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Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Chic contemporary cabin in the woods with view over wooded ravine
Hot tub on three season porch
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142960.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Covert Park
  • Place, 12 Corners Vineyards
  • Place, Van Buren State Park

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets

Getaway to an incredible home tucked in a wooded setting. Listen to Lake Michigan waves while soaking in the hot tub. Turn off the news and watch the sunset. Play games, read a book, take a hike. Get cozy in front of the fireplace or make a s'more over the firepit. Perfect for family gatherings and friends.

Incredible home tucked in a wooded setting. This house is located in Southwestern Michigan, lots of windows and wonderful views. Only 90 miles from downtown Chicago, and approx. 3 hours from Detroit. 3 blocks from Hagar Shores Beach and the blue waters of Lake Michigan. Only 9 miles from Silver beach, and Lions Park beach, 9.4 miles from Van Buren State Park beach, and 17 miles from South Haven beach. A delightful & peaceful lifestyle this is a great location close to local cafes, breweries and shops, near beaches and feels a world away! You will find dining, theatre, shops, entertainment, jet skiing, sailing, charter boats, fishing, biking, hiking, kids museum, art & music festivals, wineries, breweries, and festivals of all kinds, including: Blueberry/Venetian/Harbor/Iron Man/Peach and Ice Festivals... New Harbor Shores Golf Course, Michigan Hills and other great golf courses all within short miles away.
This 4 bedroom and 3 bath home sleeps 13 on wooded lot where you can enjoy awesome views of the woods and visit with friends and family in the open Living/Dining/Kitchen. Luxury accommodations include granite and stainless steel kitchen-fully equipped; bar/lounge area with wine & beverage cooler; large master bath with Jacuzzi tub, and tiled shower, 2 main floor queen bedrooms, 1 lower level full bedroom, and 1 full and twin bedroom. Front porch and side yard seating along with walk-out level screened porch with view of the woods, hot tub, and patio with fire pit. Master bedroom has skylight, private bath, and walk-in closet. Additional sleeping on full sleeper sofa, and twin day bed with pull-out trundle. Fresh and comfortable linens throughout. Large bathroom with extra large tiled shower in walk-out level.
This house is perfect for entertaining or a peaceful get away.

Keywords: House, Cottage, Cabin, Lake House, Get-Away, Beach House, Luxury Home,

Everything in the home is yours to use.

There are two locked storage closets in the laundry room which are reserved for the Owner and cleaning crew.

Guests can contact me with any questions they may have.

Quiet and tranquil neighborhood across M-63 from Hagar Beach Park.

Easy on / off access to I-196, Exit 7, or M-63 / Blue Star Highway.

Eight miles from Saint Joseph, MI (Silver Beach) and 17 miles from South Haven beaches. 35 minutes to Saugatuck. All beach towns offering unique shops, restaurants, great beaches and parks, boat rentals and more.

10 - 15 minute travel time to many local wineries and wedding venues: 12 Corners Vineyard, Blue Dress Barn, Vineyard 2121, etc.

We have parking for approx. seven vehicles maximum. No RVs or campers.

There is no public transportation near by.

Guests have the entire house for themselves.
Pet fees: $50 per pet for the entire stay, no more than two pets. Keep pet off our furniture. Let the owner know you are bringing pet prior to check in.
The ice maker in the fridge is currently not working. I will update once i have it fixed.
Minimum age of primary renter is 25

Maximum parking is seven vehicles / no campers. NO vehicles may be parked in the street.

Hagar Township 'Good Neighbor' policy

Smoking prohibited inside the house; if smoking outside, do NOT throw butts on the ground. Dispose in trash or firepit.

$50 pet fee PER PET. Bag and dispose of any solid waste in grass or landscaped areas. If poop pick up is required after your stay, additional fees will be requested.

EVENTS MUST ADHERE TO ALL HOUSE RULES. No college parties.

*Interested in a special daytime event with additional daytime only guests? Contact host to discuss parking and additional details.

**Pets allowed at a rate of $50 per pet, 2 pet maximum for duration of stay. Please indicate if you are bringing a pet and we will send a 'request of funds' in addition to your Airbnb generated invoice.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 25
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

About the area

Coloma

Located in Lake Michigan Beach, this holiday home is on a lake. Contessa Wine Cellars and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sarett Nature Center. Ready for a night out? Consider John EN Howard Bandshell and Shadowland Pavilion.
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Coloma, MI

What's nearby

  • Covert Park - 8 min drive - 13.6 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 10 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Van Buren State Park - 10 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Lake Michigan College - 11 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 12 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Contessa Wine Cellars and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery. Harbor Shores Golf Club and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sheri c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of Beautiful space for family to gather!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house ! Plenty of room and everything you need for a vacation. Kitchen was fully supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! The house was spacious and a great place to gather with family. Kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked, and communication from the host was clear and timely. There are a few minor updates that would make the house even better (some loose tiles, a broken toilet handle, etc.), but nothing that impacted our overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to celebrate my daughter’s 17th birthday. The walk-out lower level, with screened in hot tub, living room, bathroom and bedrooms, was a perfect space for 6 teenage girls. The large upper living space was perfect for the adults and for all of us to gather and eat and hangout. Twelve total in our group and plenty of room for all of us. The walk through the woods to the beach was a fun adventure. Would stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

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

Great Trip

Great house for a large family. The host was very helpful and responsive. Nice proximity to the beach. I recommend Silver Beach about 15 minutes away, but our dogs loved the closer beach, Hagar. That beach was so nice and close , but my parents could not handle the almost 100 steps to get down. It was our first time to Lake Michigan and I would recommend this house! Just don’t go the Waterfront Restaurant unless there is a big sign reading under new management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Getaway for my 73 birthday

We had such a great time!!! The house is so pleasant to hang out in. The main rooms are surrounded with windows. It almost feels like you’re in a treehouse. I would definitely stay here again even though it could use a little freshening up .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heide M.

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

Property was beautiful!!

The property was well maintained and stocked, nice location. Close to everything we wanted to see. Clean and would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Friends trip to Michigan

Had a great stay. Enjoyable walk to beach and play area. Property had plenty of room for everyone to spread out and share comfortably. Perfect, relaxing holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Wonderful

Great location a short walk to beach with a playground close by. I’m a woods so it was quite and secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linnette R.

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

Thanksgiving family retreat

This is such a gorgeous , relaxing place to be especially for the holidays. We disconnected from everything and enjoyed playing cards and games and also hit up the casino with the whole family they all had a great time !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rolissa U.

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

Beautiful Home

We couldn't have asked for a better location in a beautiful home!! We had everything we needed and we had a wonderful family time together making great memories!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia M., Indiana, USA

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

Family getaway in Michigan

House suited us so well. 3 couples so all had private spaces including bathrooms. Great kitchen space and lots of room for games and gathering. Easy walk to lovely beach. Close to dining, spa, golf, shopping, etc. with an easy drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Beautiful Large Home

Beautiful home on beautiful property. Jacuzzi was awesome. The home was clean and many kitchen items we were not use to having at other rental homes. It was a great place to have a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L., Greenbrier, TN

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

Peaceful

We all loved the property. There was room for everyone to have their own space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

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

Family stay

Communication was easy and we received timely instructions on travel and use of the VRBO Property. We loved the open layout and large windows with wooded view. There was a large amount of counter space for casual snacking, meal prep and drink area. Thankyou owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanek L.

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

Spacious and surrounded by nature!

The house was wonderful. Very spacious. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Very quiet and private neighborhood. Communication with the host was very easy. Enough supplies in the house to last us our entire trip. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria R., United States

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

Beautiful property, beautiful setting!

We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with our adult children, their spouses and our one year old twin grandsons. The week was fabulous! Close to stores, restaurants and the beach. We enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. We had more than enough room. The owners were very responsive and thought if everything! They even had spices for cooking!!!! Just wonderful, I highly recommend this beautiful property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, would stay again

Pros: My family really loved this place. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need for your stay. It was perfect for all of us, and we especially enjoyed walking to the beach or driving to St. Joseph if we wanted to. Cons: The place could use a deep cleaning but was NOT dirty by any stretch. The bed in the master bedroom was not the most comfortable, and the sheets in the master bedroom were worn out and felt like sleeping on sandpaper.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Dickson E.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property in the woods with a quick walk to Hagar Beach. Our family and dog had an amazing stay. Very clean and spacious. We had more than enough space to spread out. The kitchen was nothing short of amazing. Cooked most of our meals in. A quiet relaxing vacation with family. We loved how close south haven and St Joe were. 15 minute drive north or south. Thanks so much for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moranda C.

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

Best stay ever!

I cannot say enough good things about this property! The house was beautiful and spacious. Valerie was extremely helpful and accommodating. We asked to have our wedding rehearsal dinner at the house and she had no hesistation what so ever! Our bridal party stayed the entire weekend and had plenty of space. My makeup and hair artists had plenty of space to work and amazing natural lighting. Everyone that came to the house complimented how gorgeous it was. Everything was clean and we had everything we could possibly need. The location was only 13 minutes from our venue so was perfect. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking to host a large group of people!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Casey D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great spot for families!

Communication with the host was prompt, thorough, and above all, friendly. The home had several board games for the kids and several areas to gather. It was in close proximity to several beaches and was easy to find. If I were to offer any area of improvement, I would share that the house could have really used new bedding on most of the beds. The fitted sheets were very lose/worn, the comforters needed to be laundered, and the few pillows were very flat/old.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

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

Amazing Home for Family Vacation

Our family of 13 booked this home for our family vacation and we had an AMAZING time! The house had a peaceful, treehouse feel to it. It had ample space to sleep all of us and the grill, firepit, and hot tub were awesome amenities! We also loved the private pathway that led to the street near the beach. The stocked kitchen was also sufficient, especially considering that we cooked all of our meals during our stay. Valerie was a great host. She always responded promptly and professionally and gave us all the information we needed from check in to check out. My family and I would definitely book this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Valorie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We appreciated that the house accommodated the 13 of us very nicely. The lay out of the house was excellent for all to find a niche to visit, play cards, do a puzzle, nap, etc. The short walk to Lake Michigan was very convenient even though the weather was cool, with some rain. The host was very responsive to questions and feedback about the condition of the house including a timely sending of the repair man to fix chair legs that came loose. Thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karin U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway but plan to wash your bed before you sleep in it.

This is a nice property with everything you need to relax. The hot tub was nice but it created a ton of foam which was weird for a hot tub. The beach was accessible by crossing a busy road but we didn’t mind that. The wood fireplaces were a great touch and there were plenty of places to lounge. The kitchen was pretty well equipped. The cleaning though— left a lot to be desired. We found candy wrappers in our bedroom, indicating it had not been vacuumed at all and it was clear they only washed the bed sheets as the duvets were dirty and stained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

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

Like staying in a posh tree house

The house is amazing, even nicer than the pictures. We loved the kitchen and living room area which is wide open so you can hang out with a large group. It also has two walls of windows looking out at the trees. We went in July so the every thing was green and looked like we were in a tree house. The path to the beach was nice. We took it every day and packed a beach bag and canopy easily. However if you are taking a cooler or wagon you would want to drive it. Valerie was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend this place for a quiet relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Valerie Mossman-Celestin

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Jacson is a registered nurse and Valerie is a non-profit director. They live with their son, Joshua, in Hudsonville, MI.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy visiting other homes and especially those on or near Lake Michigan. On Valentines' Day 2019, we were on a 'date night', heading into St. Joe and spotted an open house. It was love at first sight! We enjoy hospitality and providing a space for people to gather with their families or friends and create memories and this house provides the perfect space!

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this home the moment we opened the door! The space opens up into a vaulted ceiling with skylights and large windows span the back and sides, overlooking a wooded ravine. You have the feeling of being in a serene 'treehouse!' The space is open and great for entertaining. It is a short, wooded walk to a terrific local beach park that is kid- and dog-friendly. We love the three season porch downstairs where you can sit in the hot tub and hear the waves of Lake Michigan. (You can see a sliver of Lake MI from the upper level during winter; we're that close!)

Languages:

English, French

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