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Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!

Carrie's Cottage is a duplex style cottage in Harbor Country that has two distinct sides perfect for group gatherings (both are included for the low nightly rate)! One side features three bedrooms, two full baths, full kitchen and MASSIVE great room ideal for hosting larger groups! The other side is a "studio" style set up with a third private full bathroom, and small kitchenette. The two units are separate and are both rented at booking unless otherwise requested. Each unit has it's own private entrance. The house has a large FENCED yard has mature trees, fire pit, and ample space to relax and hang out!

Short 5 min walk (less than 1/4 mile) to semi private beach (shared with 8 other homes) with TWO kayaks provided! We are located on a bluff so there are approximately 50 stairs down to the beach which may be diffucult for guests with health or joint issues. There is one rest bench along the way. Beach and bath towels NOT provided. No laundry facilities on site (laundromat about 1/2 mile away). Please note location of the property on map to Red Arrow Highway and train tracks. Train passes daily at approximately at 8a, 11a, 2p, and 8p. Pets must be crated whenever left unsupervised.

Property manager

Jenny Lat

Languages

Czech, English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Townline Beach - 10 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 42 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
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve are also within 15 minutes.

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Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Perfect getaway house for three friends looking to relax. Would stay here again. All communication was prompt as needed and location to the beach was scenic and less than five minutes away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Great beach front location. Relaxing and private. Hosts were nice and made sure all was well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

We had a great time, the place was beautiful and the hosts were very nice and caring. We will definitely be back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

The property is spacious and the host was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

The location was great, with several restaurants, walking trails, and the beach very close by. The lawn was a bit overgrown, and we had a little trouble with the locking mechanism, but overall we had a great time! The beach access was a quick walk with easy instructions, the chairs were a great touch, and the rooms were all comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Great to accommodate a large group. Had a couple minor issues and the host was prompt on responses and trouble shooting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

This is a great location and was a good place for our family to gather for the weekend. The place was clean and we enjoyed the open room. Close to the private beach access and walkable to food. The new owners are working on providing additional amenities but a great place to relax with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We had a great time for our second year! Thank you so much for everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

If you have dogs and family then thos is where you want to stay. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The home was clean and roomy with everything we needed. I like the suite with the separate entrance for some peace and quiet from the younger part of the group! The beach was absolutely beautiful and just a short walk away, but prepare for a tough hike back, all uphill, when you’re done! Nearby New Buffalo was a gorgeous beach town with shops and restaurants aplenty! Its public beach was also lovely! We had a great trip, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We had a small family reunion over the 4th of July - and this place ended up being a perfect arrangement! Great deck and fenced in backyard with large shade trees allowed us to spend every waking hour outside, comfortably, with pets. While located on Red Arrow Highway, noise was not a problem for us and this property has unique beach access privileges - which we very much leveraged. Owner was present and helpful / accomodating. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Short walk to beach. Spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

This property is accomodates a larger group comfortably. Our group included 4 adults, a teen and a child. We enjoyed the spacious rooms, deck area and being near the beach:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

A hidden gem. We loved our stay. Very clean. Very welcoming. Owners were beautiful and very helpful. Will be returning next year
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

We so enjoyed our stay at Carrie’s Cottage, the Beach access was wonderful! We enjoyed the walk & even the stairs, were great exercise! The Beach is BEAUTIFUL! Great communication! Property is just as pictured. Not fancy, but clean & close walk to the Beach! It was just the solitude we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

We drank beer by the fire, hung out on the deck, cooked breakfasts, drank coffee and went to the lakeshore! Great location to our wedding venue at Blissful Barn. Bakeries, antique shopping was so much fun! This place has provided us with a great memory of friends and family. Our dog was comfortable too! Host Paul was very kind and accommodates us well!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

The place was clean, with plenty of hot water and decent water pressure. The beds are comfortable and everyone slept well. We were not disturbed by the trains. The wood pile was very nice. Paul, one of the owners, was very helpful. He was the right combination of helpful and available, but not intrusive. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

It's nice and fenced for our dogs. I've never stayed at a place that didn't provide towels though. overall, I'd go back. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10

She addressed our concerns right away. We have a son who is disabled and family members who are older and had no idea getting to the semi private beach would be so difficult from her post. She has updated to include that. Overall our stay was good. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10

Could benefit from some TLC inside and out. Train runs more often and later than what was listed. Safety railing should be installed on the deck and the furniture needs to be replaced to make it family friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

6/10

The property was difficult to find as it was slightly hidden by trees and the gps didn’t recognize the address. Overall clean inside, Just hard to locate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10

This property is undergoing renovations. Needs a good weed wacking all around the perimeter of house. Inside was dirty with lots of dog hair on furniture. Kitchen equipped with very wornout teflon coated pots and pans. We dealt with ants in the kitchen (owners brought ant traps which helped) and MANY big flies in the suite. Nothing was done to help alleviate that problem. No hot water in the suite bathroom. We would not stay at this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

My husband and I wanted a nice Harbour Country beach vacation where we could take our dogs and be comfortable. This was perfect. It was comfortable without being fancy. The fenced in yard was great for our dogs and nice for lounging. The beach is a short walk away. My husband and I are in our 60s and had no problem with the stairs, but it is a bit of a workout. Not a problem for us, just something to be aware of. The train is close by but didn’t bother us at all. We will definitely stay again and recommend it to others. This would be a great spot for a family with several kids! It is very spacious and has three bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Really loved the owners Jenny and Paul. Very responsive and accommodating during arrival and departure. This property is practical, spacious, and properly priced. The property needs some updates as the others have mentioned but the space for the kids to run around, the rooms, and of course the private beach access made it worth it. Again, practical but not convenient . It’s a daily stroll and plan for the day. You have to walk to the beach but the neighborhood is beautiful and the neighbors and guests are so polite and friendly you should do more walking in the area. Fairly priced, temper your expectations about the property as it is rustic and make use of the beach and area. I think most will agree it’s worth it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10

This is a no frills house with a great location. I would have marked it a 4.5 but that is not an option. Overall location is great- private and fenced which is great for dogs and family. Paul met us and us just fabulous at our check in. The train does run more than noted and not per se at consistent times but was not an issue. The beach is fabulous and the main sell. All the amenities for loads of fun! The house is very basic and I think a few updates would go a long way- mainly the bathrooms, paint, kitchen supplies. There is no laundry but a great clothes line. Also extra cleaning supplies would be helpful. Overall we had a great time and would recommend to not let the basic-ness of this house deter anyone. We hope to be back to Union Pier!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022