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Summer Getaways Still Available! Short walk to a private beach!

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Front exterior
Entrance to private beach
Cozy Living Room
Open Floor Plan for Entertaining
Living Room - Seating for all

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Summer Getaways Still Available! Short walk to a private beach!

Summer Weekly Rentals Saturday to Saturday in June - August

Enjoy the open floor plan, 3 bedrooms (master and 2 bedrooms) 2 bathrooms, comfortable living room furniture and fireplace. The newly renovated main bathroom now has a deep tub to take away the stress of the city. One block to the private association beach. After a fun day at the beach, you can play in the front yard, relax in the screened porch or soak in the hot tub. Outdoor hot tub can be enjoyed all year long. Washer/dryer and dishwasher.

Whether you are coming to enjoy the fresh air, shooting stars or walks on the beach, the Cozy Cottage has a lot to offer. Come to reduce your stress and recharge.
**June 14-September 6 are WEEKLY RENTALS ONLY**
Check-in: 4:00pmET
Checkout: 10:30amET
Cleaning Fee: $300

*PRIVATE SANDY BEACH ACCESS, less than a block walk and then 50 stairs down*
*Screened in back porch*
*Outdoor hot tub available all year*
*Located less than ten minutes from New Buffalo*
*Farmers market only 2 minutes down Red Arrow Highway, Union Pier, Sat.-Sun.*
*Many restaurants - Whistle Stop, Stray Dog, Haymarket, Redamak's, Beer Church Brewery, and Ghost Isle Brewery*
*Close to wineries*
*Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo and a quick 20 minute drive/uber to Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City*
*Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets is the perfect spot to get good deal at all your favorite stores. Located in Michigan City!! We discovered - Leeds Public House - large outdoor dining area nearby*

Property manager

Janette
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.
If Beach Key Card is lost, there is a replacement fee of $250.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CR2021-0247

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Townline Beach - 12 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Getaways Still Available! Short walk to a private beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Getaways Still Available! Short walk to a private beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Getaways Still Available! Short walk to a private beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Summer Getaways Still Available! Short walk to a private beach! 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 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Great house & location!

We really enjoyed our stay here. Location was fantastic, just a few minute walk to the great private beach. Loved the hot tub as well. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna S.

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

Fabulous Lake Michigan Retreat

The accommodations, area, and proximity to the beach and other area attractions were highlights of our stay. I hope to return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V.

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

Another great stay at the Cozy Cottage

Stayed here on and off for many years. Great house and location. We had another great stay and wonderful time at the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location!

Our group of 7 enjoyed staying at Cozy Cottage during a recent summer wedding weekend. The association beach was particularly amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Lovely stay at the Cozy Cottage

The Cozy Cottage was a perfect home for our family’s week long stay over the 4th of July. The home had a great layout for a family of 5 or more with 4 beds in one of the bedrooms for kiddos. We enjoyed the front porch, hot tub and large yard. It also has great access to Orchard Beach which is a nice size and a short walk from the house. Plenty of chairs, umbrellas, wagon and beach toys to make the stay enjoyable. We’d love to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda L.

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

Cozy, Cute, and Clean

Perfect for our four friends girls’ trip! SUPER comfortable living space! Everything was as described plus more. Easy walk to private beach (you do need a pass to get in -don’t try to go before your check-in). Yes, the steps are a lot, but totally worth it! Comfortable beds, great family-friendly games, books, & DVDs. We had a very relaxing getaway with lots of laughs. Will definitely book again! Our favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Cute spot close to the beach!

The house was really nice and clean, and offered all the amenities we needed for a family reunion in Notre Dame. Close to some cute little spots, but still relaxing and secluded. Really enjoyed being so close to Lake Michigan! Janette was very kind and responsive throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

We had a great time. Everyone enjoyed the beach and hot tub.

The stay was great! Walking distance to the beach! The hot tub was clean. Great restaurants in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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

End of Summer getaway

We had a very nice time during our family summer long weekend getaway. First time to visit the Warren Dunes area and looking forward to coming back soon. We were looking for a relaxing time and it fulfilled our wishes!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Cozy, nicely outfitted house just a short walk to gorgeous, private beach.

We cannot overstate how much we loved our stay here! This house is clearly beloved and is well-stocked with all of the cooking and beach supplies you might need for a weekend away. Quiet, laid-back neighborhood, friendly neighbors waved hello to us every time they passed. The beach was clean, quiet, and BEAUTIFUL. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Wonderful Vacation Home

This house was perfect for our stay, it came stocked with everything we needed and was so close to the beach! We had an excellent week and look forward to returning! Janette was very responsive and took care of everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melisa H.

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

Perfect getaway

After a long winter we were glad to spend a few days by the lake. The cottage was spotless, full of light and a great place to relax. The beach is beautiful and just a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

Everything was perfect; location, amenities, information. It was spotless while having everything we needed from beach towels to toiletries to games and candles. Thank you for a dreamy place for our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Superb!

Fantastic cottage with only steps from the beach & private access to beach. Accommodations were lovely with soft colors & comfy bedding for The bedrooms. Our girls enjoyed having a trundle bed so all 4 could share a room!! Super to have a shed with a wagon & sand toys plus floats!! Will definitely return for more fun!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home away from home

This was our 2nd time staying here. It was so nice being familiar with the house, beach, and area. House is light and airy, neighborhood great for walks, and we basically had our own beach for the week. All was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Just the retreat we needed!

What a nurturing place! Cozy Retreat is immaculately clean, comfortable beds, and a well stocked “cooks kitchen“. The hot tub is just steps out the back door and was lovely during the cool Michigan evenings. Already looking forward to going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jon M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

My wife and two kids, 4 and 6, spent a wonderful week at this lovely cottage. The house overall was very nice with plenty of space for us all. The only minor improvement would be a more thorough cleaning of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

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

Good Times in Lakeside MI

The 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cozy Cottage. The house was wonderful and spacious. The kitchen was well equipped and the storage shed was loaded with great beach toys. We enjoyed cooking, kayaking, biking, beaching and golfing. We will return next summer. Thank you to our hosts for a terrific stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

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

This was a perfect rental for our family for Christmas weekend!!!

The booking and rental process was very easy and the host did a great job of communicating prior to our visit. The property was very clean, well furnished, and was perfect for our family (parents and 3 teenage children) for Christmas! We had a couple of minor issues during our stay but the owners quickly replied to our messages and took care of things. I would highly recommend staying here and hope to do so again sometime soon!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Perfect!

Beautiful beach home! The decor and colors are soothing and relaxing! The house is extremely well stocked! The landscape was beautiful and hot tub was wonderful. Beach was about 5 min walk with toddlers. Check in/check out process was smooth and simple. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Hutsonville Illinois

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

Wonderful house, close to the beach.

This is a beautiful house, about a block and down some stairs from the beach. Janette provided all the beach gear we could want plus more. There were six of us, 5 adults +1 three year old. We were very comfortable and had plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Everything was wonderful!

We had a great stay at the Cozy Cottage. The home is stocked with everything you could possibly need! We had plenty of space (Me, my husband, and 3 & 5 year old boys) to relax and enjoy Lakeside. The beach was a quick walk down the road and then about 25 steps down. The kitchen was equipped with everything needed, plus a garage full of fun toys and chairs, etc for the beach. I already want to come back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina L., Chicago, USA

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

Beautiful spacious house super close to the beach!

We were so pleasantly surprised with Janette’s house. The photos don’t do it justice! There are 3 spacious bedrooms, a spacious living room with fireplace, lovely kitchen, and dining area. Plenty of room! Quick walk down to the beach and amazing outdoor hottub for the evenings! Will definitely be back here soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great rental!

Great vacation! Janette thought of everything. Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, toys and even a wagon to transport them to the beach. Lots of thoughtful items like Charging cords and station for phones, bug spray on the front porch next to the chairs. Lots of games, puzzles, and books as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

sarah p.

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

Amazing house and beach!!

Janette was an amazing host! Her house is beautiful - a perfect beach oasis. It was open and airy, impeccably clean, had so many amenities (hot tub, tons of beach equipment, full kitchen supplies, comfy beds, plentiful towels, cute patio and porch, etc). We loved it! We plan on making this an annual adventure. Can’t wait for those union pier sunsets next year. Thanks, Janette!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janette

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Love the MI beaches and restaurants to visit. We are a family that cooks! Our kitchen is fully stocked and waiting for you to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Newly renovated living room and main bathroom which adds to the already very relaxing getaway. Enjoy spending time on the nice size front lawn, front deck and enclosed back porch.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to beach for fun and sunsets.

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