The house looks out on the lake and a wild garden for birds and butterflies.
Location: Bridgman, Southwest, Michigan, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-13)
Location:
You'll see incredible sunsets from the house as well as from the 100-foot private beach, 16 miles above the Indiana border. Just two miles north of the I-94 Exit 16 in Bridgman, MI you'll find this charming home set amidst hemlocks, white pines and oaks. Privacy is provided by the high dune rising above the 100-foot paved driveway, which provides ample space for parking or safe play space for children. A gently sloping path and three steps provide easy access to this beautiful wide beach with pristine sand and an extensive shallow swim area with sand bar beyond. Explore the waterfront in the canoe, kayak, child's inflatable kayak, and rowboat, with lifejackets provided. Gather around a nightly campfire with wood provided, while you listen to the symphony of frogs and katydids and add your own songs. The upstairs is cooled by the gas air conditioner/furnace, as well as by ceiling fans and cool lake breezes.
Lodging:
There are beds for eight, and convertible beds for five more guests, plus comfy recliners. Follow the tour of the house for details.
Eight can enjoy meals on the sun porch overlooking a large picnic table and a wild garden which draws birds throughout the season, with the ever-changing lake view beyond. Afternoons, relax on the shaded deck and enjoy the breezes while sheltered from the afternoon sun. The spacious living room features large picture windows with views of the lake and of the garden beyond. On chilly evenings, light up a fire in the wood-burning fireplace and toast marshmallows.
The hallway from the living room leads to two bedrooms and a full-size bath. The bedroom with a brand new queen-size bed has a small half bath, and the other bedroom has new twin beds. Both rooms have lovely views of the woods through two sets of windows. A queen-size hide-a-bed sofa and a recliner add additional sleeping space in the living room, and there is a queen-size hide-a-bed on the sun porch.
The sunny kitchen looks out on the lake and has a counter where two can snack and pass-through windows to the sun porch. Refrigerator, range, toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker, rotisserie, crock pot, and table service are provided along with basic kitchen supplies. A cozy dining nook off the living room seats 4-6. A charcoal grill is provided.
Wind down the circular stairs from the living room to the ground-level family room/bedroom where you'll find a double bed, Hollywood bed and studio couch in the sunshine-filled room with windows looking out over the lake. There is a full bath off the hallway which leads to the beach. Rows of closets offer storage space. View Cable TV in comfort from in front of the gas fireplace, and snack from the kitchen, which offers a small microwave, refrigerator, range, and a table to seat four. A washer and dryer are tucked into the corner of the room. A unit air-conditioner cools the lower level. Winter warmth comes from electric baseboard heat as well as from the gas fireplace.
A Wealth of Activities Await You:
Farms invite you to pick strawberries, cherries, peaches, blueberries and apples in season. Roadside stands offer fresh vegetables and fruits throughout the summer and fall. Drive through the lush countryside along the scenic winery trails to sample local wines. Fish for salmon, lake trout, and yellow perch on fishing cruises from New Buffalo and St. Joseph harbors, or launch your boat from Weko Beach a mile south. Festivals, art exhibits and special musical programs are available year round. State Parks, nature centers, outlet malls, antique shops, county fairs, and museums add variety to your holiday experience.
Shop the popular outlet mall in Michigan City, visit the maritime museum in South Haven and sail on its Good Ship Hope. Take in the antique shops all along Red Arrow Highway, and drive to the Holland Tulip Festival in May, and on to the art colony in Saugatuck. Deer Forest, Captain Mike's, and the highly-rated Curious Kids Museum are within easy driving distance. Kids of all ages will find lots to do and view at the big August Youth Fair in Berrien Springs 20 minutes west of Bridgman. Horse shows, amusement rides, and popular entertainment add to the fun.
Sports:
The nearby superb Lost Dunes golf course is just north of Bridgman, and Pebblewood Golf Course lies immediately east of town. A nine-hole course and driving range are a couple of minutes farther along Shawnee Road. The stunning new Jack Nicklaus Golf Course with lake views will be opening this summer at fabled Jean Klock Park. Other wooded courses abound in the area.
Bowling and roller skating are offered 15 minutes north on Red Arrow Highway. Winter cross-skiing is offered in the area, and a hike along the silent winter beach protected from wind by the ice mountains which form from December on can be memorable.
Pet Friendly: One or two dogs or cats are welcome to stay, but not on furniture unless they have their own bedding. Leash laws apply on the beach.
No Smoking in the house, please. Containers are provided for butts on the deck and at the beach. Fireworks are limited by state law to child-friendly types.
Extras: Games, puzzles, cross country skis, snow saucers, maps and information on the multitude of local points of interest are all provided. The Bridgman Public Library offers computers for all ages, newspaper reading area,and free internet use, and an appealing children's reading area.
Towels, Linens, Bedding and weekly cleaning are provided.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Catering Available: There are several catering services nearby
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront: The house looks out over the 100-foot private sandy beach approached by a sloping, sandy path and 3 steps.
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Rowboat, canoe, kayak, child's inflatable kayak, 100 ft. paved private driveway for parking and child's safe play
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Adults must accompany andy teen-agers
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Antique hunting, festivals, bowling, roller skating, outlet malls, fairs, state park
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jul 03-Labor Day .. $375/night $1800- $2200/week
Winter rates and monthly rates are negotiable
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1975
Why the Owner Chose Bridgman
This was my in-laws summer cottage which my husband and I retired to in 1994. I am now living in nearby St. Joseph and recently began offering the place for renters.
The Unique Benefits at this House
This was my vacation home, which I am now opening for the use of others. I've always treasured the privacy of this beautiful wooded lot with it's incredible sunset views and easy beach access.
Property Photos
- The house looks out on the lake and a wild garden for birds and butterflies. - Bridgman Lakefront Vacation Home
- The lake view from the living room is awe-inspiring at sunset. - Bridgman Lakefront Vacation Home
- This beautiful 100-foot private beach leads to miles of beach walks. - Bridgman Lakefront Vacation Home
- A charming home nestled in the woods with its garden and shaded deck.
- The sun porch overlooks the lake and garden with large picnic table.
- Both bedrooms look out on the woods through four windows.
- The 35-foot long family room has a full bath, sleeps five, plus kitchen.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #240387
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