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SPRING DISCOUNT! Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach

Left to right, Cottage #3 (2 bed), Cottage #2 (1 bed), and Cottage #1 (2 bed).

Exterior of the Lake House addition. Completed in 2007, it can sleep up to 8.

View of our 200 feet of private beach from our bluff overlooking Lake Michigan

View of the 2 acre fenced in yard (Lake house on the left)

Overview
Location
Amenities
Policies

Exceptional

7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 173000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Cottage #1, Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Cottage #1, Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Cottage #2, Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Cottage #3, Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Cottage #3, Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Lake House, Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Lake House, Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cottage #1, Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cottage #2, Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cottage #3, Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lake House, Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Lake House, Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

SPRING DISCOUNT! Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach

***SPRING DISCOUNT! When you rent 2 or more nights at Lat's Cottages, you get a third night FREE! This is on top of our already discounted off season rates! Offer good September through May (not valid June-August). You must mention this offer before booking so pricing can be adjusted.

We are located on the relaxing shores in Lakeside MI, just five miles north of the Indiana border. Our cottages and Lake House are set on a 2 acre fenced in and landscaped lot with 200 feet of sandy private beach. This VRBO listing and per night cost is for renting the entire property and all units.

See below for a description of each unit:

Cottage #1 (sleeps 4-6): Two bedrooms. Queen bed, two twin beds, and two couches in the living room.
Cottage #2 (sleeps 2-4): One bedroom. Queen bed, futon and child size cot in living room.
Cottage #3 (sleeps 4-6): Two bedrooms. Queen bed, two twin beds, and two couches in the living room.
Lake House (sleeps 6-8): Two level unit with two bedrooms. Queen bed, two twin beds in bedroom, two twin beds (roll away beds) on the upstairs landing, one futon couch in the downstairs living room, and a child size cot. This unit is perfect as a center of activity for large get togethers with it's spacious first floor great room (kitchen, dining area, and living room).

A total of 24 guests can be supported between all of our units. Perfect for family reunions or large get togethers! In addition, all cottages include a private picnic table, lawn furniture, and grill.

On the beach we have a large fire pit, picnic table, beach chairs and umbrellas, assorted beach toys, two kayaks, and two row boars for our guests to use.

We have been providing memorable family vacations to families for over 60 years.

***Please note our property is set on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. We have approximately 100 stone steps from the yard to the beach. This can be difficult for guests with certain health and joint problems. We do have multiple rest benches along the stairs to take rest breaks.***

Keywords: Cottages, Lake Michigan, Private Beach, Family vacation, family reunion, fire pit, large yard, spacious, large groups, cozy cottages, Lake House

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Please indicate if you will be holding a party.

Pets

No pets allowed

Only certified service animals with documentation.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please bring your own beach and bath towels. Bed linen and blankets are provided.

We are on a bluff overlooking the Lake and have approx. 100 stone steps to the beach. This can be difficult for guests with joint or health issues.

Check in is at 4pm Michigan time or later. Check out is at 10am Michigan time or earlier.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99

Note from host: Please indicate if you will be holding a party.

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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this cottage is on the beach. 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. 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Union Pier Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Gordon Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
Younger Family Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 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
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach on May 2, 2026 start from $1,253, 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 *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *SPRING DISCOUNT!* Right on Lake Michigan! Large 2 acre yard and private beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakeside cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kurt N.

May 25, 2023

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

Charming Lakeside Cabins

We had a great stay. Welcoming hosts, great location. Wonderful experience.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomas G.

Sep 26, 2018

Perfect place for anything.

Beautiful property, extremely well maintained. The views of Lake Michigan are stunning. Would definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Oct 9, 2022

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

Great Lakeside Getaway

The property was great, the host was very friendly and helpful, great overall experience! My family and I really enjoyed the property which worked out great for us. The lake views are amazing, the local areas are very quaint and pleasant. The privacy of the property is really nice as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten J.

Oct 4, 2021

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

multi-generational family celebration

We enjoyed a lovely fall weekend together. Paul was a friendly and accommodating host. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deana R.

Sep 25, 2023

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

Lovely spot!

We loved staying here! The variety of buildings was perfect—the folks with a kid got a quiet place where they could keep a kid routine, and the rest of us had plenty of space to stay up late without bothering them. The lake is beautiful and right down the stairs. I’d definitely stay here again. One thing to note: when this listing says bring your own towels, they mean ALL the towels—beach towels, bath towels, hand towels for the bathroom, dish towels for the kitchen, etc. This wasn’t a big deal, and Paul was able to scare up one towel per person, which we appreciated, but I wanted to give folks a heads up to pack linens.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy O.

Sep 11, 2022

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

Review

Great stay and great property for friends

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 17, 2022

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

Great Location

Lovely location with a beautiful view of the lake - great sunset view!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Jun 11, 2018

Expectations Exceeded

I can't even put into words how this place exceeded our expectations. we had a group of ladies ranging from early 20's to early 80's for a 2 night stay (Friday to Sunday). I live in the area, but we decided to book Lat's site un-seen. the owners were so accommodating. randomly checking on us, offering to empty firepit ash, or offer help in the event we needed something moved (firepit, grill, benches). But the property is SO beautiful. We had the majority of our group stay in the smaller cabins, and we congregated in the Lake house for meals and games. we only made it to the private secluded beach once, because it was so rainy. The grounds were big enough for some people to place bocce ball in one area, and hang out at the firepit on the bluff, and others grilling and laughing by the lake house at the same time. all of my guests can't wait to figure out another weekend for us to go back! This is definitely a hidden gem in SW Michigan.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Oct 22, 2017

Just perfect!

We stayed in the larger house on the property and it was clean, spacious, well-situated - just perfect for the 5 of us - for sleeping, board game playing, cooking. The size of the lawn, chairs with view of the lake, and tire swing were an added bonus. The beach was beautiful, sandy, very private. Jenny has plenty of chairs, floats, rafts available at the bottom of the stairs. The stairs were very doable, with several benches along the way to rest if needed. Really just what we were looking for in a family get-away.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017