Cozy & charming cottage in the woods on a quiet road & close walk to the beach
Clean & comfortable cottage, close to local beach towns, orchards, and everything southwest Michigan has to offer. Walk down our road to the beach. Quiet neighborhood in the woods, great retreat from the hustle of the beach towns
Property manager
Todd or Cyndi Hohulin
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all
Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all
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
About the area
Coloma
Located in Lake Michigan Beach, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Coloma, MI
What's nearby
12 Corners Vineyards - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
Sarett Nature Center - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
Harbor Shores Golf Club - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
White Pine Winery - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
Silver Beach - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Hot Spot - 14 min drive
Eddies's Drive In West - 16 min drive
Bend - 17 min drive
Subway - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy & charming cottage in the woods on a quiet road & close walk to the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Cozy & charming cottage in the woods on a quiet road & close walk to the beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy & charming cottage in the woods on a quiet road & close walk to the beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy & charming cottage in the woods on a quiet road & close walk to the beach located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sarett Nature Center and 12 Corners Vineyards. Contessa Wine Cellars and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Beautiful property, convenient to wineries, breweries, and restaurants, yet far enough away to be peaceful and quiet. Great park/beach within walking distance for amazing sunsets. Clean and well stocked with amenities. Wish we could’ve stayed a couple of additional days!!
This house is perfect for a family of five and even if you have small children. This was our first family vacation and I wouldn’t have changed anything. Our kids are 5,3,2 and totally safe and didn’t have to worry about them getting into anything or hurting themselves.
Cute little cottage, updated, clean. Very easy walk or super short drive to Hagar Beach, which we love, it's never packed with people, great sandy, clean beach! The house had some nice amenities for the kitchen, sugar, spices, coffee and Keurig that were super appreciated - the little things you forget or don't want to buy for a week or long weekend away. Loved that we had use of the washing machine and dryer! And awesome outdoor shower so you don't bring the beach into the house. The neighborhood is tucked away, very quiet on a gravel road. Wish Coloma itself had more to do but it's not a bad drive to St. Joseph or South Haven. We loved the house, only minor complaint we had was that the downstairs area that my thirteen year old loved having to herself was freezing cold, there was no way to regulate the air conditioning so that we were comfortable upstairs and she didn't freeze downstairs. But not a deal breaker.
Owners were very kind and made our check in super easy. Thank you!
My daughters and I stayed for our annual girl’s week trip. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The location was great for visiting beaches, restaurants, and shopping in St Joseph, Benton Harbor, and South Haven. We had a nice relaxing stay!
Everything about this little cottage was so well done, from the convenient, thoughtful little touches like USB charging ports on all the lamps and built in baby gate at the top of the stairs, to the tasteful original artwork and decor. We stayed with our two boys ages 3 & 5. They absolutely loved their little private bedroom downstairs. It was nice to have a comfortable living room area for playing games and watching movies. We took walks and bike rides on the secluded wooded roads around the house. Hagar Park Beach is only 2 minutes from the house and was the perfect spot for our kids to play on a nice clean sandy beach that also has an impressive playground area. We visited Sarett Nature Preserve as well, only about 10 minutes away. And it's a short drive into the main St Joe downtown area. This was just the perfect little vacation spot for us. I'm not sure it would be suitable for more than a family of 4-5 and we definitely wouldn't have wanted to bring younger children due to the space, but for us it was great. The owners had excellent communication and we will definitely be back!
This cottage was renovated well, very comfortable and had everything you might need (except maybe bug spray!) We enjoyed our stay - sat in the chairs to visit when we arrived, visited the fruit stand, the beach and St. Joes, all near by. Our only concern was that the 2nd bed is not a bed. The owners have moved one of the pull out couches to the downstairs space. The living room is lovely for hanging out and visiting. We really enjoyed everything else about the house. However, if we had known there was no 2nd bed we would have picked a different place. The owners were very responsive to questions and the house is super clean. (There was even plastic wrap for our leftovers!)
Attention to detail was outstanding! Owner clearly takes a lot of pride in good work and thinking of your every need. Great location between St. Joseph and South Haven. We found St Joe to be more easily accessible btw the two. The beach is right at the top of the street and really nice. If you like quiet, secluded, out of the mix but close to it... this is a fit for you. Highly recommend.
Beautiful home and property, check in was easy, area was great. 2 min to the beach. My teens had a great time. The outdoor shower and watching the owls at night were an added bonus!
This beach cottage was so beautifully remodeled in such a peaceful location in the woods within walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed relaxing on the back deck facing the woods and used the fire pit one night. The location was great being both secluded but within 15-20 minutes of two great beach towns. We also really appreciated all the board games that were provided.
There were just a few things about the house that were inconvenient. We couldn’t find space to put our pantry/dry food items in the kitchen and there was no space to store suitcases or clothes in the bedroom. Also, the bedroom and basement TVs were not usable. They weren’t smart tv’s/ didn’t have a Roku or any way to use streaming services or even a dvd player. The basement pull out sofa was pretty comfortable but the pull out sofa in the living room had a bar that made it very uncomfortable. We also used the grill one night but couldn’t find grilling utensils. All in all, we still enjoyed our stay enough to consider coming back for our next trip to Michigan!
This cottage is impeccable! They have everything you could ever need or want. Walking distance to a beautiful park and beach on Lake Michigan. Highly recommend!
Very nice little cottage. Laid out nicelyn on the smaller solide but laid out where you don't feel cramped even with a family of 4. Perfect getaway spot very close to Lake Michigan. We had an awesome time!
What an adorable and comfortable little house! Everything was setup wonderfully and we were made to feel very welcome. We loved how close it was to Hagar Beach which was incredible. And it was an easy trip into town to get food and explore. We will definitely be back next year.
Nestled in a small quaint gravel road neighborhood, this was a gem! It looks small from the road but once your inside it does feel bigger. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cute clean cottage. It has clean modern well appointed beachy decor and the charm of the white beach panel walls was 💯
Kitchen: stocked with everything we needed to cook. I would suggest kitchen shears as it was the only thing I felt I needed that wasn't there. We stored most of our food in the fridge bc the kitchen is smaller, but I just loved the charm of it so it really didn't detract for me. The extra extra deep sink was nice!
We ended up not walking to the public beach because there was a busy road to cross and we would have to leave our wagon at the top of the stair way. Stairs were easy to navigate and not steep. My kids loved finding rocks and riding the waves with intertubes. Plenty of space and didn't feel overly crowded during the day (go early for best parking spots). We found a clay area there and kids had a blast climbing a huge hill up to the park. The beach/park does allow dogs so keep that in mind, we love animals so we were ok with that. 🐾
Owners were so great allowing an early check-in and also staying in great communication during our stay.
The outdoor shower was a bonus and we never ran out of hot water after we all showered. The A/C worked like a gem and kept us all cool in the heat. Our boys loved their little bedroom down the spiral staircase that you can also get to via the deck if the spiral stairs are too steep.
The deck was nice but wear/bring bug spray as the woods are right behind the cottage, a cute creek runs in the ravine. The grill was a little smaller but cooked our food very well!
Beds were comfortable, not overly soft, towels were new and white, sheets clean and soft, and furniture was high quality and soft. The extra throw blankets provided were a plus!
The master bedroom has industrial style open shelves and hangers for your items and that was perfect instead of a closet. I brought extra hangers which was good. Its door is right off the kitchen and was hard to latch shut but our kids were downstairs so that didnt bother us.
We loved the board games at the top of the stairs such a great rainy day or nighttime activity for the kids and adults. Wifi worked great! TVs 👍
A full length mirror might be nice somewhere. I stepped on the shower ledge to approve my outfit selection in the bathroom vanity mirror. 😂
Ty! 💕
House was clean, well stocked, and everything we needed was there! Furnishings and decorations are inviting. Great deck. Games, movies, coloring books, Legos. Lots of things to keep kids busy if it's a rainy day. Would definitely stay here again!
The cottage is very clean & thoughtfully decorated. The decks and views to the ravine in back are lovely. It is about a 1/2 mile from Hagar Beach which is very nice but lots of steps. We enjoyed going to South Haven & St. Joseph for the beach and fireworks. We had everything we needed and more as far as kitchen and paper supplies. Although it clearly states there is a spiral staircase, it is a challenge to navigate. The outdoor shower was fun. The addition of a 1/2 bath on the lower level would be a real plus. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. We were so pleased to find all of the amenities of home, plenty of space for us our two children and my in-laws to stay comfortably. The cottage is beautifully decorated in beach and lake decor and the owners are very friendly and accommodating. The cottage is close to South Haven and Saint Joseph - many beaches close by. We would definitely come back and recommend to our friends and family!
The place was everything it was described as. Great place to stay!it was cozy, charming and comfortable. Had plenty of space for 6 .it is a great property, well decorated every thing you need, close to everything. Will definitely stay there again.
James E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Todd or Cyndi Hohulin
We are owners and chef of a small, longstanding & beloved restaurant in Peoria, IL. We have restored this little cottage as a refuge from our fast pace lives in our family business, and we love to extend our hospitality to our guests at our our cottage as well.
Why they chose this property
Quiet, wooded, & close to the beach
What makes this property unique
We love having coffee on the back deck overlooking the trees and sitting around the fire pit on a nice night.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests