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Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town

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A dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a wall of wine barrels.
A two-story house with a porch, a front door, and multiple windows.
A hallway with a white door, a bench with decorative pillows, and a sign above reading "Michigan Wine."
A cozy room with a built-in bench, a green armchair, and a small table with a lamp.
A two-story house with a porch, a front door, and a small garden area with pink flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Acorn
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Three Oaks, MI
  • Place, Acorn Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Oaks Township Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Acorn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Loft

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town

Located steps from the Village of Three Oaks, guests can walk to Vickers Theatre, Featherbone Factory, Acorn Theatre, Froehlich’s, Journeyman Distillery, and more. Great for cyclists, and for food or wine enthusiasts, located in the heart of Harbor Country - short drive to Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes, 8 wineries, shopping and 2 casinos.

The cottage has been professionally designed with bright, cottage decor with a modern twist. Kids and adults will enjoy climbing the 'dock' ladder to the comfortable sleeping loft which is 6' tall in the middle. The loft features three twin beds a television, and VCR.

For the family chef, the kitchen features a professional Aga range and farm house sink. Enjoy breakfast on the back sun-porch or watch the game during the fall on one of our flat screen TV’s.

Pamper yourself in the master bathroom with vintage marble sink, mosaic tile floors and euro-style shower.

Enjoy the vintage touches like fully restored doors, hinges, cast-iron vents, chandeliers, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout.


Keywords: cottage, house, town, wineries, three oaks, harbor country, pet friendly, loft, lake Michigan, new buffalo, theaters, shops, restaurants, cycling, brewery, antiques, renovated, new, clean, four winds casino, Journeyman, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks, New Buffalo

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 385681vb
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
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

Three Oaks

Three Oaks is home to this holiday home. St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Hesston Steam Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Three Oaks, MI

What's nearby

  • Acorn Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Three Oaks Township Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vickers Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Acorn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Watkins Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ray & Al’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Heston Supper Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town located?

This family-friendly Three Oaks holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Acorn Theater, Vickers Theatre and Three Oaks Township Library and Museum. Watkins Memorial Park and The Acorn are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners have spent a great deal of time and effort to renovate this beautiful home. It was clean, comfortable, and just as described. The kids in our group enjoyed the loft space and our puppy enjoyed the large yard. The house is only about 10 minutes from the public beach in New Buffalo. It is a great place watch the sunset and parking fees are not enforced after 8:00pm. Warren Dunes State Park and Weko Beaches are only about 15 minutes away and a great way to spend a summer day. The house is a quick walk to downtown Three Oaks for shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed our time here and would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as described. Response from property owner was prompt when I reached out with a question. It was a perfect place to stay for our long weekend trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very well kept and very quaint. The location was perfect for where we wanted to be as far as our New Years itinerary. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Very clean, extremely convenient location to Three Oaks and Journeyman.Communication with the host family was amazing, fully informed every step of the way and they even reached out offering a later checkout which was very much appreciated following a wedding the night before!Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wedding in Galien and it was a perfect location. We only regret we couldn’t have stayed longer to enjoy the beautiful yard and home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for relaxing

This cottage was perfect for relaxing with our family & dog after exploring Harbor Country! Quiet location yet close to restaurants & shopping by foot, & a short drive to New Buffalo, wineries & beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Great cottage for family of 6
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

The house worked great for our short family vacation. Our kids loved the kid sized sleep loft and lots of room to play outside. Kelly was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend!

Great property. House was wonderful and has a great yard!! Very clean and updated and comfortably furnished!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Family Weekend

Adorable cottage close to the Waren Dunes. Just as described in the listing. Comfortably slept 6 adults and 4 kids under 10. The kids loved the loft! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Bridal Party

Our wedding Bridal party stayed at this wondetful home! Clean, beautiful, and would highly recommend. Very nice and everyone enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in great location!

Our family had a wonderful stay at this beautiful VRBO! The house met and exceeded all of our expectations. We were welcomed with a lovely basket on the table, and there were so many indoor and outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy. The house was a short walk to the downtown area, where we enjoyed going in all of the local shops. Excellent communication with the owners, and we had no problems with check-in or check-out. Thankful for a great opportunity to stay in a beautiful part of the country!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Three Oaks

Very cute farm house. Very evident the owners spent a lot of time and effort making it a great vacation home for guests to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mod cottage

Clean nice location . Ease in talking with host and check in / out process. Great porch and yard.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic with a side of charm

This cottage was exactly what e needed and was just a described. W also enjoyed the small town as we visited the Thrift Store icecream shop and the Bicycle Museum. Would definitely booked in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend in Three Oaks!

Kelly was wonderful updating me on the weather before we came into town. The home was cozy with lots of space for a family of 5. Our 3 kiddos loved the loft room and we enjoyed taking walks and playing board games. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing time

We enjoyed , everything we love the concept of the place , we felt very safe and comfortably, hope we did good for you guys too . Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great property!

This property was wonderful for our group of 8. It was exactly as shown in the pictures, very well maintained and had easy access to the town of Three Oaks and nearby New Buffalo. The only suggestion we would make is that if there are more than 4 people staying to bring your own coffee mugs, as there were only 4 in the house but otherwise it was very well equipped and had everything we needed. I would recommend this place to anyone and my friends and I would love to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Carla, Thank you so much for your nice review of The Mod Cottage in Three Oaks. I'm so glad you and your guests enjoyed your winter getaway! It's nice to hear that you might consider a return visit. I'm sorry there were only 4 mugs during your stay. (There are supposed to be 12) I have let the property manager know and we will make sure that the cupboard is fully stocked. Thank you for bringing it to our attention! Kelly and staff
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Traditional Cottage Experience with Modern Amenities

Loved the decor! Slightly funky, with a nod to the past. Favorite areas of the cottage were the dining room, back porch room, and the front porch. First floor bath is beautiful! Despite instructions, I struggled with the Aga stove and oven. Location is ideal!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend Getaway

My husband and I recently rented this property to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. This location is perfect for couples or families coming from Chicago, it only took us a little over an hour to drive there. The owners have done a great job with the renovation, so many great spaces in the house - great for a couple, group of friends or families. The welcome basket was a great touch and we appreciated all of the maps and recommendations left for us. We enjoyed the location also. It was a very easy to get to many of the local wineries to enjoy tastings or a nice meal and just a few mins from Warren woods park where we went hiking with our dogs. The house was also within walking distance to the local distillery (the Journeyman - we highly recommend) and several places to eat in small Three Oaks town area. This is a great location to take advantage of the many things Harbor Country has to offer. We will definitely be coming back.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Does not sleep 10 adults

The property was not real clean. We had 10 adults. Many over six feet. Not easy to climb up to the attic room for the 3 twin beds. No fitted sheets for pullout bed. Pillows stained. Floors were dirty. I would list it for 6 adults sleeping comfortable. The ladder also didn’t seem very safe going into the attic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Hi June, I'm sorry to hear the property was not as clean as you expected. I will take that feedback to our team. Typically we get a 5-star in this area so I'm sorry if we felt short during you stay. We do provide sheets for the pull out sofa in the linen closet. I apologize if those were hard for you to locate. If we earn your trust for a future rental please note we're just a quick text away to help our guests with anything! I also agree, the house most comfortably sleeps 7 adults in the bedrooms with 3 children in the loft. Perhaps you missed the pictures outlining the sleeping arrangements during your booking process. And rest assured it's very safe! The ladder is only 3' tall and passes a thorough building inspection each spring. Sincerely, Kelly with The Mod Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

If your goal is a slow paced, relaxing vacation...

Our goal was to get away for a week, unwind, and disconnect. This house, and the town of Three Oaks, was perfect for this. First, the house itself is great. Needs a touch of TLC on the exterior but overall, the house is great; nice size, large lot (we had badminton set up and there is plenty of space for croquet course (set is included with house)), tastefully decorated, clean, and the front porch was great. We spent considerable time having coffee in the morning and wine in the evening on the front porch. Very quiet setting. As far as the location and town, you can walk or ride your bike into Three Oaks. Three Oaks is a very sleepy little town, but with a handful of nice shops, nice restaurants, bike rental places, a great distillery/restaurant, ice cream parlor, excellent butcher shop with their famous summer sausage, and a great library. This place was perfect for unwinding. On top of that, you are 10 minutes door-to-beach (New Buffalo) and quite a few other destinations (Warren Dunes, Union Pier, Lakeside, miniature golf, etc.). We really loved the house, the town of Three Oaks, and the proximity to beaches. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for your kind review! You described the village of Three Oaks perfectly... it is why we decided to become owners! We had planned to paint the exterior of The Cottage this spring but unfortunately the weather did not cooperate. It is now on the painter's schedule for this fall. We're looking forward to refreshing the outside. Thanks again for your stay, The Hansen Family
Archival

8/10 Good

Comfortable house for two families traveling together

This house has been lovingly redecorated by the owners and was configured to accommodate a variety of groups -- we appreciated having variety of bed sizes, something that can be hard to find in a rental. We, a family of five, traveled with another family of four. The boys loved the loft and the girls were comfortable in the coral painted room upstairs. Each set of parents took one of the master bedrooms. The kitchen has most things you'll need for a short stay -- we would have liked more baking sheets that fit in the oven and possibly a few more dishtowels. There is no automatic dishwasher in the kitchen, just a charming vintage sink where washing up can be done quite readily. Plan to bring your own drinking water if you are sensitive to odors as the well water sometimes has a strong odor. The front porch had recently been redone so there wasn't a place to sit outside in the front of the house; that may have also been because we were visiting in early spring. I expect that will be a great addition to the living space once it's furnished. We enjoyed the large rustic dining table, which was generous enough in size to accommodate mealtimes and doubled as a game table. The sun room out back is great in the morning when the sun shines into the space. The owner was very responsive and made useful suggestions for places to go in the area. She also arranged for the caretakers to set up the grill -- which had been stored for the winter -- when I mentioned that we planned to make use of it. That went above and beyond and was much appreciated. This house is in Three Oaks, a charming town in southwest MI within a short drive to Lake Michigan's beautiful beaches and other Harbor Country towns with restaurants, shops, and spas for travelers. It's a great location for a getaway weekend from Chicago, but could be a home base for a longer summer vacation too. Some of our favorite nearby places to visit: Warren Woods (opens April 1 for the season, sadly was closed during our visit), Warren Dunes State Park, Blue Plate Cafe, New Buffalo Public Beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks for your kind word about the cottage. . .I'll be sure to let the property manager know to add some dishtowels and baking pans before the busy summer season! Also we are happy to be opening our new front porch with comfy vintage swivel chairs around May 1st!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 and dog had a great stay at this cottage! Plenty of space with the bedrooms and sitting areas in the house. It was really nice to have two rooms with tvs downstairs. Our kids loved the loft! The property is really private and quiet. We also enjoyed the location and being able to walk to downtown Three Oaks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

weekend

great place! Walkable. Comfy beds. Dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by kelly hansen

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We are a family of four living in Howell, Michigan in the Detroit suburbs.

My husband, Jeff, is a financial planner and I own an interior design firm. Jeff and I like to restore old homes and buildings. Our offices are located in a fully restored, three story Victorian building in Downtown Howell.

We love to ride our bikes. We have taken our tandems all over North America. We have a tandem for the boys and a tandem for the girls. We originally came to Three Oaks for the cycling, wineries and Lake Michigan.

My children are now 20 and 22 and they helped us with the restoration of the vacation home which took 14 months to complete. They also like the in town location and visit on their own now. As a family we also enjoy the library, pharmacy and ice cream shops; all of which are a two block walk from the cottage.

Now that we have a vacation home in Harbor Country we hope to enjoy the beautiful area year round and share it with family and guests.

Why they chose this property

We had been renting in Three Oaks for almost ten years before we finally decided to buy our own vacation home.

We love the area for its beauty -- especially the Lake Michigan shoreline and the wineries. We are cycling enthusiasts and the roads in Berrien County are a cyclists dream - safe, scenic and well marked.

We purchased the home on Cedar Street because my husband and I restore historic properties and we loved the in-town location of this charming home.

What makes this property unique

I think our visitors will enjoy the home itself- it is in great shape and the decor is cheerful and a little quirky. The location is a bonus for those who like to stroll the antique shops, restaurants and theatres of Three Oaks - leave the car behind!

Hop on your bike and tour all of Harbor Country - we've provided the cycling maps for you.

Take a scenic drive out to one of the wineries. We love late summer and early fall for trips out to the farms and vineyards.

Two of our favorite beaches are the Warren Dunes State Park and the New Buffalo City Beach. At Warren Dunes challenge your family to climb the Tower Hill sand dune. We do it once a year and the views are worth it! Or have dinner in New Buffalo and walk to the city beach - check out the yachts or watch the sunset as you take an evening dip. The water is beautiful.

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