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

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a sofa, a chair, a dining table with chairs, a television, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a leather armchair, a small table, and a billiard table. There are two sliding glass doors leading to a patio area.
A wooden gate with a house number sign.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a kitchenette, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A spacious room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lakeside, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Burnison Galleries
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #3 - Two Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

Great Room

2 Double Futons

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

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About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this holiday home is on a lake. Burnison Galleries and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery. Ready for a night out? Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center and Acorn Theater. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gordon Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 12.9 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
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬8 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).

How much is parking at Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the property, convenient location and the host was very responsive and understanding .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2026
Thanks Trish! We hope you’ll come back and see us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Lots of space. Dog friendly with fenced in yard is a huge plus! And semi-private beach access is a fantastic perk. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and pet friendly. Loved the beach access as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very quick to respond & helpful. Beach was gorgeous! Home was very clean. The grill & fireplace were a great bonus for fun. Shops & restaurants in walking distance on a nice trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
Thanks Elaine! We hope you’ll come back to visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Access!

The highlight of this property is the quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Glad you had a nice stay with us! Come back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful private beach access. Home itself was a bit dated and kitchen appliances could use an upgrade, but functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really liked the layout, the added privacy of the studio was great though it could use a microwave, table or desk and a place to put clothes. The beach is great and the kayaks are a great added bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
So glad you had a wonderful stay Thanh!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Glad to hear you had a great time! We hope you’ll be back next year to see all of the improvements!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us James! Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
So glad you had a great stay! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Glad you had a great stay with us! Come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024
Glad you had a relaxing stay with us! Come see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Location

This property was excellent for our beach vacation. Access to the private beach was wonderful! The fenced in yard was perfect for our furry friends that joined us! The owner was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for a no frills vacation house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us! You nailed this review! A place to sleep, hang out, and go to the beach! ❤️
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location

Short walk to beach. Spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Glad you had a great stay! Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

The house was super close to its private beach. We had no issue there; owner was super nice. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
Thanks Manda! We hope you’ll come stay with again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
Thanks Erika! Hope you come back to see us soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

Right on Red Arrow Highway with a short walk to the beach. TV didn’t work, but didn’t really need it. Plenty of space in the rental!! Loved the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay! We’ll get the TV taken care of asap. Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We’ll see you next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay Madison! We hope you’ll come back and see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
Thanks Cheri! We hope to see you and your family again soon!
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