Lovely Cottage on Lake Michigan with a Private Beach

• Wonderful vacation spot!

  Wonderful vacation spot!

  • Guest Joan S.
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 07/31/12
  We rented the cottage as a "making memories" week with our 9 year old granddaughter. She loved her own private sleeping nook and the living space was large enough that no one felt cramped. The shady spot kept the cottage cool, even when the temperatures were in the 90's. We rarely had the air conditioning on. Tons od windows kept everything bright and cheery. Modern kitchen and appliances made cooking and clean up a breeze. The beach was huge and very private. Most days we were the only people anywhere on the beach. Trips into town to look around or down the road for pizza were easy access and short drives. Our granddaughter said she wished she lived there always! The rental did exactly what we wanted it to do...made wonderful memories she will hopefully remember forever.

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• Gorgeous week on Lake Michigan

  Gorgeous week on Lake Michigan

  • Guest Paul W.
  • Date of stay 06/02/12
  • Review Submitted 06/12/12
  We spent a gorgeous week in Lilac cottage. The place is a real treat: the house is creatively decorated and furnished, the gardens are well kept and a very pleasant sojourn with nice trees, a lot of herbs and flowers and a wonderful variety of birds. Most amazing however is the location itself. In the morning we spent our time at the private beach and in the afternoon we used to sip our drinks on the "bluff", overlooking the Lake. We were very happy with our friendly host Sarah, who helped us enjoy our stay at this wonderful place.

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• Delightful place on the lake

  Delightful place on the lake

  • Guest Gloria L.
  • Date of stay 05/10/12
  • Review Submitted 05/17/12
  We enjoyed our stay at the Lilac Cottage. The cottage has the feel of a converted barn (although in fact it was purpose-built as a cottage). The "great room" comprises the kitchen, dining area, and a cozy sitting area, as well as a sleeping nook . The main bedroom is off the great room. The laundry room and large bathroom are off the entry way - note that the bath is not directly accessible from the bedroom, so bring a robe! The kitchen is very well-eqipped. The stairs down to the beach might be a bit tricky for those with balance issues, as the "railing" is just a fairly loose rope with little support. The bluff is beautiful, and there is a large open lawn where our dogs enjoyed running around. The herb gardens were lovely, and the owners encourage renters to snip whatever is needed for cooking, if you so desire. Together, the Lilac and Lavendar Cottages would be a great place for a family reunion or intimate wedding, as they are quite close together but still provide adequate privacy for each group. St. Joe is just 10 minutes south, and South Haven less than half an hour north, so we found this location very convenient for restaurants and shopping and sight-seeing. We would definitely stay again. This place was a real find, secluded country living but just minutes from city amenities, and very easy access to the M-63 and I 96.

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• A Great Place to Stay

  A Great Place to Stay

  • Guest Ruth C.
  • Date of stay 07/09/11
  • Review Submitted 08/09/11
  We stayed a full week at the Lilac Cottage. Our hosts were wonderful, interesting to talk to, and very helpful. Our stay was relaxing, the cottage was spacious, clean, very well appointed, and was well stocked with books, DVDs, and games. The view was beautiful, as was the private beach. The cottage location was close enough to St. Joe for any trips downtown, but far enough away to stay away from any hustle and bustle for a completely peaceful getaway. Our hosts were able to recommend activities and trips to surrounding areas, and we found the recommendations very helpful. There were many nearby destinations that were interesting and charming, including the quaint town of Coloma (we liked the Friendly Tavern), the Coloma theatre, the Contessa and Karma Vista wineries, The Chocolate Garden (handmade truffles), and a great used book store called Lakeside Books. We highly recommend the Lilac Cottage.

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• WOW

  WOW

  • Guest Jeff & Krissi
  • Date of stay 09/23/10
  • Review Submitted 11/23/10
  We spent a long weekend at The Lilac Cottage. Everything was just perfect. The owners were very cordial and helpful. The cottage was immaculate. We had a very peaceful time of rest and relaxation. While there is plenty to do around, we were just as content to stay around the cottage and enjoy the surroundings. The kitchen was absolutely wonderful to cook in. There are a lot of places to eat nearby but we chose to cook almost every meal there. The beach was beautiful and the stairs down to the beach were quite an experience! We loved watching the sunsets over the lake from the swing in the yard. We will definitely return in the future if the opportunity allows. We didn't lack for anything while we were there. Thank you for sharing your home with us~

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Beach, Clean, Neat, New, Quiet, Friendly hosts= Great experience

  Beach, Clean, Neat, New, Quiet, Friendly hosts= Great experience

  • Guest Indianapolis
  • Date of stay 08/31/10
  • Review Submitted 09/16/10
  My wife and I stayed at the Lilac Cottage for a week and really enjoyed ourselves. The setting is private and quiet. The cottage is clean, new, and well kept. It has everything you need for an enjoyable stay (tv, dvd, ipod dock, fireplace, towels, linens, basic kitchen necessities, beach chairs, etc), all you really need to bring is your clothes, beach umbrella, and a trip to the grocery. Most importantly it has a reasonably comfortable queen size bed! The hosts were very accomodating and interesting to talk with. The beach is private and clean. Amazing sunsets from the bluff. The stair case down to the beach is long and steep, kids or elderly should not attempt these stairs. Everyone else will get a workout! St. Joesph is less than 10 minutes south with restaurants (I reccommend Silver Beach pizza & their 18oz Stella Artois in an ice cold mug). South Haven, Saugatuck, & Holland are also nearby for shopping and eating.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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• Magical

  Magical

  • Guest Ramon
  • Date of stay 08/07/10
  • Review Submitted 08/14/10
  We just returned from a week at Lilac Cottage. It was magical. Lovely owners, amazing cottage that is "fully loaded" with everything you need, just like at home, but better! We walked for miles along the shore and were perfectly content to spend the whole week right there--no need to leave such a serene and special place. We miss it already!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Peaceful Retreat

  Peaceful Retreat

  • Guest Shellie
  • Date of stay 06/20/10
  • Review Submitted 07/11/10
  I was looking for a peaceful retreat near the beach where I could recharge for a few days and this place was perfect! The cottage was situated so there were beautiful views out the many windows. I could not see the beach but instead saw big trees and lots of flower gardens. Out on the bluff which was just around the main house the views of the lake were spectacular! There was a bench swing that I really enjoyed sitting on and looking at the view! There were alot of steps leading down to the beach, but they were sturdy and well kept. Once I got down there it was worth every step! I was there during the week so I had the beach to myself which was excellent! They already have chairs down there so you don't have to carry anything down but your beachbag! I loved collecting all of the perfectly shaped and colorful rocks from the shoreline too. The cottage was impeccably done. There was everything I might need and way beyond. It was open and cozy all at the same time. I loved the book nook where I would sit to read at night. The owners were very pleasant and accommodating. They pointed me to a store for groceries that had some local items which I enjoyed trying. They offered use of the herbs in their garden and even suggested I could borrow a small amount of anything I might forget at the store. I really enjoyed my stay and am hoping to go back again soon!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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• We loved it here!

  We loved it here!

  • Guest Jeri
  • Date of stay 06/28/10
  • Review Submitted 07/07/10
  We stayed for 4 nights this summer at Lilac Cottage. The owners are very hospitable, helpful, and gracious. The cottage itself is larger than it looks in the picture. We loved the way it was decorated. The kitchen is fantastic and has every little gadget you might think of. There were 2 adults and 2 teenagers in our party and we did not feel cramped at all. We also were able to bring our dog. It is very private, yet convenient to St. Joseph/Coloma and local stores. The grounds have beautiful gardens everywhere you look and a large front yard. The views of the lake and the sunsets are breathtaking. The private beach is incredible. There is a kayak available to use which was alot of fun for our family. We hope to be able to return to Lilac Cottage!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Lilac Cottage

  Lilac Cottage

  • Guest Linda
  • Date of stay 06/14/10
  • Review Submitted 06/22/10
  Shh........Did you ever find something that was so special you wanted to keep it a secret? We found it here at Lilac Cottage. We knew the area but were unaware of this little gem on the shores of Lake Michigan. A friendly greeting when you arrive, a quick tour of the beautiful property and then you enter your haven away from home. The cottage exceeds the descriptions and welcomes you like a warm embrace. We didn't want to leave. You won't be disappointed. Shh.....remember........it's our secret.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Tax Rate 6%