Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!
Our charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage in Lakeside, Michigan offers a delightful retreat for up to 8 guests. Located in the beautiful southwest region of the state, it is conveniently close to Cherry Beach, Townline Beach, and Harbert Beach. Additionally, popular destinations such as New Buffalo, Sawyer, Union Pier, and St. Joseph are easily accessible, ensuring you have a variety of activities and dining options to explore. The cottage boasts a tastefully decorated interior, with attention given to every detail. The warm and inviting living room features a cozy gas fireplace, creating a perfect atmosphere for relaxation. If you enjoy cooking, you'll love the designer kitchen, which is fully equipped with all the amenities you need to prepare delicious meals and set a beautiful table. Sleeping arrangements include a spacious main bedroom with a king-sized bed and a second bedroom furnished with a queen-sized bed and a twin bed. The pull out sofa in the living room is a queen bed and the sofa off the kitchen is a twin, The home boasts 2 full baths, 1 with a tub and the other a shower. The cottage also features a fantastic outdoor area, including an outdoor shower, a large grill connected to mains gas, a fire pit for cozy evenings, and a wraparound deck with outdoor furniture and dining table.. For added convenience, there's a whole house generator to ensure uninterrupted power supply. On balmy summer evenings, you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors from the fully enclosed screened porch. If you're a beach lover, the cottage is just 2.5 blocks away from Pier St. Beach, which has recently reopened with new steps, offers a picturesque setting for sunset viewing. Please note that the beach size may vary depending on the day. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a group retreat, our cottage provides an ideal setting. A minimum rental period of 3 nights is required.
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Lakeside
Located in Lakeside, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Burnison Galleries - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Younger Family Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Flynn Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Robinson Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
āŖJourneyman Distillery - ā¬12 min drive
āŖPopeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ā¬8 min drive
āŖBiggby Coffee - ā¬8 min drive
āŖBlack Currant Bakehouse - ā¬4 min drive
āŖAlan Rayās - ā¬12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country! on 10 May, 2026 start from S$386, 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 Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country! located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. Flynn Woods Preserve and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice cottage/home, very clean and homey. Comfortable beds and great kitchen. Good location for all our activities. Owners were easy to work with ā they care about this property and their guests.
This cottage is lovely and super comfortable. Hosts have thought of everything to ensure a delightful stay! Very clean, well-appointed, with lovely enclosed backyard on quiet street. Perfect retreat and centrally located in Harbor Country.
Came with my best friend for a few days away and were so happy with our stay-we were trying to figure out to stay forever! The cottage was incredibly comfortable and sweet, with everything you could need, and was decorated so nicely. The owners were amazing and incredibly attentive. We cannot wait to come back!
Tracy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2021
We would rent to Tracy again in a heart beat! So happy they loved our little slice of heaven and want to come back!
We loved the cottage! It was beautifully decorated and supplied with everything we needed for our week. It was nice to be able to take advantage of the warmer weather days by sitting on the three season porch. The location was within minutes of a number of antique shops and great restaurants.
We very much enjoyed spending time at the Dunedin Cottage. The cottage was cozy and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed reading a book on the screened in porch when the weather was bad. Their backyard was really our oasis. It was so quiet and provided that rest and relaxation we were looking for away from all the city noise.
What a great place to get away from our day to day world. We so enjoyed our stay! The layout and the furnishings were ideal. The Union Pier, New Buffalo & Sawyer areas offered just enough to do (but not so much to leave us exhausted)! We would definitely recommend it.
ā Bob & Susan, Arlington TX
Susan C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2023
Come back anytime! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves!
This is a lovely and convenient home. We were there during some pretty extreme heat, so we didn't end up enjoying time on the porches. We'll hopefully be back during slightly cooler weather!
Charming cottage. Short walk to the beach. Fenced in yard was a plus for my dog. No dogs allowed at the beach but Warren Dunes State Park is nearby which allows dogs. Comfortable beds. It was a bit chilly for our stay, gas fireplace was lovely. Loved that it was in between New Buffalo and St Joe for the food options. Would definitely stay again. Great hosts. Thank you!
Erin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2023
Thank you Erin. We look forward to welcoming you back in warmer weather š
Love this rental! The house is comfortable and roomy with a big back yard. Lots of amenities. We enjoyed the big kitchen and eating area for our family. The screened in porch was great for playing boardgames at night. Our dogs loved exploring their large, fenced in property. Most of all, the location is ideal...a quick walk to a spectacular sunset view and beach at the end of Pier Street. Also, so many wineries, breweries and local shops nearby.
We came to Michigan to spend time with a family member who is declining in a nursing home.
This home was perfect for what our needs were. The neighborhood is quiet and we felt safe. If the weather would have been better we would have spent a lot more time on the enclosed deck.
The kitchen had everything that we needed.
There were plenty of sites to visit within 30 minutes.
Randye K.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary T.
16 Aug, 2018
ABC = Absolutely Beautiful Cottage in Harbor Country
This lovely home truly lived up to its description as a "charming cottage." The cottage was superbly clean, the decor was delightful, the location was perfect, and the setting and scenery was serene. Our group of two couples had plenty of space, both bedrooms had comfy beds and pillows, and we enjoyed using the screen porch as well as the spacious deck. We never did use the fire pit but it had a perfect spot in the yard. It was a slice of paradise only an hour and a half away from our homes.
Rosemary T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Awwweeee.. we LOVE that you LOVED our home! Come back anytime! And please tell your friends ! š¤
Everything was very nice. The only downside was the main bathroom sick was smaller than a hubcap. The screeed porch had holes in the door and the furniture was very dusty. Iām not sure if we were the first ones to go out there, but we had to wipe everything down and shake out the dust. Other than that it was lovely.
This was a wonderful stay. The hosts were very fast to respond to all communication. The home was clean, comfortable, and charming. The area was known to us from prior visits to southwest Michigan, and met our expectations for proximity to public lake access and nearby businesses. The property was dog friendly with a good sized fenced yard. There is one lower height spot in the fence that might be a problem for a jumper, but it was no issue for our dogs. It was a nice surprise to find the property decorated for Christmas, which we hadn't expected and really enjoyed.
This cottage is lovely, clean spacious and in a very quiet neighborhood. My friend and I spent the week here as we live in different states and wanted to have some fun together and catch up. There is a great screened in porch on the side of the house with a ceiling fan which is a wonderful place to hang out on, on hot days. The gardens are lovely and the back garden is quite large. My dog was very happy with that. The hosts were very responsive to any needs we had. All in all we had a very pleasant stay and are happy that we chose this particular cottage.
Judy and Peter were wonderful hosts! They were always available when you needed them. Getting access to the home was simple. Beautiful home and I especially loved the kitchen, did a lot of cooking in there. Loved the fireplace and outdoor space as well.
Cute home close to the beach and perfect place to relax
Clean small house and good neighborhood with five minute drive to one of the best Michigan beaches.
Paul S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Peter Gibbons
We have large family and we love coming to Lakeside to enjoy all the beautiful aspects of Michigan life-beaches in the summer, markets, wineries, restaurants, and in the winter snowmobiling and cross country ski trails
Why they chose this property
Dunedin Cottage will provide all the amenities of your home away from home from the beautiful kitchen to the light and airy family room to the fully screened porch. Take a few days to relax and unwind
What makes this property unique
Gas log fireplace, firepit, screened in patio, all season front porch, great kitchen and dining area, outdoor shower, outdoor grill connected to main gas