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5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chikaming Township, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪3 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)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Porch

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access.

Located in historic Lakeside , this renovated cottage marries the charm of yesterday with modern amenities. Great care and attention to detail was paid to assure that our guests would walk into the cottage and feel that they were in for a treat. *Original beaded board ceilings
*Douglas Fir wood floors
*french doors
*screened front porch and rear sleeping porch
*two HVAC system
* new windows with full screens
*50 gallon hot water heater
*47 inch HD flat screen TV with cable and Internet in Great Room
*36 inch HD flat screen TV in Second Parlor.

The cottage is decorated in an eclectic style that mixes and matches vintage pieces with comfy furniture. Bathrooms and kitchen have tile floors and new fixtures. Ceiling fans create cool breezes on the main floor rooms and porch. Games, books, and toys for young and old are on hand for family night gatherings. A plus is two bedrooms and full bathroom on the main floor for guests who may have mobility issues.

In the evening, gather around the fire pit on the brick paver patio.
Stored in the boat house are toys, lawn games and bikes for the whole family to enjoy. Beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys and umbrella are available for your use.

Situated in Harbor Country, there is no shortage of leisure activities to be enjoyed.
•Antique buffs can hunt for treasures
•Cyclists can hop on backroad trails
•Hikers can explore nature
•Farmers' Market
•Vineyards
•Art galleries
•Outlet mall
•Casino
•Craft Breweries

A stay at the cottage is about family and traditions and shared experiences; Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks and sparklers, sand castles and sun burn, lightning bugs and hide and go seek. It is my intent that the guests who stay at the cottage will create their own special memories and family tradition and look fondly back or look forward to their vacation at 'True Blue'.

Property manager

Rickie Hawkinson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack & Play, high chair, toddler blow up mattress
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Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings allowed for a special event
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No rearranging furniture
No additional guests allowed to sleepover during the nights of the booking

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
Note from host: Small gatherings allowed for a special event
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, a first aid kit 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Map
Chikaming Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 12.1 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 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 BR Cottage a Short Walk to Pier Street Beach Access. located?

This family-friendly Lakeside cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Flynn Woods Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Awesome michigan adventure

We had a great time, loved the area and the walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Blue Cottage

Beautifully decorated and well appointed property. We enjoyed our stay immensely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

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

Cute Cozy Cottage

We had a fantastic time staying at the Blue Cottage! It was perfect from the decor, to the spacious bedrooms and the fire pit! We had everything we needed and it was a super convenient for the beach, casino and wineries!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

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

Beautiful well appointed cottage

Beautiful landscaping, lots of indoor and outdoor toys for the family, beach games, chairs, etc in the garage, beautiful backyard with firepit and table. Many beds and well stocked kitchen. The owner was very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Just as described. Clean and neat. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Great family vacation!

Stayed at the cutest house ! Plenty of room for 8 adults and one 7 yr old-comfortable, great decor, and everything we could possibly need! Well stocked kitchen, lots of games for inside outside and lake, bikes, fire pit, quiet and charming!wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Very comfortable house. User friendly. Good location.

The house was very comfortable and well stocked. The house is very well thought out. A few more mirrors in rooms would be helpful. Very efficient house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Camille R.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Spacious!

Darling cottage, well equipped, needs attention to details.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Zach K.

Great House

My fiance and I, along with 3 other couples, rented this house over NYE. It was a great house to sit back and relax in with friends. The house was very clean and had everything we needed in order to enjoy our time together. I would recommend to anybody trying to get away for a few days.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

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

Great week in the Blue Cottage!

The Blue Cottage is an absolutely charming vacation rental! We loved all the special touches in the rooms. We had coffee every morning on the front screened-in porch and cocktails in the evening in the shaded backyard. We were able to eat several of her meals on the picnic table under in the shaded backyard, too. One of the best stocked homes we’ve rented. we had all the information we needed prior to arriving, so check in, and check out were very smooth. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

July 2022

Everything was perfect. House has everything. Very quaint & cute . Beds etc very comfortable . Porch really lovely in the evenings . Back yard does need a spruce up .
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Muncie, Indiana

All You Need Are Your Clothes!

This is the most well-stocked and clean rental we have ever expeienced. Rickie has thought of everything, from a lovely arrival gift to beach towels and bicycles. The fire pit was amazing and she even got us started with wood. While we were there for a girls' getaway, it would certainly also be a good place for a family gathering. There is a well-stocked game closet, basic spices and condiments in the fridge, linens and bath towels, and bicycles for adults and children. The washer and dryer was super helpful and saved us from packing so much. The front screened porch was perfect and very relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D., IN

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

Amazing Cottage

This was our 19th summer of going on a girls’ trip, and we love this cottage! We were greeted with a very nice welcome basket, which included some delicious St. Julian wine! The cottage was bigger than what the pictures showed, and there were plenty of beds for each of us. The front porch was used during our mornings and evenings. We loved being close to shopping and the beach. The area surrounding the cottage was quiet and serene...and we took many walks. There were two wineries close by, and we enjoyed our time there. Don’t miss the velveeta cheeseburgers at Redamak’s! Rickie was quick at responding when we had questions for her. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a wonderful week for Trip#19!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Saralyn S.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful vacation rental. By far the best equipped rental we’ve stayed at…the bathrooms had plenty of towels and toilet paper, as well as full size shampoo/conditioner/body wash and a package of necessities in case you forgot something. The kitchen was just as well stocked, however, I would add a set of steak knives. Home was as described, very clean and comfortable. Our family of 6 (3 adults; 3 teenagers) had plenty of space. Check in/check out was easy. Rickie responds quickly and is very helpful. Location is good, a lot to do within a 10-15 mile radius. We had a few rainy days but visited the shops in New Buffalo and St Joseph as well as the Lighthouse Outlet Mall in Michigan City, IN. Barney’s grocery store in New Buffalo is close and convenient but costs a little more. You could go to Walmart in Michigan City, IN (20 mins) or Niles, MI (35 mins) if you’re looking for better prices. Pier St beach was a nice walk but we didn’t utilize the beach (not much space and hard to access if the water was high). Instead we traveled 2 miles north to Cherry beach (parking fees $15); Harbert Beach (no parking fees) and 7 miles to Warren Dunes State park (entrance fee $11). Overall we really enjoyed the cottage and special touches from Rickie. Highly recommend this property and owner. Thank you Rickie for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jessica B.

Great owner, OK property

The property owner is quick to respond to contact and acts accordingly to any issues reported. She is polite, responsible and thoughtful. This is our second summer in the house and we did, unfortunately, note that compared to 2014, the property is more run-down and has not been maintained. While the home itself is lovely and spacious, it's not always comfortable. For instance, the living room with the TV/DVD, intended for family gathering and movie nights is furnished with white wicker. Our family had a hard time getting comfortable and settled on the traditionally outdoor furniture as its not meant for long periods of sitting (i.e. a 2-hour movie). The downstairs bathroom has a full tub, perfect for cleaning after a day at the beach. However, the pitch of the tub is straight; thus, it gets clogged/is very slow to drain so the person trying to get clean ends up standing in 3 inch. dirty/sandy water. A dishwasher is available (thank goodness), but it's "quirky" and if you don't stay around to start, stop, restart, stop, restart, stop... you come him from the beach to a load of dirty dishes. The cottage sleeps 11, but the washing machine is small and best serves 3-4 people. Overall, the best part of the home is the owner. We probably will not stay here again because the value simply isn't there. It's an expensive rental and we had to work very hard on our vacation (fighting with appliances, needing to call for TP, not being comfortable on furniture...) to relax. The property is about 4-5 city blocks to the beach and about 50-75 steps down to the sand. The house is in-between several stores; thus the traffic is somewhat congested. You will hear a train several times per day.

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., Fort Wayne, indiana

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

This is a darling cottage in a lovely area! I would recommend it highly!

Our experience at the cottage was great! It was the first of many fall family getaways. The cottage was super cute and the host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Love how close we were to shops and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Great Location

This cottage was a great stay for our weekend away. It had all the amenities we needed and the owner was very helpful and accommodating. She even left us a welcome basket with goodies when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis E.

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

Golf weekend

Great property and host made it very easy. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

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

Lakeside cottage

What a great beach cottage! Lots of room and character for our family. Had everything we needed plus bikes and yard games. Enjoyed the fire pit and nearby shops. A lot to do nearby within a 10 mile radius. Want to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Y.

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

Exactly what we needed!

We were so pleased with the Blue Cottage! It was exactly as described and just right for our family. It was so well equipped for children with gates, beds, etc. and we were warmly welcomed with some local treats and the makings for s’mores. We fell in love with the area for its peacefulness, small town feel and beautiful beaches while still being near great restaurants, coffee and wineries. Thanks for a delightful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P., Columbus

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

Great historic home in Lakeside!

This house was as advertised! Our family really enjoyed relaxing here. It's a short drive to New Buffalo, Union Pier, and not too far from St. Joseph and South Havon. It's also a 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Amazing rental!

Had the best time in Lakeside! Walking distance to the beach and a short drive to shops & restaurants. The house is gorgeous! The bonfire was the icing on the cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Charming however...

Very charming however, the upstairs had an unpleasant order to it and the bathroom on that level had a bath/shower that was not working correctly. The water pressure was so low that the shower did not turn on unless it was turned too much to cold water and the tub was useless bc the holes that house the jets in the tub were black and not cleaned out. So everyone, all ten of us had to use the downstairs shower. Also, one of the bedrooms on the main level is not usable in the cold weather. There was no heat in that bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayley P.

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

Perfect Home for a Friend's getaway to attend a wedding

We had a great stay at the cottage. The rooms were well laid out with everything you need. The firepit outside was the highlight of our trip and came with kindling and wood ready to light. We really enjoyed the space and the special touches from Rickie to make us feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

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

Cozy cottage and super cute!

We loved the cottage. Absolutely adorable! Everything was there we needed, and then some! We had a great time. Location was amazing, close to everything and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rickie Hawkinson

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I grew up on the East coast and summered at the shore in New Jersey. It was a pleasure that was taken for granted. When I relocated to the Midwest, Lake Michigan became a worthy counterpart. The waves aren't as dramatic and the water isn't salty however I no longer have to worry about those jellyfish!

Why they chose this property

When we found the cottage, it was in a state of neglect after being left vacant for a few years. I like to say that she had good bones. I am a sucker for bead board ceilings and wide baseboards and trim. Throw in six paneled wood doors French Doors and hardwood floors and I am in heaven . The cottage has all this plus rooms that have angled ceilings and exposed rafters. This is authentic, not new to mimic old. We could imagine what she could look like with some hard work and determination. We had a vision of a cheerful, cozy cottage coming to life and being a wonderful place for friends and family to gather and to make memories like the cherished ones that I have of my childhood spent at the Jersey shore.

What makes this property unique

The cottage has history with its platted deed dated from the late 1880s and sits in the center of historic Lakeside, a beach community that dates back over one hundred years as a summer destination along Lake Michigan. There is a sense of being in touch with nature as you meander down paths lined by decades old pine trees with the roar of the lake on a blustery day in your ears. It is not uncommon to sight deer in the ravines and bluejays and cardinals perched in the trees. A highlight of the day is watching the breathtaking sunset over the lake with the orangery afterglow lighting up the sky. The cottage offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and allows one to take a deep breath and step back if only for a short respite.

Languages:

English