider coming back to Cozy Cottage again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

7 Oct 2024

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

The Cottage

My family and I stayed at The Cottage and had a wonderful time. The cottage was clean and just a short walk to the beach. It is also a close drive to New Buffalo. We had a great time and would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Haley S.

30 Sept 2024

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

Quant and quiet

The home and neighborhood are lovely. Though in what feels like a safe location the area is populated and off of a main highway. Though the walk to the beach isn’t far the bike lock used for the gate was unexpected. Well worth the walk the view and beach access is just as stunning during off season.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

17 Sept 2024

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

Charming!

Great location... easy walk to the beach... and quick travel to all the highlights in Union Pier, New Buffalo, and Lakeside.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

3 Sept 2024

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

Friends weekend

We had everything we needed and more. Beach access is nearby and easy. Private beach was amazing. Thanks for a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

27 Aug 2024

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

Stay at Cozy Cottage

nicely stocked kitchen. In a beautiful, wooded setting with a short walk to the beach. Hailey was responsive and helpful throughout. I would highly recommend this cozy well-appointed cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

28 Jul 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

Your home was welcoming and allowed us to relax and reconnect. It was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy home cooked meals and long evening talks. The location to the beach was perfect. We enjoyed ourselves so much we didn’t want to leave

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

24 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lake Michigan Getaway

We had an amazing long weekend at this cottage. The home had everything we needed for our beach time (chairs, towels, umbrella, and even a boogie board). We loved relaxing on the porch after a long day in the sand, and the quiet street was wonderful. Host was also very helpful and responsive to our questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

19 Jul 2024

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

A wonderful getaway

We had the best time during our vacation at this property. The location, the property, the proximity to the beach-all was wonderful and we hope to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

13 Jul 2024

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

Cozy Beach Retreat

Location was fantastic. We walked to the beach every day! The house was clean, well appointed and cozy. Hailey was very responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

9 Jul 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

We so enjoyed our stay. Your home is so charming. Home was very clean and had everything needed. The beach was awesome, beautiful sunsets. I will definitely be booking again. Thank you so much

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

22 Jun 2024

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

3 college friends reuniting

This Vrbo truly lives up to its description, cozy cottage. Perfect for three friends to relax and enjoy Lake Michigan. Beautiful private beach and every kitchen utensil imaginable. The host was very responsive to every question asked before the trip and during. The outside and landscape could be spruced up a bit for curb appeal, but once inside, perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald D.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Private Beach

This was a nice place in a nice location. I rated 3 star because the exterior needs cleaning and maintenance. The inside looks like the pictures. Beautiful beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

14 Aug 2023

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

Great Beach Cottage

Had a fantastic stay with our family, 5 total. Access to the private beach was the best part. Short drive to New Buffalo and other towns. Planning to go back next summer !

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robbi K.

3 Aug 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was clean and well equipped. The location and private beach were wonderful. Hailey was a pleasure to deal with. She was flexible and retuned my emails almost immediately.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ilyssa f.

23 Jul 2023

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

Private beach, yes please!

A few blocks downs a rocky, narrow road, followed by a short path and 67 steps, takes you to the main reason why we love renting in this area. A lovely, convenient private beach! The exterior of the Lakehouse hides the charm that has been created inside. It is exactly what we wanted- old style lake/beach decor, with all the modern day upgrades we need: AC, dishwasher, wifi. The 3 queen sized beds are firm, yet comfy, the kitchen is huge, and having 2 showers and a washer/dryer were key for our family. The house is surrounded by tons of trees so we had deer and a variety of birds every morning as we enjoyed the tiny outside deck. One surprising benefit to this stay- the house was really quiet. We never heard the train, cars, neighbors.. when we were sleeping and we had the windows open for fresh air. Must be all the trees:) Hailey was extremely kind, communicative, and helpful before and during our stay. Super simple access to the house and beach. This is the most we've paid per day for a VRBO house, but that may be the Lakeside area- which is pretty upscale? The VRBO pics appeared to make the house bigger than it is, but my family of 4 had plenty of space. My family enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks for the memories.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

jessica g., San Rafael, USA

6 Jul 2023

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

Family time

Great house for a quiet family vacation at the lake!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

24 Jun 2023

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

Great summer vacation

We enjoyed staying at the cozy cottage and can’t wait to come back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue t.

22 Aug 2022

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

cottage stay

Sweet cottage, reminiscent of old school Lakeside stay! Great location, nice updated kitchen and bathrooms, everything you need for a beach vacation. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bailey B.

5 Aug 2022

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

Sweet little Cozy Cottage

My family of four (2 boys 9 & 7) and my husband and I loved the cozy cottage. It is truly a sweet spot on Shady Lane. I love that it is what the area used to be scattered with - little lakeside cottages- (versus new construction) felt so warm and inviting. Hailey has thought of everything that may be needed. Great to communicate with. The walk to the beach is so easy and the private beach was just what we needed (after some “bullying” at a public beach a couple years back by a group that had “paid a lot of money” for their part of the public beach!!!) My boys loved having their own rooms and TVs! I loved being in the updated kitchen but it still fit so well with the cottage ! We all commented on how comfortable the beds and bedding were !!! Our trip ended too soon but we will hopefully get to return to this sweet little gem in the near future. Thank you, Hailey.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

2 Aug 2022

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

Excellent location, adorable cottage

The cottage was very clean when we arrived and the decor is charming. However, the location is the best thing about the home. The walk to the beautiful, private beach only took minutes and we loved how much beach time we were able to squeeze in. There is also several playgrounds nearby as well as some awesome breweries, bakeries, and restaurants.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jon M.

26 Jul 2022

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

Amazing Beach!

The house was quaint and comfortable. The location was nice and quiet. The beach was by far the best beach we've been to. The price is on the high end in my opinion. The one downside was not having a good area outside to rinse and off.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

18 Jul 2022

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

Lovely, comfortable, well-equipped cottage

We stayed for a week with 5 adults and an infant. The cabin is wonderfully equipped with everything you could possibly need in terms of kitchen supplies, towels, detergent, and much more. All the sitting and sleeping surfaces are comfortable; we loved the front porch with all the windows and the secluded back patio. We quickly found that "everything is just a 5 to 10 minute drive": excellent restaurants, small towns, ice cream, shops, and parks. Other than Red Arrow Highway, the nearby roads are lightly travelled, and we took long walks every day enjoying the wide variety of architecture and beautiful trees and landscaping. Be aware that although the beach access is only a short walk from the cabin, you then need to go down about 70 steps to actually reach the beach. We didn't expect this, and we weren't able to spend much time on the beach due to having a baby with us and the difficulty in carrying him and all his assorted supplies up and down. Other than that, we had a very relaxing and enjoyable week: we definitely recommend this cabin and location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan R.

7 Jul 2022

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

Wonderful beach and great July 4 fireworks

We truly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is cozy and we loved the beach. Having been to other places along this stretch, I can say this was the best. The kitchen is great and well stocked. There are lots and lots of restaurants close by. Probably, the highlight of our stay was being on the beach for amazing fireworks all up and down the beach. Best place to watch besides a boat. Thanks for the wonderful time!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 1

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

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