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Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Harbert, MI
  • Cherry Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Guest House Bunk Room

2 Double Beds

Guest House Master

1 King Bed

Guest House Second

1 Queen Bed

Main House Master

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Main House Third

2 Double Beds

Master House Second

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest House Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main House Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main House Powder

Toilet

Main House Second Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!

You won’t find another vacation rental like this one in Harbor Country—or anywhere else for that matter. This luxury cabin, a stone's throw from the shore of Lake Michigan, is a design-lover’s dream home, with every detail carefully selected to contribute to its polished-yet-rustic aesthetic. The owner, a professional interior designer, worked his magic here, and you’ll love the end result.

Incredible property for larger groups. Three bedroom main house, plus three bedroom guest house, connected by a wonderful, oversized deck with multiple seating areas and spa.

Tucked away in a private, serene wooded setting, yet moments from the lakefront, this custom home boasts 3,000 square feet between the main (2000 SF) and guest (1000 SF) homes —including six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and one very large, open common area with soaring ceilings and incredible wall of windows, bountiful seating space, and a two-story wood burning stone fireplace. Chat with the cook at the counter-height bar as they prepare dinner in our gourmet kitchen (complete with a professional grade Italian range, separate second oven, and concrete countertops), then gather around the spacious dining table to enjoy it together.

After dinner, grab a bottle of wine and choose from several outdoor areas, including a second floor terrace, multiple porches—including a spacious screened-in porch adjoining the living room—or the sprawling back deck with gas grill, oversized hot tub and outdoor shower. Summer evenings are especially tranquil; the waves crashing on the beach are often background music! And, in the chillier months, the hot tub and a fire pit keep you toasty.

Sleeping options are plentiful: two king bedrooms in the main house--including a luxury master on top floor with spacious bath and antique tub, as well as an adjoining (albeit very small) nursery/child room w/ toddler bed! There is another bedroom with two full beds. In the guest house, there is a large king bedded room upstairs, one room with a queen bed on the main level, as well as a bunk-bed room with two full-sized beds that's perfect for kids (and adults who want to relive summer camp). All bedrooms (aside from bunk room) include flat-screen TVs. The double laundry is equipped with 2 full sized washers and dryers.

Access to the beach is ideal—Harbert Road beach access point just just a two minute walk down from the driveway. There is also a path to Cherry Beach if you’d rather, which is about a 5 minute walk.

The charming Harbor Country area (which encompasses Harbert as well as nearby Sawyer and Lakeside/Union Pier/New Buffalo/Three Oaks) has plenty of restaurant options for a special evening out. You’ll also find an assortment of antique and specialty shops within a few miles of the home.

The photos speak for themselves. This vacation rental is a true gem. Make it the setting for your next Harbor Country retreat—please inquire for further details!

***Please note we have a strict “no event” policy at our home
*** Major holidays may require a 4-5 night stay. Please inquire.

Property manager

Tim Salm
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Additional $200 pet fee for up to 2 dogs
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Harbert, MI

What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Local - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Bucket - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!! located?

Situated in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Great experience

Perfect getaway for small group of friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

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

Harbert House

Perfect spot for family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Great house for families

Super short distance to the beach, spacious and cozy! Awesome swedish bakery close by, recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal M.

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

Family vacation

Ideal location for a family vacation. Nestled in the woods with lots of wildlife to see. Marked hiking trails in the woods. It was a five minute walk to the beach for swimming and playing in the sand. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need to cook and serve meals for a group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Great Location

We gathered for a family reunion, and we needed to sleep 12 people. The size of the house plus guest house was just right. An easy walk to the beach - it was so close! We enjoyed the hot tub, the grill, and the fire pit. We had other family members scattered about in cottages in Harbert Woods and the Prairie Club, and we were able to walk everywhere to meet up with them. Very well located for us to enjoy all our favorite shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

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

Artfully designed mansion in the woods

We rented the Hobart house for a gathering of old friends and loved everything about it- the location was ideal for people traveling from Chicago and Detroit. The layout of the house is perfect for large groups, with a well appointed kitchen at the center that faces the living room and dining area. We spent three days together hanging out, going for walks, cooking, and playing board games. The interior design of the house is delightful, the space is cozy yet large, with interesting art and furniture. Bedrooms were very comfortable and each one manages to have a nice view while feeling private. Our group loved the nearby trails and a few of us tried the hot tub, but we barely took advantage of the lovely outdoor spaces because it was winter. We all agreed that we’d love to come back! What a magical weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Family vacation

We loved the location - it was so nice to walk to the beach easily! We were with our kids and their kids (5 who were 5, 4, 3, almost 2 and 1). We had plenty of room and the kitchen had everything you would need. We had a couple of rainy days but we enjoyed visits to the library and the children's museum. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

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

Just fabulous!

We couldn't have imagined a better place to celebrate my dad's 85th and Thanksgiving! Beautiful accommodations, gorgeous setting and incredible amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peg D.

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

Great getaway for a large group!

We stayed at the Harbert house for our wedding anniversary along with our kids and grand kids! The house is a beautiful escape. The decor adds to that feeling of escape. We loved so much about this house; the ability to cook together in the well stocked kitchen, the privacy and comfort of the bedrooms and the perfect setting in the woods. Our time there has made some very special memories! We thank the owners for sharing their beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN S.

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

Family vacay

Harbert House was a wonderful place for our 3 generation family, ranging from 68 to 2 years. The walk to the beach was easy going down to the lake. Three flights of stairs coming back up took a little bit, but it was well worth the effort to enjoy the beautiful, clean beach and fun water play. The owners were very accommodating, concerned and helpful bringing a lantern and flashlights when we had a storm resulting in a power outage for 36 hours. We would love to enjoy this property again in the future!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Great Family Gathering

We recently had an extended family get-away with our entire family. Everything was perfect! Harbert House met the needs of infants, toddlers, teens and adults. The beach was super easy to walk to and was gorgeous. The property itself was wonderful as well, and we enjoyed everything from the wooded setting to the hot tub to the fire pit to the outdoor dining. Great host with lots of recommendations for the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve G.

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

Perfect location and amenities

Our second year having a group get-away here and it was even better than the first! Very well-equipped kitchen, cozy great room, comfy beds and a steaming hot tub. Owner is quick to respond, helpful and friendly. Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Q.

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

Best weekend with friends

We had an incredible stay with our 11 friends and two kids. Perfect kitchen to cook and feed all of us. Quick walk to the beach and amazing hot tub at night. Neighbors far enough away to not have to worry to much about noise and in a perfect location. Thank you so much it was beyond perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Terry M.

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

Enjoyable week on Lake Michigan

The house was really nice. Kitchen was well appointed. Location was great. Owners were attentive. Only drawback were beds weren’t comfortable and noisy. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place for a group!

Great property. Wonderful communication. Very clean, with all the amenities you’d need. Very well stocked kitchen. The houses are large enough for a big group, but the layout allows for people to break away for quiet activities. The beds and linens are top notch. We’d love to return in the summer months someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

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

Family Vacation 2024

Property was great! Fit the needs of our family well. Very close to the beach, which was so great. The home felt very comfortable, well decorated and cozy. Kitchen was very well stocked with all tools needed for cooking meals for a large group. Only bit of “criticism” we had was the home could use a deep clean. Pillows in some of the rooms could be replaced as they don’t have much life left to them. You can see this is a well loved property and needs a bit of a refresh as far as wear and tear. Overall, the stay was fantastic and the owners We’re communicative and quick to respond. Would definitely refer the Harbert Home and Guest House to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A., United States

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

Perfect place for old collge friends!

Celebrating over 40 years of friendship, we knew we had to find an ideal place for everyone to feel comfortable, easy access to the beach for long walks and an excellent kitchen for everyone to share in the making of great meals and the ideal outdoor dining area for everyone to enjoy. Across the board, everyone gave the Harbert Home a thumbs up and said they'd like to return with their own families.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Spacious house, great outdoor space

We could not have been more pleased with our stay at this property for a girls weekend. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep. We had plenty of supplies for cooking and did not go without anything we needed. The property owner/manager was great with communication and lots of suggestions and instructions for things around the house! Nice quiet neighborhood and truly is just STEPS from the beach which is also beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great house. Great location.

Spacious and attractive houses and property. 2 minute walk to beach makes it very convenient for large family group including small children. Everybody can come and go from the beach on their own schedule. Hot tub after beach day is great. Large Outdoor sitting and dining area gave us plenty of room to enjoy being together but not on top of each other. We have several cooks in the the family and the kitchen is very well-equipped and easy to work in. This is our second year at this property and we will be back next year too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy B.

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

The pictures need to be updated

The kitchen was stocked great! We loved the outdoor space and hot tub. The pics on the website are outdated. The decor is "dark". A lighter color of paint would do wonders. Also, some of the antiques made the upstairs smell musty. The rug is frayed in upstairs bedroom, which made a tripping hazard in the dark. I almost fell twice getting up at night. It needs attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

jim f.

steep climb from beach

house was great, advertised 90 second walk to beach path- did not say you then have to go down 60 steps to beach. not bad going down, but very hard for a person with slight disability- should be mentioned???
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., Kansas City Metro Area

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

Lovely vacation home

We are a geographically widely dispersed family and Harbert posed the perfect solution to our gathering dilemma – how to come together, without anyone having to fly, especially with infants? Proximity to the beach, lots of beach chairs and towels on property, fun outings nearby and many restaurants and fresh markets with a variety of food options, made for an easy week. There are just a few gaps that might be filled — like a collection of board games/puzzles, better lighting (the house is in the woods and despite many windows is quite dark), and more pillows for sagging couches. Overall, however, the house is capacious and comfortable, and the owners have thought through many details, including one of the best equipped kitchens we’ve ever rented!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janet R.

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

Anniversary celebration

Our house was a 5 minute walk to the beach. Very peaceful and quite neighborhood. The beds were noisy, except for the Master suite. The hot rub was clean but very high in chlorine. Couldn't handle the smell. The kitchen had everything you would need to cook. Local restaurants were only about a 10 minute or less drive away. A local deer kept us entertained. Picked blueberries and went to a Fun Park. It was a great get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Another great week at Harbert House!

This is our third year and this property, and it continues to be a great fit for our needs. With two residences on the property, it works well for a multi-generation family with 2 dogs who don't always see eye-to-eye. Last year, the smaller house became Covid central when our daughter and SIL arrived with the disease (mild, thankfully), and the rest of us managed to stay well. This year, we were back to our typical arrangements with the family with small children in the small house and the adults in the big house. Less than 5 minute walk to beach and as a family of cooks, everything we need to enjoy our days and evenings together. Owners are helpful and easy to communicate with. They offered us an extension at the end of our stay because the house was unbooked. While we couldn't take advantage of that, we did ask for a slightly later checkout time which they accommodated. I know that was a one-time opportunity but it demonstrates their desire to do whatever they can to ensure guests have a great visit. We're booked for 2025!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay. Easy stroll to a beautiful beach and to the Swedish bakery. This house seems to have everything - kitchen is one of the best stocked I have ever found. Layout is really flexible with the guest house and multiple outdoor areas. Only suggestions: 1. Kitchen is almost too well stocked - the cabinets are overflowing and there is more than will fit easily. 2. Check lightbulbs and replace those that are out. The house seemed very dark (but it was also cloudy and smoky when we were there, so that didn't help). 3. Add a recycle bin. It was agonizing to have to put recyclables in the can for the landfill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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