Location: Lakeside, Southwest, Michigan, USA (90 min. Chicago, 5 mile - New Buffalo, 1 mile - Union Pier)
Accommodations: 2 Cottages, 8 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 16-20)
Two tastefully decorated, four bedroom, two bath, fully furnished, cottage homes located just off the shores of Lake Michigan. The property offers a heated swimming pool (for summer guests) and an outdoor hot tub (for Spring, Winter, and Fall guests) with decks, lounge chairs, and beautifully landscaped grounds featuring two outdoor patios. Available parking will accommodate 8 cars
A short 300 yard walk takes you from the front door to the beautiful ocean-like sandy beach where you can walk for miles along the shoreline. Visit our Website LakesideBeachHouse for complete detailed information including Photos, Floor Plans, Area Maps, Rates, and Current Availability. Note that we do not update the calendar on the VRBO website. You must go to our website LakesideBeachHouse com for current rates and availability.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Separate laundry facilities in each unit
- Dryer: Separate laundry facilities in each unit
- Linens Provided: Extra blankets, sheets and towels provided.
- Off Street Parking: Space available on the property for 8 vehicles
- Wood Fireplace (2) : 1 wood burning fireplace per unit.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : Unit A has 2 queen beds on the 2nd floor, Unit B has 1 queen bed on the 2nd floor See LakesideBeachHouse.com for photos
- Double Bed: Unit A has 1 full bed on the 1st floor, Unit B has 1 full bed on the 1st floor See LakesideBeachHouse.com for photos
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Unit B has 2 twin beds on the 1st floor See LakesideBeachHouse.com for photos
- Convertible Bed: Unit A has 1 trundle (2 twins), Unit B has 1 trundle (2 twins), Unit A has 1 sleeper/sofa Unit B has 2 sleeper/sofas See LakesideBeachHouse.com for photos
- Crib: There is 1 pack-n-play, 1 high chair, 1 booster chair. Let us know if you need these.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Local cable TV provided to 2 TV's in each unit
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: This is an 8 person outdoor hot tub for use by our guests only and is normally open October to Memorial Day. See LakesideBeachHouse.com for photos
- Private Pool: 16' x 24' x 4' heated pool is available exclusively for our guests. There is a fenced in deck area around the pool with lounge chairs, patio table and chairs, basketball game and outdoor shower on the deck to cool off. The pool is open Memorial Day to end of September. The hot tub is open the other times of the year. See LakesideBeachHouse.com for photos
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Each unit has its own Kitchen complete with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, electric griddle, flatware, dishes, pots and pans. See LakesideBeachHouse.com for photos
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: There is a refrigerator with ice maker in each unit. See LakesideBeachHouse.com for photos
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Each unit has it's own Weber Grill right outside the back door off the kitchen.
- Deck/Patio (3) : The pool deck area has a patio table and chairs with 11' umbrella, trellis with party lights, 4 lounge chairs. See LakesideBeachHouse.com for photos
- View/Location
- Lake View: Seasonal peeks of Lake Michigan are visable from the property from certain locations.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Long Distance is free when using our in-house internet connected phone.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): This service is offered for our Summer and early Fall guests.
- Other Amenities
- Fully furnished Kitchen with Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker. Color TV, WiFi, DVD Player, Swimming Pool (Seasonal, Hot Tub (Seasonal), Patios. Steps to the Beach.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets are allowed for an additional $10/day/pet
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Lease holder must be a minimum of 25 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is not allowed on the property.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Antique shops, Art Galleries, Specialty Shops, 45 minutes from South Bend and Notre Dame. 10 minute drive to Four Winds Casino.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Memorial Day to Labor Day full weeks only.. $2790/week per cottage.
1st 3 Weeks of June and last week of August (6 night) are $2,190/week per cottage.
September and October ..... $250/night (on weekends) .. for 1- 6 people.
September and October ..... $300/night (on weekends) .. for 7-10 people.
November through April ..... $195/night (on weekends) .. for 1- 6 people.
November through April ..... $250/night (on weekends) .. for 7-10 people.
See Our Website for Additional Rate Schedules starting at $140/and Special Offers.
A $100 per stay housekeeping fee applies in addition to the Rental Amount.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2001
Frank and his wife Mary Ann live with their two children Amanda and Brett in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Frank is an architect and runs a residential remodeling business. After selling a 2 flat that the couple owned in Chicago, they decided to reinvest in a property they could rent and also enjoy themselves. The property has undergone many changes through the different owners with numerous additions and remodels. After the first summer of ownership in 2001 the couple decided to make better use of the yard space surrounding the cottages. Where previously you could drive almost right up to the front door, it was felt that the cars should be closer to Schaffner. This allowed the the remaining yard space to be laid out better for the pool, decks, spa, brick patios and landscaping improvements.
Why the Owner Chose Lakeside
The beach. It is all about the beach. The texture of the sand. The clear lake Michigan water. The sounds of the waves. and the sunsets. It is amazing how much pleasure you can experience from something so simple. The laid back atmosphere and the fact that the house is such a short walk to the beach only made it more appealing. A client had talked about how much she enjoyed her summer getaways to New Buffalo and how nice it was to have a place in such a peaceful setting yet within a reasonable drive. We had no idea that we would become one of her neighbors. We did not find this out until a few years later.
The Unique Benefits of this 2 Cottages
Exploring new restaurants and visiting the ones we like (Skip,s, Capozios, Red Arrow Roadhouse, Timothy's, Oinks). Joe Jackson's fruit stand. Antiquing (rarely buy anything),
Property Photos
- Front of Unit A - Lakeside, Michigan Duplex Cottage
- Front of Unit B - Lakeside, Michigan Duplex Cottage
- This beautiful beach is within a 300 step walk from your front door - Lakeside, Michigan Duplex Cottage
- View of Pool from Deck Sitting Area
- Unit A Living and Dining Room
- Fun at the Beach
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