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You're in a hot tub; you see gardens and hear wind blowing through the pines.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101750 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Three Oaks, MI

Warren Dunes State Park
‪14 min drive‬
Weko Park
‪17 min drive‬
Warren Dunes State Park Beach
‪19 min drive‬
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

The Library

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

You're in a hot tub; you see gardens and hear wind blowing through the pines.

Really a unique place! You really feel like you're way out in the country.
Walk down to the river, skip stones on the pond, sit and listen to the birds. Fantastic fireplace, a great kitchen.
We have 2 bedrooms. The Master bedroom has a Queen size bed and a sofa bed, the "Library" has a trundle bed with 2 twin beds that can connect or not. In the living room there is a sofa bed that bends back to become a full bed. We also have a few Queen size raised air beds to set up in a large tent or on the porch.
For more than 4 guests, the price is $50/ night for each extra guest. 8 guests are a full house!

We love dogs, and have had guests brings their dogs for the last 9 years.
But the house always gets torn up, screens ripped, etc.
If you want to stay, and have a dog, and you can assure me that your dog won't bark all the time and be quiet, and does not shed, let's talk about it.

Some of the time I stay in my vintage RV at the other end of the property. I value my guests' privacy, so you will not see or hear me, unless you need me! My iPhone is the front desk!

Property manager

Donna Blue Lachman

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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

$25/night for dog fee.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking in house. Dispose of cigarette butts

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Three Oaks

Located in Three Oaks, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Warren Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan. Waikiki Jacks and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Three Oaks, MI

What's nearby

Warren Dunes State Park - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
Weko Park - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 19 min drive - 12.4 km
Round Barn Winery - 22 min drive - 16.4 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 26 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 23 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Ray & Al's - ‬14 min drive
‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬16 min drive
‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬9 min drive
‪The Beach Bucket - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You're in a hot tub; you see gardens and hear wind blowing through the pines. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You're in a hot tub; you see gardens and hear wind blowing through the pines.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You're in a hot tub; you see gardens and hear wind blowing through the pines.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is You're in a hot tub; you see gardens and hear wind blowing through the pines. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Boyle Lake State Wildlife Area, Warren Woods State Park and Shady Lake. Sugarwood Forest Preserve and Lake Louise are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ann W.

Oct 12, 2024

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

Everything we expected & more

Lovely & unique house! Kitchen well supplied with all amenities. Enjoyed sitting on back porch viewing large lot. Donna is a gracious host!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bria D.

Aug 14, 2024

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

Beautiful and unique

Such a beautiful house— great records, beautiful screened in porch, cool art, nice light. A gorgeous and unique place to spend time with your fam or friends. Donna is a great host.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Apr 6, 2023

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

Very peaceful!

We had an amazing stay! The house was very peaceful and had great vibes. I loved sitting in the hot tub and listening to all the sounds of nature. Donna was lovely & it was nice getting to know her. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Aug 30, 2020

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

Restful stay.

House and property were as described. A lovely property. The house was perfect for two. Lighting for reading needs to be much better. Owner could have provided written information about areas of interest in the surrounding area— hiking, Botanical gardens, restaurants, markets, etc. and more directions for using the TV.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elliot M.

Jul 23, 2015

Practically perfect in every way.

Just what we needed. Charming and comfortable place. Wonderful, peaceful setting that's off the beaten path and yet still convenient. Only possible negative would be the well water, but that's entirely to be expected. Loved it. We'll be back, I'm sure!

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Chicago, IL

Jul 28, 2021

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

Great Getaway

What a relaxing week! Donna’s such a gracious host and the property is so quiet and peaceful. Out in the country but only a 15 minute drive to Warren Dunes, close to hiking trails, Fernwood Botanical Garden, and other family attractions. The house is very inviting with everything you could ever need in the kitchen and comfortable beds. We spent a ton of time bird watching and playing cards on the screened-in porch. Just a perfect place to unplug and unwind.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Jul 10, 2024

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

Peaceful Garden Stay

Gorgeous property immersed in nature! The backyard was Eden filled with the sounds of birds and trees swaying in the wind! Had a wonderful time relaxing here- especially time spent chilling on the screened back porch. The hot tub was also a bonus! The house was clean and comfortable. I had a few questions about how to operate the hot tub, and Donna responded immediately. I would definitely return. The location is also perfect - not far form the beaches, restaurants, etc. Loved my time here! Thank you Donna!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Jun 20, 2024

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

New Buffalo/Three Oaks Trip

Sweet little cozy cabin in the tranquil nature. Our host was so very sweet and helpful! She guided us around the property with her cute little dog Freda! There is a river and pond in the far back of the property. We had coffee on the screened in pario every morning and watched the deer and various birds. It is a beautiful and quiet relaxing retreat of a property/home! The rooms were clean and fresh, and amything you needed was available to you. She had the air conditiiner on and waiting for our arrival! Thankyou Donna for a wonderful place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn M.

Jul 19, 2022

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

Wonderful bachelorette weekend

I stayed with a group of 6 others at Donna Blue's property and it was an overall great experience. She was super communicative with me and left detailed instructions that were very helpful. The home itself is beautiful and comfortable- the perfect place to escape for a few days. We especially enjoyed the screened porch and garden, as well as the extensive art/music collection. The whole group was appreciative of the coffee stocked for us. We had the pleasure of meeting with Donna Blue and experiencing her calm, welcoming spirit. I would highly recommend a stay here and plan on coming back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edir N.

Jul 8, 2019

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

Cozy and secluded

The home gives a vibe like you have been here before. The home is unique and warm with amazing decorations. The backyard is absolutely gorgeous and extremely open. Once you sit in the back yard it's only you and the sounds of frogs in the pond. You felt as if you found a little bit of paradise with all the lightingbugs flickering in the moonlight. I highly recommend anyone to come in and stay! The owner is very polite and extremely friendly! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann R., St. Louis, MO

Aug 30, 2022

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

Peace, beauty and birds!

My husband and I had the most delightful stay in Donna's unique, art-filled home. Each room is filled with pottery, hand-crafted woodwork, original art, colorful tile, and whimsy. We loved finding new treasures each day. The large screen porch became our favorite spot, perfect for reading, bird watching, talking, and just savoring the peace of the surrounding yard and woods. Donna is delightful. She left us totally alone, only coming over to sit on the porch when we asked her. But once she was there, we three became friends! We shared book titles, solved the world's problems, and then planned the next time we'd come back. We highly recommend this lovely home to anyone looking for a break from life's fast pace!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

May 31, 2023

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

Quite Getaway

Five of us travelled to Michigan for the long Memorial Day weekend. We had activities planned for everyday. We visited the Air Zoo, Warren State Park, Airway fun center and many more. It was wonderful to go out during the day and enjoy everything Michigan had to offer. But, in the evenings we had a wonderful quiet spot to retreat and relax. The property is lined with large trees, flower beds everywhere, a garden, and plenty of wildlife. One day we came home to deer in the front yard and the local birds provided endless entertainment. The house was cozy and relaxed and felt like coming home for the night. We had a wonderful time, Donna was very accessible during our stay. Also, we had a lot of great food while staying here but the Journeyman Distillery nearby, was everyone’s favorite meal during our stay. They had great Detroit style pizza. We loved our green space getaway and Donna was a wonderful host.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V., Chicago, Illinois

Oct 3, 2022

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

Peaceful retreat

Such a cozy retreat in the woods. Great place to rejuvenate your soul or reconnect to someone you love.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Sep 29, 2022

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

Great experience

Donna, the host, was awesome to communicate with. Before and during our stay. Very friendly and laid back. We had perfect weather to spend most of the first afternoon just on the screened in porch and that was very relaxing. Pulling into the driveway, our initial impression was "man, this place could use some yard clean up." But because the front yard shrubbery was a little over grown and there were a few branches on the garage roof (but we did just have some storms within the week of our stay). Then entering the home through the screened in porch and getting the homie feels, we quickly got over the initial curb appeal. The home was decorated uniquely and very cool. Thank you for offer up your home to us!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Jul 13, 2022

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

An absolute delight!

We had an absolutely amazing time. Donna was a fantastic host, and it was truly a delight to meet her. The location is nice, close to everything you'd want to do but far enough away that your time on the property feels relaxing. The pictures don't capture all of the charm and character of the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Nov 3, 2021

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

Perfection

If you are looking for a secluded getaway you will love this place. I wish we had stayed longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Oct 27, 2021

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

Delightful

We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Donna's house. The house and grounds have such a great energy and I would heartily encourage those who need to recharge to book this place for a couple of days. We left a lot of our stay unstructured so we could do what we felt like in the moment, and there was never a time when we were bored. There are books, records, a cozy fireplace and plenty of lovely scenery to fill the day. I'm so thankful to have stayed at such a nice place and have nothing but nice things to say about Donna, who is wonderful. We're already planning our next stay here and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R., Albany, United States

Sep 16, 2021

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

Donna is Amazing and so is this place!

Donna is really magical and so is her place. What a great stay, it’s even better than the pictures!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Sep 12, 2021

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

An Oasis

Great stay at an amazing place that was exactly the relaxing weekend needed. Close to Three Oaks, Sawyer and only an hour to Virtue Cider. Highly recommend staying there.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Jul 9, 2021

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

Rural getaway

The screened in porch is the best attribute because you can enjoy the flora and fauna without bugs. The kitchen was well equipped. Close to Red Arrow Highway with plenty of stuff to do if it rains and it’s not a beach day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Jul 3, 2021

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

Peaceful!

What a relaxing trip at Donna’s property. She has a peaceful, calm and in-nature feel to the house. Just put on a jazz record and watch the birds out back to recharge the soul. We’ll be back

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Jun 24, 2021

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

Great as always

Our trip was great as usual. Donna is a lovely host, and the property is perfect for a tranquil and relaxing break.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Jun 7, 2021

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

Heaven in Michigan

These photos don't do this house justice, my wife and I adored this house. The screened in porch, the hot tub, the backyard, the kitchen, and everything else!!! I loved the kitchen shelves and the quiet outside, compared to the noise of Chicago. We only used the AC for a couple hours as it was close to 90, as there was a nice breeze flowing through all the time. Donna, you have a very amazing, artsy, eclectic and beautiful home, we will definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

May 24, 2021

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

Serenity

Perfect quiet getaway with lots of nature! We enjoyed sitting in the screened in porch or the back porch swing and watching all the species of birds, squirrels, and bunnies wander around. A beautiful vinyl collection that we thoroughly enjoyed over and over again. We even went into Three Oaks and checked out a couple small art galleries, an immaculate bakery, an ice cream shop, and the Journeyman distillery which has golf in the back!! We enjoyed our wonderful stay and Donna was such a delight! Her house is one of many interesting artifacts that show how much she traveled and how love she was by many she came into contact with over her life. We so look forward to making this cabin a yearly getaway for our group!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany D.

Sep 21, 2020

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

Restorative Getaway

My husband, daughter and I loved this home. . . It was comfortable, beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed the fireplace, the hot tub, the beautiful yard, the smell of evergreens and seeing lots of stars at night. It was a perfect weekend getaway from Chicago and we hope to return. Thanks Donna!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Donna Blue Lachman

My name is Donna Blue and I love living out here. I'm from Chicago but found this place in 1986 and fell in love! We added on to the house and planted trees which are now huge-- and the gardens are, well, mature and lovely.
After going back and forth from Chicago on weekends I decided to JUST LIVE here,,. which I've been doing for about 20 years.
I'm an actor, playwright, teacher and director. I founded and was the Artistic Director of the Blue Rider Theater in Chicago for 14 years. I spent many years of my life traveling to do research for my plays, performed all over the country and abroad and Off- Broadway.
I perform at the Acorn Theater, teach drama in schools and hold retreats here on the land.
I also have a little theater company I've started out here called, "SECOND WIND" which is for boomers (like me) doing improvisations about our lives, and turning them into plays for the community. GREAT FUN!!
I have lived in Haiti, Poland, and trekked in Nepal (to just name a few.) I have been blessed with many people who welcomed me into their homes and
treated me wonderfully.
Now it's my turn to host and I'm excited to share this beautiful place with others.
I do all the gardening and landscaping which I consider a privilege.

Why they chose this property

From the moment I walked on this land I felt it was very special. I knew the Potawatami Indians lived all along the river which borders the western part of the property.
Everyone who comes here to visit or vacation tells me they feel the wonderful energy too.
I try to keep it going.

What makes this property unique

What most people love about staying here, is that it feels so far away from everything, yet close to great restaurants, theater, cinema and the BEACH!