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Private Beach on 10 acres. Custom built. Secluded yet close to Harbor Country.

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Exterior
Built in fire-pit with bench seating and double swing overlook the lake.
Living room with gas fireplace. Open to dining room and kitchen.
Kitchen island looks at lake and out to woods and pond in front!
Dining Room/Kitchen Combo great for large gatherings and being together!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12436.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Stevensville, MI
  • Place, Grand Mere State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Weko Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Built in Basement Bunks

2 Single Beds

Bunk Bed Room-Basement

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Castle Play Loft

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Guestroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

North Master-suite

1 King Bed

Pine Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

South Mastersuite

1 King Bed

Sunporch

2 Single Beds

Theater Room

1 Double Futon

Theater Room Bonus Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Basement Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

North Masterbath

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

South Masterbath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Beach on 10 acres. Custom built. Secluded yet close to Harbor Country.

Bridgman Dunes is a beautiful, massive, custom-built lakefront home nestled in a secluded woodsy dune setting just north of Bridgman. Summer bookings by the week only. Negotiable for bookings less than a full week.

Home features include...

First floor: a large bedroom suite with 2 twin beds, gourmet eat-in kitchen, screened porch for all-season gas grilling, spacious sun-room, dining room, and living room with a shared gas fireplace and doors leading out onto a wrap-around deck. Floor to ceiling windows with beautiful views.

Second floor: two full master bedroom suites, a third bonus bedroom with 2 beds, a theater room, and a castle-style loft sure to be loved by all the children in your group.

Lower level: built in bunk beds in the kitchenette, two more bedrooms, and a 4th bathroom.

The home is surrounded by a large deck with stairs down to a built in fire-pit surrounded by benches and a double swing. Easy stairs down to the beach. Walk for miles on often secluded shores, or settle onto your own private 150 foot beach. Take the lighted path to the beach at night to stare up at the stars. The sunsets are amazing!

We provide unlimited telephone, WIFI, Xbox live with Netflix & Hulu along with a large store of games and movies. Antenna brings you many local TV stations. Pay per view options available as well.
Located near many local attractions such as wineries, farm markets/U-picks, St. Joseph and Silver Beach, New Buffalo, casino, world class fishing on the St. Joseph river, boating from area marinas, parks, gardens, and hiking abound. Small towns dot the Red Arrow Highway bringing you dining, shops, galleries and antiques to suit all tastes.

Specialty restaurants, local festivals, and events provide all kinds of diversions. From here you can easily drive to Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit and so many other exciting cities. My favorites are the small towns you never heard of that each have something unique to offer. If you live a drivable distance to Southwest Michigan you will be amazed at how 'on vacation' you will feel without traveling far from home.

If you have never been to the Great Lakes you really must come here. The Great Lakes are a national treasure accounting for over 1/5 of the WORLD's fresh water supply. If you have ever been to a small lake or an ocean and wished you could combine the best things about both...welcome to the answer to your dreams! When you look out over our beach you will think you are on an ocean. But feel the sand and the clean fresh water on your skin and you will know the joy of the Great Lakes. It is staggering to imagine that you could sit on a length of clean, private, fresh water beach, the envy of hundreds of beach-goes who fight for a space for their towel, and see only your children splashing in the water.

With the size and comfort this home provides - you, your family, and friends can share quality time together without feeling cramped or rushed to get out and go. You may never want to leave the property during your visit, we've got it all right here at Bridgman Dunes!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
During off-season only special restrictions apply.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bridgman

Located in Bridgman, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stevensville, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Mere State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Weko Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Silver Beach - 19 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 21 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Watermark Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Baroda Tap - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach on 10 acres. Custom built. Secluded yet close to Harbor Country. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Beach on 10 acres. Custom built. Secluded yet close to Harbor Country.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach on 10 acres. Custom built. Secluded yet close to Harbor Country.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach on 10 acres. Custom built. Secluded yet close to Harbor Country. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bridgman holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Grand Mere State Park. Warren Dunes State Park and Weko Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sydney Johnson

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We are from the Chicago area, southside and suburbs. Moving to South Bend IN to start a medical practice, my husband and I looked for years for a Lake Michigan property that was private and close to home. We spent nearly every weekend and summer at Bridgman Dunes while our children were growing up. In 2006, we moved to Illinois 2 hours west of Chicago, making the drive to Bridgman Dunes just over 3 hours. It was this move and the fact that we now had two busy teenagers that lead us to the option of renting out our home. It was not an easy choice because so much personal connection exists towards a property you have lived and built memories upon. But after the first few years of rentals, I have come to feel it is an honor and privilege to share what we have with others. The beauty and the splendor of this lake front vacation home is really one of a kind. It is so rare to find a setting where you can easily walk down to your own private beach, yet barely see the neighbors house through the forest of trees! The wrap-around deck offers plenty of seating for friends and family to step out and enjoy the view. Paths lead off in all directions to explore the wooded road or look down from the adjacent hilltops.

Why they chose this property

We searched for years for the right property on lake Michigan before we found Bridgman Dunes. I knew I was going to love the place soon as I turned onto the access road! The wooded lane leading to the house was so beautiful and inspiring, the sense of privacy and adventure while driving up to the house sold me before I even entered the driveway. And its a good thing too, because the original house was not something to get excited about. A 50-year-old ranch in rough shape, nothing about it was 'beachouse.' But we had a clear vision of what it could be and with the 10 acres and 150 feet of beach, the house really did not matter. So we set about hiring an architect and doubling the size of the house. Adding decks and expanding every way we could get a permit to do so! It was a huge challenge but the well thought out design has proven itself again and again at large family gatherings. The location in Bridgman keeps you right in the middle of everything. Only 1 1/2 hours to Chicago. 20 minutes to New Buffalo area. 50 minutes to Saugatuk, there is so much to do and explore. That is if you can leave the beach. We take it so for granted now that we have this private beach. Once in a while we will go to Weko Beach, just 2 miles south, for a concert or wine festival and we are reminded how crowded and inconvenient it is to haul yourself to the public beach! At Bridgman Dunes, everything you need to feel at home is inside the house. Everything you need to feel like you're a million miles away on vacation is one step out the door. That's what people say who visit Bridgman Dunes, it's so relaxing and fun for all ages that you don't feel the need to go anywhere else but enjoy the property and each other's company.
That is the beauty of Bridgman Dunes, giving you time to enjoy time together.

What makes this property unique

The design of Bridgman Dunes was specific to accommodate two families sharing the house but wanting room for privacy. We have 2 master-suites each with a master-bath. A full finished lower level with kitchenette, built in bunks and two more bedrooms and a bath. The huge theater room makes movies, xbox, or game time fun and away from the main living areas so that people in our group get to decide if they want a peaceful coffee on the sun-porch or a wild dance party on Xbox live! Down at the beach, lights mark your way to the built in fire-pit. Bench seating and a lake view double seated swing make this a great hang out and gathering spot. Upstairs there is a loft type play space that is a huge hit with the kids. Games and puzzles and toys fill the drawers and shelves from years gone by family fun. The out door deck wraps around to a pond filled with summer frogs making a relaxing waterfall effect! This and the constant sound of the waves lapping or thundering on the shore are unforgettable and can be heard from every room of the house.

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