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Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all

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A small building with a wooden bench, a sign reading 'Chip's Place,' and a mailbox.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a dishwasher, and a window with a brown blind.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, a honey jar, and a mug rack.
A living room with a brown sofa, a white table, and a wooden paddle on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a chandelier, and a window with a view of trees and parked cars.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Coloma, MI
  • Place, Little Paw Paw Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Paw Paw Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Van Buren State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

left bedroom

1 Queen Bed

right bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all

PICK ME! PICK ME! Chip Loves company. This cute little cottage is nestled in between St. Joseph (9 miles south) and South Haven(12 miles north) along the Lake Michigan shoreline. It is one mile south of Roadside park and one mile north of Hagar Park. These public beaches are surprisingly secluded and wooded in what guests have described as a diamond in the rough. There's plenty to do in both directions. We just installed a 3 way mini split heat and air and a new deck in front. We are NOT large enough for parties inside or outside. We have taken great pride and care to create an experience for our guests that will create happy memories of the cottage by the big Lake.
Guests' enjoy activities in the surrounding communities for year long adventures.
We have received high marks for decor, activities, amenities and cleanliness!
There is one camera in front as added security for the parking area.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a very family friendly cottage.
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry. We just are not large enough for parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do have an outdoor butt bucket for smokers.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2039216vb
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: Sorry. We just are not large enough for parties.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Coloma

Located in Lake Michigan Beach, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider John EN Howard Bandshell and Shadowland Pavilion. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Coloma, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Paw Paw Lake - 7 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Covert Park - 7 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Paw Paw Lake - 8 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Van Buren State Park - 9 min drive - 17.9 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 9 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wesco World - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$750, 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 at Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Little Paw Paw Lake and Paw Paw Lake. Sarett Nature Center and Covert Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the property was great. only problem we had was the shower water smelled horrendous, made us worried to take a shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Im sorry that happened. There was a power outage and the water softener had to be reset. You could have messaged me at any time with your concerns
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darcy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend stay! The home was exactly what we were looking for—cozy, spotless, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. The beds were incredibly comfortable, making for a great night’s sleep. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet, which made it even more relaxing. You can tell the hosts put a lot of care into making guests feel at home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely book here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you Darcy! We would Love to have you back! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a comfy little place. The beds were so cozy and the sound machines were a nice surprise. The property was so quiet and peaceful which was a perfect break in our long cross country road trip. Chip’s place had just the right amount of amenities without any unneeded clutter that you sometimes see in rentals. Perfect in so many ways and the proximity to Hagar Beach was great to catch the sunset (don’t miss). Host was friendly and left extra lights on for us as we came in late.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A nice quiet place to stay if visiting nearby St. Joseph. We also had close by access to some smaller, less crowded beaches that were nice. Overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Perfect little cottage close to beach

We had a wonderful stay at Dawn’s cottage! Everything was clean and it was perfect location between St. Joe and South Haven. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2025
There must have been a misunderstanding. Our listing states "no pets". They brought a small dog and there was dog hair ALL over everything!! They also arrived at 2:30 when check in is 3pm. Fortunely, we were cleaned and ready. House rules were broken and cost extra time and money to clean up all of the dog hair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bailey C.

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

Great place

The house was lovely and they had a s’mores kit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at Chip’s place. Clean, stocked with everything we needed and very conveniently located to St Joseph’s and South Haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

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

Great place

The place was amazing! Well maintained and everything we could’ve asked for, would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect family getaway

It was a perfect spot for our family of 4 getaway! The added touches of S’mores fixings, coffee and breakfast made us all happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage!!! HGTV worthy-clean-would recommend to anyone-matter of fact I already have to my sister.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

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

Michigan Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The cottage was private, immaculate, well stocked and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Perfect getaway weekend

My sister and I stayed here for a relaxing weekend. The house was perfect and had literally everything we needed. The location was great as well. The smores were the perfect touch to end our evenings by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Nice stay

Clean and cozy. Nice little front porch and backyard. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Beautiful cottage

Dawn was a great host, so many thoughtful little touches, her cottage is immaculate and very comfortable. Location was great! Excited to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Family Getaway

Chip's Place was perfect for our family vacation. Close to St. Joseph and Lake Michigan. We'll definitely be staying at Chips Place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tori W.

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

Nice House

The rooms were very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Clean, cute and cozy!

Great location to so many different places! The cabin was just what we needed for a family of 4! It was super clean and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, clean and comfortable! All the extras were present and needed. The outside could use tiny touches of refreshing but this was one of our favorite places we’ve stayed. We like how it’s close to St. Joseph, Coloma and South Haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Dawns cottage was perfect for my family’s Lake Michigan trip. It is centrally located near all the cute towns to visit and quick drives to all the beach accesses. It was super well stocked which was very nice of Dawn. Beds were super comfy too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Cozy cottage on Lake Michigan

Perfect spot for our family of 3. Super clean and comfortable and a great homebase for our travels in St Joseph and Holland. Loved the snacks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, cozy, clean, well-equipped cottage. Close to activities we had planned. Communication was promptly answered on a couple things that came up. Would definitely stay here again if in the area. Love the bear carving on the deck! Chip’s Place is the place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2025
Thank you so much for the little bear drawing. Wonderful likeness to Chip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelvana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

donna a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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