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Shoreside Cottage
Shoreside Cottage
Porch
Back yard with Lake Michigan Views.
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fennville, MI
  • Place, beach near Birchmoor Drive
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Take a break by the lake!

Shoreside Cabin have been the escape destination on Lake Michigan for generations. Located away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this is where everyone can enjoy the quiet respite found on the Lake Michigan frontage just steps outside your cottage. Enjoy your morning coffee or a beverage after dinner watching the waves roll in and you will experience the magic of a sunset over Lake Michigan like never before!
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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 486714
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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Express Yourself Art Barn and Saugatuck Center For the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Birchmoor Drive - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Butler Street - 7 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 7 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 10 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Oval Beach - 13 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 20 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪What Not Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Michigan Wine Company - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Take a break by the lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Take a break by the lake!?

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Take a break by the lake! on May 19, 2026 start from $343, 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.

Where is Take a break by the lake! located?

This Fennville cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Oval Beach and Kalamazoo Lake. Beery Field and Kalamazoo River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, very clean, great location—loved access to the beach—no frills but well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect lake cottage! My family and I had a wonderful stay here and fully enjoyed the lake, the huge yard, and the beautiful sunsets. The communication with the owner was helpful with quick responses. We would absolutely stay here again, highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view! Lovely swimmable beach! Great time with the pups!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

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

Love Lake Michigan

A birthday celebration with my daughters, fantastic view and owners were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Amazing little cottage

Cutest little cottage. It was so homey and the beach was amazing. It is such a hidden little gem. The privacy and view are unbeatable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann O.

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

Will, the property manager was very kind and helpful. Made our stay ! Thank you.

Will made our stay wonderful and certainly enjoying the "hot pepper mix"!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

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

Great location

A real treasure- location is amazing! The grounds are beautiful as well. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Perfect location!

Beautiful location on Lake Michigan. Will gave a great welcome to the cottage! Sunsets did not disappoint! Hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

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

Pure Michigan!

Lovely stay, beautiful property! The view and grounds were breathtaking. Cottage is old school/rustic/charming and comfortable. Could not ask for a better location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time on a great property. Everything was all ready for us when we got there. Including everything we needed for a fire. My daughter said sleeping on the porch was one of the most relaxing nights she had. Very out of the way. So if you want a time away from people this place is great. Also communication was wonderful. Even when i called because i was lost. Lol
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful view

Came for the tulip festival in Holland, enjoyed relaxing to the view of Lake Michigan and the sunset after a busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is wonderful. Nice big yard and easy path down to the beach.The cottage is comfortable and clean.Updates needed for AC in the hot summer sunand moldy carpeting by the single window AC unit that does not adequately cool the whole cottage.Blinds or awnings needed facing lake and western sun.Property manager responsive and friendly.If updates were made we would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Perfect Quiet Getaway on the Lake

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage on Lake Michigan with a deep family history and magnificent lake view. Will the property manager was supremely hospitable and made us feel right at home. We are sure to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location on Lake Mich, challenging beach access

Cottage location and Lake Michigan views excellent. Cute and quaint, but bedroom and bathroom need immediate updating. Beautiful beach, but beach access from property challenging for older adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Weekend getaway

The property was awesome. Perfect weather all three days. The house had everything we needed. The owner and caretaker were very friendly. Thank you for the fresh cut asparagus. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Here for a wedding

We attended a wedding in Saugatuck and needed a place to stay. We were delighted with the view of the lake, as well as the friendliness of the caretaker, Will. There was even a bottle of wine waiting for us, a first out of the many rentals we have used. A charming little cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jason W.

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

Went home early.

Great location. Very dog friendly. No beach due to high water. House was very ran down, needs major remodel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

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

Yellow cottage

Wonderful stay , sunset and view is fantastic, very peaceful...everything you need , my sister and myself stayed a few nights to have time away . Brought my dog , huge area for him to wander. Everything was neat and clean. Even left us a bottle of wine to enjoy while watching sun go down .several small parks , south , to hike down to beach .thank you so much for a lovely place to stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Harrington Cottage

Charming barn converted to a cottage.Very clean fit are objective of staying with easy access to beach with are 2 dogs.Dogs had some running room,didn’t have to be leashed all the time. Will the property host was great helping us find are way around the area towns. A true Lake Michigan experience. Jim D
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

EXCEPTIONAL!!!

This is the perfect quaint lake cabin to fit the surroundings! The view was spectacular! We had a fire every night in the fire pit. We will be back and I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a convenient place to call home base while visiting the surrounding towns. The owners are very kind and thoughtful and I loved their dog Iris!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlyss S.

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

Short summer vacation

This is a great place with a super friendly caretaker, Will. The cabin was perfect for the two of us with 2 bedrooms and small bath. There's a sitting area inside facing Lake Michigan or lots of outdoor seating on a really large lawn area overlooking the lake. We weren't able to access the shoreline easily due to erosion but if you can get down there (I did!), it's beautiful. Wonderful sunsets and close to Holland, Douglas & Saugatuck but private and quiet fr cozy nights. We'll definitely be back to enjoy this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Great Stay by the Lake

While we only stayed one night, it was wonderful! Will was a great host, and greeted us as we entered the property. He gave us a brief tour, then left us to explore. There's SO much outdoor space, which was perfect for our dog. Sunset was amazing. Enjoying a huge bonfire under the stars was wonderful. The only downside was a neighbor's hour-long fireworks show, which terrified my dog, and disturbed my bonfire experience. Of course, that was beyond the host's control. We'd definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall nice

Warning we had a huge tick surprise when we had a fire at night. Ticks crawling all over us. Must spray a lot of bug spray here. Also poor WiFi would go to SOS mode often. And there was no swing as the listing had advertised. And the extra bed was in the sunroom making it a horrible place to sleep. But overall the sunsets were beautiful and the view of the lake was great. Cozy old person vibes at this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raun K.

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

Great alternative to camping

The cottage is perfectly adequate for a family of 5 or 6 to stay in. We were looking for an alternative to renting a camping cabin and this was excellent. Plenty to do in nearby South Haven and there is a park with a beach just down the road from the cottage. The property itself is rather large and features a fire pit, gazebo, swings, and lots of grass to run around in. There is also the view of the lake as well. The TV has all the modern streaming apps to kip younger kids occupied. Good wifi as well. We had a great time and recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Cozy and comfortable!

Loved staying here for the weekend. The cottage is very cozy and has what you need. Clean as a whistle including the linens (I always check!). Host was very friendly and helpful, even gave me a good recommendation for dinner (Will, it was great, thank you). The view from the backyard is unmatched! Yard is extremely large and my dog loved exploring and running around. There is a path down to the beach, although you'll have to take a small jump or large step down off the seawall to get onto the sand, but if you are the least bit agile it is fine. Hoping I get to come back someday!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jodi Harrington

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Why they chose this property

Our Story.... begins every spring with the first of the guests that arrive after a seemingly long and gray winter season. We have always eagerly awaited the arrival of the families; some with children that can not wait to kick off shoes and run down the beach. There are the folks with the children being full grown and will enjoy a day or several - with them and the grandchildren, to enjoy the calming sound of Lake Michigan waves or the comfort of the country air to breathe. Certainly the wonderful friends that have returned year after year.

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