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Lakeside Grove Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Village/Beach Location

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The 'Summer Cottage'
Lakeside Grove Cottage
Charming Interior
Lakeside Grove Garden
Outside Garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6103.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Lakeside, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakeside Grove Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Village/Beach Location

This historic and charming farmhouse is surrounded by nearly an acre of gardens. Located in the picturesque village of Lakeside, Michigan in the heart of Harbor Country. Less than a 90 minute drive from Chicago. A five minute walk to Lake Michigan's beautiful Pier Street Beach and renowned antique stores and markets.

Fully and charmingly furnished. Photographed for Better Homes and Gardens. Three bedrooms, each with ample closets. Large bathroom with view of the gardens. Large eat-in kitchen with dishwasher. Dining Room. Living Room. Delightful Screened-in Front Porch. Central air and heat. Wireless broadband Internet and Cable TV. Wood floors throughout. Full basement with Whirlpool washer and dryer.

Gorgeous separate summerhouse overlooking naturalistic prairie garden. This large screened-in cottage is fantastic for lazy summer days. Perfect for entertaining and serves as a fourth bedroom in the summer.


'We have returned to Lakeside Grove Cottage many times. It is like a homecoming to a more peaceful, charming time. The cottage is one of our favorite retreats.' -- William and Jill Rhodes

'The Cottage is immaculate. The Landscaping is charming. It's a quiet, shady, cool setting. We loved it.' -Carter Eckert

Property manager

Bill Mountford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
Map
Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Grove Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Village/Beach Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Grove Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Village/Beach Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Grove Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Village/Beach Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Grove Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Village/Beach Location located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Burnison Galleries are also within 1 mile (2 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. 117 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
This property is really beautiful! Great location and immaculate. Bill provided everything we needed to make our stay relaxing and uneventful! We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtland B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and location
Pictures don't do this place justice! Tons of space, a lovely three season room, and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation!
We had a great trip and the cottage was a wonderful location for our family to rest and eat between adventures. The host, Bill, was very helpful and had great communication. Checking in and out was a breeze and we felt right at home with plenty of sleeping space for our family of 6 (with younger kids ages 3-11.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage in Lakeside
We loved our stay at this adorable cottage in Lakeside. The cottage and grounds are so charming, the kitchen was well equipped and we made good use of the bikes. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Annual girls trip to Michigan was made even more special by this adorable property. So cozy and comfortable. We loved every minute of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GIna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Property was better than I could have imagined. It was a perfect, cozy little gem in the region!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Berwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
This historic cottage was the perfect getaway from the city. My husband and I enjoyed the time away. The cottage was super cozy and it was just nice to relax and read a book on the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience in Lakeside!
We had such a great time at the Lakeside Grove Cottage! It was clean, spacious, and close to antiques stores, the beach, breweries and coffee shops! We were able to explore the whole area on our short trip. The host was informative and helpful and it was an easy check-in process. Would recommend this vrbo!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday Weekend at the Dunes
This cottage was so spacious and peaceful. There is only 1 bathroom, but it is very spacious. The grounds and "hangout"bonus cottage in the back was a great plus. We love this area and its super close to the State Park! Beautiful weather!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lindsey d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage near beautiful nature
This was such a perfect place to stay with our extended family. We had five adults staying (two couples plus a parent), plus two dogs. It was such a comfortable home base for exploring all of the beautiful nature nearby. It had everything we needed to cook and stay in, but also nice dining options nearby. We had so much fun getting to spend time as a family over the holidays, and this was a great place to do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tina k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside leisure
Relaxing with all the amenities. Massive grounds for our dogs to run and play. Owner was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A real gem! Spacious inside and out, uniquely landscaped garden/yard including an outdoor screened in building that was huge and a treat to hang out in and take in nature from the indoors. Plenty of restaurants, breweries, nature, lake activities all nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing in Lakeside
We had a great stay in this wonderful cottage that feels larger than the pictures show. The beds are very comfortable, the decor soothing, incredibly clean and well outfitted with beach chairs and bikes! Bill was great to communicate with and raised the bar compared to the others we have rented from. The back summer cottage reminded us from a scene from Dirty Dancing - it was a great stay and we will return. It was incredibly clean as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demerise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed
Our family has a home right around the corner and this was a perfect space to have as extra living space. The home is well stocked and clean. We would definitely stay again and maybe in the summer to enjoy the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular garden. Cute house.
Charming and comfortable home. Beautiful garden. Plenty of space indoors and out. Nice kitchen and dining areas. Love the screen porch. The garden is a horticultural treasure. Love walking the neighborhood and visiting nearby antique stores. All around wonderful visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Lovely
My partner and I enjoyed a lovely, restorative stay at the Lakeview cottage! The kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms are well appointed and the porch and garden/yard are perfect for relaxing with a cup of coffee in the morning or s'mores at night by the fire pit. The summer cottage was a great touch and so cozy. Ample books to borrow and read during the stay too! The property is a short walk to Pier Beach through a charming neighborhood and is easy to get to all the shops and restaurants off the main road. We felt fully recharged and at peace during our stay and would absolutely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O., Saint Charles

Cozy.
The cottage was very cozy and clean. The location was great. It was close to New Buffalo and the dunes. We were able to tour the wineries and breweries in the area as well. It had all the conveniences of home and felt like a vacation. The best part was I was able to bring my dog!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Quiet
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The screened porch was a great place to relax. The back cottage was nice to spend some quiet time at dusk. We went to the public beach a few times. Some days there was ample room to sit on the sandy beach but other days the waves were too high, however we still enjoyed it there. We love the old charm of the cottage and hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Perfect Michigan Rental
This is a perfect rental in Harbor Country. The house is a cute cottage with all the amenities of home. Our family enjoyed the eat-in kitchen as well as the screened in porch. The grounds are gorgeous and well maintained with a fire pit and a screened in shed for family fun. The beach is just a short walk away and is also very well maintained. Very relaxing atmosphere
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Lakeside Cottage
We -- two small families -- spent a lovely weekend in this incredibly cozy, comfy, and cute cottage. The earlier reviews of this cottage still hold true: it has three comfortable bedrooms, a variety of places to relax -- living room, screened porch, garden, summer cottage -- wifi, cable t.v., a firepit... It is a couple of blocks from the beach, and around the corner from several shops. We had a wonderful time and hope to return someday.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bookish, breezy haven near the lake
The cottage in Lakeside was absolutely delightful. The decor is artsy and fun, there were stacks of terrific books to explore, and the screen porch and separate summer cottage meant there were lots of breezy corners for reading, games, or conversations. Add to all of this that the yard felt like a botanic garden, and you start to get the idea!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at the Lakeside Cottage
The Lakeside Cottage is cozy, clean and so very comfortable. It was very chilly the week we were here so we weren't able to go to the beach, but there were plenty of activities nearby to keep the whole family engaged and happy. We brought our lab and had a great time taking long walks with her. Bill, the owner, was excellent to communicate with and when the power went out the first night was very responsive and helpful. A great place to stay! Thanks, Bill!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bethany K.

A great summer getaway!
This was the perfect retreat. The cottage itself is in a nice wooded area, yet access to the sunny beach is right down the street. Right when we walked in the door we knew this was going to be a great stay- the decor was inviting, the house was well maintained and the grounds were fun to explore. A great place to relax for a week. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice retreat. We have two small children, and the house was welcoming for them. They especially loved the summer cottage, which was like their very own secret play room.

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New favorite in the area!
We were thrilled to find a dog friendly property with close beach access. The house was great-totally as advertised. It was really cute, and nicely appointed. It was very clean. It had a nice homey feel. It had a lot of space-so much so, we could have been a larger group. It was warm enough to enjoy the screened in porch, which an added bonus. We only wish we had more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Patty N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Very cute cottage. Just wish it was 10 minute walk to true beaches. Closest beach was very, very small and we had to pass a home with a high pitched alarm system always going off. Not loud but audible and not very welcoming. Not much owner, Bill, can do about that! Highly recommend Black Currant Bakehouse in Union Pier! Lakeshore drive is a great road for biking and walking. Lots of big trees and beautiful homes too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Mountford

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My wife and I are proud parents of three girls, and our family has enjoyed our cottage in Lakeside for many years. We really enjoy the entire local community - it has such charm and character.

You can't beat Southwestern Michigan in the summer, but we have also enjoyed Harbor Country in the late fall and winter - the area has so much to offer.

Why they chose this property

We only live 33 miles from the property, so in less than 45 minutes we can escape to an entirely different world. The original foundation dates to 1895, and this cottage has so much character and charm we just fell in love with the place.

What makes this property unique

One of the previous owners was a landscape architect, so the gardens are special. Our 'summer cottage' offers a great place to have a happy hour or let the kids escape to their 'own' private place. The grounds of our property are beautiful, and there are few better places to be than making s'mores at the fire pit after a great day at the beach.

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