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5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access.

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A two-story house with a blue exterior, white trim, and a front porch with a railing.
A bedroom with a bed, desk, and window.
A cozy living room with a blue door, wicker furniture, and a floral sofa.
A garden with a bench, a pergola, and a house with blue siding.
A sign for Pier Street Lake Access with safety and etiquette guidelines.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Chikaming Township, MI
  • Place, Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Burnison Galleries
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Flynn Woods Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Porch

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this cottage is on a lake. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery. Consider Acorn Theater for a night out or Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room if you're travelling with kids. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Chikaming Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Younger Family Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Flynn Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Robinson Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rios Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access.?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access. on 9 April 2027 start from NZ$2,008, 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 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access. located?

This family-friendly Lakeside cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Flynn 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 6 - Okay. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 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
Great property! Quick access to everywhere you want to be in Sawyer/Berrien County.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome michigan adventure

We had a great time, loved the area and the walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Cottage

Beautifully decorated and well appointed property. We enjoyed our stay immensely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cozy Cottage

We had a fantastic time staying at the Blue Cottage! It was perfect from the decor, to the spacious bedrooms and the fire pit! We had everything we needed and it was a super convenient for the beach, casino and wineries!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and appreciate you taking such good care of my home. Rickie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Blue Cottage and it did not disappoint! The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Rickie is a pleasure to work with! We are so thankful for our fabulous week in charming Lakeside!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
As a host, it is very gratifying to know that my efforts to provide my guests with a cottage experience that is warm and comfortable are recognized. Many of my guests return year after year and consider the cottage their own personal getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation!

Stayed at the cutest house ! Plenty of room for 8 adults and one 7 yr old-comfortable, great decor, and everything we could possibly need! Well stocked kitchen, lots of games for inside outside and lake, bikes, fire pit, quiet and charming!wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Mark, It gives me great pleasure to read your feedback about your stay. My goal is to give my guests an environment that is welcoming , comfortable and where they can sit back and enjoy their time together. Rickie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Just as described. Clean and neat. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful well appointed cottage

Beautiful landscaping, lots of indoor and outdoor toys for the family, beach games, chairs, etc in the garage, beautiful backyard with firepit and table. Many beds and well stocked kitchen. The owner was very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Spacious!

Darling cottage, well equipped, needs attention to details.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
It was unfortunate that there was a power outage in the area that effected my guest’s stay. Texts that I received from the power company were communicated ASAP to her to update status. I understand that it was an inconvenience but not in my control.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable house. User friendly. Good location.

The house was very comfortable and well stocked. The house is very well thought out. A few more mirrors in rooms would be helpful. Very efficient house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great House

My fiance and I, along with 3 other couples, rented this house over NYE. It was a great house to sit back and relax in with friends. The house was very clean and had everything we needed in order to enjoy our time together. I would recommend to anybody trying to get away for a few days.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
I am very happy that Zach found what he was looking for. He and his friends wanted to escape from the city and spend quality time together over New Year's Eve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2022

Everything was perfect. House has everything. Very quaint & cute . Beds etc very comfortable . Porch really lovely in the evenings . Back yard does need a spruce up .
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
It has been difficult to maintain the grass at the rear of the yard. Thinking the space could make a great Bocci Ball court.😂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week in the Blue Cottage!

The Blue Cottage is an absolutely charming vacation rental! We loved all the special touches in the rooms. We had coffee every morning on the front screened-in porch and cocktails in the evening in the shaded backyard. We were able to eat several of her meals on the picnic table under in the shaded backyard, too. One of the best stocked homes we’ve rented. we had all the information we needed prior to arriving, so check in, and check out were very smooth. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

All You Need Are Your Clothes!

This is the most well-stocked and clean rental we have ever expeienced. Rickie has thought of everything, from a lovely arrival gift to beach towels and bicycles. The fire pit was amazing and she even got us started with wood. While we were there for a girls' getaway, it would certainly also be a good place for a family gathering. There is a well-stocked game closet, basic spices and condiments in the fridge, linens and bath towels, and bicycles for adults and children. The washer and dryer was super helpful and saved us from packing so much. The front screened porch was perfect and very relaxing.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you for taking notice. I do try to think of most everything to make my guests' stay an exceptional experience. A getaway should not come with a " to do" list other than to have fun and enjoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Cottage

This was our 19th summer of going on a girls’ trip, and we love this cottage! We were greeted with a very nice welcome basket, which included some delicious St. Julian wine! The cottage was bigger than what the pictures showed, and there were plenty of beds for each of us. The front porch was used during our mornings and evenings. We loved being close to shopping and the beach. The area surrounding the cottage was quiet and serene...and we took many walks. There were two wineries close by, and we enjoyed our time there. Don’t miss the velveeta cheeseburgers at Redamak’s! Rickie was quick at responding when we had questions for her. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a wonderful week for Trip#19!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Wonderful vacation rental. By far the best equipped rental we’ve stayed at…the bathrooms had plenty of towels and toilet paper, as well as full size shampoo/conditioner/body wash and a package of necessities in case you forgot something. The kitchen was just as well stocked, however, I would add a set of steak knives. Home was as described, very clean and comfortable. Our family of 6 (3 adults; 3 teenagers) had plenty of space. Check in/check out was easy. Rickie responds quickly and is very helpful. Location is good, a lot to do within a 10-15 mile radius. We had a few rainy days but visited the shops in New Buffalo and St Joseph as well as the Lighthouse Outlet Mall in Michigan City, IN. Barney’s grocery store in New Buffalo is close and convenient but costs a little more. You could go to Walmart in Michigan City, IN (20 mins) or Niles, MI (35 mins) if you’re looking for better prices. Pier St beach was a nice walk but we didn’t utilize the beach (not much space and hard to access if the water was high). Instead we traveled 2 miles north to Cherry beach (parking fees $15); Harbert Beach (no parking fees) and 7 miles to Warren Dunes State park (entrance fee $11). Overall we really enjoyed the cottage and special touches from Rickie. Highly recommend this property and owner. Thank you Rickie for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Great owner, OK property

The property owner is quick to respond to contact and acts accordingly to any issues reported. She is polite, responsible and thoughtful. This is our second summer in the house and we did, unfortunately, note that compared to 2014, the property is more run-down and has not been maintained. While the home itself is lovely and spacious, it's not always comfortable. For instance, the living room with the TV/DVD, intended for family gathering and movie nights is furnished with white wicker. Our family had a hard time getting comfortable and settled on the traditionally outdoor furniture as its not meant for long periods of sitting (i.e. a 2-hour movie). The downstairs bathroom has a full tub, perfect for cleaning after a day at the beach. However, the pitch of the tub is straight; thus, it gets clogged/is very slow to drain so the person trying to get clean ends up standing in 3 inch. dirty/sandy water. A dishwasher is available (thank goodness), but it's "quirky" and if you don't stay around to start, stop, restart, stop, restart, stop... you come him from the beach to a load of dirty dishes. The cottage sleeps 11, but the washing machine is small and best serves 3-4 people. Overall, the best part of the home is the owner. We probably will not stay here again because the value simply isn't there. It's an expensive rental and we had to work very hard on our vacation (fighting with appliances, needing to call for TP, not being comfortable on furniture...) to relax. The property is about 4-5 city blocks to the beach and about 50-75 steps down to the sand. The house is in-between several stores; thus the traffic is somewhat congested. You will hear a train several times per day.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
The cottage is my home and not a generic vacation rental. I have very high standards and strive to give my guests an exceptional experience. Once informed of the issues, I had my handyman there within hours. The slow drain resulted from buildup of sand from guests not utilizing the outdoor shower which they are instructed to do. Extra supplies were hand delivered. The cottage is well stocked with amenities that are not normally provided by most vacation rentals. I suspect that previous guests might have thought to help themselves of the extras. The paths to the beach are not easily described. I choose to use how long and not how far it is. I have timed the walk and it is about a 5 minute stroll walking at a normal pace. There is one road to walk down and it is a straight path. The stairs down are two tiered with a landing and number about 30 in all. I offer many amenities for my guests to use such as beach towels and chairs, bikes and helmets and indoor and outdoor games suitable for both adults and children. Most of the comments came as a surprise to me and I feel that they were unwarranted. I contacted my guest to discuss further and as yet have not heard back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great vacation here. This home is super cute. Located in a perfect spot near everything . Loved the mornings sitting on the enclosed screen porch and the evening making a fire in the back yards.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just returned home from a girls trip to this beautiful cottage. We loved it! The host was very quick on answering any questions I had leading up to the visit. The house was exactly as described and even cuter in person than in the pictures. We were so very grateful there was a basement as we had a tornado warning when we were there and had to take cover. The house was very stocked with toiletries, towels in both kitchen and the bathrooms, pillows and blankets in the bedrooms and a lot of extras in the kitchen. The landscaping was so pretty, there were plenty of things stocked in the garage for our beach day. We loved how short the walk to the beach was-keep in mind the beach at the end of the road is a VERY small public beach area but you can walk all along the shoreline. This house is also very close to great beaches, cute little towns, and lots of antique stores and bakeries. The only small thing that might be good is an option of blinds or curtains in the living area and back bedroom. Great cottage - would absolutely recommend this and stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is a darling cottage in a lovely area! I would recommend it highly!

Our experience at the cottage was great! It was the first of many fall family getaways. The cottage was super cute and the host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Love how close we were to shops and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This cottage was a great stay for our weekend away. It had all the amenities we needed and the owner was very helpful and accommodating. She even left us a welcome basket with goodies when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf weekend

Great property and host made it very easy. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside cottage

What a great beach cottage! Lots of room and character for our family. Had everything we needed plus bikes and yard games. Enjoyed the fire pit and nearby shops. A lot to do nearby within a 10 mile radius. Want to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed!

We were so pleased with the Blue Cottage! It was exactly as described and just right for our family. It was so well equipped for children with gates, beds, etc. and we were warmly welcomed with some local treats and the makings for s’mores. We fell in love with the area for its peacefulness, small town feel and beautiful beaches while still being near great restaurants, coffee and wineries. Thanks for a delightful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great historic home in Lakeside!

This house was as advertised! Our family really enjoyed relaxing here. It's a short drive to New Buffalo, Union Pier, and not too far from St. Joseph and South Havon. It's also a 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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