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Newly Remodeled 2bd cottage

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lakeside, MI
  • Place, Burnison Galleries
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Newly Remodeled 2bd cottage

Beautifully remodeled 2bed. 1 bath. cottage. This unit is 1/2 of the house ( duplex). We only rent 1/2 and reserve the other 1/2 for ourselves.
You are going to have a use of semiprivate patio and also separate private patio on the side of the house.
Just a short (5-7min) walk to Lake Michigan shore. Private association beach. Our place has everything you would need for a great stay. Many restaurants around ( driving distance or short bike ride). We're just a block away from Blue plate cafe( serving breakfast and lunch). Farms for picking fresh peaches, cherries, apples and blackberries. Lots of things to do in addition to just relaxing on the beach.
We allow dogs as long as they are well behaved and don't chew on furniture.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4488431
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

Lakeside

Lakeside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Public Beach. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting.
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Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Burnison Galleries - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Union Pier Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 24 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Remodeled 2bd cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Newly Remodeled 2bd cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly Remodeled 2bd cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Remodeled 2bd cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Remodeled 2bd cottage located?

Situated in Lakeside, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 42 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and love the easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, walkable to Union Pier. Wonderful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th time staying at this well-maintained cottage near the beach. Albert is a fantastic host, and we always have such a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis T.

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

Exactly what you need for a beach vacation

Great location near the beach, beautiful house/patio. Albert is a great property manager!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Great location and beach access!

The house had everything we needed, was comfortable, and easy access to surrounding towns, beach state park and more. Great yard to hang out and build a fire. Albert was quick to reply and very flexible with in/out times. We’d stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Great location!

Albert was great and it was a very nice set up for our family’s stay in Lakeside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brook C.

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

Great stay!

Super clean, easy walk for 2 adults and 2 school aged kids. Will stay again! Host was very easy to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Best beach vacation

This was our second time staying at this property. It was clean and just spacious enough for our family of four. The best part was the short walk to the private association beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Michigan

We had a great time and loved everything about our stay!! We will definitely go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

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

Pleasant stay

This rental is as advertised. Quiet area with adorable homes and cottages. Beach area is bigger than expected. Thanks for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin E.

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

Family Summer Getaway

Our family of four loved this hidden gem. The house was the perfect size and very clean. We loved how easy it was to access the private beach. Albert was extremely helpful answering our questions. We’re already planning to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mynda R.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer

Our family of 4 needed a quick getaway after a busy season of life. This cottage was just what we needed. The beach is a quick walk and wasn’t too crowded. Groceries and restaurants were also close. The owner was very responsive. I hope to get back there soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you Mynda for staying at our cottage! We hope to have renters like you all the time! Come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

We stayed at this property for a little beach getaway. The property was as described just the right size for our family of 4. The best part was definitely the private beach access. The beach is beautiful and uncrowded. Even on the chillier days my kids enjoyed wading in the water and looking for rocks. From the duplex, it is a short 5 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

3rd time back

Third time staying here for a girl's weekend, and it was just as great as before. Easy walk to the beach down the street, and centrally located to so many attractions a few minutes' drive away. This cottage is so well-maintained, with lovely landscaping and outdoor space. Inside space has all we needed. Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gus S.

Summer stay

Enjoyed the stay at this very comfortable house. Everything was well thought out and the place is perfect for "falling off the grid" for a week! (Yes, there is still extremely fast WIFI internet for those who need to be "connected) :-) Beautiful, sandy beach is literally just a five minute walk, door to gate. Cheers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
It was our pleasure to have you as guests. Looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Visit to Union Pier

Surprised that we were expected to bring our own beach towels (finding out upon arrival is not cool) absolutely responsive to storm related internet outage. easy lovely place. Nice people (owners not a management company). would welcome using it again if I were ever to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Good place

Water / beach was great. Bring a wagon for your kids/gear and a short walk is a breeze. Eat breakfast ever morning at oaks eatery in three oaks, best breakfast ever. House seemed clean and we loved the washer dryer. but bring a fire stick, the Roku device is very slow. Good vaca spot for kids and on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

A lovely beachy weekend

My friend and I stayed here for a long weekend of relaxation, beach time, and a bit of work. Albert is a wonderful host, and the unit was so well stocked with all we needed. Renovated kitchen and bathroom are especially lovely, as is the great backyard area which was perfect for breakfast and relaxing after dinner. Beach was about a 10 min walk away, and unit is a short drive to all nearby attractions, restaurants, etc. We'll be back but not soon enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2021
Thank you for staying at our place! It’s a pleasure to host guests like you. Come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy F.

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

Cute place

The place was really cute. We had some issues once with the Internet but Albert responded quickly. The only thing that I was not prepared for is the 3 flights of stairs to get to the beach. Getting my wagon and cooler up and down there was not fun. Other than that we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

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

Nice location for a long weekend

Clean updated house. The outdoor space could use some sprucing up. The chairs and hammock were pretty dirty. The house is actually divided into 2 units, but only one side is rented out. It doesnt say this in the description so it took a bot to figure out the entry situation. The private beach was great, but there is no parking, so pack light. Overall, it was a nice, quiet weekend and the owner responded quickly to my questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The more you know…

I didn’t realize until after I had booked the property and read deep into the reviews that this is actually a duplex and you will share the yard & property with the owners. It was clean for the most part - extra care could have been taken to get more spiders out & the grill wasn’t cleaned out for us to use, so we didn’t. The walk to the beach was a bit farther than I expected, as well as several stairs, so be aware of that as well. When we stayed over July 4th, many of the neighborhood people who share the beach would leave their chairs & “mark their spots” on the beach. It’s not the biggest beach, so this was a bit of annoyance - I grew up on Lake Michigan & have gone there every summer & this is the first time I experienced that. Also, plan on spending an extra night’s worth on fees & being forced into insurance. After all that is said - it was a nice enough getaway for my daughter & me to stay pretty close to Lake Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thanks for your suggestions about the description of the cottage. I did make changes make it perfectly clear for everyone that it's a duplex with only one side rented. You are absolutely right about the beach chairs left behind by some people. Our private association has been dealing with the situation for years. Owners and renters comply for the most part but some unfortunately don't read the rules or simply choose to ignore them. Thanks for staying at our place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

A second stay at this great property

This was our second time staying at this well-equipped, wonderfully-located property. The host is super responsive, and as bonus, the back deck and outdoor space are lovely. We'll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

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

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Albert’s property for a long weekend getaway from the city. The unit was clean and modern, and in a great location just a short walk from the beach and a quick drive to most amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karly L.

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

Great Beach Escape

Trip to the beach was a very short walk, and a association beach access was great. Not too crowded The house had everything we needed, and having on-site access to a washer and dryer was a HUGE plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

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

Beach Oasis

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We loved the cute neighborhood. Quick walk to the beach, so we went there every day! Great place for kids and adults. It was also really nice to have a washer and dryer in the unit. Excellent outdoor space for grilling and hanging out. Lovely garden on the grounds. Hope to stay there again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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