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4 BR 4 BA Cottage - Walk to Private BEACH!!!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Property grounds
Very private association beach

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Queen 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

2 Double Futons and 1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite Downstairs Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 BR 4 BA Cottage - Walk to Private BEACH!!!

Simply Awesome…Harbor Country Cottage is a brand new (February 2019) 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom vacation home located in Harbert Michigan (between New Buffalo and Sawyer), a short walk to a beautiful private sandy Lake Michigan beach and minutes to the Warren Dunes, wineries, breweries, shops and restaurants!

Just a short 80 mile drive from downtown Chicago, your vacation home is located in a peaceful neighborhood surrounded by towering pines, with a beautiful private sandy Lake Michigan beach just a short 1/3 mile walk away.

Walking up to the home you are greeted by a giant sunny front porch with relaxing rocking chairs – ideal for sipping your morning coffee/bloodies! Entering the front door, you’ll be blown away by the hickory plank floored, open concept – soaring 25’ ceiling kitchen/great room. The fully equipped kitchen is nearest the entry…very convenient for stocking your provisions for your stay. There is a oak country table seating 8 and an island seating 4 for your groups’ meals.

The living area is directly adjacent to the kitchen area so it is easy to grab a snack or drink while relaxing on the overstuffed sofas. The two story stone gas fireplace is perfect for taking the chill off cool evenings while relaxing with your party after a great day of beaching, or hitting the nearby establishments. There is a 58” 4K television over the mantel for that watching that wind down movie on Prime or Netflix. Or if it is a warm evening, enjoy the enormous screened rear porch with its dining table seating 8 and huge deep seating sectional seating area overlooking the wooded yard and ravine…so peaceful.

Upstairs there is a spacious sunny seating area with a small loft area. There's another 4K television and the area is perfect for family board games or taking a sunny nap after reading your favorite beach novel. Here you will also find one of the two master bedrooms (king), which also has a daybed with trundle for the little ones. The bathroom is highlighted by a large freestanding tub for that relaxing soak. The other 3 bedrooms and bathrooms are on the main level. There is another master (king) with ensuite tiled bathroom, and two additional bedrooms (queens) and two more tiled bathrooms.

Outside there is a large Weber gas grill, perfect for firing up those burgers or steaks and a fire pit for heating up those smores deserts while doing some great dark sky star gazing. The side porch has a outside hot shower for rinsing away the sand before you come in from your day at the beach.

Need to get out of the sun for a day, no worries there is plenty to entertain yourself with just a short drive away…breweries, wineries, a casino, shops, galleries, restaurants, orchards, blueberry patches and world class golf to name just or the few goodies.

Your groups’ stay at Harbor Country Cottage is certain to be a memorable one and you will long for returning again soon.

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 28
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Harbert

Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Michigan and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Captain Mike's Fun Park and Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room. Travelling with kids? Consider Waikiki Jacks and Weko Park. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lake Louise - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Molly's Corner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greenbush Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 BR 4 BA Cottage - Walk to Private BEACH!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4 BR 4 BA Cottage - Walk to Private BEACH!!!?

As of 17 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 BR 4 BA Cottage - Walk to Private BEACH!!! on 19 Mar, 2026 start from S$1,086, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 4 BR 4 BA Cottage - Walk to Private BEACH!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is 4 BR 4 BA Cottage - Walk to Private BEACH!!! located?

This family-friendly Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (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. 74 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 77 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home and area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for my family to ring in the new year. Very comfortable surroundings, a well equipped kitchen for family meals and an easy drive from Chicago. We especially enjoyed the ease of the fireplace. The house is tucked in a wooded lot with space between houses and an easy walk to a private beach. Peter was always very responsive to our questions prior to booking. I would highly recommend the Blue House.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect! Plenty of room for my whole extended family of 10. Common areas were great for hanging out. We had no problems during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Great vacation house !!

We had a great time spent at this very nice house near the beach. Front and back porches were excellent and very relaxing. Accommodations were clean and kitchen was well stocked. Private beach and comfortable bedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni N.

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

Beautiful home with easy beach access

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was nicely decorated and all of the bedrooms were very comfortable. We also had easy access to a beautiful beach. We especially enjoyed the screened in porch. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Family vacation

This was our third year to stay at the cottage. It has plenty of room for our extended family to spread out. Peter is a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Great property!

Had to come up for a funeral and needed a place to stay for my family and my sister’s. This property was great and accomodated the 8 of us very comfortably. Clean, well appointed and in a very convenient area for us. Definately would rent it again or recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable home that suited our family very well. It was well stocked for everything i.e., kitchne, beach etc,We loved both the front porch and back porch. Walk to beach was not too long although once you hit the footpath it was alot of up and down. We did it with a two year old butyou couldnt pull a wagon up to the beach stairs so it was just much slower. We would love to come back next year but the price point went up enough that it is out of our budget now.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

Beautiful house

This is a beautiful house in a quiet neighborhood. Great set up. Beds comfy. Outdoor shower is helpful. Loved the screened in porch. We saw deer every day. Easy neighborhood to walk in. We had 4 generations from 2 mos to 81 yrs. That being said, the trip to and from the beach was a little tricky. There are a few sets of stairs to navigate of which we were unaware.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

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

Weekend with friends

Eight of us stayed at the house for New Year's weekend and it was perfect (other than the fireplace not working). It had everything we needed to cook dinner in one night and was an easy walk to the beach. The space was also perfect for 4 couples. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

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

Great House

The house was perfect for the girls weekend away. The host was incredible to work with, the house was beautiful, and so close to the beach. We are looking forward to booking the house again next year. Sue
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elina V.

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

Amazing house, great place to make memories

This was our second time staying at this house and it was just as much fun as the first. Great location, great property, great beach (although it was a little chilly to be on the beach in late May). Owners are fantastic and responsive and house has everything you need for a memorable weekend getaway. Make sure you try the Swedish bakery that’s down the road (amazing bread and pastries) and Infusco Coffee that’s in Sawyer. We are looking forward to making this an annual trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Second stay, still perfect!

We loved this property so much last year that we returned again! Perfect location for our two families to vacation together. The kids loved the loft area, and we had plenty of room to spread out. Amenities were great, loved the backyard, screened porch, and rocking chairs, and the neighborhood and private beach are top notch. Wonderful all around. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Fabulous Stay in a Great House

Seven of us stayed here for the Apple Cider Century weekend. The house is fabulous, location perfect, and communicating with the owner was efficient and productive. We enjoyed all the living spaces, especially the huge screened-in porch. Our stroll to the almost private beach was and easy and fun trek up and down the ravines through the woods. Great spot. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Back for our third summer!

This was our third time staying at this beautiful Lake Michigan cottage, and it was just as wonderful as always. The house is lovely and well-appointed, the private community beach can't be beat, and the accomodations are superb. Our kids love the loft area, and the adults love the rocking chairs on the front porch and evenings by the fire. Outstanding communication with the host as well. What a great place and a wonderful vacation spot! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G B.

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

Very nice and relaxing

Despite being very hot, we all enjoyed the relaxing setting of the house and nearness to the beach so we could cool off. Peter was very attentive to our needs even texting me ahead of the heat to tell me how to set the thermostat to keep the home cool. Everything was just great. Thanks Peter!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare O.

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

Wonderful August Family Beach Vacay

We stayed in this beautiful home nestled in peaceful woods at the end of August with our 3 young children, ages 6 months-5 years. It had everything we needed to be comfortable in the house as well as at the beach. The 10 minute walk to the private beach was beautiful. Not the most ideal with 3 young kids but we truly enjoyed the walk and with their set up it made it easy going to the beach. Our kids loved seeing the deer every day and even some turkeys! The owners were fast with communication and helpful if we needed something. I would recommend this to anyone and I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

A great time had by all!

The house was terrific, perfectly clean and with everything needed...comfortable beds, bathroom spaces for everyone, plenty of space for lounging and meals, a grill and firepit. The beach was a little bit of a walk but was georgeous and we had it to ourselves. Peter was available to answer questions ahead of our trip that helped in our planning and would have been available during our trip should we have needed him. We couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna C.

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

New Years weekend

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this lovely home! We were truly touched by the beautiful Christmas decorations that the hosts put up both inside and outside. It brought so much joy to our family during the holiday stay.All of the bedrooms were generously sized and provided everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was also well-equipped with all the essentials, which was especially important for us since we were traveling with children.Overall, I want to emphasize just how cozy and convenient this home is. We had an incredible time together as a family, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to create those cherished memories. Thank you for being such wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our family had a wonderful stay at this property. Everything we needed was available for our use (beach stuff, kitchen stocked, etc). The porches were our favorite part of the house and we utilized them a ton. Rooms and bathrooms were perfect for our group and we also loved the fire pit. It was so nice to have firewood available for us to use!! The beach was very nice and is a great place to catch a beautiful sunset. The walk to the beach was fun and beautiful but more difficult than we anticipated (lots of up and down with stairs/hills) but everyone in our group was able to do the walk. I’d definitely recommend this house and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Relaxing Lake Michigan getaway

We had such a wonderful time at this property! The house is beautifully appointed and decorated, and also very clean. We loved the rocking chairs on the porch, the screened-in deck, the campfire, and the location in general. The kids especially loved the loft area and climbing the ladder to the beds. The neighborhood is beautiful and we enjoyed early morning walks down the tree-lined lane and into the woods. The beach was very close and an easy walk for everyone in our party. Truly a wonderful stay and the relaxing getaway we needed, with outstanding hosts. Thank you so much. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith F.

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

Family Retreat

We really enjoyed our time together at this home that is located in a wooded, peaceful setting. There was a slight mix-up with the cleaning crew on their schedule ahead of our arrival. Peter was able to rectify this quickly when we contacted him and without asking even refunded the cleaning fee. Things happen and it did not detract from our stay and we appreciate how it was handled. The home had plenty of space for our extended family of six. We had plenty of towels and amenities for our stay. This is a great place to stay with many things to do in the area. Having spent time in several other places along the Michigan coastline in past we found this area to be more laid back and peaceful. Thank you for opening up your home to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Never Wanted to Leave!

This place has it all! The house is superb! All the generous bathroom and sleeping options were top notch. The layout allows for ease of movement for even our 3 families with 11 people total. The front porch itself is worth the price! I can not say enough good things about the private beach experience! It was clean and many times I had a full mile of beach to myself in the morning. The neighbors were warm and friendly. One kind woman even spent time one afternoon and taught my daughter how to paddle board. The location means you never have to drive very far for more food and fun! The men did a charter fishing boat event Monday morning and caught 13 HUGE fish...King Salmon even! If you dream of lake beach experience, you just won't find anything better. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Our 8 night stay was fabulous!

We were there with our 2 adult children and their spouses plus an almost 2 year old. Each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom - even the toddler had his own bedroom and bathroom and there were beds we didn’t even use! Comfortable beds and pillows, a well appointed kitchen, comfortable couches, a huge screened porch, and a 5 rocking chair front porch. We were pleasantly surprised by all the beach gear and kids toys available in the porch closet and beach chairs are hanging from a rack right by the beach. The walk to the beach is down a sandy, tree lined road up a driveway and into a wooded path. Every trek to and from the beach was an adventure for our toddler as he walked along the path. The beach is wonderful; wasn’t crowded and the water is different from day to day - sometimes calm and sometimes wavy. The Harbert Community Park, The Swedish Bakery and 2 great restaurants are within walking distance. Our kids are already talking about returning next summer.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louann B.

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

Great beach house property

Lots of things going for this house located within walking distance of a quiet, beautiful beach in MI. The house offers two areas for gathering so plenty of room for people to spread out and pursue different activities, watch tv, play games on the back porch, listen to music in the kitchen/family room etc. 4 Bathrooms and we never had any problem accessing hot water for showers. Kitchen provided us with everything we needed to prepare several meals for the whole group of 12. Also utilized the outdoor grill - it was the only thing that really needed attention but after a little cleanup it worked well. Walking down to the beach was fun - I do feel there could be clearer instructions on what path to take to the beach. On our first foray we walked up the street driveway right in front of someone's private residence. Also, the path to the beach does require you can walk over uneven surfaces and go up and down multiple steps. No problem for us but could be a challenge for some. Only other needs to improve would be a suggestion for a few more bath towels. We had a bare minimum and with going to the beach one or two times a day we could have used a few more. Very good location - lots to do - Dunes, towns, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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