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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft
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Explore the area
Harbert, MI
- Place, Cherry Beach19 min walk
- Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo12 min drive
- Place, University of Notre Dame43 min drive
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Beautiful Private Harbert Beach cottage well appointed on a quiet private lane
This beautiful 5 star newly renovated year round cottage is about 2000 feet from Harbert Beach & short walk to Cherry Beach. Family friendly and well equipped kitchen. Walking distance to the Swedish Bakery & Luisa's Cafe. Just 5 minutes from Warren Dunes & Sawyer Market. Screened Porch, firepit, 2 outdoor patio areas on a private Lane. Fireplace and large great room with piano. Large dining area . This property is located in the heart of wine country and minutes from local brewery & farm to table restaurants. Great fishing & birdwatching. Minutes away from New Buffalo & St. Joe. Queen pull out couch in Living room with screen to close off the living room for privacy as well as a cot and an air Mattress provided in 2nd bedroom closet if needed. Enjoy the winter at our cottage. Winter sports at Love Creek are 18 miles away in Berrien Springs and provides cross country skiing, snow shoe ,and snow bikes. An outdoor ice rink is located in the park across the street on Red Arrow and provides ice skates to those who want to ice skate at no cost. Uncrowded beach and minutes away from great food & shopping. Kayak the Galien River 10 minutes away. Big screen smart TV & WiFi, games & puzzles to play. If you are musical the piano is well tuned. Central air & ceiling fans for comfort. Charging stations for phones & other items in each bedroom side table. Harbert Beach is open and 2000 feet down Harbert Road. Cherry Beach is open with ample parking, restrooms and 5 minute drive or a walk in the woods down Swans Way a path off Harbert Road. Warren Dunes is 5 minutes away with a huge beach with restrooms and concessions. Waco beach is also open in Bridgeman & they play taps at sunset.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
(listed roughly north to south)
Grand Mere State Park: totally undeveloped dunes and Lake Michigan shoreline, often you are the only people on the beach, trails (beach is a two-mile walk from the parking lot, a one mile paved path and one mile dune trail); at Stevensville, a 16 minute drive north on Interstate 94
Warren Dunes State Park: 4 miles north on Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer (7 minute drive); requires fee to enter, 2000 acres, six miles of hiking trails, three miles of Lake Michigan coastline, beaches, rugged dune formation rises 260 feet above the lake
Beach Bucket Fudge & Popcorn: ice cream shop 4 miles north at 12021 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer (7 minute drive)
Falatics Meat Market: incredible place, 12236 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman (269) 426-3224 (6 minute drive). Order ahead for curbside pick up.
Greenbush Brewing Company: taproom, annex and beer garden (3 miles north / 7 minute drive; Sawyer Road)
Sawyer Home & Garden Center: myriad fresh produce, wine, flowers sawyergardencenter.com (3 mile drive; north side of Sawyer Road)
Sawyer Market & Deli: grocery store and ice cream shop with excellent pre-bake pies at the deli (finish baking them at home) (269) 426-4646 (3 mile drive; south side of Sawyer Road)
Cafe Gulistan: tasty Middle Eastern restaurant and wine bar, Harbert cafegulistan.com (1 mile)
Luisa’s Cafe & Harbert Swedish Bakery: coffee cake, pastry, donuts, bread etc. at the bakery; lovely fresh-cooked breakfast or lunch in attached restaurant luisascafe.com (.8 mile / 15 minute walk)
Capozio's: Tasty pizza, south to 13982 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert (4 miles / 4 minute drive south) Thursday to Sunday (269) 469-4001
Red Arrow Roadhouse: the classic, south to 15710 Red Arrow Highway, Union Pier (269) 469-3939redarrowroadhouse.com burgers, salads, whitefish, crab cakes, ribs, fun (9 minute drive south)
Union Pier Market: 9905 Town Line Ave, Union Pier (269) 586-3775 (10 minute drive south)
The Wine Sellers: lovely wine shop at the southern end of Union Pier, 16409 Red Arrow Hwy
Ghost Isle Brewery: restaurant and brewery, views of sweeping marsh and wetlands, 17684 U.S. Highway 12, New Buffalo; ghostislebrewery.comsandwiches, BBQ, seafood; seasonal, ethnic flair
Barney’s Market: grocery store in New Buffalo
Oink’s Ice Cream and Yogurt: famous ice cream shop in New Buffalo
Stray Dog Bar & Grill: 245 N Whittaker Street, New Buffalo thestraydog.com
Beer Church Brewing Company: wood fire pizza, small plates and small batch beer in re-purposed church beerchurchbrewing.com 24 S Whittaker Street, New Buffalo
Acorn Theater: live music, comedy and drama acornlive.org 107 Generation Drive, Three Oaks
Vickers Theatre: historic movie house at 6 N Elm Street, Three Oaks vickerstheatre.com
Three Oaks art galleries: along Elm Street — Studio B Gallery, art gallery at the Vickers Theatre, Judy Ferrara Gallery, Trilogy Antiques and Design (13 minute drive, take Three Oaks Road)
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
(listed roughly north to south)
Grand Mere State Park: totally undeveloped dunes and Lake Michigan shoreline, often you are the only people on the beach, trails (beach is a two-mile walk from the parking lot, a one mile paved path and one mile dune trail); at Stevensville, a 16 minute drive north on Interstate 94
Warren Dunes State Park: 4 miles north on Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer (7 minute drive); requires fee to enter, 2000 acres, six miles of hiking trails, three miles of Lake Michigan coastline, beaches, rugged dune formation rises 260 feet above the lake
Beach Bucket Fudge & Popcorn: ice cream shop 4 miles north at 12021 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer (7 minute drive)
Falatics Meat Market: incredible place, 12236 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman (269) 426-3224 (6 minute drive). Order ahead for curbside pick up.
Greenbush Brewing Company: taproom, annex and beer garden (3 miles north / 7 minute drive; Sawyer Road)
Sawyer Home & Garden Center: myriad fresh produce, wine, flowers sawyergardencenter.com (3 mile drive; north side of Sawyer Road)
Sawyer Market & Deli: grocery store and ice cream shop with excellent pre-bake pies at the deli (finish baking them at home) (269) 426-4646 (3 mile drive; south side of Sawyer Road)
Cafe Gulistan: tasty Middle Eastern restaurant and wine bar, Harbert cafegulistan.com (1 mile)
Luisa’s Cafe & Harbert Swedish Bakery: coffee cake, pastry, donuts, bread etc. at the bakery; lovely fresh-cooked breakfast or lunch in attached restaurant luisascafe.com (.8 mile / 15 minute walk)
Capozio's: Tasty pizza, south to 13982 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert (4 miles / 4 minute drive south) Thursday to Sunday (269) 469-4001
Red Arrow Roadhouse: the classic, south to 15710 Red Arrow Highway, Union Pier (269) 469-3939redarrowroadhouse.com burgers, salads, whitefish, crab cakes, ribs, fun (9 minute drive south)
Union Pier Market: 9905 Town Line Ave, Union Pier (269) 586-3775 (10 minute drive south)
The Wine Sellers: lovely wine shop at the southern end of Union Pier, 16409 Red Arrow Hwy
Ghost Isle Brewery: restaurant and brewery, views of sweeping marsh and wetlands, 17684 U.S. Highway 12, New Buffalo; ghostislebrewery.comsandwiches, BBQ, seafood; seasonal, ethnic flair
Barney’s Market: grocery store in New Buffalo
Oink’s Ice Cream and Yogurt: famous ice cream shop in New Buffalo
Stray Dog Bar & Grill: 245 N Whittaker Street, New Buffalo thestraydog.com
Beer Church Brewing Company: wood fire pizza, small plates and small batch beer in re-purposed church beerchurchbrewing.com 24 S Whittaker Street, New Buffalo
Acorn Theater: live music, comedy and drama acornlive.org 107 Generation Drive, Three Oaks
Vickers Theatre: historic movie house at 6 N Elm Street, Three Oaks vickerstheatre.com
Three Oaks art galleries: along Elm Street — Studio B Gallery, art gallery at the Vickers Theatre, Judy Ferrara Gallery, Trilogy Antiques and Design (13 minute drive, take Three Oaks Road)
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Should smoking occur a 500.00 cleaning fee
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave slept in beds unmade.
Make sure water is turned off to the outdoor shower.
Turn air conditioner up to 78°
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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About the neighborhood
Harbert
Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this vacation home is on a lake. Burnison Galleries and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Captain Mike's Fun Park.
Harbert, MI
What's nearby
- Cherry Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Warren Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
- Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 16.8 km
- Indiana Dunes National Park - 27 min drive - 51.7 km
- University of Notre Dame - 43 min drive - 59.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Molly's Corner - 10 min drive
- Journeyman Distillery - 13 min drive
- Biggby Coffee - 4 min drive
- Greenbush Brewing Company - 5 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 4 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by John & Susan McGrail
We are nature lovers and enjoy the outdoors. Peace & quiet is key but quick access to all the shops, eateries, & local 3 Oaks " The Vickers" movie theater, as well as live productions at the AcornTheater in 3 Oaks. We love to ice skate & cross country ski down our lane & Swans Way. Swim out to the sand bar and float in an innertube & watch the sunsets. The beach is a short walk and we are on the " Wine Trail & in the center of local breweries.
Why they chose this property
This propery has space & tasteful decor. New furniture and all new revovated rooms with comfortable new mattresses & linens. Beautiful hardwood floors with new carpet in the Bedrooms. Personal fans as well as central air and heat. Quiet, but minutes away to busy New Buffalo, Sawyer, & Union Pier. Screened in porch with old fashioned glider. Smart TV and outdoor reading lamp on screened porch with ceiling fan & comfy furniture. Family friendly with beach chairs, blanket, inner tubes, umbrellas & life vests for smaller children.
High chair availiable upon request.
High chair availiable upon request.
What makes this property unique
2 Large bathrooms & bedrooms with queen beds, fire place, 2 outdoor fire pits, and screened porch. New kitchen with Keurig, cuisinart, farm sink & gas range. Local farmers markets on Saturdays. Lovely views from all rooms and views of local wildlife as they stroll through the yard. Nice size yard in front & private back yard. The house is located on a private lane for quiet & safety and is 2000 feet fron Harbert Beach & 5 minutes from Warren Dunes National Park. Cherry beach is a longer walk or short drive with parking & port-o-johns.
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