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Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.

Cottage with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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living room- smart TV with wifi. fireplace and Martha the Crane
small backyard and fire pit. still a work in progress. charcoal grill and table
Exterior detail
west front exterior
kitchen is fully stocked to include some spices, olive oil, pam spray.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Coloma, MI
  • Place, Covert Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, 12 Corners Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Van Buren State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1st

1 Queen Bed

2nd

1 Queen Bed

3rd

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.

UPDATE FOR 2024! Win a free 2 day stay!
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#3- drawing is May 31, 2024
#4- The winner will be credited for 2 nights (post and prior stay)

The Crane's Nest is a beautiful 3 bedroom, one bath cottage near Lake Michigan and located in the Lake Michigan Beach area. Newly remodeled. We want our guests to feel a range of emotions when entering The Crane's Nest. Cozy, comfortable, relaxing, nautical and romantic. This cottage is fully stocked with supplies for campfires, grilling, cooking and games for the whole family. We are one mile south of Roadside Park (public beach) and one mile north of Hagar Park (public beach). We are perfectly located between St. Joseph (9 miles south) and South haven (12 miles north). With so much to see and do in both directions.
The Crane's Nest is a Family friendly cottage. We are not large enough inside or outside for parties. We rank very high on decor, cleanliness and activities.

***********If you only need a Two bedroom, one bath, we also have Chip's Place next door. In the listings, you will see a flagstone colored house with a bear on the deck. The listing number is 2039216*****************

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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 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
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Coloma

Located in Lake Michigan Beach, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Lake Michigan and Sarett Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Silver Beach and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park are also worth visiting. With kayaking, water tubing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Coloma, MI

What's nearby

  • Covert Park - 7 min drive - 11.6 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 9 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Van Buren State Park - 9 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Lake Michigan College - 10 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Sarett Nature Center - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wesco World - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sarett Nature Center and Covert Park. 12 Corners Vineyards and Contessa Wine Cellars are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Nice home for the weekend

Great stay just a 10 minute ride to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach and game weekend!

Great location and great place to stay. All the extra perks (big fluffy towels, snacks and everything we needed for s’mores) made us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan S.

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

Great Place

Very clean / comfortable place in a great location! Plenty of room for our family of 5. Close to the water and lots of parks / activities for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect cottage for our girls trip! The beds were comfortable and the towels and blankets were so soft and smelled amazing. Will be booking again for our next South Haven trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Quick family get away

Cozy cottage perfect for our family get away. Host was very responsive and the personal touches around the cottage (from the kitchen to the bathroom) were so very appreciated!! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Adorable cottage

This is a very cute and clean cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samson K.

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

Wonderful getaway

Check in process was extremely easy thanks to great communication! It was a perfect house well kept and in a nice quiet area! Would love to come out here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi B.

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

Girls trip

A wonderful place to stay. The host thought of everything. Exceptional clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay! Utilized the grill and the fire pit (our son loved the s'mores). Low vehicle traffic outside, was very relaxing. Within easy driving distance to South Haven and St. Joseph. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathlene D.

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

Great Stay

The house was clean, neat and well furnished. Dawn was a great host. Her post was accurate and communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Cute!

Cute little cottage with everything we needed for the weekend. Kids loved the extra amenities in the bathroom and the breakfast treats 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Adorable Cabin

Loved this place! It was so cute and welcoming. Very clean and welcoming. Loved all the extra touches. Good locations between many different beach towns. Would stay again if in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

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

Excellent

All excellent: Immaculate, very clean, comfortable beds, fun decor, beach closeby, host friendly and very responsive, well stocked kitchen, bucket filled with items to make S'mores to roast in the firepitwas a fun surprise.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea S.

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

Wonderful accommodation, very close to public beach accesses.

Lovely cottage, personal touches and available household items were greatly appreciated. Constant four wheeling in front and around the house was a bit much at times, other than that we enjoyed our stay and will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosa H.

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

Cute and Convenient

The location to go to the beach was perfect as it was so close. The extra amenities were a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

We enjoyed our stay in Crane's Nest

Very nice, clean, and welcoming. There were 4 adults & 5 year old. We enjoyed the trip immensely. It was a short drive to state park beaches and St. Joseph. Would highly recommend this comfortable little house for your visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Amazing place!

I’ve stayed in a lot of vacation rentals, and this might be the best I’ve ever experienced. Thoughtfully designed and arranged, impeccably clean, and stocked with both practical and generous supplies to make a stay easy and enjoyable. Our only regret is not having longer to stay at the house. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

Thank you Dawn for sharing your home with us! It is the cleanest and well stocked rental we’ve ever stayed in. We enjoyed the proximity to St Joseph and other beaches. The fire pit and s’mores were well enjoyed by our boys. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Weekend fun before back-to-school

We took our daughter, son-in-law and 12 year-old grandson for a fun weekend before he starts 7th grade. The house was perfect. We played games that they had, enjoyed how close we were to Lake Michigan and had a truly wonderful time. Would highly recommend this property. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Excellent stay

We cannot say enough great things about this property! Extremely quiet location yet close to many beaches. We enjoyed the Roadside Beach for the sunset. Dawn is a terrific hosts and is quick to respond.. we generally stay at hotels in the area, but never again. This home is absolutely perfect and will be a first choice for us on future visits!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

My 3 sisters and I decided to have a girls weekend and I am so happy I found us this awesome little house to rent, from the moment I confirmed our reservation to the day we checked out Dawn the home owner was amazing! Quick responses to every question which most of them were in the pictures or description on the VRBO site I was just so worried I would forget something but she assured me the house had it all and we just needed to show up and enjoy and that’s exactly what we did! We will definitely be visiting here again!! Very clean home and quiet little neighborhood 🙂Thanks Dawn for a great stay in your beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Sarah c.

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

Just ok

Great location. Great host. She put amazing work into the house. It looks wonderful!! My only complaint is the smell of the house. And no I have not mentioned it to, Dawn. But I do think it's helpful to inform other potential guests in the future. Looks to be water damage.. it is very evident on the hardwood floors. Another thing to note... You are connected to another VRBO stay. (If guests are scheduled of course) But it's all one house and the host must of put a wall up to separate the two places. I guess I'd describe it as a connected condo. I honestly would stay again if it wasn't for the smell of this house. But it was too bothersome for me. I would take an old finished home with no toxic smell over a newly remodeled with a bad smell of water damage or whatever else you have going on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Troy, Michigan

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

Beautiful house in great location

House is beautiful with more amenities than we could use! Could’ve used another night to fully enjoy. Centrally located to South Haven, St.Joseph, beaches, restaurants and more. Really enjoyed our time here! Host was excellent and timely with communication as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

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

Lovely cottage near gorgeous beach

We had a wonderful time. The cottage is adorable, very clean, and the perfect size for a smallish group. It's also well stocked with essentials and some special treats. We will definitely consider returning! The nearby beach is lovely. About a 3-minute drive at most.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Perfect Home

Girls weekend! This was the perfect location and home. Adorable space. Well stocked and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Eaddy

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Hello Everyone,
Thank you for checking us out. I'm Dawn and originally from The Gull Lake area prior to moving to the BEACH here in 1985. My husband is from Myrtle Beach and moved here for work years ago. We enjoy sharing our little cottage and have worked very hard to make sure everything is welcoming and cozy.

Why they chose this property

Close to so many beaches on beautiful Lake Michigan and family friendly activities in both directions.

What makes this property unique

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