Large family vacation home at Cherry Beach. Sat-Sat a few summer weeks open!

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7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18371.6 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Three Oaks, MI

Cherry Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Warren Dunes State Park
‪8 min drive‬
Warren Dunes State Park Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Basement Queen

1 Queen Bed

Beach House Rules - king bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

6 Single Beds

Love you more - King

1 King Bed

No Wake Zone - 2 twins

2 Single Beds

Queen guest room

1 Queen Bed

This is where - King bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lovely updated ranch home with a huge deck and yard. Enjoy stargazing from the quiet backyard deck. Roast s'mores in the firepit. Use all the toys and floaties in Lake Michigan at beautiful Cherry Beach!! The beach is a short, peaceful walk down Cherry Beach Road.
Perfect home for large families or groups of friends. We have hosted bridal parties, multi-generational family reunions, and many grandparents looking to gather their kids and grandkids for a week of togetherness. Local wineries, breweries, cideries and golf courses make Southwest Michigan a perfect vacation spot. New pickleball courts at New Buffalo High School! The Warren Dunes are a 5 minute drive.
Come relax and enjoy!!

Property manager

Mary Jacobs

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Be mindful and respectful of our very kind neighbors.

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

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number CR2022-0469

About the area

Three Oaks

Located in Three Oaks, this holiday home is on a lake. 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 Captain Mike's Fun Park. Kayaking, power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Three Oaks, MI

What's nearby

Cherry Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Warren Dunes State Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 17 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 12 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬14 min drive
‪The Beach Bucket - ‬6 min drive
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large family vacation home at Cherry Beach. Sat-Sat a few summer weeks open! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large family vacation home at Cherry Beach. Sat-Sat a few summer weeks open!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large family vacation home at Cherry Beach. Sat-Sat a few summer weeks open!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large family vacation home at Cherry Beach. Sat-Sat a few summer weeks open! located?

This family-friendly Three Oaks holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

20 July 2024

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

Great Family Cottage

House is perfect for a large family gathering!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 September 2023

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

Amazing house

The location and accommodations were amazing. Beautiful, clean, everything you need and many spaces to enjoy.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

14 August 2024

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

Annual family vacation

House was great. We were 14 adults and 3 kids. There were plenty of beds and lots of space. Back deck was great and short walk to the beach! Another fridge in basement would have been nice with so many people and a baby we could have used the space. Overall a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

9 July 2024

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

Family Gathering

Perfect house to spread out inside and out and for children to play on the deck and in the expansive yard. Owner is very responsive to questions and issues that arise.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

29 June 2024

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

Extraordinary

Our large family had a great time exploring southwest Michigan from the comfort of this home. There was plenty of space for everyone and the host provided all the extras we could have imagined. It was a very enjoyable trip for all of us.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline E.

30 August 2023

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

Wonderful retreat!

We had a wonderful time at Mary’s well-stocked, spacious home! Easy walk to the beach, many thoughtful details, beautiful outdoor space. We hope to come back soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V., Chicago

12 October 2023

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

Great stay!

Everything was as described, house was great, close to beach. Mary was very responsive. We'll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brock P.

4 September 2024

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

Pleasant retreat

The property was just as was described. We had 6 adults and 2 children which it easily accommodated. It served as a gathering place for our family including my son and wife who live in Three Oaks. We especially appreciated the fully equipped kitchen although we didn't cook while there. The backyard and deck was private and pleasant. TV was important too because we needed to be able to watch the UM football game. The host was responsive and helpful at every turn. Great location for the beach too.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

28 August 2023

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

Bridal party

This house was perfect. It was about a 5 minute walk to the beach, and it was super clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance D.

24 July 2023

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

Perfect Family Setup!

As previous folks mentioned, the property exceeded our expectations and was well-stocked with everything you needed for your stay. I would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

17 January 2023

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

Recommend

This place is amazing- absolutely what I expected based on the photos. If you are considering this spot- book it! We did a 3-night stay here and I am so glad I booked my time here.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

9 July 2023

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

Beach Independence

Best stocked VRBO we have stayed in with lots of towels and kitchen items. Wonderful deck with gas grill and firepit. Lots of beach chairs, floats and toys. We had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally m.

11 July 2023

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

Cherry Beach Retreat

This house was great. Exceeded our expectations. Had everything we needed. Kitchen and baths very well stocked and beach supplies an added plus. The walk to beautiful Cherry Beach was easy and pleasant. The whole family, ages 1 year to 84 enjoyed the spectacular sunset every night! We would definitely rent here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina S., Franklin, Michigan

29 June 2023

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

Great house in a great location!

Our entire family (kids and grandparents included) vacationed in this house and has a wonderful stay! The house was clean and comfortable with plenty of yard space and a great deck. The beach was a short walk away and all beach supplies were available in the house including towels, sand toys and chairs. The owners were very responsive and easy to work with. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

4 June 2023

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

The perfect getaway!

Everything about our stay was perfect! We do a friends trip every year and this was one of our favorites! It was very family friendly, super clean and a lot to do! The backyard was beautiful with a gas fire pit and wood burning pit. We spent 98% of our time outside. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

17 July 2023

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

They Thought of Everything

This was a very nice property and the owners supplied everything you could think of. The house is very big and spread out nicely. More "homey" than any rental we have had before

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

30 June 2023

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

Great place for family gathering

15 of us stayed here for 3 nights. There was plenty of space for all. We did not have en suite bathrooms for all the couples, but we were fine sharing! The cousins loved the bunk room! It was nice to be close to the more private beach, but also just a short drive from dunes and shops in several places.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

23 May 2023

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

Golf outing

Everything was great. Will return next year.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve c.

2 August 2023

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

July 2023

Basement outstanding for kids Large bedrooms Nice/peaceful neighborhood Beach walk easy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

12 June 2023

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

Wonderful stay near the beach

Our group had a wonderful stay at this property. Mary was a great host - very friendly, accommodating, and responsive. The property itself is perfect - plenty of comfortable beds and bedrooms, a large deck and yard, and tons of space for our large group. The little things are taken care of, too: ample towels, toiletries, and all the kitchen accessories you need. Certainly the most homey rental property we have stayed at. The house is about a half mile to a nice sandy beach, and plenty of chairs, toys, and floaties are provided. No complaints whatsoever; everyone in our group was happy with our stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

1 June 2023

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

So clean and well stocked

This was the best vacation rental I’ve stayed in in my 30+ years. The home was very clean and SO well stocked - plenty of paper goods, trash bags, every kitchen utensil you could need, sooo many towels, firewood for 2 big fires…. I can’t think of anything more the host could have provided. On top of that the beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of room for our group of 18 adults and kids to spread out. It was an easy .75 mile walk to the beach and very drivable to lots of restaurants and breweries. I think we might make this the permanent spot for our annual friend group vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

6 August 2023

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

Fully stocked lake house!

A group of 4 friends met at this wonderful lake house for a 3 night stay. This house was fully tsockdd with everything. The location was close to the beach. If you plan to drive leave esrly.to get parking though! The beach is within walking distance, but not ideal if you're hauling floats and other things down there. There was ample room for all of us and our kids. There was enough parking for all 4 of our large vehicles. The deck was lovely and the outdoor firepit was great. We were surprised by all of amenities that were included. If we travel to this area again we would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

13 August 2023

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

Perfect for a large group!

Our group consisted of family members from four different households, ranging in age from 14 to 88. This house was perfect for all of us. The teens/young adults enjoyed the spacious downstairs area, which they claimed as “theirs”! The rest of us appreciated the large rooms and comfy beds in the four main floor bedrooms. There were plenty of places to sit on the deck and enjoy the beautiful weather. The house was well stocked with everything we needed, including beach towels and beach toys. The walk to the beach was easy. We did notice the beach parking area filled up quickly so those who chose to drive down left early enough to grab a parking spot. Mary was very easy to work with and was quick to respond to inquiries. I highly recommend this rental and would gladly stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffini H.

24 June 2023

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

The Perfect Vacation Spot!

We had a truly wonderful experience staying at this amazing property! It had plenty of room for myself and my husband along with our kids and spouses and grandparents! Each person had their own personal space and we did not feel like we were on top of each other at all. The house is stocked far above and beyond anything that we have had at any other rental property - and we have stayed at a lot of them! The kitchen had everything we could have needed and the bathrooms as well. The beach supplies were abundant and we enjoyed them very much! The deck and backyard were perfect with seating for everyone in our large group and plenty of space for our nightly volleyball game - very big perk! The fire pit had room for all of us to sit around as well. The beach was perfect with great quality sand and water and plenty of space to spread out and not feel crowded. You can walk for miles in either direction. The stairs to get down the beach are in good shape and easy to navigate and the parking at the top of the stairs made it easy to get all of our supplies from the house to the beach. Mary has been very quick to respond to any questions that I had about the property and location and the property manager responded very quickly to a question we had about using the TV. Everyone in the family agreed that this was the perfect location for our yearly family vacation! It was a blessing to find this place and we hope to return next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

30 December 2022

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

Holiday Gathering

We enjoyed our whole stay. 7 adults and 6 children ages 2 thru 6. The house had everything we needed and then some. The host was available and responsive. The weather was snowy and cold, but we played games and pool and ping pong. Then it warmed up enough to walk to the lake and see the beach covered in snow and ice. A very surreal sight. We saw deer, built a snowman and even used a sled available at the house. Obviously a great summer rental, but for our cold snowy Christmas gathering it was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary Jacobs

My name is Mary. I am a mother of 4. I happily bought this ranch home in Michigan with the goal of spending time with my family. It has been a retreat for family and friends for over a decade. It is my goal to see other families enjoy the beauty of Southwest Michigan. Please feel free to reach out to me with questions.

Why they chose this property

I chose Cherry Beach because it was always quiet and great for families. It has gotten busier in recent years as it was name “a best kept secret” on popular websites. The walk to the beach is 5 blocks, but we are on the beach side of red arrow so it’s a lovely tree lined walk. We have a wagon to cart your beach items, but you can drive down and pay to park for the day ($15) or just run a car down and drop off all your chairs, coolers, etc.
Our home is surprisingly large - with LOTS of beds. I work hard to make sure it is well stocked and comfortable. Nice linens and towels matter, so we don't skimp on that! It is also important for it to be clean and uncluttered. I want guests to feel comfortable and relaxed. I hope you find the home appropriately appointed.

What makes this property unique

Lots of high quality bed! Nice bedding. Plenty of paper products, linens, towels, laundry detergent.
LARGE yard to play - volleyball net and plenty of beach toys and floaties.
I also make sure the place is clean. We have high standards and I come check the cleanliness of the house several times per summer while it is being cleaned. I have great reviews because we work hard to make this a clean and beautiful home for your vacation.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Basement Queen

Beach House Rules - king bedroom

Bunk Room

Love you more - King

No Wake Zone - 2 twins

Queen guest room

This is where - King bedroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

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