ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH

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Entire home

Front of cottage facing lake, entry steps to north side, back entry no steps

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Chikaming Township, MI

Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room4 min drive
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room4 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo14 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

North side living Room futon area

1 Double Bed

South side bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

South side bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

South side living room futon

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

North side Bathroom

Shower only

South side Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our charming and super clean cottage on Lake Michigan has private stair access in front yard and privately owned beach. Can rent as whole house or half (securely divided units) Gorgeous lakefront view from bedrooms. Large yard areas OVERLOOKING THE LAKE for cookouts, games and lounging. Guests repeat stays, year after year High speed WIFI & CABLE & smart tvs. Comprehensivecleaning and sanitizing practices in each side of the duplex. Ample liquid hand soap and other cleaning disinfecting products provided.
RATES SHOWN ARE FOR ONE UNIT (SIDE) OF THE DUPLEX. SIDES ARE SEPARATED BY DOUBLE DOORS WITH DEADBOLT LOCKS ON EACH SIDE. CAN OPEN IF RENTING BOTH SIDES AND USE AS ONE LARGE HOUSE. AWESOME LOCATION!
Rents by the week Sunday to Sunday with some flexibility before Memorial Day and after Labor Day Two night minimum is required during this "OFF SEASON" .
There are approximately 80 gradual steps down to beach followed by a slight sand dune with rope rail to assist. Access to our beach steps is right off the front yard of the cottage. (facing the lake)
Cottage sleeps 12 total or 6 per side. Each side has 2 bedrooms, one bath and a full size futon in each living room. Rent one side or entire cottage on select weeks (as available). Lake view lakefront bedrooms and separate picnic/grill areas. Added guests beyond 6 per side. subject to approval and added nightly fee.
(SUNDAY CHECK IN AT 3PM. CHECK OUT FOLLOWING SUNDAY AT 11 AM
WEEKEND PACKAGE STAYS IN SPRING & FALL with possible flexibility for check in/check out. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
THE COTTAGE IS SMOKE FREE
SORRY, NO PETS
A/C and heat on both sides! Cottage and yard are nicely shaded. Lake breezes and sounds of the waves are heavenly.

Property manager

Maria Donner

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Semi private beach short walk down the block

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Chikaming Township, MI

What's nearby

Townline Beach - 4 min drive
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
Local - 7 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 14 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 16 min drive
Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 14 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
Redamak's Tavern - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH located?

This family-friendly Lakeside cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON R., Oakwood

24 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing getaway

Great location, beautiful private property and beach. The futon was not very comfortable as a couch but overall it was very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariah Z.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful, welcoming space

A beautiful, welcoming space for meaningful family time. Steps away from a gorgeous beach. Friendly and very responsive host. Extremely clean. Totally charming decor and updates. The listing notes a washer. I believe that applies to one side of the duplex, but not the other. Reach out to host if that aspect is important to you. We really had a wonderful getaway at this magical space.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

4 Oct 2022

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

Our Michigan getaway

We loved our stay at this place. The accommodations were as shown online. The house was immaculate. The weather was perfect. Easy timely communication with the host made our trip so easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JIll M.

26 Sept 2022

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

Weekend getaway

We had a great weekend getaway. Maria met us when we arrived, showed us around, gave us suggestions for restaurants and nearby attractions. The cottage was great! It was fully stocked with everything we needed!! There was a short walk to the beach with outstanding views. There were beach chairs, umbrellas for guests to utilize and a great common area for campfires. We absolutely enjoyed this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

29 June 2022

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

Family vacation

My family had a great stay at the Donner’s cottage! It was perfect for us and had everything we needed. We loved the view and the private beach was awesome. Maria was super helpful and responded to our questions right away. Thank you for letting my husband and I have great quality time with our 5 kids(ages 22 to 10). Lots of fun memories created during our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Maria Donner

Mark & I are passionate about Lake Michigan! Our family (partially gathered in the beach photo) has years (generations) of cherished memories here. Family owned since the early 60s. We prioritize the comfort and enjoyment of our guests, maintaining high standards for cleaning, maintaining, and assisting them when needed.

Why they chose this property

It's so beautiful and relaxing. Lake view and private beach access right in the front yard Summer weeks book up quickly with returning families . We also offer plenty of nicely groomed yard space for grilling, picnicking and playing. Large yard overlooking Lake Michigan is shady and cool with lake breezes, and the sounds of the waves crashing make for a slice of heaven. The Donner family has roots in nearby Three Oaks and the cottage is multi generational.
A pleasantly unique experience in a spotless, & comfy summer cottage. We often refer to it as "the cottage of content" and it's actual name is "Thunderdune".

What makes this property unique

Nature, art & music, family fun, or nightlife! take your pick!
So very rare to stay in a cute, clean, comfy cottage with sunset, private stairs and soft sandy beach right in the front yard!
Walking or biking distance to Whistle stop deli, Red Arrow Roadhouse, and Skips European market (weekends). New bike/pedestrian path alongside Red Arrow hwy links to restaurants, delis and party stores.
Visit nearby festivals, casinos, micro brews and wineries.
Take a day trip into Chicago museums riding the nearby Amtrak or South Shore line trains. Shop boutiques in nearby New Buffalo, and Three Oaks. 15 minute drive to Michigan City Lighthouse outlet mall.
Family fun parks also nearby & multiplex cinemas, fabulous restaurants, delis, wine tasting & microbreweries.
Birds watchers enjoy the many species visiting our trees, flowerbeds and landscaping. On clear mornings and evenings you can see the Chicago skyline across the lake.
Sunset is viewed from the front yard, while playing yard games, grilling & chilling in a lounger or Adirondack. Perfect for reading, sketching, journaling. Lakeshore drive for biking, jogging, and strolls. Bike/Pedestrian path along Red Arrow highway Union Pier. Easy bike ride to Red Arrow Roadhouse, and Whistle Stop deli.
Beautiful upscale neighborhood. Quick ride to Union Pier's trendy Black Currant Bakehouse, Timothy's fine dining, Pumpernickel cafe, ice cream shop, grocery & party store.
Garage space for bikes & beach toys. nearby rentals deliver large floats, bikes, & kayaks.
Onsite parking for your vehicle & some roadside usually available for visitors. Nearby boat launch & fishing opportunities. Personal attention & information access as needed.

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