It's a short walk to our private beach from this adorable cottage.

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A house with a grey exterior, a green door, and two potted plants on the porch.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a window, and a refrigerator.
A bakery display case with various baked goods.
A wooden deck with a bench and a chair, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Harbert, MI
  • Place, Cherry Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Harbert

Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Burnison Galleries and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Captain Mike's Fun Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Waikiki Jacks are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Map
Harbert, MI

What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 36 min drive - 60.2 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 43 min drive - 63.4 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Featherbone - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is It's a short walk to our private beach from this adorable cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at It's a short walk to our private beach from this adorable cottage. ?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at It's a short walk to our private beach from this adorable cottage. on 7 November 2026 start from NZ$2,602, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at It's a short walk to our private beach from this adorable cottage. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at It's a short walk to our private beach from this adorable cottage. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It's a short walk to our private beach from this adorable cottage. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is It's a short walk to our private beach from this adorable cottage. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little place for quiet beach time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was absolutely perfect and a quick walk to the beach and quick drive to Harbert, Bridgman, and Union Pier! The cottage and pictures are as described and we thoroughly enjoyed our morning walks and the abundance of deer and fawns!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third year stay at this residence. We enjoy the cottage, the area, and the beach! Probably will come back next year too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a peaceful stay. Enjoyed our stay and enjoyed the beach!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, with everything we needed. Loved how nestled in the woods it was!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Trip!

Cutest little neighborhood in the woods! We really enjoyed our stay, loved how close this house was to a lovely private beach. We also found it to be close to lots of delicious restaurants. Such a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home!

Enjoyed the space, location and neighbors.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super!

This was a great place- thoughtful details, inviting decor, 5 min walk to beach. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect two weeks!

This was our second stay. This is a perfect house in a perfect setting. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice area, short walk to the beach and stairs were easily climbed( not steep).Especially appreciated not having to carry a beach chair! Woodsy area was very shaded and cool. House was nicely furnished and clean. Very well kept up. Would stay again sometime in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Hi Thanks for the review. What would it take to move it to five star from four? I’m always looking for ways to improve the guest experience. Daryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great property, amazing spot for some r&r

The Horn's place is perfect - well appointed but still comfortable. The wooded location feels secluded and quiet and the short walk to a private beach couldn't be more ideal. It's on a wine trail, surrounded by antique shops, a 10 min drive to a brewery that smokes a variety of meats... If you still need more, you're 20 min drive to dunes, lighthouses, boardwalks, St Joseph, Michigan City. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home close to Lake Michigan

Great home really close to Lake Michigan with everything you need. My two boys loved the beach which was not crowded at all and wandering in the woods. Only down side is the limited data streaming. Other than that the host was really helpful and we enjoyed our weekend away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Actually she is mistaken. There is unlimited data, but the maximum video available is 44 hours per month. Currently there is nothing we can do to remedy this, but I understand that a new service is coming on line in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harbert

Nice cottage in tall trees. needs new silverware, replace weird coffeepot, new sheets.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the woods.

The Harbert Woods community is peaceful and quiet; the location of the cabin gives you the impression of being in a forest (a good thing). A short walk down the road provides access to a wonderful beach. If you feel energetic, you can actually walk up the beach to Warren Dunes State Park. Walk to the beach in the evening to catch the sunset over the lake and you may encounter deer roaming thru the woods. The location is perfect for a short drive to St. Joseph and other attractions. The best place is the cabin is a window seat/reading nook; a great place to relax/read/nap.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great property in a wooded area, close to beach

Close walk to the beach, maybe 1/4 mile. Beautiful home in a quiet setting. I think we beat the summer crowd by coming the first week off June. It was quiet, relaxing, and our son loved the beach. There are beach chairs and umbrellas provided so that was nice! A microwave would be nice to heat up leftovers from some of the great places to eat in the area. Red arrow roadhouse is a must. There is a washer and dryer as well which makes it nice, especially when traveling with a toddler that ends up having several wardrobe changes a day. We loved every bit of our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Bailey, Thank you for your review and suggestion. We have not had a microwave in the kitchen because there is just not enough counter space for it. However, after reading your review, I decided to buy one and put it on the buffet in the dining area. FYI, June is indeed a great time to visit, but our private beach is never really crowded. Daryl
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Harbert Woods home

Very nice house in a heavily wooded area. Easy access to a fabulous private beach and local attractions. Nice furnishings. The kitchen and bathroom and shower were excellent! On the down side, the bed was dated and not very comfortable and had creaky springs. The screened porch is very nice but the furniture there was a bit dated as well. The home was well lit with artificial lights, but natural light was limited due to the setting in the woods. This is a nice space for a couple of a family with young children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
I am totally flummoxed. I have my best nights sleep on that bed and have never heard any creaky springs. Beds are difficult. Some people like them hard and others like them softer. I am in the softer category and have a foam topper on the bed. As for the porch furniture, it is all weather wicker in perfect condition and is only a few years old. I don't get it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

November stay

This was our (me and my husband) 2 nd visit. We went in 10/2021 and this time 11/2022. We loved our stay both years. This recent visit was so beautiful and quiet. The scenery from our house was absolutely beautiful. We so enjoyed walking through the neighborhood and along the beach. We saw deer everyday! It was so relaxing to just sit in the house ( with awesome windows) and enjoy the fall colors. The one disappointment is that there is not a working fireplace. There is indeed a wood burning fireplace, but it’s not safe. I would recommend that a gas burning log be installed. One of our reasons for choosing this house was the fireplace. Having access to a fireplace in the fall would be so perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable and cozy

Great getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Getaway

After a 2 year delay in celebrating our 25th anniversary, due to the pandemic, we made our way to Harbert, Michigan for a two week stay. We found the perfect home in an idyllic setting that surpassed our every expectation. The house was delightful. Perfectly designed and decorated. Surrounded by tall oak trees that made for beautiful views out every window! Everything we needed was provided. Daryl promptly responded to any questions. We took many long walks and loved that the private beach was so close by. A few rainy days kept us by the fireplace but who is complaining?? Make your reservations today! You won’t regret it! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

family vacation

Cabin in the woods with a short walk to a private beach- best of both worlds! Cabin was equipped with all necessities. Washer and dryer accessible only by going outside and under deck, but full sized washer and dryer that worked great. Big and spacious walk-in shower. Lots of windows to see the nature, however, no curtains/blinds throughout cabin, except for in the bed rooms. Quite neighborhood. Short drive to area dining and antique shopping. Had a wonderful relaxing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Too short!

This home is located in the perfect location! Beach is a short walk. Shopping and restaurants are a short drive. Owner was very responsive and a great host! We loved the screened in porch and the quiet setting in the woods. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wooded Retreat

We really enjoyed getting away for a long weekend. Spending some quite, peaceful time in the woods. The location and house was perfect. Daryl was on top of things as we did have one small hiccup. The house was clean and just the right size. Nearby bakery was outstanding and the beach was very relaxing and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely long weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this recently renovated property. It was clean and cozy in a beautiful wooded setting with a 5 minute walk to the neighborhood's private beach on Lake Michigan. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the living space with large windows onto the woods. The kitchen had everything we would need to cook, but honestly we were out enjoying the restaurants in the nearby towns and didn't cook a meal! The host was very responsive on the couple of questions we had about the property. We hope to be able to visit here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

This was a cute, cozy and lovely cottage. It met our expectations for a long, private weekend in the woods. The location was perfect…the windows in the cottage were fabulous allowing for an awesome view!! Such a quiet and serene get away. Plan to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Majestic location!!!!

Amazing stay hidden away in woods and so close to such a wonderful private beach!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thanks for the great review!
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