Stunning designer cottage 2 blks to private lake mi beach. Sleeps 8.
About this cottage rental
Situated in Chikaming Township, this lovely cottage for $642 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Located just a stones throw from Lake Michigan in the beautiful Beach community of Lakeside, this stunning cottage,designed and owned by Revive Home Restoration, embodies the relaxing charm of 3rd coast living. Having been featured in Inspired Living Magazine, Revive is best known for seamlessly marrying original architectural details with modern day living. The result is a beautiful vintage cottage reimagined to offer the very best in entertaining, special getaways, and everything in-between. The cottage offers fully updated kitchen and baths, wide plank hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, beautiful light-filled spaces, french doors throughout, separate family room and living/dining room, as well as in-unit laundry. Perfectly furnished rooms combine cottage chic with modern amenities. A beautiful wood burning fireplace will keep you warm on chilly nights. Lush outdoor gardens and three separate decks provide the ultimate in outdoor gathering and secluded relaxation. The home offers plenty of private spaces for those needing to "work from home". The master bedroom allows for separation and privacy from the rest of your guests. Brand new bath directly off master features large walk-in shower and double vanity with carerra marble top. Two additional large bedrooms and adjoining room accommodates sleeping arrangements for up to six additional guests and is served by a second bath with tub/shower combination and double vanity. The private association beach with plenty of lakefront is just two short blocks. Enjoy your feet in the sand while watching Michigan's incredible sunsets, or curl up with a cup of hot coco by the fire in the winter. Conveniently located just minutes from New Buffalo and a short walk to Lakeside restaurants and boutique shops, you'll find the very best of the Harbor Country coastline including: vineyards, breweries, restaurants, boating and shopping. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi/smart TV, outdoor gas grill, outdoor shower, beach chairs, bath towels, bath toiletries, paper and laundry/cleaning products, central A/C and heating. All linens are provided with the exception of beach towels. Strict cleanliness standards apply, as always, but particularly now during COVID-19. That being said, we ask that guests adhere to the scheduled check-out time to allow for the substantial cleaning process between guests.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Chikaming Township, MI
Reviews
5/5.0
Outstanding(158 Reviews)
5.0
Great place to stay while visiting family in lakeside for the holiday!
4.0
Lake Michigan cottage with the typical charm of the lake area. Nicely laid out with master on one side of the house with the other two bedrooms on the opposite side. Great decks on the exterior and as always the beaches are spectacular!
4.0
We throughly enjoyed our stay. the house is well equipped and the location is ideal. The garden areas are exceptional and comfortable.
2.0
Overall it's a very cute cottage, however we didn't feel like it should be rated high for cleanliness. There was sand in the twin bed sheets and the trundle beds. There was mold on the shower curtain in guest bath. We found body hairs all over the baths( everywhere)! Not just in the showers, on the walls, in the drawers, etc.
When we checked in Saturday and began to cook we were swarmed with fruit flys. They were so bad we actually had to set traps. The floors were not swept either, Cobb webs and spiders under hutches. Overall we rented because it was rated top for cleanliness. The walk to the beach is longer than what they advertise as well. They had a neighbor with a barking dog. It never stopped. It was miserable to sleep in this house because of neighbors dog. This neighborhood obviously doesn't have a noise orndance.
5.0
A charming cottage with a great location. We loved it.
5.0
we stayed for three nights this summer, and loved every minute of it. The house is beautifully decorated with a great layout for multiple people or couples. We are already planning our trip back!
5.0
We have stayed here 3 times. It's a short walk to the beautiful beach and an easy drive to restaurants and entertainment. We think it is a great location! The place is clean and comfy and the decor is beachy/shabby chic that gives a great vacation atmosphere. The floor plan works well for separation between the primary bedroom and guest spaces. We like that it has landscaping around to provide privacy on the outdoor porches and decks. Kitchen has been fine for our needs. I would highly recommend.
5.0
We loved our stay at this charming cottage. The best part was the beach and close to great restaurants and shops!
Can’t wait to come back!! I’m
5.0
Loved the house! Perfect for a group. Could have done without the neighbor’s morning tirade on Monday but that is out of your control! Thank you for hosting us
5.0
This was my second stay at this house; I’ve also rented another of Gigi’s houses in Three Oaks. Both places are beautifully decorated with excellent modern bathrooms, lots of outdoor space, with privacy provided by the gorgeous treed lot. The kitchen is well equipped and all the rooms are both comfortable and nicely furnished. An easy walk to the private community beach, and lots of great shops, cafes, bakeries etc nearby. I’ll definitely be back!
5.0
This is my 4th time staying at Serendipity. We love it to just veg. Nothing like watching movies and having a beautiful fire going.
5.0
This was just a lovely place to stay. We had a business retreat and there was plenty of space to spread out. It was close to everything and just lovely. Thanks Gigi for a great stay!
5.0
This is my 4th time staying at Serendipity. We love it to just veg. Nothing like watching movies and having a beautiful fire going.
5.0
Loved this little cottage, was a perfect escape for our family to celebrate husbands 50th. Clean, beautifully designed. We built a fire and just enjoyed the space.
Only caution, the floors are irregular so maybe not good for older folks with mobility issues. There are tripping hazards.
5.0
Super cute cottage and yard! Close and easy access to the beach!
4.0
The house is well-appointed, cute, close to the beach and convenient for many Harbor Country activities. The owner was communicative and kind. Like many of these beach rentals, the house is a tad dated and a bit musty, but we really enjoyed our stay overall and would definitely recommend.
5.0
This is a very pretty cottage close to the lake. (There are a lot of stairs from the access gate down to the beach, which may be an issue for some.) The vintage cottages in the neighborhood are fun to see, though they are quite close together, so there can be some typical noises such as lawn mowers and trash trucks. Also, the train tracks are close by. None of that prevented us from enjoying our stay. We especially loved the cozy little front porch and the outside dining table, as well as the very comfortable living spaces indoors. Overall, a most enjoyable vacation!
5.0
Beautiful and peaceful cottage
The cottage was gorgeous with plenty of outdoor space for relaxing or dining. So tranquil! And it was beautifully decorated. There were plenty of towels and sheets/bedding and it was nice to have a washer and dryer in the unit. It was a short walk to the association beach, which was never very crowded. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Great stay!
Everything was as posted on VRBO. Owner was helpful and responsive. Great cottage for a getaway!
5.0
What a gem of a cottage! It is beautifully decorated, in a perfect location, great set up, and very clean. We’ll definitely be back!
5.0
Great little house. Has everything you need for a weekend or longer. We wish we could have stayed longer than a couple nights. Close to good restaurants and just a short walk to the beach. Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
Great cottage for a friends getaway. Beautiful!
5.0
I loved everything about the place. The location was very quiet and low key. The house was just what we expected. Everything we needed was near by. Gigi was a wonderful host, very attentive, easily accessible and the house was stocked with all necessities. I would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Perfection!
What a gem of a cottage! It is beautifully decorated, in a perfect location, great set up, and very clean. We’ll definitely be back!
5.0
Nice weekend in Lakeside!
Great little house. Has everything you need for a weekend or longer. We wish we could have stayed longer than a couple nights. Close to good restaurants and just a short walk to the beach. Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
Great cottage
Great cottage for a friends getaway. Beautiful!
5.0
Weekend girls trip with myself, Mom, sister and 23 year old daughter. The ease of communication with the host, questions answered, easy check in/out took away any stress from as this is our first time using VRBO. The home description is perfectly captured and the site pictures displayed are just like you are stepping through the door in person. The home is beautiful! Restored to immaculate beauty and filled with coastal blue colors, antiques and thoughtful touches. All of us remarked daily how we wanted to take the home with us or perhaps just move there in the summer months. We felt like we were home! Gigi had everything we needed but our food! Coffee, sugar, kitchen items which included ziplock baggies for leftovers. The neighborhood is a smaller community neighborhood. It is older with some newer homes, majority restored older homes and a few that need a bit of love. However, this is not a bad thing, this is what we all loved! No cookie cutter homes, loud tourists and craziness you find in so many areas. We had keycards to access the private beach for the community. It was a short walk up the perfectly safe street to the beach. We all felt safe the entire time. We watched sunset over lake Michigan, petted the dogs that locals brought with them (on leash!) to watch the sunset and visited with so many nice people. Gigi has recommendations for places to eat, shop and visit within the home. We took her up on many recommendations and spent a day in New Buffalo a short drive up the road. We had so much fun, bought a lot of local art and had some amazing food and rooftop dinning views of the lake. We will be back and we will stay with Gigi again! Thank you for being such an awesome host and sharing your beautiful home with these Indiana girls.
5.0
Perfect Getaway!
I loved everything about the place. The location was very quiet and low key. The house was just what we expected. Everything we needed was near by. Gigi was a wonderful host, very attentive, easily accessible and the house was stocked with all necessities. I would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Memories made!
Weekend girls trip with myself, Mom, sister and 23 year old daughter. The ease of communication with the host, questions answered, easy check in/out took away any stress from as this is our first time using VRBO. The home description is perfectly captured and the site pictures displayed are just like you are stepping through the door in person. The home is beautiful! Restored to immaculate beauty and filled with coastal blue colors, antiques and thoughtful touches. All of us remarked daily how we wanted to take the home with us or perhaps just move there in the summer months. We felt like we were home! Gigi had everything we needed but our food! Coffee, sugar, kitchen items which included ziplock baggies for leftovers. The neighborhood is a smaller community neighborhood. It is older with some newer homes, majority restored older homes and a few that need a bit of love. However, this is not a bad thing, this is what we all loved! No cookie cutter homes, loud tourists and craziness you find in so many areas. We had keycards to access the private beach for the community. It was a short walk up the perfectly safe street to the beach. We all felt safe the entire time. We watched sunset over lake Michigan, petted the dogs that locals brought with them (on leash!) to watch the sunset and visited with so many nice people. Gigi has recommendations for places to eat, shop and visit within the home. We took her up on many recommendations and spent a day in New Buffalo a short drive up the road. We had so much fun, bought a lot of local art and had some amazing food and rooftop dinning views of the lake. We will be back and we will stay with Gigi again! Thank you for being such an awesome host and sharing your beautiful home with these Indiana girls.
5.0
One of our all time favorite rentals!
5.0
Gigi made it easy. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Great place to relax.
One of our all time favorite rentals!
5.0
The home was charming and met our needs every way! Gigi was a lovely host!
Gigi made it easy. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Bright cozy cottage
We loved our stay at this cheery, clean and comfortable cottage near Lake MI! Lots of space with beautiful decor, cozy living room with fireplace (bring wood), hardwood floors and wood paneling. Enjoyed dinners at the dining room table, and breakfast in the kitchen, which had everything we needed for all our meals. Even though it was cold, we had a great time hiking at Warren Dunes and Indiana Dunes State parks, Warren Woods, and by Lake Michigan near the cottage. Highly recommend!
5.0
Love Gigi's cottage
This was my fourth time staying at the cottage. Everyone I introduce to this place loves it.
Another fabulous cousins weekend hanging out in pj's watching Netflix. See you next year Gigi's Cottage.
5.0
Cute house in Lakeside
Loved staying here for a quick visit at the end of the year. Location was close to the water, house was very clean and cute- tons of windows. We’d be glad to return.
5.0
We so enjoyed our long weekend at Serendipity cottage. It had everything we needed and was very relaxing. Lots of nice restaurants in the area as well. Will stay here again if we come back to this area.
5.0
Perfect place to stay for our Anniversary. Will definitely book again.
5.0
Feels like home
We so enjoyed our long weekend at Serendipity cottage. It had everything we needed and was very relaxing. Lots of nice restaurants in the area as well. Will stay here again if we come back to this area.
5.0
This place is fantastic...close to beach, restaurants, etc. Highly recommend
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?
The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $525 per night. This rental is $117 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning designer cottage 2 blks to private lake mi beach. Sleeps 8.. 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 Stunning designer cottage 2 blks to private lake mi beach. Sleeps 8. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stunning designer cottage 2 blks to private lake mi beach. Sleeps 8.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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