Location: Lakeside, Southwest, Michigan, USA (1-1/2 Hour Drive from Chicago) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 9)
Secluded 4,000 square foot estate near Three Oaks Road with main house and separate, adjacent guest house.
First time available for rental. Includes access rights to Cherry Beach, Lakeside’s private community beach, 7 minutes by car.
Designed by Chicago architect Larry Booth, the house was built for entertaining and family groups, away from the crowded beach scene. Two-story great room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks the meadow. Cathedral cedar ceiling with modern ceiling fans, open kitchen with 14' counter space, perfect for entertaining, and a large dining booth (seats 8). Twin dining tables seat an intimate two or as many as 16. Separate sunken reading nook with cozy fireplace. High end audio throughout the house. Flat screen TV. Large, comfortable screened porch faces the woods with excellent firefly viewing in summer, great colors in the fall, and winter wonderland from December to March.
Luxurious master bedroom and bathroom with round Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, twin lavatory basins. Good-sized guest room with private bath and closet. Unfurnished rooms on second floor for hobbies and fun or extra sleeping space. Spacious front yard for outdoor play, as well as a large furnished patio with barbecue.
Spacious, bright, airy, every view a picture. 3,200 sq. ft. main house has its own private rolling meadow on one side and the forest's edge of Warren Woods State Park on the other. Separate 800 square foot guest house adjoins two car garage, features living room and kitchenette downstairs, two upstairs bedrooms (one with a three-bed trundle perfect for kids) and a bath with shower (no tub).
Great biking right out the door, trails to explore the woods, convenient to all popular Harbor Country restaurants, shopping and services. Still close enough for a Chicago commute, but worlds away. Especially beautiful in the Fall. Maybe just what you want.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Most Fall and Winter weeks, $2,200.00
Most Fall and Winter weekends $1,500.00 (3-days), $1,800 (4-days)
Rates a little higher for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please inquire.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Spacious Private Getaway...
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Lakeside
Lakeside offers a perfect contrast to Chicago. It's slow, relaxed, and rural whereas Chicago is, well, not. We like that it is close enough to get to in just 1-1/2 hours, but at the same time "a world away." Lots of good restaurants, shops, movies are nearby. As are long, winding country roads that are perfect for biking. We chose Lakeside after having spent many years visiting all the communities in this area, from Sawyer to Michiana.
The Unique Benefits at this House
This house is beautiful, and so are the surroundings. We are at the edge of a lovely meadow, where it meets the outskirts of Warren Woods State Park. Our actual property is 3.5 acres, but the land adjoins a large nature conservancy and is very private and well-protected. We mostly relax and entertain friends. Our favorite feature may be the 12x20-ft. screened porch, which offers the indoor-outdoor feeling missing from our house in Chicago.
Rental includes access to Lakeside's private, relatively uncrowded community beach.
Very handy shop for food, wine, coffee, snacks, sandwiches, newspapers
Owner's Map of Lakeside
My wife and I designed and built this house with a leading Chicago architect, as a family retreat and center for relaxation and entertainment. We were both working hard at the height of our careers, and needed an escape from the city. We're older now, working less, and are ready to share the pleasures of this second home with others, as we travel more ourselves. I have a long career in the advertising agency business, and as a creative process consultant. My wife is a psychotherapist. We've been married almost 35 years, and were childhood sweethearts. This is our dream home, and could be your dream getaway.
Property Photos
- View from the meadow - Lakeside Vacation Home; Quiet; Access to Cherry Beach; Great Biking
- View from the woods - Lakeside Vacation Home; Quiet; Access to Cherry Beach; Great Biking
- Living room overview - Lakeside Vacation Home; Quiet; Access to Cherry Beach; Great Biking
- Master bedroom
- Kitchen counter & breakfast nook
- Kitchen from Living Room
- Fall colors in the back yard
- Little bridge to the house
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