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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Lakeside, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lakeside

On lake.Your stay at this Lakeside vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Burnison Galleries. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Union Pier Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Townline Beach - 11 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Alan Ray’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oaks Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Union Pier Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roma Pizza - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach!

Escape to the coziest, lakeside cottage. Recently renovated to perfection, this quaint and well-kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is located on a private road and down the road from a private beach paradise. This property is perfect for couples, families and friends alike as it is a cozy space, yet large enough for privacy. Enjoy cooking in a well equipt kitchen, read a book on the covered porch, walk down the lane to dip your feet in the lake, or enjoy a nice barbecue with a cocktail- your options here are endless. In case you aren't a well suited guest for completely unconnecting, we have the fastest wifi you will ever experience and a cable TV in each room. The house has its own driveway for ample overnight parking and an in-unit washer/dryer for convenience. Complete with air conditioning and heat, your stay here is guaranteed to be enjoyable and comfortable. Our superb location is a stones throw from Union Pier, New Buffalo and Harbert, but nestled in our own friendly, lakeside community. We provide many amenities to make sure your stay is as effortless as possible, after all, life is great at the lake!

We are Family Friendly: We proudly partner with BabyQuip for Baby Gear Rental. Additional information available upon request from owner. Including but not limited to: strollers, wagons, car seats, full size cribs, Snoo's, pack n' plays, highchairs or boosters, toys, baby gates, extra beach gear and much more. We also provide a curated list of recommended activities in our area if the beach isn't calling your name.

We provide the following amenities to make your beach vacation fun and relaxing:
-access to a private beach
-a fully stocked and renovated cottage
-baby gear rentals
-curated list of recommended activities and restaurants
-a grill
-giant jenga, corn hole, bocce ball, uno, checkers, connect four, playing cards, and more
-free wifi and cable, free parking

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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

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

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

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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

  • Garden

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR250102

Property is also known as

Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... Private Beach House
Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... Private Beach
Cozy Lakeside Cottage Private
Cozy Lakeside With Private
Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... With Private Beach! Lakeside

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.1 mi (46-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Union Pier Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Gordon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! to downtown Lakeside?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Lakeside.

Cozy Lakeside Cottage.... with access to a private beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam E., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage was very sweet. Charming vintage decore. Very clean and well stocked. Beach was amazing! Short walk, beautiful sunsets, not crowded. Wewill book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra c., Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy shabby chic cottage in a twist location. Easy walk to a gorgeous beach (there are stairs) with crystal clean water. The cottage has everything you may need or want and the owner Hailey is a gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our time at this sweet cottage! Quick walk to a beautiful private beach. Owner was very responsive to a couple of questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick communication with owner, beautiful private beach within walking distance (does involve quite a few stairs, but it was manageable even with infants and our grandmother)— the neighborhood was quiet and felt safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and access to a lovely private beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was nicely appointed and very clean. The owner was very responsive to any issue we may have had. The location was great, a short walk to a private beach. Our only issue was the large ant infestation. While we were told there might be a few ants given that the neighborhood is very woodsy, which we would understand, there were not just a few but many. They were on most of the counter tops in the kitchen, in one of the bathrooms and in two of the bedrooms. We even found one in the salt shaker. Needless to say, it was disconcerting. It made a very nice place difficult to enjoy.We know the owner is addressing the issue and wish her well in trying to eradicate them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Charming, comfortable cottage that was very clean and well appointed. We’ve rented many places in the area and we will definitely be coming back to this place when it’s available. One of the best beaches in the area and it’s not crowded like the public access beaches down the road in U.P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

The location of the cottage is fantastic. It’s a cute little cottage only about a block from the beach entrance, and having a private entrance is an added bonus! There were a couple of minor things, nothing big. Hailey was quick to respond to our concerns and rectified the problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well located

Very well situated to access all the things we were looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for our Girl's Getaway

The cottage was charming. Updated kitchen and bathrooms, everything you could possibly need available for your use, and great instructions and communications with host. Would definitely consider coming back to Cozy Cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Cottage

My family and I stayed at The Cottage and had a wonderful time. The cottage was clean and just a short walk to the beach. It is also a close drive to New Buffalo. We had a great time and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Haley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quant and quiet

The home and neighborhood are lovely. Though in what feels like a safe location the area is populated and off of a main highway. Though the walk to the beach isn’t far the bike lock used for the gate was unexpected. Well worth the walk the view and beach access is just as stunning during off season.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming!

Great location... easy walk to the beach... and quick travel to all the highlights in Union Pier, New Buffalo, and Lakeside.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

We had everything we needed and more. Beach access is nearby and easy. Private beach was amazing. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Cozy Cottage

nicely stocked kitchen. In a beautiful, wooded setting with a short walk to the beach. Hailey was responsive and helpful throughout. I would highly recommend this cozy well-appointed cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Your home was welcoming and allowed us to relax and reconnect. It was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy home cooked meals and long evening talks. The location to the beach was perfect. We enjoyed ourselves so much we didn’t want to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake Michigan Getaway

We had an amazing long weekend at this cottage. The home had everything we needed for our beach time (chairs, towels, umbrella, and even a boogie board). We loved relaxing on the porch after a long day in the sand, and the quiet street was wonderful. Host was also very helpful and responsive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C., Aurora, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful getaway

We had the best time during our vacation at this property. The location, the property, the proximity to the beach-all was wonderful and we hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach Retreat

Location was fantastic. We walked to the beach every day! The house was clean, well appointed and cozy. Hailey was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R., West Chicago USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We so enjoyed our stay. Your home is so charming. Home was very clean and had everything needed. The beach was awesome, beautiful sunsets. I will definitely be booking again. Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 college friends reuniting

This Vrbo truly lives up to its description, cozy cottage. Perfect for three friends to relax and enjoy Lake Michigan. Beautiful private beach and every kitchen utensil imaginable. The host was very responsive to every question asked before the trip and during. The outside and landscape could be spruced up a bit for curb appeal, but once inside, perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald D.

Beautiful Private Beach

This was a nice place in a nice location. I rated 3 star because the exterior needs cleaning and maintenance. The inside looks like the pictures. Beautiful beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach Cottage

Had a fantastic stay with our family, 5 total. Access to the private beach was the best part. Short drive to New Buffalo and other towns. Planning to go back next summer !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robbi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was clean and well equipped. The location and private beach were wonderful. Hailey was a pleasure to deal with. She was flexible and retuned my emails almost immediately.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ilyssa f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private beach, yes please!

A few blocks downs a rocky, narrow road, followed by a short path and 67 steps, takes you to the main reason why we love renting in this area. A lovely, convenient private beach! The exterior of the Lakehouse hides the charm that has been created inside. It is exactly what we wanted- old style lake/beach decor, with all the modern day upgrades we need: AC, dishwasher, wifi. The 3 queen sized beds are firm, yet comfy, the kitchen is huge, and having 2 showers and a washer/dryer were key for our family. The house is surrounded by tons of trees so we had deer and a variety of birds every morning as we enjoyed the tiny outside deck. One surprising benefit to this stay- the house was really quiet. We never heard the train, cars, neighbors.. when we were sleeping and we had the windows open for fresh air. Must be all the trees:) Hailey was extremely kind, communicative, and helpful before and during our stay. Super simple access to the house and beach. This is the most we've paid per day for a VRBO house, but that may be the Lakeside area- which is pretty upscale? The VRBO pics appeared to make the house bigger than it is, but my family of 4 had plenty of space. My family enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023