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Fantastic family home near the lake with WiFi and large deck

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a forest.
A patio with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit surrounded by a stone deck.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a landscaped garden, and a wooded backdrop.
A spacious living room with a large grey sofa, a coffee table, and two blue chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lakeside, MI
  • Place, Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Burnison Galleries
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery 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 Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 32 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic family home near the lake with WiFi and large deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic family home near the lake with WiFi and large deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic family home near the lake with WiFi and large deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic family home near the lake with WiFi and large deck located?

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, great location. A really positive experience. Only small things to improve: Air conditioning was not easy to regulate, small hot tub, long door combination, no beach supplies, no fire roasting sticks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the positive review. We're so glad the location worked well for you and that your overall experience was a good one. We've shared your notes about the air conditioning and the door combination with our team to look into, and we appreciate you flagging the beach supplies and roasting sticks as well. We'd love to host you again whenever your travels bring you back. The VueStay Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, excellent amenities!

It was close location to all things, great backyard, loved the sunroom!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Harbor County Getaway

We loved the layout, amenities and location of this home. Plenty of space, well stocked, clean and great communication from the local team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice modern clean plsce

Great home, enjoyed our stay. Walk to beach a bit long but worth it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to New Buffalo, Union Pier and Three Oaks. Loved the hot tub and sunroom for extra room and able to relax when it was raining. Very clean, comfortable beds, pretty decor and provided beach towels and bathroom toiletries. We loved staying here! The only negative was that no beach chairs or accessories were provided, but we always bring them just in case. Great place to stay with a family or group as every bedroom has its own full bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation retreat!

Our family enjoyed the vacation home and there was plenty of room for everyone! Would like to have a shade on the bathroom windows for privacy!!!!! The home was a great layout and open, a farmhouse style. The sunroom was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house!!!

We had a great time! The house is in perfect condition and very clean. It's close to the train and it's noisy, but not that horrible. We loved the walking path behind the house and being able to walk to the beach. It’s a nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding trip

Already commented from mobile phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!

A belated review but our family of five loved our stay at Friendly Farms! The fire pit and s’mores were a huge hit- the hot tub may have been an even bigger hit. Everything was cozy and comfortable and the location to local spots, beaches and more was great. We’ve already told friends about it and hope to come back again sometime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded expectations!

The location was very convenient to everything, yet in a quiet little cul-de-sac. The house is gorgeous, very new, and beautifully furnished. The kitchen has everything, including filtered water and ice. There are so many lovely spaces to visit, eat, and play games together! The kitchen had everything you could need and then some. Wood was even available for the fire pit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Unexpected Concerns

This property is located directly across from a set of train tracks. Long trains rattle the whole house. Additionally, while I am not allergic to cats, I am mildly intolerant. Some of the blankets have dander on them, which was less than ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Elizabeth, we are sorry for the inconveniences which may have detracted from your stay. We will share this feedback with our team for further inspection and updates. We hope to impress you better in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Cozy Christmas Getaway

Everything about the Friendly Farms home is beautifully curated to make for a wonderful and relaxing vacation! From the cozy accomodations, to the delightfully well-appointed kitchen, to the fire pit that brings fond camping imagery right into the backyard, everything is a delight! Furthermore, the location is well positioned in relation to many local attractions, which the hosts have thoughtfully compiled in a binder for guest convenience. Even during what would often be called "off-season" we found plenty to do and delicious food easily accessible! Vacasa's housekeeping team could see some improvement; some of the fresh towels were stained and the foaming-style handsoap bottles had been refilled with standard soap that clogged the nozzle. But these were minor hiccups were on Vacasa and not the host, and are nothing compared to the absolute delight it was to stay in this home!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Brenden, we are thrilled to hear your party had a wonderful vacation! We deeply apologize for any cleanliness concerns you encountered during your time with us. We appreciate this feedback as a means to continually improve our homes, as well as our guest's comfort and experience. We look forward to inviting you back for another wonderful getaway!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great new house in one of my favorite locations!

Perfect house with 3 nice bedrooms and private baths + 1 half. Loved the sunroom, hot tub and fire pit. On a busier road but with the windows being new didn't hear much sound even from the occasional train. Kitchen was stocked for a chef but like in the case of a lot of rentals the furniture is cheap and not very comfortable! One of our guests had to keep lying in bed for her back because there really wasn't a decent place to sit comfortably inside or out. I know it's a rental but we are older but in shape ladies, not overweight and just want a decent chair and sofa. Also the beach is now open there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review, Melanie. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a good stay. We will be sure to pass along your comments about the furniture for consideration. Thank you again for your review. We hope that you'll come and stay with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect little getaway

My girlfriends and I pick a different location each year to go on a girls trip. This year we chose Acorn drive. This home is beautifully decorated and stocked full of anything and everything you could possibly need. The hot tub and fireplace are incredible. The sunroom is an awesome place to gather and spend time playing games that are also provided with this property. Our only complaint was there were no blinds or curtains to pull shut. At night we felt like we were in a “fishbowl” so to say and felt we didn’t have any privacy when undressing or just chilling in the evening . Other than that I would give this property an A+!! Location is great close to the beach and thoroughly enjoyed the sunroom and hot tub !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful cottage but…

The cottage and grounds are beautiful and picturesque as the listing shows, however there are a couple reasons which would make me hesitant about booking this exact listing again. One is a super wasy fix: there are NO window coverings in the master bedroom:(. Luckily, I had a sleep mask packed—but my spouse did not. We were woken up one morning extra early by the 5am sunrise and then again the next night by lightning from a thunderstorm. Having window coverings in that room could allow guests a better night’s sleep as well as possibly dull the sound of traffic from Red Arrow Highway. Two: location. We have stayed in Union Pier many times before. We go every year and love riding our bikes and walking to the beach. We had to drive everywhere that we wanted to go in Union Pier due to the location of the property. Pur bikes sat unused because we didn’t want to have to ride on Red Arrow Highway to head closer to the Union Pier action and beaches. Just something to keep in mind if you are comparing properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay. Could use some clean up

We came in for 4 days with family. The house interior was clean and as presented online. Great space for 6 adults. The kitchen was well stocked to cook at the property. Many people complained about the train but it can hardly be heard inside the house with the windows closed. Same with the highway that sits about 150 feet from the property. The reason for the 4 star vs 5 star overall is that the exterior could use a good cleaning along with the windows and screens. This property is basically in the woods and has a TON of insects and spiders on the exterior (none inside the house). If this were my home, I would have it treated monthly by an exterminator. The windows and the sills were extremely dirty with dead bugs and spider webs and spiders and need to be cleaned. We wanted to open some windows to enjoy the fresh air but didn’t because of the dirty sills and screens. Also, mentioned by others, there are zero blinds/window treatments on the first floor except in the bedroom, but the bathroom in that bedroom did not have blinds. No blinds in either bathroom upstairs but only one of the two bedrooms upstairs had blinds. The place is a solid 4 but could easily be a 5+ place with some maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice house but has issues

We stayed for 3 days and some how a sub pump alarm went off and the neighbors were asking us to have it shut off. We contacted the management and had no response until I called the emergency line. They said they would send someone out to get this fixed along with the fridge that wasn’t getting cool enough. We left for dinner and came back and thr alarm was still going off. I had to call the emergency line again and then spoke with Maria who was very nice. She also tried to get some one to come out to take care of this for us but ended up having to come herself at 10:30 at night because this alarm was loud and we would have not been able to sleep. She has to crawl three the crawl space to fix it. She sad she would call me on Monday to refund us for our stay which we greatly appreciated because we only had two full days in the house and one of the days was an alarm going off the entire day along with the fridge not working and no one ended up coming the next day to fix that either so we had to put our stuff outside to keep it colds Maria was. Very nice but I am expecting a call tomorrow Monday to address our refund .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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