Gast House Michigan Charming Cottage - Close to Beach - Bridgman

10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Bridgman, MI

Weko Park5 min drive
Waikiki Jacks7 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park7 min drive
La Porte, IN (LPO-La Porte Municipal)43 min drive

Gast House was the perfect home base for our friends weekend in Bridgman! It's a couple minutes' drive into town, and th...

Als J.

Dec 19, 2023

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.

Property manager

Margaret Moreira

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

This is our family home. We are so excited to share it with you. I hope you will take care of it as well as we would!

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 deadlock

About the area

Bridgman

Located in Bridgman, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Silver Beach is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Weko Park and Waikiki Jacks are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.

Bridgman, MI

What's nearby

Weko Park - 5 min drive
Waikiki Jacks - 7 min drive
Captain Mike's Fun Park - 7 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park - 7 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Baroda Party Store - 7 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 12 min drive
Getaway Cubbie Bar - 3 min drive
Round Barn Brewery & Public House - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gast House Michigan Charming Cottage - Close to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gast House Michigan Charming Cottage - Close to Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gast House Michigan Charming Cottage - Close to Beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gast House Michigan Charming Cottage - Close to Beach located?

Situated in Bridgman, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Waikiki Jacks and Weko Park. Chill Hill Winery and Founders Wine Cellar are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

troy a.

4 May 2024

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

A slice of heaven

This property was everything we expected. It wasnt secluded but being surrounded by trees made it feel that way. It was just a short travel to anywhere we wanted to visit. If we come back this way we will definitely stay at Gast House again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Als J.

19 December 2023

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

Stylish Home in Bridgman

Gast House was the perfect home base for our friends weekend in Bridgman! It's a couple minutes' drive into town, and there's a grocery store right down the street. Not far from the beach, either, although we didn't go on this trip because December. Inside is tastefully decorated and cozy. The kitchen is appointed with the basics like cups, plates, and utensils (but if you're preparing a meal I would pack some cooking implements and staples like oil, sugar, etc). You have to go through the loft room upstairs to get to the other two rooms, which we were comfortable with but I can see being awkward for some. Stairs going up are typical for an old house - steep, narrow, and a little creaky. Would probably avoid putting Grandma up there but we managed fine. All in all we had a lovely stay and will definitely be back next time we're visiting our friend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia R.

22 November 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

22 October 2023

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

Ladies weekend :)

Very comfortable and clean home! We would recommend :)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber R., Chicagoland Area

10 October 2023

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

Great Private Retreat

We passed the property the first time trying to find it, the house is kinda blocked by some trees from street, but figured it out. While there’s neighboring houses there’s space between them and it has a lot of privacy. It’s relatively close to any activity you really want to do. We were able to climb Warren Dunes, do some things in Stevensville, New Buffalo, and St Joes. It was a pretty low key weekend for us and not super warm, but the weather held out enough for us to utilized the fire pit. When the weather was bad we moved it to the fire place. The clawfoot tub was my favorite. It’s probably the deepest tub I’ve been in in years that actually had a hot water tank large enough to fill it. I felt like a little kid. Someone else had mentioned the stairs being steep to the second floor, which is true. It wasn’t a problem for us, but ended up staying on the first floor most the trip anyway. Basement stairs are also a bit steep and they warn you to watch your head on your way up/down… and you should heed that warning. I did really well a couple times and got cocky my last pass up and clocked myself good by standing up too early. The place looks as advertised. Very cute. The longer I looked around the more little decor details I noticed. It’s like staying in a Pier One Imports store. Great stay. Thanks a lot for letting us stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Moreira

Born and raised in Chicago...I'm just a city girl that loves a little country! After visiting SW Michigan 10+ years ago we knew we had to find a away to enjoy it and share it with others. My background in hospitality and events has drawn me to become a host and share my little piece of heaven with you. We so excited to share our favorite restaurants, towns and local activities. We love Bridgman because it is still small and quaint yet close to all the best of Michigan. Go Bridgman Bees!!

When I am not hosting guests I love adventure traveling, interior design, cooking, enjoying new restaurants, photography, antiquing and spending time with family and friends. During COVID my teenage daughters introduced me to TIK TOK cooking, Soundcloud rappers and I am now their personal INSTAGRAM photographer :) I love learning new things!

Why they chose this property

We absolutely fell in love with the land! This little cottage originally lived next door behind my neighbors house. Our neighbors to the south have lived on that land for three generations. The house was moved in the 1950's and was occupied for periods of time. The house was neglected for many years and it called for us to bring it back to life. The mature trees and the wild turkeys in the back yard convinced us this was the place for our family and friends. It took us 4+ years to lovingly modernize it a bit but not strip it of it's original charm. We also fell in love with Bridgman, Michigan. We wanted to come to SW Michigan to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and we found it in this quiet, quaint little town of Bridgman.

What makes this property unique

Historical cottage. Rural feeling but close to some of the best beaches in SW Michigan. Enjoy your day in town and retreat to the peace and quiet of our backyard fire pit at night. A world's away from the hustle and bustle of the city.