MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OPEN!!! Short walk to the beach & backs up to the woods!

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Landscaped side yard with patio and fire pit

Overview
Amenities
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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Lakeside, MI

Gordon Beach
‪4 min drive‬
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
‪5 min drive‬
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
‪15 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪19 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

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 5-7 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 54 stairs, down to the beach area.

Keywords: Modern Country Vacation Home

Property manager

Leslie Winter

Languages

English

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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.

*Maximum of 3 cars permitted on property. *No tents or mobile homes allowed on property or for sleeping in. *Please observe neighborhood quiet time fr

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local 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

Gordon Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Townline Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 15 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬15 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬17 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OPEN!!! Short walk to the beach & backs up to the woods! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OPEN!!! Short walk to the beach & backs up to the woods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OPEN!!! Short walk to the beach & backs up to the woods!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OPEN!!! Short walk to the beach & backs up to the woods! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Ottage

Great place

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

1 Oct, 2024

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

September weekend

Great cottage. Spacious and very clean

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Cottage House

Wonderful wilderness stay.. Quite and peaceful place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

25 Sept, 2024

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

Nice cottage

We had a great stay at this property and it’s a great location to town.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CMDoc 8.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Mid week trip

We great trip! Nice clean property.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shalayne L.

8 Sept, 2024

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

Perfect Relaxing Stay

My husband, dog, and I had the pleasure of staying at blue bird cottage and it was wonderful! We loved having the whole house to ourselves. The close walk to the beach, the scenery, the peacefulness of the cottage and its location were all perfect! The owner was very kind and so accommodating. We loved the fire pit at night and relaxing on the hammock. The town, cottage, and beach are all very dog friendly and was perfect for our pup. Can’t say enough great things about this home. We hope to be able to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth Fitzgerald N.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Getaway

Great weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni A.

24 Aug, 2024

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

Great beach getaway with the fur baby

My husband and I have been taking our golden retriever to union pier for the past four years and this cottage and location did not disappoint! It was a short 5-7 min walk to the private beach and our pup had such a great time. I was also very impressed with the cleanliness and accuracy of the listing. Definitely recommend and looking forward to booking again! Toni

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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!

We had a great time! The house was really nice and clean and not too far of a walk to the private beach! This time of year was perfect also. Not crowded and the weather was perfect. We will hopefully make this a yearly trip with our doggie❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

6 Jul, 2024

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

Blue Bird Cottage is fabulous for families and dogs!

The home is roomy and comfortable. The owner provides everything you need, including beach gear, towels, and cookware. They even have towels for the dog to use. The owner has a nice booklet which provides and overview of the beach access, other amenities, and guidance for dog owners. The beach is a short walk away and was never crowded during our week long stay. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Loved it

Beautiful house, close walk to the beach. Grilled and had a small fire for smores. Follow the directions she gives you for the house, our phones were way off.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa T.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Beach

The cottage was very clean!! All necessary items were easy to access. Good communication with owner prior to our arrival and during our stay. Overall an excellent rental, very comfortable and a great location to beach and Harbor Country sites/restaurants. Definitely would rent again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Great place

We very much enjoyed our day. Great location and very clean place! No issues what so ever. Had everything we needed to enjoy a beach day and grill out. Would recommend to anyone and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

10 Jun, 2024

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

Great place!

Great place to stay close to the beach, and close to grocery and restaurants as well. House was extremely well maintained, and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

2 Oct, 2023

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

Delightful

This property is perfect. Especially if you have a dog companion. A wonderful yard. The accommodations are cozy. The host provides all the right touches. Well equipped kitchen, plenty of towels and blankets. Feels like home. A 5 min walk to the beach. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

24 Sept, 2023

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

Fantastic Place

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to stay for our long weekend! This classy cottage has it all and within easy walking distance to the beach! Great location to everything in the area! Awesome host that is easy to work with and very responsive! Thanks a bunch!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

20 Sept, 2023

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

wonderful getaway

We were so happy to get back to Harbor Country after many years, and the Blue Bird Cottage was perfect for us and our pup! The charming home was even better than its description and it's obvious that the host puts so much thought and care into it. We hope to stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Aug, 2023

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

Home away from home

What an exceptional getaway! All the amenities made for a superb stay. We are not beach goers so having everything there for our use was absolutely perfect. The accommodations in the house were all we needed as well. Our dogs enjoyed the morning and evening walks around the neighborhood, the peaceful nature and seeing all the dear. We made life long memories and got some beautiful sunset pictures of us on the beach! Thank you for opening your home up for our stay. Ps apologizes for not getting the trash emptied.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A., Marengo (Chicago area), IL, usa

27 Aug, 2023

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

Beach weekend

This is the second time my husband and our dogs have stayed in this wonderful house for a long weekend. Love the location, tucked away among the trees and a super quick and relaxing walk to the association’s private beach on Lake Michigan. Thank you to our host for the lovely welcome gifts. We will be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

5 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect spot!

Perfect spot for 5 folks (two couples) and our pup! Beautiful private beach, nice fire pit and grill. Clean and listing is accurate. Can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane S.

26 Jun, 2023

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

💜Loved this sweet little cottage!💜

Precious little cottage. It had everything we needed and it was so clean. Loved the extra details. The owner left us a bag of local chocolate covered pretzels and some local handmade soap. So thoughtful. Never had any one else do this when I’ve rented from them. Cottage is in a great location and Close to the beach! ☀️

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Meredith K.

21 Jun, 2023

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

Lovely house

Had a wonderful stay! We loved the house overall. Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful property

We had an amazing time! The property was so clean and comfortable. Perfect for a beach getaway for us and our kids. We would stay here again and again. Leslie was great to work with and answered all of our questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

4 Jun, 2023

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

Great weekend getaway!

We had a lovely time at The Bluebird cabin! It was the perfect getaway for our family from the city. Lovely gravel path leading to the beach, the house was clean and inviting, outdoor area was great for us to enjoy bbqing, making s’mores, hanging with our dog and kids! The treats we received made the stay extra special. I personally love all the hooks making it easy to hang our towels and belongings. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., Chicago

11 Oct, 2022

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

Great long weekend

We had an excellent time up at the bluebird cottage in Lakeside, it was the perfect size for our party of five with two dogs. Thanks for a great weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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!