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

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Semi private beach short walk down the block
Large great room perfect for group gatherings, meals, or game nights.
Large great room perfect for group gatherings, meals, or game nights.
Large great room perfect for group gatherings, meals, or game nights.
Large great room perfect for group gatherings, meals, or game nights.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #3 - Two Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

Great Room

2 Double Futons and 1 Child Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Studio Room

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #2 Secondary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #3 Studio Apartment

Toilet · Shower only

Secondary Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Bring own beach and bath towels from home. They are not provided.
Note proximity to train. Passes by daily at various times.
Any animals must be crated when left inside home unsupervised. Damage from pets will be billed to renter.

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 that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 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!?

Checkout 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 holiday 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.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marthe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time renting Carrie's Cottage and we absolutely love it. Perfect location to visit all the cute towns in this part of Michigan, walking distance to a beautiful beach, and plenty of space for adults and young children. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, location is great, getting to the beach was tricky at first, and getting back up is difficult because of the dunes. Loved being off of the red arrow made it very easy to walk my dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin C.

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

Family gathering at the lake

The great room was perfect for hosting our large family gathering. The beach was close by and incredible. We appreciated having access to all the beach chairs and sand toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danute S.

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

Relaxing Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay ay Carrie's Cottage, there was plenty of room in the great room for everyone to gather. The fenced in backyard allowed for the kids to safely play outside. Spacious deck for family barbeque nights. Beautiful private beach access is available. Enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Lots of space, weird entrances, strange being next to old garage.Didnt like being literally on Red Arrow Highway. Lovely host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Summer 2025

Really nice owners who were very attentive to our needs . Beach down the road and beautiful. Lawn chairs available . Individual room air conditioners which sometimes blasted the air continuously was the only negative. Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Wonderful

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 Good

Elaine G., Chicago

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

Spacious, good location, friendly host

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

10/10 Excellent

Thanh Q.

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

Great place & great hosts

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 Good

Jason L.

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

Relaxing

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location and good for families

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

8/10 Good

Marcia L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Basics were great. Our goup of 8 and 2 dogs had our needs met.

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 Excellent

Ted F.

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

Great for a Beach Weekend!

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 Good

Madison B.

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

Lakeside

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

8/10 Good

Katie S.

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

Good location

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacinthe B.

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

Famille

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika A.

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

Delightful family gathering

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 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Just right

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 Excellent

Jon D.

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

Hidden gem / pleasant surprise - will return!

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

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

Family retreat

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 Excellent

Cheri W.

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

Big family great home!

We had a great time at this property! Super cool access to the lake! We plan to book this property again in the future! This is not a fancy property but it is priced just how it should be! Do not be scared to book! This was the absolute best place I could imagine for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Carrie’s Cottage stay was a Dream!

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 Excellent

Domini E.

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

Friends and family in town for a wedding

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 Good

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Place

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 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Good times

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

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Lat

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Long time residents of Michigan looking to share all Harbor Country has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Affordable and can accommodate a large number of guests. Semi private beach access and able to walk to nearby restaurants and shops.

What makes this property unique

Large great room for group gatherings, fenced yard, short walk to the beach. Duplex style allows for large gathering area for group activities or separate areas for guests to retire to. Pet friendly with fenced yard.

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