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Shoreside Cottage
Shoreside Cottage
Porch
Back yard with Lake Michigan Views.
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fennville, MI
  • Butler Street
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Silver Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Take a break by the lake!

Shoreside Cabin have been the escape destination on Lake Michigan for generations. Located away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this is where everyone can enjoy the quiet respite found on the Lake Michigan frontage just steps outside your cottage. Enjoy your morning coffee or a beverage after dinner watching the waves roll in and you will experience the magic of a sunset over Lake Michigan like never before!

Property manager

Jodi Harrington

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 7 total)
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Butler Street - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Oval Beach - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Silver Lake - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 20 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪What-Not-Inn - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Take a break by the lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 7 total).

What time is check-in at Take a break by the lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Take a break by the lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Take a break by the lake! located?

This Fennville cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Oval Beach and Kalamazoo Lake. Beery Field and Kalamazoo River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Harrington Cottage

Charming barn converted to a cottage.Very clean fit are objective of staying with easy access to beach with are 2 dogs.Dogs had some running room,didn’t have to be leashed all the time. Will the property host was great helping us find are way around the area towns. A true Lake Michigan experience. Jim D
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Perfect location!

Beautiful location on Lake Michigan. Will gave a great welcome to the cottage! Sunsets did not disappoint! Hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

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

Pure Michigan!

Lovely stay, beautiful property! The view and grounds were breathtaking. Cottage is old school/rustic/charming and comfortable. Could not ask for a better location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Great Stay by the Lake

While we only stayed one night, it was wonderful! Will was a great host, and greeted us as we entered the property. He gave us a brief tour, then left us to explore. There's SO much outdoor space, which was perfect for our dog. Sunset was amazing. Enjoying a huge bonfire under the stars was wonderful. The only downside was a neighbor's hour-long fireworks show, which terrified my dog, and disturbed my bonfire experience. Of course, that was beyond the host's control. We'd definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

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

Great location

A real treasure- location is amazing! The grounds are beautiful as well. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Cozy and comfortable!

Loved staying here for the weekend. The cottage is very cozy and has what you need. Clean as a whistle including the linens (I always check!). Host was very friendly and helpful, even gave me a good recommendation for dinner (Will, it was great, thank you). The view from the backyard is unmatched! Yard is extremely large and my dog loved exploring and running around. There is a path down to the beach, although you'll have to take a small jump or large step down off the seawall to get onto the sand, but if you are the least bit agile it is fine. Hoping I get to come back someday!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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

Easy going weekend on the lake

This is a large, old lakeside property with amazing views and good vibes. There’s nothing fancy or pretentious about this place but you will instantly know that many people, over many years, have lived and loved here — running and laughing on the large lawn, watching the sunset hand-in-hand/arm-in-arm, sitting by the fire pit and staring into the flames as the sky darkens and the moon rises. Getting to the beach will require care and mobility (we were fairly warned by others’ posts and were prepared for this) — while easy for active and fully mobile people it may be challenging or even impossible for others (most dogs will need to be carried or assisted down). It is a beautiful Michigan beach, nonetheless, just outside the back door. The property manager was wonderful — friendly, helpful, accommodating — and the welcome-dog was a gem. I hope we will be able to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann O.

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

Will, the property manager was very kind and helpful. Made our stay ! Thank you.

Will made our stay wonderful and certainly enjoying the "hot pepper mix"!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Here for a wedding

We attended a wedding in Saugatuck and needed a place to stay. We were delighted with the view of the lake, as well as the friendliness of the caretaker, Will. There was even a bottle of wine waiting for us, a first out of the many rentals we have used. A charming little cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

EXCEPTIONAL!!!

This is the perfect quaint lake cabin to fit the surroundings! The view was spectacular! We had a fire every night in the fire pit. We will be back and I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a convenient place to call home base while visiting the surrounding towns. The owners are very kind and thoughtful and I loved their dog Iris!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

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

Yellow cottage

Wonderful stay , sunset and view is fantastic, very peaceful...everything you need , my sister and myself stayed a few nights to have time away . Brought my dog , huge area for him to wander. Everything was neat and clean. Even left us a bottle of wine to enjoy while watching sun go down .several small parks , south , to hike down to beach .thank you so much for a lovely place to stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tara G., Oxford, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location on Lake Mich, challenging beach access

Cottage location and Lake Michigan views excellent. Cute and quaint, but bedroom and bathroom need immediate updating. Beautiful beach, but beach access from property challenging for older adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Richard C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed.

While the description of the property did not claim beach access, it was implied with "Michigan beachfront is just steps outside your cottage," and reinforced by the photos. It was surprising, to say the least, to find that a tall stepladder standing next to a steel break wall surrounded by broken concrete slabs was the last obstacle to overcome to complete the journey to the beach. Now, add our 40lb dog and you can probably understand why we stayed only 1 of the 3 nights we booked. We have rented many cottages over the years and this was the first time we have ever left a property early feeling mad and cheated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raun K.

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

Great alternative to camping

The cottage is perfectly adequate for a family of 5 or 6 to stay in. We were looking for an alternative to renting a camping cabin and this was excellent. Plenty to do in nearby South Haven and there is a park with a beach just down the road from the cottage. The property itself is rather large and features a fire pit, gazebo, swings, and lots of grass to run around in. There is also the view of the lake as well. The TV has all the modern streaming apps to kip younger kids occupied. Good wifi as well. We had a great time and recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlyss S.

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

Short summer vacation

This is a great place with a super friendly caretaker, Will. The cabin was perfect for the two of us with 2 bedrooms and small bath. There's a sitting area inside facing Lake Michigan or lots of outdoor seating on a really large lawn area overlooking the lake. We weren't able to access the shoreline easily due to erosion but if you can get down there (I did!), it's beautiful. Wonderful sunsets and close to Holland, Douglas & Saugatuck but private and quiet fr cozy nights. We'll definitely be back to enjoy this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

A very special and peaceful family getaway

This property is so wonderful, we will definitely be returning! My husband and I recently visited for 3 nights with our 1.5 year old son and 3 year old dog and could not have asked for a better place. The house itself was just what we needed - it definitely is nothing fancy, but it has all of the essentials and, most importantly, the most incredible view of the lake that you could ever imagine. Waking up every morning and enjoying the sunset every night was so special. Proximity to Saugatuck/Douglas etc was also perfect. Beach access is tricky but doable - we did it several time lugging around our toddler and our dog LOVED it. It was basically our own private beach. Thank you Will for being such a gracious host. Our little family made so many special memories here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine L., Mason

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

Weekend getaway

The property was awesome. Perfect weather all three days. The house had everything we needed. The owner and caretaker were very friendly. Thank you for the fresh cut asparagus. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Perfect Quiet Getaway on the Lake

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage on Lake Michigan with a deep family history and magnificent lake view. Will the property manager was supremely hospitable and made us feel right at home. We are sure to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful view

Came for the tulip festival in Holland, enjoyed relaxing to the view of Lake Michigan and the sunset after a busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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

Relaxing

Wonderful setting with magnificent view of Lake Michigan from living room and porch. Well stocked kitchen and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael J., Chicago

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

Lakeside paradise

This property is absolutely amazing! The lake views and access to Lake Michigan can’t be beat. Property owners were more than accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MONICA O.

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

Weekend away

What a great place to get away and unwind. Out of the way, yet close enough stores and such to fill your needs. Super quiet and relaxing. My morning coffee overlooking the lake was heavenly! We are talking about making this a yearly trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice view

Shabby cottage. Almost private beach with tricky access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Amazing property

This old converted cottage sits on a huge, gorgeous piece of property on Lake Michigan. It is beyond words! The home is old but comfortable - everything you need. There is a fire pit outside and loads of wood to build a fire at night. There’s a path down to the lengthy beach. Sunsets were spectacular and millions of stars to be seen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jodi Harrington

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Why they chose this property

Our Story.... begins every spring with the first of the guests that arrive after a seemingly long and gray winter season. We have always eagerly awaited the arrival of the families; some with children that can not wait to kick off shoes and run down the beach. There are the folks with the children being full grown and will enjoy a day or several - with them and the grandchildren, to enjoy the calming sound of Lake Michigan waves or the comfort of the country air to breathe. Certainly the wonderful friends that have returned year after year.

Languages:

English