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Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!

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Living area
A staircase with a checkered floor pattern leading to a room with a window and a mirror.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a bar area, and multiple windows providing natural light.
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Harbert, MI
  • Place, Cherry Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Guest House Bunk Room

2 Double Beds

Guest House Master

1 King Bed

Guest House Second

1 Queen Bed

Main House Master

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Main House Third

2 Double Beds

Master House Second

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest House Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main House Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main House Powder

Toilet

Main House Second Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Harbert

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is home to this holiday home. Burnison Galleries and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Captain Mike's Fun Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theater and Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center.
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Map
Harbert, MI

What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 18.5 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 29 min drive - 53.0 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 38 min drive - 66.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Molly's Corner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alan Ray’s - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!! located?

Situated in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the house & appreciated the fully equipped kitchen.The hot tub, fire pit & outdoor living area was wonderful. A couple of our group have mobility concerns & a handrail from the driveway to the front door would have been helpful, as well as, grab bars in the bath/shower areas. We had a lovely time, very relaxing house & we would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for our big family of 8 adults and 5 children. Our daughter and her family stayed in the cottage and the rest of us in the larger house. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you need to make your meals at home. It’s a short walk to the beach, but with children, chairs, tent, and equipment we found it easier to drive. Tim and Paul were wonderful hosts and kindly worked with us to change our original reservation date. We hope to be back again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - three houses to beach access. Great kitchen utensils, pans, appliances, glassware, etc. Nice hot tub. Second house and fenced in-yard a huge plus. Communication with the host was excellent and appreciated the lists of stores, shopping, and restaurants and always a quick response. Outside deck without railing was a problem for the grandkids. Some furniture inside should be updated. Wonderful area of MI!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, in great area, family and dog had a fantastic time! Would love to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harbert House

Perfect spot for family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for families

Super short distance to the beach, spacious and cozy! Awesome swedish bakery close by, recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Perfect getaway for small group of friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just fabulous!

We couldn't have imagined a better place to celebrate my dad's 85th and Thanksgiving! Beautiful accommodations, gorgeous setting and incredible amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and amenities

Our second year having a group get-away here and it was even better than the first! Very well-equipped kitchen, cozy great room, comfy beds and a steaming hot tub. Owner is quick to respond, helpful and friendly. Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vaca

This house is set up with everything you need to have a wonderful family vacation in Michigan. We loved the two houses , the gourmet kitchen with all the plates, utensils and cookware, even an ice maker! The deck was perfect and bug free even in the midst of the lovely trees. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach and the bakery. A fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Getaway

Harbert House was a wonderful, perfectly-appointed, warm, welcoming home situated near an amazing beach and close to so many local shops and eateries. I'd highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Ideal location for a family vacation. Nestled in the woods with lots of wildlife to see. Marked hiking trails in the woods. It was a five minute walk to the beach for swimming and playing in the sand. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need to cook and serve meals for a group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best weekend with friends

We had an incredible stay with our 11 friends and two kids. Perfect kitchen to cook and feed all of us. Quick walk to the beach and amazing hot tub at night. Neighbors far enough away to not have to worry to much about noise and in a perfect location. Thank you so much it was beyond perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable week on Lake Michigan

The house was really nice. Kitchen was well appointed. Location was great. Owners were attentive. Only drawback were beds weren’t comfortable and noisy. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2021
Glad you had a great week. And thank you for the feedback on the beds. They are only a few years old so was surprised to hear that comment, but checked it out ourselves and you’re right. We have ordered replacements for the offending noisy mattresses!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We loved the location - it was so nice to walk to the beach easily! We were with our kids and their kids (5 who were 5, 4, 3, almost 2 and 1). We had plenty of room and the kitchen had everything you would need. We had a couple of rainy days but we enjoyed visits to the library and the children's museum. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway for a large group!

We stayed at the Harbert house for our wedding anniversary along with our kids and grand kids! The house is a beautiful escape. The decor adds to that feeling of escape. We loved so much about this house; the ability to cook together in the well stocked kitchen, the privacy and comfort of the bedrooms and the perfect setting in the woods. Our time there has made some very special memories! We thank the owners for sharing their beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Gathering

We recently had an extended family get-away with our entire family. Everything was perfect! Harbert House met the needs of infants, toddlers, teens and adults. The beach was super easy to walk to and was gorgeous. The property itself was wonderful as well, and we enjoyed everything from the wooded setting to the hot tub to the fire pit to the outdoor dining. Great host with lots of recommendations for the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We gathered for a family reunion, and we needed to sleep 12 people. The size of the house plus guest house was just right. An easy walk to the beach - it was so close! We enjoyed the hot tub, the grill, and the fire pit. We had other family members scattered about in cottages in Harbert Woods and the Prairie Club, and we were able to walk everywhere to meet up with them. Very well located for us to enjoy all our favorite shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay

Harbert House was a wonderful place for our 3 generation family, ranging from 68 to 2 years. The walk to the beach was easy going down to the lake. Three flights of stairs coming back up took a little bit, but it was well worth the effort to enjoy the beautiful, clean beach and fun water play. The owners were very accommodating, concerned and helpful bringing a lantern and flashlights when we had a storm resulting in a power outage for 36 hours. We would love to enjoy this property again in the future!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious house, great outdoor space

We could not have been more pleased with our stay at this property for a girls weekend. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep. We had plenty of supplies for cooking and did not go without anything we needed. The property owner/manager was great with communication and lots of suggestions and instructions for things around the house! Nice quiet neighborhood and truly is just STEPS from the beach which is also beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation 2025

We vacationed with 12 adults, 3 children, and 2 Labradors and house was great for all! Beach was a 2 min walk with great steps for access. Elderly parents were able to enjoy the beach as well for this reason. Yard was completely fenced in for dogs which was unexpected and FANTASTIC! Living room, dining, and kitchen were one large gathering area that fit us all in the evenings comfortably. Warren Dunes were a 6 min easy drive and the Swedish Bakery on the corner was superb! We had a great week coming together in one home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house. Great location.

Spacious and attractive houses and property. 2 minute walk to beach makes it very convenient for large family group including small children. Everybody can come and go from the beach on their own schedule. Hot tub after beach day is great. Large Outdoor sitting and dining area gave us plenty of room to enjoy being together but not on top of each other. We have several cooks in the the family and the kitchen is very well-equipped and easy to work in. This is our second year at this property and we will be back next year too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Space and Location.

This home was a jewel for our 8 adults and 7 children ! Tons of space inside and out for gathering together, meals or for a quiet spot to read. The grounds were beautiful, shady, interesting and spacious. We have never stayed at a Vrbo with such kitchen and laundry amenities including, 2 ovens, 6 burner gas stove, microwave, commercialice maker, and ever kind of plate, glasses, utensils, pots and pans to cook whatever you like. The walk to the beach is a breeze. The beach is beautiful with soft white sand and clear water. Close to grocery, markets and Warren Dunes SP. New Buffalo and St. Joe are a short drive. If you want a great family stay, this is the place.
Sunsets every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary celebration

Our house was a 5 minute walk to the beach. Very peaceful and quite neighborhood. The beds were noisy, except for the Master suite. The hot rub was clean but very high in chlorine. Couldn't handle the smell. The kitchen had everything you would need to cook. Local restaurants were only about a 10 minute or less drive away. A local deer kept us entertained. Picked blueberries and went to a Fun Park. It was a great get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2021
Thank you for the feedback Janet! Glad you had a great stay. We have ordered replacement beds for the noisier ones. We were surprised it was an issue as they are all only a few years old, but another guest commented and we checked out ourselves and there are some that are loud so we ordered replacements. Cherry Beach is a pleasant 5-7 minute walk down Swan’s away to the beach path, but the Harbert Road beach access immediately by the house is reopened and back open again all this summer, so hopefully you utilized that one as well! Love to see you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely vacation home

We are a geographically widely dispersed family and Harbert posed the perfect solution to our gathering dilemma – how to come together, without anyone having to fly, especially with infants? Proximity to the beach, lots of beach chairs and towels on property, fun outings nearby and many restaurants and fresh markets with a variety of food options, made for an easy week. There are just a few gaps that might be filled — like a collection of board games/puzzles, better lighting (the house is in the woods and despite many windows is quite dark), and more pillows for sagging couches. Overall, however, the house is capacious and comfortable, and the owners have thought through many details, including one of the best equipped kitchens we’ve ever rented!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Glad you had a great stay Leslie! Unfortunately, every board game and puzzle tends to have pieces damaged or disappear immediately after each subsequent stay, and then people complain that they are incomplete, so we do our best but that has been a losing battle over time with the number of children that stay in the house as we can't buy new versions of everything each week. The couches are all brand new this year and have had nothing but compliments on those; there are plenty of pillows around but will review and see if we might be able to supplement. We do have the house lit exactly as we prefer personally, it's more of a designer lighting scheme versus an over abundance of bright white commercial grade spotlights you see in so many new spec houses today, but there is certainly ample lighting for all needs throughout. We are always making continuous improvements and would love to have you back in the future!
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