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Gast House Michigan Charming Cottage - Close to Beach

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Kitchen area
Large well appointed kitchen with expandable table that seats up to 8 people
Exterior of Gast House
Lovely living room with wood burning fireplace
View into living room from kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom

2 Single Beds

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

loft common area

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1st Floor

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Gast House Michigan Charming Cottage - Close to Beach

Welcome to “Gast House” a charming little cottage surrounded by mature trees on 2 acres of land. Our three bedroom home is located only 90 minutes from Chicago and a worlds away from the city. This beautiful private rural home is just minutes from fantastic wineries, breweries, restaurants, golfing, antique shops and beautiful Lake Michigan. Also, a short drive to Sawyer, Lakeside and New Buffalo. Our bright cozy home features an open living room / kitchen floor plan. There is one bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, two bedrooms upstairs with a lofted area. We offer a full kitchen with a large stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, full sized refrigerator and plenty of space for a chef inspired meal. If you prefer to grill we have that too! After a day of fun come home to our basketball hoop & outdoor fire pit. Our indoor fireplace will keep you warm in Fall & Winter. For those that need to be connected we offer WIFI & Smart television with Netflix and Hulu. No need to schlep all your beach supplies. We offer beach chairs, umbrella and a cooler for a day at the lake. Our home is great for family getaways, couples, bachelorette weekends and more. All the beauty and serenity of a small quaint town but close to all that Michigan has to offer. Beautiful beaches, kayaking, hiking, and amazing sunsets await you.

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About the area

Bridgman

Located in Bridgman, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Bridgman, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Mere State Park - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Founders Wine Cellar - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Weko Park - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 21 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Watermark Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Baroda Tap - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Coach Donuts - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille - ‬16 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha S.

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

Nice quiet neighborhood, close to town, well stocked home

Nice comfortable home to stay in to be near the beach and great restaurants. We had a relaxing stay and enjoyed the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
Samantha thank you for the lovely review. So happy you enjoyed the house and the location. So many great little towns and fabulous restaurants and bars. Please visit us again soon. Margaret
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10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

It was great

We enjoyed our stay very much, clean and just like it is advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Great house and location. Close to surrounding towns, beaches, and many restaurants.

House was very well furnished and supplied! Super clean and welcoming. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Theresa thank you for visiting us! Michigan summers are absolutely the best. So happy you enjoyed the lovely beaches and the fantastic restaurants close to our home. We pride ourselves in making sure our home is clean, comfy and well stocked for our guests. I hope the guide was helpful and offered a lot of local information. Thank you for staying with us and we look forward to hosting you again very soon. Margaret
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10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

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

Family Getaway

This was the perfect spot for our family for a nice weekend getaway. Plenty of space for us to hang out and very close to some great beaches and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great time

This place was wonderful to stay for a weekend getaway for a wine weekend. Getting in and out of the bath tub was a little rough but otherwise it's a great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you for the lovely review. Older homes are lovely but they do have their charm and quirkiness. Our claw foot bathtub can be a bit challenging. Appreciate your feedback and thank you for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia R.

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

Cozy House

We enjoyed our fall stay in the lovely Gast House!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Fall in SW Michigan is absolute magic! Please join us again soon. We would love to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great place!

Beautiful and well appointed cottage! Margaret was very helpful and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
David thank you for your five star review. So glad you enjoyed our cottage. We strive to provide everything needed for a fabulous stay. We would love to host you and your family again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Quiet and Cozy

Took the family here for a vacation getaway. The place was perfect for a family of 6. We would definitely stay again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Jason it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Thank you for choosing our home and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Margaret
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10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

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

Adorable House

The house was very cute, had enough room for us, and was in close proximity to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us. So glad you enjoyed your time in Pure Michigan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martie B.

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

Felt like home

Home was super clean, close to stores and area attractions. Was great to explore and spend the day on the beach and come back to a place that felt like home. Thanks for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Martie I am so happy you felt at home at Gast House. Our goal is to insure our guests feel safe, happy and have a great time while visiting our home in Michigan. We love how close it is to great beaches and restaurants. We really hope you will visit us again very soon. Margaret
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10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Lovely Home

Incredible home in a country setting but so close to the beach. We enjoyed every moment of our stay and looking forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay Angela! We look forward to hosting you again in beautiful SW Michigan! Margaret
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

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

Had a great enjoyable experience.

Very clean. Everything is close by. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Ray it was so wonderful to host you and your group! Please visit us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

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

Quiet and relaxing

The house was well equipped and adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Colleen - We’re deeply appreciative of your lovely review and the time you took to share your positive feedback. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Great home in Bridgman!

Very quiet and beautiful neighborhood and wonderful home! Very leased with our stay! Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Diana it was a pleasure hosting you and your family and friends. So happy you were able to enjoy the peace and beauty of our property. We hope to host you again very soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

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

Lovely stay

This rental had everything we needed and more. We loved the wood, private lot. Confidently located near beaches, wineries and restaurants that were perfect for our 2 year old. The host is quick to respond and helpful when needed. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Claire thank you for staying at Gast House. I am so glad you and your lovely family enjoyed yourself! The privacy is what we love the most. Please join us again soon! We'll be waiting for you in SW Michigan :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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

Vacation Stay

It was beautiful! Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Emma it was so lovely to host you and your family. I hope you enjoyed yourself and would love to have you visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Great family stay

Came with my three young daughters and wife. The house was the perfect size and even had games and toys to keep the kids entertained when inside. Awesome backyard for running around and smores! Easy to get to St Joseph and other cool cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liliana G.

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

Great stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Gast house. Good location, quiet neighborhood and very close to beach. Easy to communicate with Margaret. Home was very cute! Looking forward to visiting again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
Liliana we are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Gast House! Bridgman is quiet and less crowded than most of the SW Michigan towns which makes it so much more peaceful and relaxing. Thank you for your lovely review and we hope to host you and your family again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

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

Best time ever

Having a guesthouse as nice as this to spend our vacation in makes all the difference. This was truly a beautiful home for us and was conveniently located for us to enjoy all the activities we like to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Marc so excited to host you and your family again! Thank you for choosing our home. We look forward to hosting you once again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE M.

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

Perfect getaway!

The Gast House was the perfect getaway! The home was so cute, clean, comfortable, had all the comforts of home! Was in a great location & only a few minutes drive from Weko Beach. Was also super close to grocery & drug store which always appreciated when you have young kids :) Will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2021
I am so glad your family enjoyed their stay! We would love to have you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Family Fun

Perfect for a 4 day stay with 6 adults. Large kitchen/dining area for group cooking and eating! Roomy living space and pleasant outdoor space. Had a great time in a very comfy home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. So glad you enjoyed our home and felt comfy! Please visit us again soon. Margaret
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Gast House

The home was so well equipped and Margaret was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thank you Renee for staying with us. So happy to share our home with other lovely families. Have a fantastic summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason h.

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

Great place to stay in SW Michigan.

Beautiful house on a quiet 2-acre property. Kitchen was perfect and looked amazing. Nice bedrooms and the living room was cozy and comfortable. Highly recommend The Gaston House. Owner was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Thank you for staying with us. I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed yourselves. We look forward to hosting you again soon in Michigan! Margaret
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige G.

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

Wonderful accomodations!

Great completely renovated old farmhouse in beautiful wooded and private surroundings. Margaret was a perfect host! We made great memories and would highly recommend!!! Super clean!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back next summer. We'd love to host you! Margaret
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Ladies weekend :)

Very comfortable and clean home! We would recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2024
We love ladies weekends. So glad you enjoyed your stay! Margaret
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