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Our sweet Lux Nest is ready for your visit!
You are welcome any time of the year!
Feel the love!  This is hanging in the Master bedroom w/stone from Harbert Beach
Wecome to The Lux Nest!
This is what greets you as you walk in...open, airy, and inviting!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Harbert, MI
  • Cherry Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Home away from Home

Welcome to the Lux Nest, your home away from home!
Walk into the open concept living room and look through to the chef's kitchen. The kitchen boasts a induction stove-top, convection oven, disposal, and flexible seating.
Head into the master bedroom, furnished with a king-size bed, two nightstands and lamps, and a flat screen television for streaming your favorite shows. The second bedroom has a bunk beds: twin size over full size to accommodate kids and teens.
Take a look into the vintage bathroom with original fixtures and tile.
Go out the side door in the kitchen and check out the breezeway. It is set up for conversations and game playing for times when you don't want to be outside or inside... it's the perfect compromise!
Now head downstairs to the fully furnished basement! The reclaimed barn wood walls surround two areas. On one side, there is a queen size bed with side tables, and a chair and ottoman, perfect for reading a juicy novel. There is also a table and chairs in case a game is in order. The other side of the basement has a futon that folds down into a full size bed and a comfy sofa facing a flat screen television equipped with limited cable and full streaming capability.
Through the basement door is the laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and laundry sink so you don't have to head home with dirty clothes.
Now head back upstairs and into the back yard. First thing you might notice is the hot tub. There is a four burner grill to cook up your perfect dinner when you don't want to head out to the nearby restaurants. There is plenty of room for the kids to play: climb the gorgeous tree, head down into the ravine and explore the creek, sit in the double swing chair and look for wildlife. Build a fire in the fire pit and roast marshmallows, tell stories, and sing songs. Did I mention the hammocks? Perfect for napping and reading.

Property manager

Patricia Lux
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not child proofed and it has stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Contact owner for exceptions.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Be respectful of noise levels at night (after 10:30).
Keep it safe and legal.
No fireworks on or near the property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number CR2021-0019

About the area

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ice skating, birdwatching and winery tours.
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Harbert, MI

What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Weko Park - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Bucket - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Cubbie Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Home away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Your Home away from Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Home away from Home located?

Situated in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Cherry Beach and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve. Lake Louise and Flynn Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fabulous stay! Felt like being at home for a week, our boys loved the toys and new books to read. We loved the hot tub and the big comfy king bed! Everything was well stocked, was one of our best VRBO stays to date! Would recommend and have already passed the listing on to other friends, we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carly l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

Such a cute property with so many amenities for our group. We took a quick girls trip with my daughters and some friends, and it was a perfect place for this!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbert

Comfortable lodgings, responsive host
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy vacation home. Great location and wonderful owner.

My family celebrated Fourth of July with a weekend at Lux. It has a beautiful wooded back yard and all the amenities you need to prepare your own meals. Patricia went above and beyond to help when I left a charging cord behind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The first day we saw two deer and a wild turkey in the back yard. Very exciting! It is a perfect location to visit the beaches of Lake Michigan. Four adults, one teenager and one three year old had plenty of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So glad this was my first VRBO stay! Patricia has set the bar. Very responsive host, friendly, and understanding. You won't need to worry about "Awe, man, I forgot to bring _____." Chances are, Patricia has you covered. Warren Dunes beach is amazing and so very close! blueberry picking and a dairy farm tour are also nearby. There's also a Meijer not too far away so you can enjoy meals at the Nest. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

maggie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

This awesome property was comfortable, well appointed, and peaceful. It placed us between Warren Dunes and Indiana. Union Pier and New Buffalo are right down the road for restaurants, groceries, pastries, coffee, ice cream, and beaches/lake access. And Michigan City is nearby with a South Shore Line Station providing easy access to Chicago. The host is warm and welcoming and provides easy communication. Do yourself a favor and book it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like Home!

Stayed here over Christmas...property had all the feels of home with great amenities! The hot tub was our fave! Great location and very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We had a great time! House is nicely decorated and located close to a lot of great places to eat, nice beaches and cute shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

If you are looking for a place while visiting the beaches in Michigan, definitely stay here. Patricia makes sure that everything goes well for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Weekend

The place was great and the area was fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet family retreat!

We took our first summer trip as a family of 3 out to the lakeshore with our 9 month old, and couldn’t have asked for a better spot. Tucked into a quiet wooded neighborhood conveniently located off red arrow hwy, we felt secluded yet connected to all the amenities the area had to offer. The house was also so clean and despite the raging heat in June, we had a nice cool spot to come home to after a day at the beach. There was no need for the hot tub this time of year but will be nice for a return trip in the cooler months! The house was stocked with everything we needed, even a coffee bean grinder so we could make our favorite coffee! The easy proximity to beaches and the warren dunes was so awesome. We will definitely be back with our growing family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Break Trip

This was our second time staying at the property, great location and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house by the beach

The Lux Nest is cozy, clean and in a great location. There is so much to do nearby. The bed was very comfortable. Excellent host. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We had a great time staying at the property. It is very close to great local parks and beaches and had everything you could ask for in a rental!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Always a good place in Harbert

I have stayed here twice before and enjoy the kitchen , living room and extra beds. Great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S., Laingsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend getaway

This property was great for our girls weekend. We loved the hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt at home

Nicely updated, roomy house with hot tub, impressive kitchen, across the street from our favorite area restaurant Cafe Gulistan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway!

Patricia is such a lovely host. Our family had a wonderful stay at the Lux Nest, and especially enjoyed the hot tub and breezeway spaces.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shari E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Lake House

Always excited to go back. Love the house and the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kersten s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozi Cottage

This house is adorable and beautifully decorated. We has a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway!

The Lux Nest was such a great experience with my family of 5! We made s’mores by the fire pit and relaxed in the hot tub after a long day at the beach! Many memories were made!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Super clean, friendly host, quiet spot, like home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilfrid B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in beautiful place

We enjoy the time passed here !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Lux Nest!

It was a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Lux

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I am a born-and-bred city girl, having grown up less than a mile south of Wrigley Field in East Lakeview, a bustling Chicago neighborhood. I went to both public and parochial schools in Chicago and my summers were spent at the Chicago Park District's day camps and swimming in Lake Michigan. I love The Lake.

Although I left Chicago for college and travel, I couldn't get Chi-town out of my system and returned there when I was 27. I am now a Chicago Public School teacher and live in Chicago (of course!) five miles west of Wrigley with my husband, two kids, and a dog.

Why they chose this property

Every summer, I would spend hours in Lake Michigan and I've never wanted to be far from it. It was a life long dream to have a "summer home" where I could invite my friends and family and the kids could roam the roads and collect toads and rocks, the adults could unplug, we could spend days at the beach or hanging in the yard, we could grill our dinners, unwind at a local bar or around the fire, and really connect with the people that matter most and make memories that will last a lifetime. I looked for this special place for years.

And then I found it! The Lux Nest is everything I envisioned! The yard has the perfect climbing tree, a creek to explore, the right amount of shade for a restful nap in the hammock, a hot tub to melt the stress away, a finished basement for extra living space, and an easy drive from Chicago.

I fell in love. I've loved every minute I've spent there and I'm so happy to be able to share it.

What makes this property unique

Our home is filled with love and laughter! You will feel how much we care as soon as you walk in. We've carefully firnished and decorated The Lux Nest with an eclectic blend of MCM and Farmhouse Modern styles. Our favorite way to end any day is by lounging in the hot tub while enjoying the Michigan night sky.

Languages:

English

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