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Stunning designer cottage just 2 blks to private beach.! Sleeps 8.

Cottage with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Hearth room features vaulted ceilings, french doors, cable TV and w/b fireplace.
Open concept between kitchen and hearth room.
Living area
Living area
Wood burning fireplace for cooler evenings

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lakeside, MI
  • Place, Burnison Galleries
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Extra room sleeps 2

2 Single Beds

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Stunning designer cottage just 2 blks to private beach.! Sleeps 8.

Located just a stones throw from Lake Michigan in the beautiful
Beachside community of Lakeside, this stunning cottage,designed and owned by Revive Home Restoration, embodies the relaxing charm of 3rd coast living. Having been featured in Inspired Living Magazine, Revive is best known for seamlessly marrying original architectural details with modern day living. The result is a beautiful vintage cottage reimagined to offer the very best in entertaining, special getaways, and everything in-between.

The cottage offers fully updated kitchen and baths, wide plank hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, beautiful light-filled spaces, french doors throughout, separate family room and living/dining room, as well as in-unit laundry. Perfectly furnished rooms combine cottage chic with modern amenities. A beautiful wood burning fireplace will keep you warm on chilly nights. Lush outdoor gardens and three separate decks provide the ultimate in outdoor gathering and secluded relaxation. The home offers plenty of private spaces for those needing to "work from home".

The master bedroom allows for separation and privacy from the rest of your guests. Brand new bath directly off master features large walk-in shower and double vanity with carerra marble top. Two additional large bedrooms and adjoining room accommodates sleeping arrangements for up to six additional guests and is served by a second bath with tub/shower combination and double vanity.

The private association beach with plenty of lakefront is just two short blocks. Enjoy your feet in the sand while watching Michigan's incredible sunsets, or curl up with a cup of hot coco by the fire in the winter. Conveniently located just minutes from New Buffalo and a short walk to Lakeside restaurants and boutique shops, you'll find the very best of the Harbor Country coastline including: vineyards, breweries, restaurants, boating and shopping.

Additional amenities include Wi-Fi/smart TV, outdoor gas grill, outdoor shower, beach chairs, bath towels, bath toiletries, paper and laundry/cleaning products, central A/C and heating. All linens are provided with the exception of beach towels.

Strict cleanliness standards apply, as always, but particularly now during COVID-19. That being said, we ask that guests adhere to the scheduled check-out time to allow for the substantial cleaning process between guests.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

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 the beach. 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.
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Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Burnison Galleries - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Union Pier Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Younger Family Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Roma Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Union Pier Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alan Ray’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Black Currant Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning designer cottage just 2 blks to private beach.! Sleeps 8. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning designer cottage just 2 blks to private beach.! Sleeps 8.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning designer cottage just 2 blks to private beach.! Sleeps 8.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning designer cottage just 2 blks to private beach.! Sleeps 8.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning designer cottage just 2 blks to private beach.! Sleeps 8. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect home for our group of 6. It was beautiful, tidy, and equipped with everything we needed for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great places to hang out, chat with friends, pëay games, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth h.

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

A great place to stay.

The perfect cottage for our group of 4 adults and 2 young children. The cottage is comfortable and feels roomy, and the garden is charming with several areas to relax. It's just a few minutes walk to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful home, very comfortable. Though a slight ant issue in the back bedrooms & bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean this was a wonderful stay for a family getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Always love our Cousins Weekend at Serendipity

We have been coming here for years. It’s a beautiful place for R And R with the ladies.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Girls getaway

A perfect place for a girls getaway in wi tee!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V.

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

Cozy beach home

The house had everything we needed to have a wonderful family beach vacation. Great location and fantastic Association beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is nothing short of a gem! The decor is gorgeous, the home is beautiful, the location is great, and the flowers outside were breathtaking! We come up to this area all the time, and I will absolutely stay here again with friends or bring my husband and children up with family friends. It is very spacious and plenty of room for all. Gigi was responsive and very kind! Thank you for a great stay, Gigi!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Great family beach getaway

Lovely house located just a few blocks from a great private beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Great home near themlake

We spent the weekend for a wedding and were very happy with the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

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

Christmas fun

Great place to stay while visiting family in lakeside for the holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

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

Sweet cottage near beach

We enjoyed our weekend stay. There was plenty of space for our large family in this cute shabby chic cottage. The beach is only a short walk away and we loved exploring the little harbor towns only a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chabang

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

Wonderful stay!

we stayed for three nights this summer, and loved every minute of it. The house is beautifully decorated with a great layout for multiple people or couples. We are already planning our trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick T.

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

Excellent Vacation

We throughly enjoyed our stay. the house is well equipped and the location is ideal. The garden areas are exceptional and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Simply magical!

This was our 3rd stay at Gigi’s cottage and it just gets more charming every time! The location is perfect, the gardens beautiful, and the amenities and beds wonderful. We love this magical cottage so much and couldn’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor B.

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

Lakeside Beauty

Our 3 week stay couldn’t have been better. The home was beautifully decorated and comfortable. Gigi is a wonderful host. She was responsive to all our needs
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talley H.

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

Amazing Shabby Chic Beach cottage

This was just a lovely place to stay. We had a business retreat and there was plenty of space to spread out. It was close to everything and just lovely. Thanks Gigi for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Lovely Ladies' Trip to Lakeside

The property was clean, decorations were beautiful and GiGi was a fantastic hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle W.

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

Relaxing stay!

Loved this cottage - it was perfect our family! Decorated very nicely, very comfortable and clean. The garden setting was very relaxing! Kitchen was well stocked with supplies. Beach easily walkable with access to private beach area. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Perfect cottage in an amazing location!

Gigi’s house is perfect! It was even more charming in person than in pictures. It’s very large, super clean (especially for being older - it was totally updated!) and was so close to the beach. We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sahar a.

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

Home away from home!

We loved our stay at this charming cottage. The best part was the beach and close to great restaurants and shops! Can’t wait to come back!! I’m
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Another great cousins weekend at Serendipity

It’s our tradition for the past few years. We love Gigi’s beautiful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

Adorable cottage!

It’s a lovely little getaway spot! Beautifully decorated and has everything you need. Very cozy and comfy. Just a short walk to Lake Michigan and a short drive to many wineries and breweries! We really enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

Lovely

A charming cottage with a great location. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gigi Carroll

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I was born on Long Island, NY and spent many a summer on the North Shore of the island, including Montauk Point. Imagine my joy when I found the Hamptons of the Midwest just 75 minutes from Chicago! Beautiful beaches. Great dining. Romantic evenings. Long sunsets. Peace. Quiet. Perfection.
And so began the story of creating the most amazing storybook cottage and the ideal place to enjoy the easy breezy life Harbor Country offers. I am thrilled to offer you that same experience.

Why they chose this property

To me, the house is the intersection of all the places I love. . . a little bit of New Orleans, Key West, and Long Island. The front porch surrounded by lush greenery and flowers is reminiscent of a Tennessee Williams play. And that is what drew me here first. . That moody front porch I spotted from the road. Serendipitously, It happened to be for sale. To me it was the quintessential summer cottage. At the time, the property contained two small vintage cottages. I joined them a year later, updated...well everything, and added a large kitchen/family room addition.

What makes this property unique

I love everything about this house. The hydrangeas that greet your when you drive up, the rooms filled with light that make you wonder if you are inside or out...the vaulted beamed ceilings in almost every room that provide the most airy experience. The private deck that is the most awesome room in the house. I am truly a lover of beautiful things and wanted a place to house them all. I hope my home reflects that. Oh and did I mention how awesome it is to watch a thunderstorm roll in from the beach?? The best entertainment ever:-)

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