Freshly Remodeled Cottage In Quiet Wooded Area With Quick Walk To The Beach

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Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 579.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Coloma, MI

12 Corners Vineyards

13 min drive

Sarett Nature Center

13 min drive

Contessa Wine Cellars

16 min drive

Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)

15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Clean, Cozy cottage with a close walk to the beach. Amenities: Serta pillow top beds, Lazyboy Gel mattress pull outs. Large flatscreen TV, Fast internet, stocked kitchen, stackable washer/ dryer. Beautiful deck with grill & firepit. Super Clean!

Property manager

Todd or Cyndi Hohulin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

Quiet Hours: 10:00 pm to 9:00 am

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 deadlock

About the area

Coloma

Located in Lake Michigan Beach, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Coloma, MI

What's nearby

12 Corners Vineyards - 13 min drive
Sarett Nature Center - 13 min drive
Silver Beach - 17 min drive
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 18 min drive
Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Hot Spot - ‬14 min drive
‪Bend - ‬17 min drive
‪Eddies's Drive In West - ‬16 min drive
‪Subway - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Freshly Remodeled Cottage In Quiet Wooded Area With Quick Walk To The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Freshly Remodeled Cottage In Quiet Wooded Area With Quick Walk To The Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Freshly Remodeled Cottage In Quiet Wooded Area With Quick Walk To The Beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Freshly Remodeled Cottage In Quiet Wooded Area With Quick Walk To The Beach located?

This family-friendly Lake Michigan Beach cottage is located in a rural location, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Harbor Shores Golf Club and Lake Michigan College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

4 August 2024

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

Amazing

This house is perfect for a family of five and even if you have small children. This was our first family vacation and I wouldn’t have changed anything. Our kids are 5,3,2 and totally safe and didn’t have to worry about them getting into anything or hurting themselves.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

3 August 2024

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

Comfortable small cottage

Cute little cottage, updated, clean. Very easy walk or super short drive to Hagar Beach, which we love, it's never packed with people, great sandy, clean beach! The house had some nice amenities for the kitchen, sugar, spices, coffee and Keurig that were super appreciated - the little things you forget or don't want to buy for a week or long weekend away. Loved that we had use of the washing machine and dryer! And awesome outdoor shower so you don't bring the beach into the house. The neighborhood is tucked away, very quiet on a gravel road. Wish Coloma itself had more to do but it's not a bad drive to St. Joseph or South Haven. We loved the house, only minor complaint we had was that the downstairs area that my thirteen year old loved having to herself was freezing cold, there was no way to regulate the air conditioning so that we were comfortable upstairs and she didn't freeze downstairs. But not a deal breaker. Owners were very kind and made our check in super easy. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorien C.

7 July 2024

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

Adorable Cottage

My daughters and I stayed for our annual girl’s week trip. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The location was great for visiting beaches, restaurants, and shopping in St Joseph, Benton Harbor, and South Haven. We had a nice relaxing stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

15 June 2024

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

Perfect Getaway for Families

Everything about this little cottage was so well done, from the convenient, thoughtful little touches like USB charging ports on all the lamps and built in baby gate at the top of the stairs, to the tasteful original artwork and decor. We stayed with our two boys ages 3 & 5. They absolutely loved their little private bedroom downstairs. It was nice to have a comfortable living room area for playing games and watching movies. We took walks and bike rides on the secluded wooded roads around the house. Hagar Park Beach is only 2 minutes from the house and was the perfect spot for our kids to play on a nice clean sandy beach that also has an impressive playground area. We visited Sarett Nature Preserve as well, only about 10 minutes away. And it's a short drive into the main St Joe downtown area. This was just the perfect little vacation spot for us. I'm not sure it would be suitable for more than a family of 4-5 and we definitely wouldn't have wanted to bring younger children due to the space, but for us it was great. The owners had excellent communication and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

17 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Well appointed cottage

This cottage was renovated well, very comfortable and had everything you might need (except maybe bug spray!) We enjoyed our stay - sat in the chairs to visit when we arrived, visited the fruit stand, the beach and St. Joes, all near by. Our only concern was that the 2nd bed is not a bed. The owners have moved one of the pull out couches to the downstairs space. The living room is lovely for hanging out and visiting. We really enjoyed everything else about the house. However, if we had known there was no 2nd bed we would have picked a different place. The owners were very responsive to questions and the house is super clean. (There was even plastic wrap for our leftovers!)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice A.

27 August 2023

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

Getaway

Enjoyed the quiet wooded setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

13 August 2023

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

Beautiful

It was such an amazing experience 😍 Very clean beautiful cottage with lots to do!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TM, Columbus Ohio

7 August 2023

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

Great stay!

Attention to detail was outstanding! Owner clearly takes a lot of pride in good work and thinking of your every need. Great location between St. Joseph and South Haven. We found St Joe to be more easily accessible btw the two. The beach is right at the top of the street and really nice. If you like quiet, secluded, out of the mix but close to it... this is a fit for you. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

rk r., Cincinnati, OH

25 July 2023

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

Amazing Area

Beautiful home and property, check in was easy, area was great. 2 min to the beach. My teens had a great time. The outdoor shower and watching the owls at night were an added bonus!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

16 July 2023

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

Beautiful beach cottage in the woods

This beach cottage was so beautifully remodeled in such a peaceful location in the woods within walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed relaxing on the back deck facing the woods and used the fire pit one night. The location was great being both secluded but within 15-20 minutes of two great beach towns. We also really appreciated all the board games that were provided. There were just a few things about the house that were inconvenient. We couldn’t find space to put our pantry/dry food items in the kitchen and there was no space to store suitcases or clothes in the bedroom. Also, the bedroom and basement TVs were not usable. They weren’t smart tv’s/ didn’t have a Roku or any way to use streaming services or even a dvd player. The basement pull out sofa was pretty comfortable but the pull out sofa in the living room had a bar that made it very uncomfortable. We also used the grill one night but couldn’t find grilling utensils. All in all, we still enjoyed our stay enough to consider coming back for our next trip to Michigan!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

20 June 2023

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

Awesome Lake Michigan Cottage

This cottage is impeccable! They have everything you could ever need or want. Walking distance to a beautiful park and beach on Lake Michigan. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

15 June 2023

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

Cozy cottage

Very nice little cottage. Laid out nicelyn on the smaller solide but laid out where you don't feel cramped even with a family of 4. Perfect getaway spot very close to Lake Michigan. We had an awesome time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucie V.

12 June 2023

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

Great House

What an adorable and comfortable little house! Everything was setup wonderfully and we were made to feel very welcome. We loved how close it was to Hagar Beach which was incredible. And it was an easy trip into town to get food and explore. We will definitely be back next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

9 October 2022

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

Nice Weekend

Lovely place, view of forest and can hear Lake Michigan nearby, nicely decorated and easy to relax there.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

roy m.

11 September 2022

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

Cute cabin.

My wife and I had an awesome experience. Cabin was great and had everything needed for a stay. We would recommend it and would love to go back.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianna W., Sycamore il

26 July 2022

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

Such a little gem!

Nestled in a small quaint gravel road neighborhood, this was a gem! It looks small from the road but once your inside it does feel bigger. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cute clean cottage. It has clean modern well appointed beachy decor and the charm of the white beach panel walls was 💯 Kitchen: stocked with everything we needed to cook. I would suggest kitchen shears as it was the only thing I felt I needed that wasn't there. We stored most of our food in the fridge bc the kitchen is smaller, but I just loved the charm of it so it really didn't detract for me. The extra extra deep sink was nice! We ended up not walking to the public beach because there was a busy road to cross and we would have to leave our wagon at the top of the stair way. Stairs were easy to navigate and not steep. My kids loved finding rocks and riding the waves with intertubes. Plenty of space and didn't feel overly crowded during the day (go early for best parking spots). We found a clay area there and kids had a blast climbing a huge hill up to the park. The beach/park does allow dogs so keep that in mind, we love animals so we were ok with that. 🐾 Owners were so great allowing an early check-in and also staying in great communication during our stay. The outdoor shower was a bonus and we never ran out of hot water after we all showered. The A/C worked like a gem and kept us all cool in the heat. Our boys loved their little bedroom down the spiral staircase that you can also get to via the deck if the spiral stairs are too steep. The deck was nice but wear/bring bug spray as the woods are right behind the cottage, a cute creek runs in the ravine. The grill was a little smaller but cooked our food very well! Beds were comfortable, not overly soft, towels were new and white, sheets clean and soft, and furniture was high quality and soft. The extra throw blankets provided were a plus! The master bedroom has industrial style open shelves and hangers for your items and that was perfect instead of a closet. I brought extra hangers which was good. Its door is right off the kitchen and was hard to latch shut but our kids were downstairs so that didnt bother us. We loved the board games at the top of the stairs such a great rainy day or nighttime activity for the kids and adults. Wifi worked great! TVs 👍 A full length mirror might be nice somewhere. I stepped on the shower ledge to approve my outfit selection in the bathroom vanity mirror. 😂 Ty! 💕

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

20 July 2022

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

Lovely property

House was clean, well stocked, and everything we needed was there! Furnishings and decorations are inviting. Great deck. Games, movies, coloring books, Legos. Lots of things to keep kids busy if it's a rainy day. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 July 2022

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

July 4th Family Beach Trip

The cottage is very clean & thoughtfully decorated. The decks and views to the ravine in back are lovely. It is about a 1/2 mile from Hagar Beach which is very nice but lots of steps. We enjoyed going to South Haven & St. Joseph for the beach and fireworks. We had everything we needed and more as far as kitchen and paper supplies. Although it clearly states there is a spiral staircase, it is a challenge to navigate. The outdoor shower was fun. The addition of a 1/2 bath on the lower level would be a real plus. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

22 October 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

This was absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

23 September 2021

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

Nice cozy cottage

Quiet area near lake, enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen W.

2 September 2021

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Nice getaway

Great little getaway for a group of four friends. The place was cozy and clean. Well-stocked kitchen with all appliances needed for our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

20 July 2021

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Beautiful and Cozy Coastal Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. We were so pleased to find all of the amenities of home, plenty of space for us our two children and my in-laws to stay comfortably. The cottage is beautifully decorated in beach and lake decor and the owners are very friendly and accommodating. The cottage is close to South Haven and Saint Joseph - many beaches close by. We would definitely come back and recommend to our friends and family!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA S.

26 June 2021

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

Lovely place!

Perfect location! Perfect home away from home! Thank you for having us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James E.

5 June 2021

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

Cozy Cottage

The place was everything it was described as. Great place to stay!it was cozy, charming and comfortable. Had plenty of space for 6 .it is a great property, well decorated every thing you need, close to everything. Will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

17 April 2021

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

Great getaway

We used this house as overflow housing for my 90 year old dad and it worked well for him. Could use a bar in the shower but otherwise great. I can see it being a terrific place to get away, grill, sit out on the deck and sip a drink, and walk down to the beach. Owner great to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Todd or Cyndi Hohulin

Cyndi and I met in 1993 when I waited on her table; 23 years later we serve guests from all over the world in our small bistro, 2 Chez Restaurant in Peoria, IL that we have owned since 2006. To us, both people and places are unique; our love of both has fueled our love of traveling. Our shared love of adventure and seeing new places has taken us to many unique places, near and far. Our two children, now both young adults, have also shared in our love of traveling. We decided to rebuild this cottage because we love Southwest Michigan, from the beautiful beaches to the orchards to each unique town that dots the lakeshore make this area a special place for us to get away and relax. Our intent from the start of the complete remodel was to build a place to find comfort and retreat from the busyness and rush of day to day living. We hope you enjoy our cottage as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We have enjoyed renting cottages when we were on the road, as travelers we have had great experiences with house rentals and not so good ones as well. We chose this area because of its proximity to the activities we love, and while rebuilding this cottage we tried to add all the charm and comfortable features that we expect. From the comfort of the mattresses to the craftsman's style deck in the woods, we tried to leave no stone unturned without asking ourselves, "would we love staying here as travelers"? This is our home away from home, and is an extension of our enjoyment of the hospitality industry and rebuilt for you to enjoy with your family as we have enjoyed it with ours.