Vacation Rentals by Owner

Terrirfic Winter Retreat at the Cute Cottage!!

Guest: Barbara & Friends - Evanston, Illinois
Date of Stay: 01/15/12 Review Submitted: 01/15/12

A beautiful way to experience the first snow of the season! We very much enjoyed the fireplace and the comfortable lodging. With one of your fine restaurant suggestions, we discovered the Heston Supper Club....a new treat!!

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Thanksgiving 2011

Guest: Susannah, Hilary, John & Eric, Chicago
Date of Stay: 11/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/02/11

We had a terrific Thanksgiving weekend here - a welcome break from our Chicago lives of hectic busyness. We enjoyed several walks - to the beach and to Warren Woods - and with pleasurable couch time. The spa is fantastic, and the yard is just beautiful. Thank you for the hospitality and warmth!

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Great Place!

Guest: Sean and Kelly - Evanston, IL
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/26/11

Buzz & Carol - Thanks for the hospitality! Great place you have here - we loved the weekend.

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Wonderful Holiday Weekend at Cute Cottage!

Guest: Jen, Rob and (3) kids, Carmel, Indiana
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

Buzz& Carol - We had a wonderful weekend at Cute Cottage! Our family has come to think of Union Pier as our favorite vacation destination & your home made this trip extra special! Our kids loved having their own space to play with the LEGOs, and we had a family game of bag toss one night before roasting s'mores on the outdoor fireplace. Thank you for the amazing hospitality!

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Guest: Jef, Dale and family (Davenport, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

Buzz & Carol - Another wonderful week. You have a great location for a family reunion. Our daughter flew in from Boston and took the train over to New Buffalo. Our niece came from Chicago and Jef's sister drove over from Cleveland. This year we saw wild turkey twice and we enjoyed watching the lovely bluebirds. Thanks again! Jef and Dale (returning guests)

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Guest: Julianne, Mark and sons
Date of Stay: 08/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/07/11

Thank you Buzz and Carol - We found just what we were looking for in Cute Cottage. We so appreciated your responsiveness before our arrival and, once here, your many thoughtful touches in this well-appointed cottage. Our boys felt right at home- they loved discovering some Legos upstairs and had a great time in the yard (butterfly catching also yielded two little toads - a treat!) and also at Cherry Beach. Such a functional kitchen and living area made things so easy on us - it's nice to actually relax a little while traveling with the little ones! Many thanks......

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Guest: Angela and Bridesmaids
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

We had the most wonderful weekend and couldn't have asked for a more cozy and cute cottage!! I couldn't feel more blessed than to have shared such a fantastic weekend with beautiful friends and family! Angela (Bride-To-Be), Jill (organizer from Broomfield, Colorado) Rachel, Michelle, Meghan, Kasey and Heather

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Guest: Steve R and friends
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/10/11

Thank you so much for letting us stay at the Cute Cottage. We had a grand time. Your shower is AWESOME! Our favorite part was most definitely the hot tub. We also enjoyed your stash of DVDs. We watched 5 movies! Cooking was great too as we made ribs, fajitas and pastas. Your yard is just beautiful with gorgeous flowers. We are looking forward to a return visit someday. Maggie, Emily, Larry, Abby and Steve (Raleigh, No Carolina)

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Guest: April and friends (returning guests)
Date of Stay: 03/18/11 Review Submitted: 03/21/11

Thank you for sharing your cute cottage. 8 ladies enjoyed scrapbooking & getting away from our daily routines of work and family life! We visited a few local wineries & traveled to St. Joe for dinner and chocolate. The hot tub was wonderful. Thank you again for opening your cottage for visitors ~ we enjoyed the weekend! April, Shelley, Stephanie, Denise, Anna, Marcy, Michelle & Marcy Indianapolis, Indiana

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Guest: JoAnn, Ron & Friends, Chicago
Date of Stay: 09/19/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

We had a spectacular time at the Cure Cottage - aptly named - this past weekend. You are a class act....the lovely classical music playing upon our arrival was a very welcoming touch. The hot tub was terrific. Everything worked - your directions, everything in the cottage, the kitchen, the directions and descriptions of local restaurants, the beds were clean and the linens smelled freash. It was all great and we will be back!

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Guest: Jessica & Carolyn (NW INdiana) & Jen (Ann Arobr)
Date of Stay: 09/12/10 Review Submitted: 09/12/10

Thanks for the perfect weekend cottage for our annual girls' weekend and retreat! Loved the beautiful backyard, the view from the hot tub, and the master shower/steamroom. The soft music was very welcoming. Thanks again.....

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Guest: Mike, Mikhail, Katy & Elina
Date of Stay: 09/05/10 Review Submitted: 09/10/10

Thank you so much! The Cute Cottage was wonderful! We are looking forward to coming back. Hot tub was AWESOME!!!

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Guest: Marilyn
Date of Stay: 08/15/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

I have never seen such an organized kitchen! It was a joy to cook in it. I could pretend for a few days that I actually live here, it is so homey. Thanks for all the thought you put into it to make it so comfortable.

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Guest: Diane, Oak Park, IL
Date of Stay: 08/15/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

What a wonderful cottage! We drank in the view of the woods from the screened-in porch morning, noon & night. It is so peachful, such fresh air, and so beautiful to watch the deer stroll past in the morning. Thank you for sharing this lovely space with us, nourishing our writing, bodies, hearts and minds.

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Guest: Sandra, Homewood, IL
Date of Stay: 08/09/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Our stay at your cottage was just wonderful – everything was well appointed, easy to find and your binder really was “how to do everything”!! The master bedroom and bathroom were so comfy and luxurious - I felt really pampered. Cherry Beach was a dream – the water stayed shallow for at least 100 yards and was so refreshing. My memories of reading a book in a chair in the surf should sustain me until next summer. : )

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Guest: Julie and Zane
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Buzz and Carol - Thanks for sharing your cottage with us. It made the perfect, relaxing getaway for our honeymoon. The gifts and phone call to be sure we were happy really added a nice personal touch. Thanks for everything. Julie and Zane, St. Louis, Missouri

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Guest: Elaine
Date of Stay: 07/11/10 Review Submitted: 07/18/10

Hi Buzz, Our family had a wonderful time at your cottage. The house was perfect and the complimentary wine was a thoughtful gesture! Your suggestion about going to the art fair in St. Joe topped off the weekend. Thank you for sharing your house with our family.We'll be sure to recommend it to others. Elaine Skokie, IL

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Guest: Maya, the Kid
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 07/18/10

Thank you for everything Buzz. We had a great time. From Maya, the kid!

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Guest: Anita, Dana, Mary, Jan, Pat & Virginia
Date of Stay: 05/10/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

Thanks for a little bit of heaven! The Cute Cottage was FAR BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS - the pictures on-line do not do it justice. It was much more spacious than we thought. It's a treasure - thanks so much for sharing. This was perfect for our girls' getaway/birthday celebration. Anita, Pat, Mary, Jan, Pat & Virginia Chicago

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Guest: Shannon, Sally & Valerie
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

Buzz & Carol - We had a lovely time and loved the hot tub and yard. A wonderful property...thank you for sharing. Shannon and girlfriends....Chicago, IL

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Guest: Brent and Stacey
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

Thank you for letting us stay here. This house is amazing! We always have a blast when we come up here, and this time was no different. We will keep you guys in mind wevery time we come up here. Thank you so much!! Brent and Stacey, Goshen, Indiana

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Guest: Emily & Neal (Returning Guests)
Date of Stay: 11/22/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/09

Thanks again for ANOTHER wonderful weekend. We had a great time relaxing, enjoying the outdoors (it was 70+ deg in November!) and we also explored some of the various wineries. We do hope to be back soon! All our best...Emily & Neal

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Guest: Bill & Theresa
Date of Stay: 10/06/09 Review Submitted: 10/05/09

Thank you so much for sharing your place. We enjoyed being so close to the woods and the nearby well-marked bike paths - they were wonderful. The steam shower and hot tub made for great post-exercise relaxation. Can't wait to come back soon!

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Guest: Greg & Mary
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/13/09

You are by far the best people to rent from in the Union Pier/New Buffalo area. The cottage was WAY MORE than we expected! The hot tub and screened porch - amazing! It was such a perfect weekend for us!!

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Guest: Lisa and the girls!
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

We had a great Girls-Getaway. A wonderful cottage and a great location. Beach on the sunny days and the outlet stores when not. Everything was just perfect. Thanks for allowing us the pleasure of sharing your Cute Cottage. Lots of memories made here.

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Guest: Ray, Jami & kids
Date of Stay: 08/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/03/09

We enjoyed so much the peace and quiet, all of the nature and wildlife - it's so beautiful here. The kids loved the big back yard....the bean toss game was a big hit! So was sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows. We look forward to another stay here. Oh, yes, the Lake Michigan beach was a big hit too.

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Guest: Jef and Dale, Davenport, Iowa
Date of Stay: 07/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/06/10

What a delightful cottage! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Your hospitality was wonderful and we will spread the word regarding your cute cottage. Your notebook on restaurants etc was very helpful - great prime rib at Heston's!

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Guest: Eva & Peter, Lila & Artur
Date of Stay: 07/05/09 Review Submitted: 07/04/09

We really enjoyed our vacation at your place. It is a very charming cottage. Thanks too for the welcome gifts! We hope to be back.

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Guest: Andra, Bonnie and Maya
Date of Stay: 06/28/09 Review Submitted: 06/27/09

Thanks so much for everything - we love your place and have already made our next reservation!

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Guest: Paul and Jan
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/25/09

We enjoyed our 9 days here! You have a million dollar view from the back screened porch - and we enjoyed using the pass to Cherry Beach, our favorite beach! We biked around your roadways and enjoyed dinner out at one of the local supper clubs for our farewell night - really great! You have a lovely, quiet neighborhood here. Thanks again....we look forward to another visit.

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Guest: Susan
Date of Stay: 06/12/09 Review Submitted: 06/11/09

What a wonderful place to meet our friends from Chicago! The hot tub was a big hit. Thanks for keeping the place in such nice, well-stocked condition.

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Guest: Mary
Date of Stay: 06/06/09 Review Submitted: 06/05/09

The "shower of earthly delights" was well worth the trip! I love this place.

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Guest: Ralph, Karri, Jeff & Yvonne
Date of Stay: 06/06/09 Review Submitted: 06/05/09

Thank you for a wonderful weekend getaway! To get out of the city for a few days to breathe some country air & relax was fantastic! Hot tub was great too. Thanks much.

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Guest: Seth and families (two families)
Date of Stay: 05/28/09 Review Submitted: 05/27/09

A very cute cottage indeed. We especially enjoyed the landscaping and large screened in back porch which is very private. Thanks for keeping the house in such good condition. We hope to come back soon! p.s. We also enjoyed listening to the birds very much - very relaxing!

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Guest: Paul
Date of Stay: 05/25/09 Review Submitted: 05/24/09

Last week we were over in your area bicycling and looked at properties as options for our stay. Yours was the last we saw before heading home, and we were delighted because it was the clear favorite! It's funny what others are describing as, "secluded and quiet"! We will mail the contract tomorrow and we look forward to our stay. Thanks again.

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Guest: Emily
Date of Stay: 05/17/09 Review Submitted: 05/16/09

It was our pleasure to refer our good friends to you at "Cute Cottage" as we had such a great time at your place!

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Guest: Paul & Christine
Date of Stay: 03/27/09 Review Submitted: 03/26/09

Relaxing in such a wonderfully appointed cottage so close to the Big Lake and to the Big City has been a true treat.

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Guest: Emily & Neal
Date of Stay: 03/03/09 Review Submitted: 03/02/09

We really had a great time at your aptly named "Cute Cottage" on Valentine's Day weekend. We relaxed, did some reading, enjoyed nature and the woods, and - of course - spent time soaking in the hot tub! We look forward to returning real soon. We have told many of our friends about your great place!!

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