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Prime summer week left in August, the 16th to the 23rd! The lake is still nice!

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A house with a covered patio, a front door, and a mailbox.
A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a red umbrella, and a door leading to a green building.
A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a red umbrella, and a door with a window.
A wooden door with a window, a small porch with a bench, and a hanging planter with plants.
A hallway with a patterned rug, a framed poster on the wall, and a wooden desk with a lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Harbert, MI
  • Place, Cherry Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Prime summer week left in August, the 16th to the 23rd! The lake is still nice!

Come and enjoy our lovely Association Beach, "Harbert Beach" in our charming vacation home nestled in a wooded nook on a quiet lane in Harbert. And we are less than half a mile from a sandy road end beach, a nice 10 minute walk or 3 minute bike ride.

This delightful four bedroom, two bath family retreat
boasts an open floor plan and floor to ceiling windows. The Master suite is set apart from other bedrooms for added privacy and has lovely views and a gas fireplace.

Entertaining options abound in a smart cook's kitchen with center island , living room with wood burning stone fireplace, perfect for curling up with your favorite book or movie. Or enjoy sitting around the firepit at night toasting s'mores.

You will love this carefree escape close to our beautiful Lake Michigan beaches and to all of the wineries, breweries, and restaurants of Harbor Country. We are just a short walk from the Swedish Bakery and a Middle Eastern fine dining restaurant.

We provide beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach towels, and beach toys, so don't worry about packing up these items.
The home has 2 large front and back decks with tables and chairs.
To keep your younger children busy during down time at the house, we have a cupboard with books, puzzles and toys to use.

**During June through August we prefer a Saturday to Saturday check -in and check out.
Please come and be our guest during our 6 month rental period.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please, no glitter in the house!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small, well-behaved upon approval by owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside.
This is our home, please respect it and treat it as it were your own.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1027724vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Harbert

Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theater and Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Harbert, MI

What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Silver Beach - 25 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 28 min drive - 52.3 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 36 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Featherbone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime summer week left in August, the 16th to the 23rd! The lake is still nice! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Prime summer week left in August, the 16th to the 23rd! The lake is still nice!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Prime summer week left in August, the 16th to the 23rd! The lake is still nice!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prime summer week left in August, the 16th to the 23rd! The lake is still nice!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Prime summer week left in August, the 16th to the 23rd! The lake is still nice! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and surrounding area. My family had a wonderful time exploring nearby parks and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Wonderful beaches. Clean property and excellent communication from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay, a short walk from the beach. My family and I have stayed here twice and will definitely do so again. I can’t say enough great things about the house and the host!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2026
Hello Katharine! Thank you for the lovely review! My husband and I had often talked about how nice it would be if our vacation home attracted the kind of guests who would become good returning visitors. I feel very fortunate that you are among them. Thank you for choosing to stay at the Harbert Hideway again and it's been a pleasure to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful home in a quiet little neighborhood surrounded by nature. Just a few minutes to Three Oaks, Union Pier and New Buffalo for art, food and shopping. The house was spotless and the beds were also clean and comfortable. Just a short distance to the beach, we went every day during our stay. Karen was a wonderful, attentive host and a real pleasure to meet. We had plenty of room for our adult children and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals at home. Just a wonderful place to get away and relax, we will definately be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space, plenty of parking, extremely clean and well maintained. Lots of toys, books and games for young kids. Very well stocked with kitchen necessities and tons of beach chairs, towels and toys for use. A one minute walk to the Swedish bakery was the icing on top!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Harbert Hideaway met all of our needs for an extended family gathering. It was comfortable, clean and conveniently located to the beach and other great sites!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is so well tended and there were a number of lovely, homey touches, like all the plants and art on the back patio, front patio, and yard; comfortable furniture, lots of rooms with comfortable beds, and everything you would need in the kitchen. The walk to the beach is 15 minutes or so, but parking down at the beach is super easy. Karen had plenty of beach chairs, beach towels, and umbrellas. She was also very responsive if we had any questions. We will very likely come back again. Love the woods in the Harbert neighborhood with big old trees and lots of wildlife. The house is also so clean. We’ve stayed in a lot of Michigan houses in this area over the years and this by far is the cleanest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

abigail c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! This is one of the best kitchens with good pans and knives. The beds are comfy. The couches are nice. It’s a wonderful place and the owner is LOVELY
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2025
Hello Abigail, Thank you for your lovely review! I am always so pleased when my guests enjoy their stay and appreciate the house. So happy you and your family had such perfect weather for the Apple Cider Century. (I still need to sell my many bikes and will be working on that soon. Maybe I should wait until Spring...ummm.) Hope to see you again. Before you know it your little girl will be riding her own bike right next to you and your husband! They grow up quick, believe me! Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with wonderful outdoor space. Everything we needed was provided and the bikes were a plus. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best. Clean, bright, comfortable, stylish, had all the kitchen wares anyone could ever need, and top brands of appliances.Close to an excellent bakery. Near beaches, bike path.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place Easy getting into home, place was immaculate, had a wonderfully stocked kitchen with all necessary things for cooking- even the knives were sharp!Beds are comfy. Lovely spacious area for gathering inside and out. The owner is a kind and gracious host. Beach is convenient walk down the street. Would love to do it again.
Gorgeous beach down the street
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharine O.

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

Amazing stay!

The house and yard are beautiful, and it’s obvious that a lot of care and love are put into it. It’s a short walk from the beach, bike trail, and bakery. The host is fantastic and so thoughtful. We had a relaxing long weekend with family and a very comfortable stay. We stay in Harbert and the surrounding area at least once a year, and this is by far our best experience and favorite place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C N.

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

Lovely!

We loved our stay here. The property is a close drive to everything fun, but secluded and peaceful on a wooded lot. The home itself is comfortable, clean, and welcoming. Comfy beds, well stocked kitchen, and many thoughtful touches throughout the home. Owners were lovely and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne L.

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

All the comforts of home!

This home was very comfortable!! The beds in every room were very nice so a good night’s sleep was had by all. The husband and wife who own the home were very kind and responsive. They allowed us use several bikes and all their beach equipment. Truly a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Lovely spot with everything you need

Lovely home in great location. They have anticipated every need. We came with our son, his wife, and their infant daughter. And our small dog. Everyone was comfortable, happy, easy to care for. A great property for a lovely weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bill w.

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

Harbert Retreat is a Treat

This is the second time we've stayed here. Love this house! The beautiful front and rear deck are great for our pup and outdoor family meals. The location to Harbert Road beach, Swedish Bakery, and Cafe Gulistan is very walkable. Quiet neighborhood and nicely furnished home. Our host Karen was very responsive. Overall, loved our stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Late summer 2021

We had a terrific time at the beach house. The owners were kind and very helpful throughout the entire process. The home was comfortable and spacious, and had everything we needed, and then some. Nice proximity to the beach and other attractions in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bill w.

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

Perfect Family Get-Away

This property was perfect for meeting up with family for the week. Home is located in a quiet neighborhood but not far from the action around Berrien County or surrounding areas. Harbert Road Beach access was ideal. A short 10 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride (bikes provided by owner was a huge plus). Home has everything you need, updated and super clean. The front and rear deck/patio was perfect space for enjoying the beautiful wooded surroundings. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Easy check-in. We were a group of 9 and could have used more plates & silverware, but the dishwasher kept up with our needs! Wi-Fi was good. It was further from the beach than we thought, even after reading all the other reviews. But there was free parking so we could drive everyone and all our beach gear there and park. It was a bit odd that the host lived in the same building. Although she said she lives next door, it was really part of the same building and we could hear other through the wall in the master bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Beautiful home, beautiful location!

Karen has such a beautiful home here. A perfect location on a wooded street, just a half mile from a gorgeous Lake Michigan beach. Close to everything in SW Michigan. The decor of the home is both beautiful and comfortable. Each bedroom has a subtle theme which I didn’t even realize until after a few days. The decorating is very fun that way.Karen is such a kind and caring host. She was quickly and thoroughly responsive to my questions, and is very close by if any issues arise. I appreciate her policy of allowing dogs, that made things so much easier for me. I would return to stay here in a heartbeat if the opportunity arises again. It’s really a very nice home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Exceptional Vacation Home!!

This was without a doubt the cleanest and nicest vacation home we have ever stayed in. The home itself is spacious bright and beautiful. All the furniture beds and appliances were like new and very high-quality. The location is absolutely fantastic..in a quiet peaceful wooded setting. You can't see another neighbors house out the window. There's a lot of wildlife in the area which our family enjoyed seeing. There's a small public end of the road beach about a 10 minute walk down the street which was convenient. There are a couple of really nice larger beaches in the area that you can drive to in just a few minutes. The owners graciously provided parking passes as well as bikes and beach towels and chairs. You can drive to new Buffalo in 10 minutes and St. Joseph's in about 20 to 25 minutes. Jim and Karen were so friendly and gracious and easy to work with. Our family highly recommends this home and we definitely hope to stay here again when we return to the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
We so appreciate the very kind words from our guest and feel so fortunate to have such lovely people stay in our home. We've worked very hard to make our vacation home as nice as possible and we're hoping that our guests will return again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely amazing!! We have been coming to Michigan for 23 years and this was the best house ever!! Karen was so attentive and the details were perfection! She really thought of everything needed! My favorite was sitting in the back yard having tea with all the plants! Close to the beach, quiet neighborhood, and close to all our favorite restaurants and shops. My nephew said, "All the other houses were just rental houses, this felt like home. We will definitely be returning next year! Thank you for the best week ever!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

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

Annual Michigan weekend

Everything was great! Anything you would need in the kitchen, including coffee! Plenty of towels, there was even firewood. The beds were very comfortable. I had a question and Karen responded immediately. We have nothing negative to say above it this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Wonderful hideway

What an amazing place and my review will probably not begin describe all that I loved including the "themed" rooms, posted notes explaining all (lights, firepit, etc), beautiful rooms and cleanliness. The post all provided great suggestions for eatery and attractions. I would enjoy returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Great weekend getaway

We had a large group of 10 and the home accommodated all of us. The location is great close to a beach at the end of the road. I like that it was only about 1 1/2 hours from where I live which made it a great trip. The home was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Owners Jim and Karen Thomas

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Jim and Karen have enjoyed living in Harbor Country for many years. Jim is an Oak Park Illinois transplant since 1993. When living in the Chicago area got to be a little too noisy and crowded, Jim headed off to his own green acres in Michigan bringing his few paintbrush's with him to make a living. Karen however had her start in Michigan City , but has lived in this area since 1970 making New Buffalo her home for many years and finally moving on to Sawyer. Jim and Karen have thoroughly enjoyed hosting some lovely guests and look forward to doing the same in the foreseeable future.

Why they chose this property

We love this area! Harbert!

What makes this property unique

Half a mile from Harbert Beach and right around the corner from the Swedish Bakery

Languages:

English

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