Beautiful newly renovated cottage in Lakeside with private assoc. beach

My husband and I spent three nights at Porta Rossa, and felt so at home! It is lovingly renovated with all the amenities you could desire. I love the cozy cottage feel with fresh vintage modern slip-covered furniture and plenty of table space for meals and crafts. Lake Michigan is gorgeous and just a short walk away through the Turner Shores neighborhood. We brought our bikes and enjoyed morning rides along Lakeshore Road, went to an Art show, did some antiquing, and enjoyed discovering all the quaint towns in Harbor Country. We hung out on the deck in the early evening and enjoyed the last of the summer sun. To many good restaurants to mention... Definitely check out Luisa's Harbert Swedish Bakery and Cafe for breakfast/brunch, it was awesome, go early! We look forward to returning next summer (for at least a week) with family and enjoy the peaceful cottage vibes.

We had a chance to spend a long weekend at Porta Rosa and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. For us it was the first time vacationing in that part of the state and we were pleasantly surprised. There is no need to head all the way Up North! The cottage has been recently renovated and tastefully decorated. It's located in a nicely wooded area and just a short walk to a beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. It really is the perfect combination of solitude and fun. It's a perfect place for families with kids as well as a terrific couples getaway. We can't wait to get back there this summer!

I was looking for a place to relax. The cottage was spotless, well appointed and perfectly located. Steps away from a quiet beach and only a few blocks away from Three Oaks which provided all the things I needed. To listen to the birds and sleep with the windows open was a treat. I'll be coming back here with friends and family as long as I can! Thank you for a great gift of peace.

This was our first time staying in this part of Lake Michigan and everything was perfect! The lake is gorgeous, the 5 minute walk to get there is serene and the cottage so inviting and welcoming. My favorite part was the outdoor shower. Terri was also the perfect host- so friendly and cool. Make sure you go to Oinks for ice cream. A perfect place to stay with young kiddos!

Porta Rossa is a welcoming and freshly renovated cottage, with lovely, secluded grounds, that provided a perfect summer getaway for me, a friend and our two dogs. Lake Michigan was just a pleasant stroll through the quiet Turner Shores neighborhood to a clean, sprawling beach where we savored every sunset after romping on the sand and in the waves. We enjoyed the variety of spaces at Porta Rossa, indoors and out, with its lush lawn, wooden decks, gorgeous flower gardens, plenty of outside furniture, and sleeping porch. We especially loved the outside beach shower! The kitchen was recently updated and we readily found everything we needed to prepare meals. Each bedroom was furnished with comfy beds and crisp, fresh bedding. The artwork displayed throughout the cottage and grounds was extraordinarily intriguing and tasteful. We were glad to have a washer and dryer, and wifi! We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to get back to Porta Rossa this summer!