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Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit

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Living area
Beach
Beach
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit

The Gatehouse on Orchard Beach

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With a gorgeous top-to-bottom renovation that was completed in 2020 and sporting new updates for 2023, this lakefront cottage in the heart of historic Lakeside is truly one of a kind. This modern home is situated on a mid-size bluff above Orchard Beach, a wide, 80-foot stretch of sand that's shared by association members only at the north end of a long, walkable beach on a natural cove of Lake Michigan. Enjoy access to a private beach cabana, with easy access to chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys to make your excursions on the shores truly memorable.

This contemporary home is full of style and natural light, offering new appliances and fixtures throughout, an open and airy great room, and a fully equipped kitchen with an extra-large island and stainless steel appliances - all of which contribute to the authentic, beach-house ambience. Come home from the lakeshore each afternoon to rinse off the sand in the refreshing outdoor shower, get the gas grill going on the raised deck, or simply play with your kids in the spacious yard. Leave your swimsuits to spin in the private washer/dryer, and spend the evening hours telling stories in the warmth of the firepit outside.

THINGS TO KNOW
There are 60 stairs leading down to the beach.
An outdoor shower is available.
Four beach chairs are provided.
Board games and a yard bag game are provided.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan, LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this vacation home is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Burnison Galleries - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Union Pier Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Younger Family Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 12 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kankakee Grille New Buffalo - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit on Apr 27, 2026 start from $514, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakeside vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Ruth K.

Septic issues ruined what could have been the perfect vacation house

The beach was lovely.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

serena n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Labor Day trip. House was equipped with everything we needed. Lake toys, games, etc. Would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Katrina B.

Convenient, compact beach access

Easy access to the beach, cabana super convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

Family Michigan Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Gatehouse. The space was perfect for our family of 5.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Lakeside Michigan Gatehouse on the Beach

Everything that you need to have a relaxing vacation near Lake Michigan on costal southwest Michigan.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail B.

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

Fall Getaway

Everything was great.We had a very nice time. It was very clean. There was a slow drain in the master bathroom sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Amazing getaway!

I stayed at The Gatehouse for a (much needed) solo pre-holiday get away. Everything was just perfect. The home has everything you need to relax, refresh, and recharge. The beach was impeccable, & the cabana was the perfect place to meditate for a bit. The home is fully stocked, SUPER clean, and the living room couch is unbelievably comfortable--I may have "accidentally" fallen asleep while reading on that couch! =) This stay was exactly what I needed to get ready for the holiday hustle & bustle. 10/10 recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Gate House Lakeside near Union Pier

Great property. As described. Everything done online - no property manager. Listing should state there is no cell phone service - it is a dead zone. Good internet connection. TV with Roku for those rainy days and lots of games. Cabana was private for the house and had a mini-fridge. Saved many trips up the stairs to the house. My family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Joe S.

Great Location

We loved this little house. We loved the access to the beach and the little shack was perfect for hanging out. House was very quiet and comfortable. Not ideal for large groups though. No indoor dining area. Not enough cups for 8 people even though the house sleeps 8. And the kitchen is not stocked well. It was extremely difficult to cook for 8 people with one medium sized pot. Also not enough towels or dishwasher fluid.
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Home was great and perfect location - vacasa was not helpful

I would totally give the property and location 5 stars, just as pictured! However, Vacasa was hard to get in touch with and did not provide timely communication and did not give details on the property. Really need a binder and local property manager especially with limited cell coverage until you sign into wifi. Also, because of fees for vacasa and vrbo, rental rates were a bit misleading. Paid additional 60% of rack rate in fees& taxes. …shocking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Property has ongoing septic and plumbing issues. The laundry closet off the primary bedroom emitted a horrible and strong sewage smell all but one of the nights of our stay. I was told there was a venting issue. Maintenance or plumbers were there three days but did not fully resolve the issue. There were additional plumbing issues as well with a sink making a jack hammer noise that was not resolved. I was in contact with customer every day of vacation which was frustrating. I was refunded two nights and a cleaning fee but only after I sent continuous messages to Vacasa. I don't feel this was sufficient. We were also offered another house for the night that wasn't beach front. We a paid for a beach house. Every time you contact them, you get a different representative and get canned answers back. There was allegedly a local representative but I never was in direct contact with them. The kitchen needs a restock on utensils, kitchen towels and coffee cups. The house has the potential to be an amazing experience but for the poor management and maintenance of the property. The beach is incredible and the cabana is convenient. The deck, patio and yard are very nice features.Overall, I would warn potential renters of any property managed by Vacasa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tyler E.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location, poor cleanliness and support. Dirt/crumbs/sand on floor. Bedroom comforters stained brown. Don't know how often this place is actually cleaned or maintained. After a shower in the master night 1, a strong rotten egg odor arose from the laundry room, which has access to, I assume, a basement/crawl space of sorts where a water heater/softener is located and main sewage drains. The smell was overwhelming. Contacted vacasa who said a local team would remedy it by morning and asked if I'd like contacted before they enter. I said yes. Come midday there had been no communication. I reached out again, to which I was told the local team would be taking care of it. The maintenance person texted me, apologizing but saying they "probably couldn't do anything about the odor" but would be happy to come by anyway, though they let the property owner know, who was "being proactive about it". I texted back asking if I should expect the property owner to be coming by. No response. I called with no answer. I was never contacted about this issue again. I don't know if it was resolved or not. We did not bathe the remaining 2 days of our stay for fear of the stench. I reached back out to vacasa support about not knowing whether or not anyone had been or planned to come by and they said they didn't know either. Overall, the location is premier. Lovely neighborhood with a quick trip to the private beach. Cleanliness and communication left more to be desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

Family Michigan Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Gatehouse. The space was perfect for our family of 5.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

Family Michigan Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Gatehouse. The space was perfect for our family of 5.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

janet F.

Love to the location, lovely spot. The home was very cute, nicely equipped and clean... I do have...

Love to the location, lovely spot. The home was very cute, nicely equipped and clean... I do have two complaints: 1. It was never mentioned that the home is right next to a very busy walking path to the lake, so you don't have much privacy...2. The bath sinks are tiny and clogged--I get that they are small spaces but boy, you really can't do anything in those sinks without making a mess on the floor so I would suggest providing rugs, but mostly unclog those sinks. It's kind of gross. For the money per night, sinks should run freely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vynette B.

Beautiful Lake Michigan

We loved our stay at the Gatehouse. The house was open and comfortable and had a great deck and yard. The beach and lake were the best part of our stay. What a gorgeous place!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Shaw

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

Family celebrations

Really enjoyed our stay at this property. The beach access was perfect and the outdoor seating was nice. This was our first time visiting this area of Michigan and we plan to return. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

The house is gorgeous and great location. There are a lot of steps to get to the beach.

Beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Daniel G.

Beachside in Michigan

Overall, the house is new, clean, and very cozy. It’s a small property, only 1 suite, there’s no real room for food storage (no pantry), so it’s tricky to have a larger group you need to feed. The only downsides, besides the size, are: 1) that the beach access for all the public is right next to your front door, so you hear people all day going up and down to and from the beach. 2) there are no window treatments to be used in the bedrooms. You will wake up with the sun. 3) the beach itself is a couple hundred yards from the back porch, and you will have to go down 50-60 steps in a wooden staircase. If you have elderly folks joining you, this could be a deal breaker. All in all, it’s a nice property for 1-2 couples at most.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijay R.

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

Fall break

We enjoyed our stay! It is an old house, but has been nicely renovated. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, and location was terrific with easy access to a secluded beach. Kitchen was well stocked! Check in and check out we’re also very easy. Beach chairs and an exterior shower along with several board games were also a nice bonus. We would definitely stay here again when back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Haley D.

great stay!

Loved this nice, clean, well appointed house for our week stay at the beach. Easy access to beach, great kitchen, loved the outdoor shower and large backyard.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

5 stars.

The Gatehouse was a perfect place to spend a few weeks this summer! The house is nicely decorated, very clean, and beds were comfortable. We enjoyed spending our days on the beautiful beach and watching the sunsets every night. Kids loved the bunk room and the deck was the perfect place to grill out at the end of each day. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay! We hope to return soon!

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