Short walk to the beach plus house backs up to the quiet woods\n
About this cottage rental
A Perfect Get Away on a peaceful lane! Blue Bird Cottage in Lakeside, Michigan. RATES: April 2023 - $300/night taxes and cleaning fee included minimum 2 night stay RATES: May 2023 - $325/night taxes and cleaning fee included minimum 2 night stay RATES: June 2023 - $375/night taxes and cleaning fee included minimum 2 night stay RATES: July - Aug 2023- $375/night taxes and cleaning fee included minimum 3 night stay RATES: Sept 2023 -$300/night taxes and cleaning fee included minimum 2 night stay RATES: Oct 2023 - $300/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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(84 Reviews)
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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! ☀️
4.0
Had a wonderful stay! We loved the house overall. Great location!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
We had a great time in our favorite place! This was our first time brining our dog on vacation with us and she loved it. The house was clean and comfortable in a fall wonderland! Thank you for hosting us.
5.0
We so loved our visit here! It was our first time to this area and we had such a great time. Perfect combination of relaxing and things to do in town! Our golden retriever had a blast on the beach and didn’t want to come home! :)
4.0
Tucked in the woods is this quaint nicely decorated home with all amenities you need. Great base for travel anywhere in the area. The wagon was a plus. Outside decks needed some cleaning attention but given woods understandable. Yard fenced on 2 sides and ivy /woods boundary on 2 sides. It gave our grandson 3 and dog 9 a good boundary line in which to stay. Note it is in woods so poison ivy and oak at property edge. Had a nice bonfire /s’mores 1 st night. Is close to Red Arrow Hwy so there is train norm noise in early evening. Overall a great location for a few night stay, but with preparing for a wedding and five people, I should have considered we would need a second toilet/bath.
Thanks for sharing your home!
5.0
It was clean and in a perfect location! Just a walk from the beach!
5.0
This was the most wonderful place to stay with our two dogs! Every detail was considered. So clean and accommodating, we felt right at home! Thank you Leslie! Already booked time for next year.
5.0
My family of four and two dogs had a wonderful time at Blue Bird Cottage. Very clean, comfortable, and had just about everything you would need for a one week stay. The yard was great for our dogs. Beautiful wooded area and less than 10 min walk to the fantastic beach. Leslie was so quick to respond to a couple questions I had prior to our arrival. We met the property manager while he was in the neighborhood. Such a nice guy to talk to and offered to help with anything we may need. We would most definitely stay here again.
5.0
Great location
My family of four and two dogs had a wonderful time at Blue Bird Cottage. Very clean, comfortable, and had just about everything you would need for a one week stay. The yard was great for our dogs. Beautiful wooded area and less than 10 min walk to the fantastic beach. Leslie was so quick to respond to a couple questions I had prior to our arrival. We met the property manager while he was in the neighborhood. Such a nice guy to talk to and offered to help with anything we may need. We would most definitely stay here again.
5.0
Serene Cottage
We loved that it was hidden in a peaceful setting away from traffic. Short walk to the wide-open beach where you can walk for miles. The sunset was amazing.
It was great that our stay came with items to take to the beach, chairs, umbrellas, etc so we didn't have to bring them. The cottage has many amenities which, due to our limited time, we weren't able to fully enjoy but hope to during our next stay. Our planned destinations, even the grocery store, were all within a short distance. We were spoiled.
We would love to make this an annual event.
5.0
This was a fabulous stay. The house was cozy and very well equipped. No surprises-everything was exactly as described. Dog friendly, great location everything we wanted.
Two suggestions: one, the directions to get to the house were a bit unclear so it took us a while to find it. Two, we knew our dog needed to stay on leash at the beach so it wasn’t a surprise but we were able to find an area that was beautiful and close by where our furry companion could romp freely and enjoy the gorgeous shoreline. This place is a gem.
5.0
Excellent stay
This was a fabulous stay. The house was cozy and very well equipped. No surprises-everything was exactly as described. Dog friendly, great location everything we wanted.
Two suggestions: one, the directions to get to the house were a bit unclear so it took us a while to find it. Two, we knew our dog needed to stay on leash at the beach so it wasn’t a surprise but we were able to find an area that was beautiful and close by where our furry companion could romp freely and enjoy the gorgeous shoreline. This place is a gem.
5.0
Love this house by the lake. The owner has thought of everything. The home is nicely updated, kitchen is well equipped, and there are lots of beach towels and beach chairs you can use at the private beach. The backyard was beautifully landscaped with a great patio table and fantastic firepit with a full stock of wood. The house made our Michigan getaway weekend perfect and the private beach was a wonderful bonus for our stay.
5.0
Pure Michigan Heaven
Love this house by the lake. The owner has thought of everything. The home is nicely updated, kitchen is well equipped, and there are lots of beach towels and beach chairs you can use at the private beach. The backyard was beautifully landscaped with a great patio table and fantastic firepit with a full stock of wood. The house made our Michigan getaway weekend perfect and the private beach was a wonderful bonus for our stay.
5.0
My husband, dog and I loved our stay at this gorgeous cottage. It is decorated so beautifully and was so clean. We were obsessed with all of the windows/natural light and the large, tree-lined yard where we could sit in the sun with our books or by the fire pit at night. Our dog loved relaxing on the deck. The well-kept outdoor space is just a huge plus here! We felt so relaxed both outside and in! Leslie was easy to communicate with. The walk to the beach was under five minutes, and we would walk into our favorite coffee/sandwich shops in Union Pier in under 30 min., depending on how distracted we got by the beautiful water. The kitchen seemed well-stocked but we didn’t use it for too much. We slept well as the mattress was really comfy and we could open the windows for the lovely spring breeze. We really hope to return to this peaceful haven soon!
5.0
A piece of paradise!
My husband, dog and I loved our stay at this gorgeous cottage. It is decorated so beautifully and was so clean. We were obsessed with all of the windows/natural light and the large, tree-lined yard where we could sit in the sun with our books or by the fire pit at night. Our dog loved relaxing on the deck. The well-kept outdoor space is just a huge plus here! We felt so relaxed both outside and in! Leslie was easy to communicate with. The walk to the beach was under five minutes, and we would walk into our favorite coffee/sandwich shops in Union Pier in under 30 min., depending on how distracted we got by the beautiful water. The kitchen seemed well-stocked but we didn’t use it for too much. We slept well as the mattress was really comfy and we could open the windows for the lovely spring breeze. We really hope to return to this peaceful haven soon!
5.0
Amazing Getaway!
This home and setting is absolutely beautiful! The property is a great size, clean, cute, cozy and has everything you need! Just a short walk to the beach for amazing views. A short drive to stores and great restaurants. I loved this trip and plan to be back!
5.0
The Bluebird house provides a peaceful setting in the woods where strangers are friends. This pet-friendly property had it all - well stocked kitchen, nice amenities and even gifts from a local market for the renter. Private Association beach was easy to get to. Leslie was gracious as a host and her communication was timely. Having repeat renters (per guest book) says this is a place to make memories, as we did, and hope to return as well.. Thank you Leslie, for sharing a piece of your heart...Harbor Country!
5.0
Wonderful woodsy retreat!
Charming decor, recently updated interior. The owner has outfitted the cottage with all things needed for comfort, convenience and fun. Just a short walk to a beautiful beach area. Very lovely and peaceful getaway option!
5.0
Perfect Getaway
The Bluebird house provides a peaceful setting in the woods where strangers are friends. This pet-friendly property had it all - well stocked kitchen, nice amenities and even gifts from a local market for the renter. Private Association beach was easy to get to. Leslie was gracious as a host and her communication was timely. Having repeat renters (per guest book) says this is a place to make memories, as we did, and hope to return as well.. Thank you Leslie, for sharing a piece of your heart...Harbor Country!
5.0
Perfect getaway
We had a great time at the quaint blue cottage. The house was well equipped with everything you could need in the kitchen. The owner has thought of everything. There are “junk” towels to use and special welcome treats on the counter which my husband loved. We brought our own, but there were even dog bowls, toys, and leashes for dogs. We felt very welcomed here. Perfect location to check out the Warren Sand Dunes Park! Thanks for letting us stay here!
5.0
A great little cabin with just a short walk to a dedicated beach on Lake Michigan. Conveniently located near Indiana Dunes State and National Parks.
5.0
All the comforts of home
A great little cabin with just a short walk to a dedicated beach on Lake Michigan. Conveniently located near Indiana Dunes State and National Parks.
5.0
Great place, good location, quiet, close to restaurants etc,
5.0
WE will be back.
Great place, good location, quiet, close to restaurants etc,
5.0
Peaceful and quiet.
5.0
Peaceful
Peaceful and quiet.
5.0
Enjoyable Little Getaway!
The Bluebird Cottage was lovely. Very clean and fresh and just a short walk to a beautiful beach. September was a perfect time to go as the beach was not crowded, but we still had warm weather and the dogs had a ball!
One downside, if you take dogs, is that the nice little yard is not completely fenced in, so we couldn’t totally relax outside while keeping an eye on the dogs, but we were aware of that ahead of time.
Leslie was very nice to work with. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
We loved our stay with our dog in this cute little lake house near a private beach. The house was clean, updated and very well maintained. It had every essential for the house and beach you can think of ready for our stay. It’s a short 5 minute walk and then down some sturdy stairs to the private, uncrowded long stretch of beach. It’s also a short 5-10 minute drive to the Warren Dunes State park. We would definitely stay there again!
5.0
Great stay in cute little house near private beach
We loved our stay with our dog in this cute little lake house near a private beach. The house was clean, updated and very well maintained. It had every essential for the house and beach you can think of ready for our stay. It’s a short 5 minute walk and then down some sturdy stairs to the private, uncrowded long stretch of beach. It’s also a short 5-10 minute drive to the Warren Dunes State park. We would definitely stay there again!
5.0
Great stay and Nice Beach!
We enjoyed our stay at this little cottage. The house was clean and beautiful. It contained almost everything we needed for a wonderful stay! The extra snacks provided were also a great touch.
Our only "concerns" are not even major concerns for us, but just some things to mention. This would probably not be a good option for handicapped individuals who want to visit the beach. The walk to the beach requires a walk down a long stairway. I am very pregnant and the walk was a bit difficult for me at this far along. If you are handicapped, visiting the beach from the house would not be feasible. Also, the TV channels were lacking and the main bed was not very comfortable (very firm). Overall, these were minor inconveniences. We didn't really come to watch TV, and beds always vary based upon preference.
We would absolutely return, as none of these issues were concerning to us (but may be of concern to others). Leslie was wonderful at responding to communication quickly. She always answered our questions promptly, and she communicated well.
It was great to be able to bring our 2 dogs with us, and they definitely enjoyed the trip as well.
The kids also loved it and want to return. We will likely return in the future.
Thanks for a great stay!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?
The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $580 per night. This rental is $91 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Short walk to the beach plus house backs up to the quiet woods\n. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Short walk to the beach plus house backs up to the quiet woods\n pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Short walk to the beach plus house backs up to the quiet woods\n?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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