Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!
About this house rental
Nestled in Chikaming Township, this charming house for $1,368 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. You won’t find another vacation rental like this one in Harbor Country—or anywhere else for that matter. This luxury cabin, a stone's throw from the shore of Lake Michigan, is a design-lover’s dream home, with every detail carefully selected to contribute to its polished-yet-rustic aesthetic. The owner, a professional interior designer, worked his magic here, and you’ll love the end result. Incredible property for larger groups. Three bedroom main house, plus three bedroom guest house, connected by a wonderful, oversized deck with multiple seating areas and spa. Tucked away in a private, serene wooded setting, yet moments from the lakefront, this custom home boasts 3,000 square feet between the main (2000 SF) and guest (1000 SF) homes —including six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and one very large, open common area with soaring ceilings and incredible wall of windows, bountiful seating space, and a two-story wood burning stone fireplace. Chat with the cook at the counter-height bar as they prepare dinner in our gourmet kitchen (complete with a professional grade Italian range, separate second oven, and concrete countertops), then gather around the spacious dining table to enjoy it together. After dinner, grab a bottle of wine and choose from several outdoor areas, including a second floor terrace, multiple porches—including a spacious screened-in porch adjoining the living room—or the sprawling back deck with gas grill, oversized hot tub and outdoor shower. Summer evenings are especially tranquil; the waves crashing on the beach are often background music! And, in the chillier months, the hot tub and a fire pit keep you toasty. Sleeping options are plentiful: two king bedrooms in the main house--including a luxury master on top floor with spacious bath and antique tub, as well as an adjoining (albeit very small) nursery/child room w/ toddler bed! There is another bedroom with two full beds. In the guest house, there is a large king bedded room upstairs, one room with a queen bed on the main level, as well as a bunk-bed room with two full-sized beds that's perfect for kids (and adults who want to relive summer camp). All bedrooms (aside from bunk room) include flat-screen TVs. The double laundry is equipped with 2 full sized washers and dryers. Access to the beach is ideal—Harbert Road beach access point just just a two minute walk down from the driveway. There is also a path to Cherry Beach if you’d rather, which is about a 5 minute walk. The charming Harbor Country area (which encompasses Harbert as well as nearby Sawyer and Lakeside/Union Pier/New Buffalo/Three Oaks) has plenty of restaurant options for a special evening out. You’ll also find an assortment of antique and specialty shops within a few miles of the home. The photos speak for themselves. This vacation rental is a true gem. Make it the setting for your next Harbor Country retreat—please inquire for further details! ***Please note we have a strict “no event” policy at our home *** Major holidays may require a 4-5 night stay. Please inquire.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Chikaming Township, MI
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(77 Reviews)
5.0
We couldn't have imagined a better place to celebrate my dad's 85th and Thanksgiving! Beautiful accommodations, gorgeous setting and incredible amenities.
5.0
We are a geographically widely dispersed family and Harbert posed the perfect solution to our gathering dilemma – how to come together, without anyone having to fly, especially with infants?
Proximity to the beach, lots of beach chairs and towels on property, fun outings nearby and many restaurants and fresh markets with a variety of food options, made for an easy week.
There are just a few gaps that might be filled — like a collection of board games/puzzles, better lighting (the house is in the woods and despite many windows is quite dark), and more pillows for sagging couches. Overall, however, the house is capacious and comfortable, and the owners have thought through many details, including one of the best equipped kitchens we’ve ever rented!
5.0
The setting is wonderful and the buildings were perfect for our multi-family vacation! The owners were so responsive and helpful. They really thought of everything to make our stay so comfortable.
The main house is beautifully decorated with very comfortable furniture and beds. We loved the high ceilings and walls of windows. The three bathrooms were very helpful as well. The upstairs master suite is gorgeous, and the main floor bedrooms were really nice as well.
The kitchen is fully stocked with a huge fridge and Wolf stove and convection oven, along with a handy ice machine. We made many great meals there.
The extra gazebo room is well-suited for games or reading. And we made use of the mud room to store our beach gear. The extra beach chairs and towels were very helpful for our large group, and we also made use of the efficient washers and dryers.
The hot tub is large and lovely and worked very well.
Our young people loved having their own house to stay in, as they could stay up late and not disturb us.
We loved the outdoor fire pit and all the decks, as well.
The most wonderful part of all was the 3-minute walk to the gorgeous Harbert beach! We swam often,and also saw many stunning sunsets there.
Thank you so much, Tim and John, for a very memorable stay! This property is everything advertised, and more!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. Easy stroll to a beautiful beach and to the Swedish bakery. This house seems to have everything - kitchen is one of the best stocked I have ever found. Layout is really flexible with the guest house and multiple outdoor areas. Only suggestions:
1. Kitchen is almost too well stocked - the cabinets are overflowing and there is more than will fit easily.
2. Check lightbulbs and replace those that are out. The house seemed very dark (but it was also cloudy and smoky when we were there, so that didn't help).
3. Add a recycle bin. It was agonizing to have to put recyclables in the can for the landfill.
5.0
We had an incredible stay with our 11 friends and two kids. Perfect kitchen to cook and feed all of us. Quick walk to the beach and amazing hot tub at night. Neighbors far enough away to not have to worry to much about noise and in a perfect location. Thank you so much it was beyond perfect
5.0
We could not have been more pleased with our stay at this property for a girls weekend. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep. We had plenty of supplies for cooking and did not go without anything we needed. The property owner/manager was great with communication and lots of suggestions and instructions for things around the house! Nice quiet neighborhood and truly is just STEPS from the beach which is also beautiful!
5.0
Our second year having a group get-away here and it was even better than the first! Very well-equipped kitchen, cozy great room, comfy beds and a steaming hot tub. Owner is quick to respond, helpful and friendly. Fantastic!
5.0
Great location, loved the beach and enjoy the peaceful and beautifully designed accommodations!
5.0
The house is in a great location just a couple of minutes walk from the beach, so it was very convenient with small children. No cars/car seats to hassle with. Large and attractive home with guest house. Well-equipped kitchen with high quality pans, knives, appliances, etc. Comfortable beds. Plenty of towels--both bath and beach--for everyone. Hot tub was wonderful after the beach. Owners are great to deal with, and we would definitely return!
5.0
What a beautiful home and guest house. It was perfect for our family’s needs. We had 10 adults, a toddler and a baby. When we had questions after we arrived, the hosts were very quick to respond, which we appreciated. Because our evenings were a bit humid we didn’t take advantage of the lovely hot tub. It was nice to have the outdoor shower, though, to rinse off the excess sand brought back from the beach. Having two washers and dryers was a huge blessing, as well. We would love to return to this beautiful property in the future.
5.0
Loved this place
We just ended our first time renting Harbert House for a week and truly enjoyed our stay there.
The house is beautiful and perfectly equipped to meet every need.
We loved all the generous seating in the great room and also the porch.
The multiple outdoor spaces were all great. The interior was tastefully decorated, very clean and the kitchen is a joy to cook in.
The owner was attentive and responsive.
An easy 3min walk & down some steps to a lovely little beach and only a few miles from grocery stores and restaurants.
We have been gathering with family from a few different states for a week every summer and this house checked off pretty much all of our boxes and is everyone’s favorite.
We definitely plan to return.
5.0
July Family Vacation 2022
We had a wonderful experience. 14 family members ages 2-68. Perfect house for gathering all of us together. Plenty of seating in family room, dining table, and outdoor spaces. Kids loved the hot tub, having nightly fires in fire pit and being so close to the beach. House in lovely quiet wooded setting. The kitchen is fabulous. Ice maker really a plus. Fabulously decorated with everything you would need.
5.0
Great property
The Harbert Home was the perfect gathering place for our family of 8 to connect. The homes had everything we needed and more and felt like a retreat! The location to the beach is a short easy walk - even for our 3 year old grandson.
5.0
Family Fun
We just spent a fun family getaway at this property with 8 adults and 8 kids. The beach and Lake Michigan were beautiful and just a few minutes walk, where we played in the sand and surf most of the days. The outside areas were amazing for outdoor dining, campfire songs and s’mores and hot tub relaxing. The two homes had wonderful gathering spaces and enough bedrooms to find privacy as well. The kitchen and great room were large enough to accommodate all of us with ease and the screened in porch was a quiet spot to do some office work and watch the deer. The double washers and dryers were awesome! A great place for family relaxation and fun!
5.0
This property is amazing. We had our family vacation during a FREEZING weekend. So our outdoor activities were limited. The amount of decks covered and screened in, covered and private, uncovered is ideal for anyone who needed a quiet space. The beach is a short walk and a couple flights of steps to the water. The info from the owners in advance of our stay was quite helpful. We choose Timothy’s for dinner out & we did the Journeyman tour. The towels were high quality & we had enough for our showers and hot tub time. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking & drink-ware. We cooked and baked every day. The home had more than everything we needed. Highly recommend these two houses. Our group was mostly all together in the main living dining room kitchen space and it was lovely to all be together comfortably. Can’t wait to see the property when all of the leaves grow back! The grounds are dreamy.
5.0
We enjoyed the fireplace and the easy walk to the beach
5.0
Wonderful homes for a large group
This property is amazing. We had our family vacation during a FREEZING weekend. So our outdoor activities were limited. The amount of decks covered and screened in, covered and private, uncovered is ideal for anyone who needed a quiet space. The beach is a short walk and a couple flights of steps to the water. The info from the owners in advance of our stay was quite helpful. We choose Timothy’s for dinner out & we did the Journeyman tour. The towels were high quality & we had enough for our showers and hot tub time. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking & drink-ware. We cooked and baked every day. The home had more than everything we needed. Highly recommend these two houses. Our group was mostly all together in the main living dining room kitchen space and it was lovely to all be together comfortably. Can’t wait to see the property when all of the leaves grow back! The grounds are dreamy.
5.0
plenty of room , great location
We enjoyed the fireplace and the easy walk to the beach
5.0
The perfect layout for 15 of my family members to enjoy a beautiful weekend. Some gathered around the fire pit and made s’mores while others relaxed in the hot tub listening to music. . We grilled pizzas, took many walks (two minutes) to the beach and really didn’t need to leave the premises. This house had everything we needed and we are already planning on returning.
5.0
Perfect family getaway for my 60th
The perfect layout for 15 of my family members to enjoy a beautiful weekend. Some gathered around the fire pit and made s’mores while others relaxed in the hot tub listening to music. . We grilled pizzas, took many walks (two minutes) to the beach and really didn’t need to leave the premises. This house had everything we needed and we are already planning on returning.
5.0
Our young adults kids lived the stay. Plenty of room and everyone really enjoyed the hot tub. Bed were comfy and the great room was plenty big for four large group to gather.
5.0
Great Family getaway!
Our young adults kids lived the stay. Plenty of room and everyone really enjoyed the hot tub. Bed were comfy and the great room was plenty big for four large group to gather.
5.0
Great location for a group of friends looking to get away for a long weekend. Close to amazing wineries and breweries along with restaurants. You cannot go wrong when booking this place! Within a 2 minute walk to the beach. We will most certainly be back!
5.0
Great property. Wonderful communication. Very clean, with all the amenities you’d need. Very well stocked kitchen. The houses are large enough for a big group, but the layout allows for people to break away for quiet activities. The beds and linens are top notch. We’d love to return in the summer months someday.
5.0
Great Option
Great location for a group of friends looking to get away for a long weekend. Close to amazing wineries and breweries along with restaurants. You cannot go wrong when booking this place! Within a 2 minute walk to the beach. We will most certainly be back!
5.0
Great place for a group!
Great property. Wonderful communication. Very clean, with all the amenities you’d need. Very well stocked kitchen. The houses are large enough for a big group, but the layout allows for people to break away for quiet activities. The beds and linens are top notch. We’d love to return in the summer months someday.
5.0
The house was in immaculate shape and had everything we needed for our girls’ weekend. Plus, the owners are kind and very responsive. I would go back in a heartbeat.
5.0
Celebrating over 40 years of friendship, we knew we had to find an ideal place for everyone to feel comfortable, easy access to the beach for long walks and an excellent kitchen for everyone to share in the making of great meals and the ideal outdoor dining area for everyone to enjoy. Across the board, everyone gave the Harbert Home a thumbs up and said they'd like to return with their own families.
5.0
Truly spectacular
The house was in immaculate shape and had everything we needed for our girls’ weekend. Plus, the owners are kind and very responsive. I would go back in a heartbeat.
5.0
We came to the Harbert House for a bachelor party and it was everything we had hoped for! We enjoyed time at the beach and grilling out at the house. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun place for large groups.
5.0
Perfect place for old collge friends!
Celebrating over 40 years of friendship, we knew we had to find an ideal place for everyone to feel comfortable, easy access to the beach for long walks and an excellent kitchen for everyone to share in the making of great meals and the ideal outdoor dining area for everyone to enjoy. Across the board, everyone gave the Harbert Home a thumbs up and said they'd like to return with their own families.
5.0
The house, property and location was perfect for our family vacation. Having lake/beach access so close to the home was priceless. We were super impressed with the amenities and everything the home had to offer. It was super spacious for our blended family and made for a comfortable stay. The grounds were perfect and we throughly enjoyed dinners outside. It was a perfect getaway. I want to send a special " Thank you" to the management team Tim and John, they were a pleasure to work with. I so appreciate your open-line of communication.
Thank you
Maritza Coda
5.0
Great space for our family and two dogs! Easy walk to the beach and short drive to nearby towns, wineries and hiking trails.
5.0
Harbert Review
We came to the Harbert House for a bachelor party and it was everything we had hoped for! We enjoyed time at the beach and grilling out at the house. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun place for large groups.
5.0
Michigan Summer 2021 Vacation
The house, property and location was perfect for our family vacation. Having lake/beach access so close to the home was priceless. We were super impressed with the amenities and everything the home had to offer. It was super spacious for our blended family and made for a comfortable stay. The grounds were perfect and we throughly enjoyed dinners outside. It was a perfect getaway. I want to send a special " Thank you" to the management team Tim and John, they were a pleasure to work with. I so appreciate your open-line of communication.
Thank you
Maritza Coda
5.0
Great house!
Great space for our family and two dogs! Easy walk to the beach and short drive to nearby towns, wineries and hiking trails.
5.0
This property was amazing! The Harbert beach access was so convenient and the beach itself was perfect. The lush wooded property was an amazing backdrop for our weeklong vacation. The home itself is so unique with beautiful decor and has everything you will need. The property manager promptly responded when the hot tub wasn’t working properly and his service tech was out fixing it within a few hours. My only recommendation is that the living room sofas could use a good cleaning. This place is a gem though! We would definitely return and didn’t want our time there to end!
5.0
The perfect lake retreat!
This property was amazing! The Harbert beach access was so convenient and the beach itself was perfect. The lush wooded property was an amazing backdrop for our weeklong vacation. The home itself is so unique with beautiful decor and has everything you will need. The property manager promptly responded when the hot tub wasn’t working properly and his service tech was out fixing it within a few hours. My only recommendation is that the living room sofas could use a good cleaning. This place is a gem though! We would definitely return and didn’t want our time there to end!
4.0
Our house was a 5 minute walk to the beach. Very peaceful and quite neighborhood. The beds were noisy, except for the Master suite. The hot rub was clean but very high in chlorine. Couldn't handle the smell. The kitchen had everything you would need to cook. Local restaurants were only about a 10 minute or less drive away. A local deer kept us entertained. Picked blueberries and went to a Fun Park. It was a great get away.
5.0
Great location, close to beach and friends. Excellent communication with owner. Everything worked and was ready on time. Good time for all!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?
The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $479 per night. This rental is $889 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Harbert Home & Guest House--just steps to the beach!!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, fireplace, and parking.
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