Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Harbert, MI

Cherry Beach2 min walk
Warren Dunes State Park9 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park Beach12 min drive
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Chalet Du Bois

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Experience a getaway like no other at this architect-designed and built Timber Frame home! Offering plenty of space to bring your entire family along and a relaxing hot tub right behind the home, this retreat is all about charm and convenience. The open floor plan seamlessly combines the kitchen, living room, and dining room to enhance togetherness during your trip. Unbelievable floor-to-ceiling windows are the star of the living space, letting you all admire incredible tree views. Gather around the fireplace for a snuggly afternoon at home. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances and all the cooking essentials to prepare mouth-watering meals, refreshing beverages, and more.

The screened-in porch is the perfect hidden place to enjoy a time on your own with a good book in hand, to listen to music, or to enjoy the marvelous surrounding views. Even though you might be on vacation, we know that sometimes work can't wait, and that's why Chalet Du Bois is conveniently equipped with a desk workspace to finish up remote work. Downstairs is where most of the fun is at. Featuring another living area with a flatscreen TV with cable, a Queen sofa bed, bunk beds, and your very own pool table, there's no room for boredom here. Additional entertainment can be had in the game/music room with board games, puzzles, an electric piano, and guitar. Enjoy the outdoors at the firepit or grilling something delicious on the gas grill available. Plus, the beach is just steps away, so get ready to enjoy Lake Michigan and nightly sunsets!

Tour the area and discover local attractions like Harbert Swedish Bakery, casual and dine-in restaurants, and a supermarket for all your needs are less than five miles away from the home. Convenience and comfort is at your fingertips when you book this fantastic vacation rental!

THINGS TO KNOW
An outdoor shower is provided; please rinse off when returning from the beach.
To use streaming services, guests must log in with their own credentials.
A 4x4 is required to reach this home in winter, but it is accessible for most vehicles most times of year.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 30 years of age to book. Guests under 30 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

City/town permit number: CSTR24-0365

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. 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. 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 - 2 min walk
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 7 min drive
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 8 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park - 9 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 13 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Journeyman Distillery - 16 min drive
Featherbone Restaurant & Lounge - 14 min drive
Oaks Eatery - 15 min drive
Three Oaks Sub Shop - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Burnison Galleries is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

26 July 2023

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

Beautiful in every way!

This property was remarkable! When I read “steps to beach” I wasn’t sure how close it actually was… it is less than a block! We made multiple trips a day and even would run back to the house for sunglasses or an extra towel. The house itself is just beautiful and the kids enjoyed the hot tub every day. The outdoor shower (that has warm water!) was used more than any of the showers in the house. I loved having a little music room and the tv and pool table in a separate area downstairs. Our tv addicted family had to adjust to having just one tv in the house, but it was nice to slow down and just enjoy each other. Oh! And the screen porch! Loved it every morning and any other time I just wanted to peacefully sit. The only (small) concern was the jacuzzi tub upstairs. I knew it would be a gamble to try it out, but it seems the jets need to be cleaned and the plug for the tub needs some sort of handle because it’s nearly impossible to pull it out when it is suctioned in. Everything else was lovely! And there was an amazing hot tub so we really didn’t need the jacuzzi. Looking forward to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

22 July 2023

Beach Home

Property is a short walk (2 minutes) to public beach access at Cherry Beach. Excellent location, home is well stocked and exceptional. Beach items in garage were helpful. I would return here again.

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10/10 Excellent

Holly Schneider G.

17 July 2022

A Perfect "Bucket List" Vacation!

This “bucket list” vacation had one primary goal: attempt to closely duplicate the location, activities and feelings I had as a child visiting my grandparents’ nearby cottage, and to share these experiences with my children and grandchildren. Chalet du Bois provided EVERYTHING I’d hoped for and MORE: beautiful wide beach with a very short walking distance from the house (so even the little kids and seniors could make several trips back and forth every day); house nestled in the woods with a screened porch; plenty of space for 10 people from ages 4-70. We arrived to find the house very clean and true to its description. The floor-to-ceiling windows made us feel we were right in the middle of the woods as we watched cardinals and blue jays fly by! There were plenty of bathroom towels (1 complete set for each person). The kitchen was well-appointed; nice large washer and dryer; huge back deck allowed our entire group to gather and we took great advantage of the warm-water outdoor shower to wash off the sand. There was also a clever foot-washing station by the front door. Morning coffee was especially enjoyable on the screened porch. As noticed in the pictures, this is an open floor plan so the house was filled with lots of happy noise most of the time….only an issue for people wanting to go to bed early or sleep late. The lower level bedrooms did stay quieter for little kids and the teens carved out their own space in the game room. A few board games were provided. Note: we did bring our own nightlights. Cherry Beach was gorgeous! After a short walk to the parking lot there were 62 steps down to the beach with several benches for resting along the way. In the garage we found 3 beach chairs and 1 beach umbrella (we also rented a larger umbrella) and we were pleasantly surprised to find several large floating rings and rafts for water play (we did provide our own electric pump to fill them). There was even a kayak although no paddle. Besides beach activities, part of the fun included catching fireflies, picking blueberries, making frequent trips to the delicious Harbert Swedish Bakery and eating one fabulous dinner at Tosi’s. We did have one important reason to contact the Vacasa guest support number for a problem. There are 2 coded lock boxes containing house keys, one for the front door and one for the back. The front one opened easily but the back door box wouldn’t open. The Vacasa representative (Justin) was very helpful. Apparently we had not been given the correct code for the back door. Once he provided it, the box opened easily but the key was missing. Justin notified the local manager with expectation that she would contact us and provide us with a new key. Unfortunately, we did not hear from her or receive that second key. Having only 1 key ended up being fine but it could have posed a problem if the front door key had accidentally been misplaced. Since all the “big things” in the house worked perfectly, I hate to mention a few minor inconveniences we noticed on arrival. They were all easily remedied without calling Vacasa support but I will mention them to the manager. I don’t expect they will be an issue for future guests. 1) as soon as we opened the front door, we heard the lower level bedroom smoke detector chirping. Clearly we couldn’t live with that so bought a battery and installed it. 2) I had been told that each bathroom would contain 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 2 rolls of TP and 2 soaps. Of the four bathrooms, the master and 2nd floor were missing both hand & bath soaps; the main floor bath and lower level were missing bath soap. We simply ran to the store and bought our own hand and/or bath soaps. 3) Beach towels: I was aware they were provided but had not asked how many. I guess I expected to find one for each guest. As it turned out there were only 4 available for 10 guests. To r...

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022