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Take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground at Fall Weekends Available! Private Beach Just Steps Away. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking, boating, and bicycling at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Fall Weekends Available! Private Beach Just Steps Away

  • Welcome to Cozy Cottage — your relaxing lakeside retreat with private sandy beach access just a short walk away (less than one block, then 50 stairs down to the sand). Enjoy exclusive association beach privileges right in Lakeside / Harbor Country.

    This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage features an open floor plan, comfortable living room furniture, a cozy fireplace perfect for warm nights, and a newly renovated main bathroom with a deep soaking tub. The primary bedroom includes a relaxing Jacuzzi tub. One of the bedrooms includes flexible sleeping options, making it ideal for families or groups. After a day on the beach, relax in the screened-in porch, play in the front yard, or unwind indoors. Washer/dryer and dishwasher are included for your convenience.

    **Availability**
    Rentals available throughout the year.
    ***Summer Weekly Rentals (Saturday to Saturday) in June – August***
    **June 14 – September 6 are WEEKLY RENTALS ONLY**

    Check-in: 4:00 pm ET
    Checkout: 10:30 am ET
    Cleaning Fee: $300

    **Location Highlights**
    • Private sandy beach access – less than a block walk + 50 stairs
    • Screened-in back porch
    • Nearby forest preserves ideal for hiking and fishing
    • Less than 10 minutes from New Buffalo
    • Farmers market just 2 minutes down Red Arrow Highway (Union Pier, Sat–Sun)
    • Nearby restaurants: Whistle Stop, Stray Dog, Haymarket, Redamak’s, Beer Church Brewery, Ghost Isle Brewery, and Leeds Public House (large outdoor dining)
    • Close to local wineries
    • Four Winds Casino (New Buffalo) and Blue Chip Casino (Michigan City – approx. 20-minute drive/Uber)
    • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets in Michigan City

    Whether you’re looking for beach days, fresh air, stargazing, hiking, fishing, or simply a peaceful place to recharge by the fireplace, Cozy Cottage is ready to welcome you.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

If Beach Key Card is lost, there is a replacement fee of $250.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number CR2021-0247

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Lakeside, this cottage is on a lake. Burnison Galleries and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum. Consider Acorn Theater for a night out or Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room if you're traveling with kids. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding. Visit our Lakeside travel guide
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Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Burnison Galleries
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Union Pier Beach
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gordon Beach
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station
    9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Four Winds Sports Bar
    15 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino
    16 min drive
  • Redamak's Tavern
    8 min drive
  • PostBoy
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fall Weekends Available! Private Beach Just Steps Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fall Weekends Available! Private Beach Just Steps Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall Weekends Available! Private Beach Just Steps Away?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Fall Weekends Available! Private Beach Just Steps Away located?

This family-friendly Lakeside cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Union Pier Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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