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Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.

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A covered patio with a wooden deck, a barbecue grill, and a table with chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with blinds, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted painting.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a window with blinds, and a wooden floor.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a lamp.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden stool, a coffee maker, and various kitchen items on the counter.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 5 guests, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Families can enjoy tubing, swimming, and fishing nearby. Outdoor areas include a patio and deck, while golf enthusiasts will find courses in the vicinity. Explore attractions like Sarett Nature Center and Covert Park, plus local shopping and a casino.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Playground on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Coloma, MI
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1st

1 Queen Bed

2nd

1 Queen Bed

3rd

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.

The Crane's Nest is a beautiful 3 bedroom, one bath cottage near Lake Michigan and located in the Lake Michigan Beach area. Newly remodeled. We want our guests to feel a range of emotions when entering The Crane's Nest. Cozy, comfortable, relaxing, nautical and romantic. This cottage is fully stocked with supplies for campfires, grilling, cooking and games for the whole family. We are one mile south of Roadside Park (public beach) and one mile north of Hagar Park (public beach). We are perfectly located between St. Joseph (9 miles south) and South haven (12 miles north). With so much to see and do in both directions.
The Crane's Nest is a Family friendly cottage. We are not large enough inside or outside for parties. We rank very high on decor, cleanliness and activities.

***********If you only need a Two bedroom, one bath, we also have Chip's Place next door. In the listings, you will see a flagstone colored house with a bear on the deck. The listing number is 2039216*****************
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2365343
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 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

About the neighborhood

Coloma

Located in Lake Michigan Beach, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water tubing and motor boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Coloma, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Beach - 15 min drive - 20.7 km
  • South Beach - 18 min drive - 28.4 km
  • North Beach - 19 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Andrews University - 19 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 26 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wesco World - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dimaggios Pizza & Burgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hot Spot - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Easy Street Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.?

As of Sep 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan. on May 3, 2027 start from $300, 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 Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cottage near Lake Michigan. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 mi (15 km) of Little Paw Paw Lake and Paw Paw Lake. Sarett Nature Center and Covert Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Had a cozy feel, well stocked with essentials and things that were nice to have like games, first aid kit, and spare toiletries. We would stay there again. It centrally located between St. Joe and South Haven, which was nice for exploring both towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was beautiful, very clean, and there was plenty of room to play and relax. Host is generous and thoughtful in items available to use during the stay. The beach was close by and easy to get to. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2026
Thank You so much Chelsea! You are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great vacation experience. The home has all the necessary features. Lots of essential kitchen supplies. Very clean and well maintained. Your family will enjoy the local beaches. The host is very friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is so cozy, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. Dawn has thought of everything her guests might need. The deck was private and had a nice table and chairs for dining and a grill. We are already making plans to rebook next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very cute home. Loved the decor and cleanliness. The TV was veryquick. Would stay here again. Reecca
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and inviting house was perfect for our "sisters vacation"! The couches looked new and were comfy, as were the beds. Kitchen was well stocked and Dawn was kind enough to leave some snacks and breakfast treats (individually wrapped doughnuts, etc) for us to enjoy. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood and we were easily able to travel to several of the shoreline cities from our home base. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2026
Thank You Shelly! You and your sister are welome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home for the weekend

Great stay just a 10 minute ride to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach and game weekend!

Great location and great place to stay. All the extra perks (big fluffy towels, snacks and everything we needed for s’mores) made us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Very clean / comfortable place in a great location! Plenty of room for our family of 5. Close to the water and lots of parks / activities for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect cottage for our girls trip! The beds were comfortable and the towels and blankets were so soft and smelled amazing. Will be booking again for our next South Haven trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage

This is a very cute and clean cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick family get away

Cozy cottage perfect for our family get away. Host was very responsive and the personal touches around the cottage (from the kitchen to the bathroom) were so very appreciated!! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

Check in process was extremely easy thanks to great communication! It was a perfect house well kept and in a nice quiet area! Would love to come out here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay! Utilized the grill and the fire pit (our son loved the s'mores). Low vehicle traffic outside, was very relaxing. Within easy driving distance to South Haven and St. Joseph. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

A wonderful place to stay. The host thought of everything. Exceptional clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Cabin

Loved this place! It was so cute and welcoming. Very clean and welcoming. Loved all the extra touches. Good locations between many different beach towns. Would stay again if in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The house was clean, neat and well furnished. Dawn was a great host. Her post was accurate and communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful accommodation, very close to public beach accesses.

Lovely cottage, personal touches and available household items were greatly appreciated. Constant four wheeling in front and around the house was a bit much at times, other than that we enjoyed our stay and will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2022
I was never informed of a problem with the neighbors. A simple message to me would have taken care of the problem. This is why communication is important between guests and hosts. I dont believe a 4 star rating was fair since I had no knowledge and therefore no control over the situation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and Convenient

The location to go to the beach was perfect as it was so close. The extra amenities were a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute!

Cute little cottage with everything we needed for the weekend. Kids loved the extra amenities in the bathroom and the breakfast treats 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed our stay in Crane's Nest

Very nice, clean, and welcoming. There were 4 adults & 5 year old. We enjoyed the trip immensely. It was a short drive to state park beaches and St. Joseph. Would highly recommend this comfortable little house for your visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

All excellent: Immaculate, very clean, comfortable beds, fun decor, beach closeby, host friendly and very responsive, well stocked kitchen, bucket filled with items to make S'mores to roast in the firepitwas a fun surprise.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

I’ve stayed in a lot of vacation rentals, and this might be the best I’ve ever experienced. Thoughtfully designed and arranged, impeccably clean, and stocked with both practical and generous supplies to make a stay easy and enjoyable. Our only regret is not having longer to stay at the house. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

Thank you Dawn for sharing your home with us! It is the cleanest and well stocked rental we’ve ever stayed in. We enjoyed the proximity to St Joseph and other beaches. The fire pit and s’mores were well enjoyed by our boys. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2021
Thank you Amanda!! You are definitely welcome to come back.

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Eaddy

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Hello Everyone,
Thank you for checking us out. I'm Dawn and originally from The Gull Lake area prior to moving to the BEACH here in 1985. My husband is from Myrtle Beach and moved here for work years ago. We enjoy sharing our little cottage and have worked very hard to make sure everything is welcoming and cozy.

Why they chose this property

Close to so many beaches on beautiful Lake Michigan and family friendly activities in both directions.

What makes this property unique

Our cottages are very clean and well stocked.

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