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Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.

Cottage with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Near Lake Michigan, The Crane's Nest is a beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom cottage that embodies cozy, comfortable, relaxing and nautical vibes. This family-friendly retreat offers campfires for snuggling up on chilly evenings and grilling supplies to cook delicious meals.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.

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The Crane's Nest is a beautiful 3 bedroom, one bath cottage near Lake Michigan and located in the Lake Michigan Beach area. Newly remodeled. We want our guests to feel a range of emotions when entering The Crane's Nest. Cozy, comfortable, relaxing, nautical and romantic. This cottage is fully stocked with supplies for campfires, grilling, cooking and games for the whole family. We are one mile south of Roadside Park (public beach) and one mile north of Hagar Park (public beach). We are perfectly located between St. Joseph (9 miles south) and South haven (12 miles north). With so much to see and do in both directions.
The Crane's Nest is a Family friendly cottage. We are not large enough inside or outside for parties. We rank very high on decor, cleanliness and activities.

***********If you only need a Two bedroom, one bath, we also have Chip's Place next door. In the listings, you will see a flagstone colored house with a bear on the deck. The listing number is 2039216*****************

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Beautiful Near Michigan Coloma
Beautiful Cottage Near Lake Michigan
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Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan. Cottage Coloma

About the neighborhood

Map
Coloma, MI

What's nearby

  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 9 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Sarett Nature Center - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Contessa Wine Cellars - 11 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 13 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Silver Beach - 15 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wesco World - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sarett Nature Center and Covert Park. 12 Corners Vineyards and Contessa Wine Cellars are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beach and game weekend!

Great location and great place to stay. All the extra perks (big fluffy towels, snacks and everything we needed for s’mores) made us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea S.

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

Wonderful accommodation, very close to public beach accesses.

Lovely cottage, personal touches and available household items were greatly appreciated. Constant four wheeling in front and around the house was a bit much at times, other than that we enjoyed our stay and will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosa H.

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

Cute and Convenient

The location to go to the beach was perfect as it was so close. The extra amenities were a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

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

Excellent

All excellent: Immaculate, very clean, comfortable beds, fun decor, beach closeby, host friendly and very responsive, well stocked kitchen, bucket filled with items to make S'mores to roast in the firepitwas a fun surprise.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Nice home for the weekend

Great stay just a 10 minute ride to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Quick family get away

Cozy cottage perfect for our family get away. Host was very responsive and the personal touches around the cottage (from the kitchen to the bathroom) were so very appreciated!! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Cute!

Cute little cottage with everything we needed for the weekend. Kids loved the extra amenities in the bathroom and the breakfast treats 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi B.

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

Girls trip

A wonderful place to stay. The host thought of everything. Exceptional clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Weekend fun before back-to-school

We took our daughter, son-in-law and 12 year-old grandson for a fun weekend before he starts 7th grade. The house was perfect. We played games that they had, enjoyed how close we were to Lake Michigan and had a truly wonderful time. Would highly recommend this property. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay! Utilized the grill and the fire pit (our son loved the s'mores). Low vehicle traffic outside, was very relaxing. Within easy driving distance to South Haven and St. Joseph. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan S.

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

Great Place

Very clean / comfortable place in a great location! Plenty of room for our family of 5. Close to the water and lots of parks / activities for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathlene D.

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

Great Stay

The house was clean, neat and well furnished. Dawn was a great host. Her post was accurate and communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samson K.

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

Wonderful getaway

Check in process was extremely easy thanks to great communication! It was a perfect house well kept and in a nice quiet area! Would love to come out here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

We enjoyed our stay in Crane's Nest

Very nice, clean, and welcoming. There were 4 adults & 5 year old. We enjoyed the trip immensely. It was a short drive to state park beaches and St. Joseph. Would highly recommend this comfortable little house for your visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Amazing place!

I’ve stayed in a lot of vacation rentals, and this might be the best I’ve ever experienced. Thoughtfully designed and arranged, impeccably clean, and stocked with both practical and generous supplies to make a stay easy and enjoyable. Our only regret is not having longer to stay at the house. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect cottage for our girls trip! The beds were comfortable and the towels and blankets were so soft and smelled amazing. Will be booking again for our next South Haven trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Adorable Cabin

Loved this place! It was so cute and welcoming. Very clean and welcoming. Loved all the extra touches. Good locations between many different beach towns. Would stay again if in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Adorable cottage

This is a very cute and clean cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Troy, Michigan

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

Beautiful house in great location

House is beautiful with more amenities than we could use! Could’ve used another night to fully enjoy. Centrally located to South Haven, St.Joseph, beaches, restaurants and more. Really enjoyed our time here! Host was excellent and timely with communication as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

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

Lovely cottage near gorgeous beach

We had a wonderful time. The cottage is adorable, very clean, and the perfect size for a smallish group. It's also well stocked with essentials and some special treats. We will definitely consider returning! The nearby beach is lovely. About a 3-minute drive at most.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Perfect Home

Girls weekend! This was the perfect location and home. Adorable space. Well stocked and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madonna W.

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

Girls Getaway to Michigan

What a lovely place.! It was decorated so cute and had everything we needed and more—wood for the fire pit, coffee and danishes for breakfast. Close to all the places we wanted to go-beach, shopping and Sherman’s! Great stay for these 50 year old high school friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Well Stocked and Peaceful!

The cottage was very clean, the amenities were easy to use, the neighborhood was quiet, and we were impressed with the thoughtful stock of goodies and essentials! Very enjoyable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

Nice house for Girl's weekend

Very well appointed house - great for our girls weekend. Very clean and maintained. Appreciated the extra touches like the keurig coffee makers, soaps and little toiletries in the bathroom. We had a very nice weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Sarah c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Just ok

Great location. Great host. She put amazing work into the house. It looks wonderful!! My only complaint is the smell of the house. And no I have not mentioned it to, Dawn. But I do think it's helpful to inform other potential guests in the future. Looks to be water damage.. it is very evident on the hardwood floors. Another thing to note... You are connected to another VRBO stay. (If guests are scheduled of course) But it's all one house and the host must of put a wall up to separate the two places. I guess I'd describe it as a connected condo. I honestly would stay again if it wasn't for the smell of this house. But it was too bothersome for me. I would take an old finished home with no toxic smell over a newly remodeled with a bad smell of water damage or whatever else you have going on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022