10/10 Excellent
Dan O.
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dan O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Short walk to the beach & backs up to the woods!
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lakeside, MI
- Place, Burnison Galleries16 min walk
- Place, Younger Family Preserve2 min drive
- Place, Union Pier Beach2 min drive
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Short walk to the beach & backs up to the woods!
A Perfect Get Away on a peaceful lane!
Blue Bird Cottage in Lakeside, Michigan.
RATES: April 2025 - $325/night
taxes and cleaning fee included
minimum 2 night stay
RATES: May 2025 - $335/night
taxes and cleaning fee included
minimum 2 night stay
RATES: June 2025 - $375/night
taxes and cleaning fee included
minimum 2 night stay
RATES: July - Aug 2025- $400/night
taxes and cleaning fee included
minimum 3 night stay
RATES: Sept 2025 -$335/night
taxes and cleaning fee included
minimum 2 night stay
RATES: Oct 2025 - $325/night
taxes and cleaning fee included
minimum 2 night stay
NOTE: 3 night minimum for Memorial Day holiday weekend, and July through Labor Day holiday weekend.
**Additional charges may apply, up to owner discretion.
**Prices may change due to Owner discretion.
**SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED
** Maximum 2 dogs. A third dog will be charged an additional $100.00 paid directly to Owner.
Located on a very peaceful, wooded lot-- Wake up and maybe see a deer in the woods behind the house and the sound of the birds singing. On a windy day, you can hear the waves from Lake Michigan!
A charming and relaxing home in Lakeside, MI, only ten minutes to the shops/dining/entertainment of New Buffalo!
A short 7 minute walk to the quiet/private Association beach of Lake Michigan. Only for owners and guests.
Plenty of trails for hiking, bird watching and biking within minutes from the property. This area is gorgeous in spring, summer, fall, and winter!
Location from Chicago is only 1 hour and 30 minutes from downtown - an ideal weekend escape to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
The home is irresistibly charming and comfortable. All linens and towels are provided, as well as all cooking utensils for great at-home meals and barbecues! We provide charcoal, firewood for the fire pit, coffee and filters!
Free Wi-FI, Satellite TV, VCR/DVD, washer/dryer.
The home also has a large private yard (fenced in at the front of the yard, the remaining yard is surrounded by woods and landscaping) perfect for children & pets. The neighborhood is very child safe and pet friendly. The house has games, books, puzzles, and satellite TV.
Don't leave your dog at home! We DO Allow DOGS, but no cats.(Pets are considered on an individual basis). So, if you are averse or allergic to animals, this is NOT the home for you.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE.
We do not rent to anyone under 25.
PLEASE NOTE -- most all of the homes in the area have access the Association beach via the 55 stairs, down to the beach area.
Keywords: Modern Country Vacation Home
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Games and puzzles
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Maximum 2 Dogs. No Cats.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE. ONLY OUTSIDE.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lakeside
Located in Lakeside, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Burnison Galleries and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lakeside, MI
What's nearby
- Burnison Galleries - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Younger Family Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Union Pier Beach - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
- Flynn Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Redamak's Tavern - 9 min drive
- Journeyman Distillery - 12 min drive
- Biggby Coffee - 9 min drive
- Greenbush Brewing Company - 9 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas E.
5 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicholas E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joseph M.
24 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joseph M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rian M.
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Rian M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Davide P.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Davide P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine C.
11 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach stay
Katherine C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tammy H.
20 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tammy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janina B.
21 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!
Janina B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
John D.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John D.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allison R.
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage
Allison R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan L.
10 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Jonathan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Paula G.
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paula G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea H.
10 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful place to get away with the family! The cottage had everything we needed!
Andrea H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen W.
17 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
David H.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage House
David H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Meredith K.
21 Jun 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Meredith K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elaine L.
10 May 2019
We absolutely loved this cottage. Perfect for a getaway.
Elaine L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Angela M.
5 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angela M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
13 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Susan B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
CMDoc 8.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid week trip
CMDoc 8.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renee H.
6 Jun 2019
Perfect cottage for pet getaway
Renee H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Mother’s Day weekend
Lisa D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joseph M.
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September weekend
Joseph M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joseph M.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ottage
Joseph M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy S.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house to stay in to take your dog to the beach!
Tammy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Leslie Winter
We have owned a home on this lane for 37 years and love the peaceful nature of the area. We take pride on keeping the integrity of the area as natural as possible while enjoying the amenities of a cottage. And in the summer, we spend our time between being on the beach and in our yard! In the cooler months, we take walks in the many nature walks around the area.
Why they chose this property
We love the location of this house because it backs up to a wooded area that will never be built upon. A little stream runs way back there and the animal and bird viewing can be exciting. And the proximity to the beautiful Lake Michigan beach is an extra added bonus!
What makes this property unique
Peaceful surroundings, occassionally seeing deer in the lot across the way, bird watching, being the only one walking on the beach.......It's beautiful! Close to New Buffalo, Sawyer and Three Oaks Michigan. Just sitting outside and enjoying the fresh air!
Languages:
English
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