Private Escape in Lakeside\/Union Pier
About this house rental
Situated in Chikaming Township, this attractive house for $280 per night is a great option for your next break. Welcome to a newly renovated cottage, 5 minutes from Cherry Beach and Berrien Beach, just a short drive to New Buffalo’s downtown area. Enjoy summer lounging on the cozy French-Villa-style back porch, gathering with friends in the sun, grilling or sipping your favorite wine in the front porch, or snacking on s'mores warmed by the backyard fire pit in the fall and winter nights. Just a short bike ride away from Antique shops and the local favorite, The Whistle Stop Grocery store on Red Arrow Hwy. The owner of this property is a recognized interior designer in Chicago, so you, your family and friends will find the same level of attention to details as she uses in her own projects to make sure you are not just welcomed but also able to create the most amazing memories during your time here with your loved ones. We hope you enjoy your stay!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Chikaming Township, MI
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(29 Reviews)
5.0
Great stay for my group of friends! This place was so adorable and well decorated. Communication with Allison was very easy.
3.0
Stained and dirty furniture covers and area rugs; active train track less that 100 yards from property; patio furniture stained and dirty; musty or similar odor easily detectable; not a three bedroom as advertised. The cottage is priced appropriately for the market but the “exceptional” reviews are misleading based on my experience with VRBO properties. We enjoyed our long weekend but expectations were much higher given previous reviews and property description. Expect a reasonably priced accommodation with the listed issues you will need to overlook.
5.0
We loved our stay at this beautiful Michigan home. The house itself is adorable, clean, and accurately matches the photos on the listing. We didn’t do a lot of cooking at the house, but it’s seems to be well stocked with everything you would need. It’s a great location to beaches and all the cute little towns along the Red Arrow Highway. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
This was a perfect little rental for myself and my brother for my mothers celebration of life in New Buffalo.It has a beautiful backyard and the interior is adorable.. the kitchen is very
Nice but only used it for breakfast.. its in a quiet woodsy area, close to new buffalo. It only has one bedroom with a proper bed the other bedroom is bunkbeds, so my tall brother had to sleep in a kid’s bunk.. probably perfect for a couple with kids. The host was very responsive and helpful. If i ever visit again I would stay here, other family members rented places that were just atrocious, badly decorated and moldy. This place is a gem
5.0
We loved the house, great location, close drive to New Buffalo. We really enjoyed Cherry Beach nearby!
Good communication with owner as well!
5.0
We had a nice weekend as this cute cottage. Very comfortable, quiet and it had everything we needed for a relaxing Fall weekend.
5.0
Totally loved this home! We had a girls weekend with 4 teens and 2 moms. Lovely relaxing front porch that also was our bedroom bc of the extra beds out in the enclosed porch...felt like we were sleeping under the stars yet had the comforts of air conditioning and large windows. House very comfy and open with wonderful kitchen and modern bathroom! Will definately return!!
5.0
Loved our stay at Lakeside. The house was clean and well stocked for trips to the lake. The back yard is peaceful and quiet and used the fire pit nightly. Alison is also a terrific host.
5.0
The house was adorable with a huge yard and fun outdoor setting… house was clean and has everything we needed! We will definitely be back!
5.0
Cute house in the cutest town!
The house was adorable with a huge yard and fun outdoor setting… house was clean and has everything we needed! We will definitely be back!
5.0
Michigan Summer Oasis
Beautiful spot surrounded by a quiet neighborhood. Easy access to Union pier beach and others. We hope to return!
5.0
Great location, quiet, private, lots of room inside and out. Very comfortable.
5.0
Center of Harbour Country!
Great location, quiet, private, lots of room inside and out. Very comfortable.
5.0
Perfect weekend getaway
Everything was perfect and the Josie is lovely and very cozy.
5.0
Romantic Retreat
While the pictures of this house are great, the actual home leaves you in awe! The home is amazingly decorated and takes on a chic, comfy, quaint, and romantic style all in one! Everything is immaculate and fresh which makes you feel comfortable staying. The home is equipped with anything you could need for cooking, (especially a wine opener), a plethora of towels, and lots of great blankets for curling up with wine on the sofa. The outside is great, although we didn’t get to take advantage of the backyard as it rained quite a bit the day we stayed in. The location is secluded at the bottom of a dead end and surrounded by trees and nature. The home is a short drive to anything/everything. You can tell Alison knows what she’s doing! Would stay here over and over again!
5.0
Amazing House!!
We had such a wonderful time staying in this house!! The house itself was clean, beautifully designed/appointed, very quiet and felt very safe. We were visited by Deer in the backyard every night and morning of our stay!! Our group included myself, my wife, our 2 year old son and 10 month old daughter.
The house has everything you need except for food, which can be found at the stores listed on the hosts very helpful local guide. The beach, stores, restaurants and local attractions are all within a 10 minute drive, and the area and all of the people we met were just lovely.
Cannot recommend this house enough, and we cannot wait to come back!
Thank you for a great stay!
Tom
P.S. the pillows were also amazing and I slept so well!!
5.0
We loved the home- well equipped, comfortable and close to all the things we love in the area.
5.0
We had the best stay at this adorable house! Amazing yard, great space, and close to everything! Thanks so much!
5.0
Perfect Michigan Getaway
We had the best stay at this adorable house! Amazing yard, great space, and close to everything! Thanks so much!
5.0
Wonderful stay!
We loved the home- well equipped, comfortable and close to all the things we love in the area.
5.0
Cozy chic house
We had a great time staying for a week. The house is very spacious, nicely furnished and comfortable. Plenty of space to comfortably relax in your own corner of the house, even with kids. We spent a lot of time on the back patio by the fire pit which is surrounded by beautiful old trees and visited by deer and wild turkeys.
It’s about a 10 minute drive to stores, restaurants and the beaches. We had a few delicious meals in the surrounding towns and made some quick meals at the house. Everything we needed was provided by the owner, including very useful information about the area. Highly recommend this property.
5.0
Clean, decorated nicely by someone who knows about space. Having two day beds on the screened in porch and two couches in the living space makes it so spacious and comfortable. Nice outdoor area. Comfortable bed and good water pressure. Knowing the area/market well, I do think the nightly cost is high for two in mid May when the weather is iffy and most things are closed. For a family or two couples in the summer, it would be the right rate. Would recommend.
5.0
Cozy, lovely, easy cottage
Clean, decorated nicely by someone who knows about space. Having two day beds on the screened in porch and two couches in the living space makes it so spacious and comfortable. Nice outdoor area. Comfortable bed and good water pressure. Knowing the area/market well, I do think the nightly cost is high for two in mid May when the weather is iffy and most things are closed. For a family or two couples in the summer, it would be the right rate. Would recommend.
5.0
This property feels like a chic cottage/beach house, tucked away but minutes from the best beaches, restaurants, and antiques. It’s cozy for two but also ideal for a group....can’t wait to go back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5.0
Chic retreat
This property feels like a chic cottage/beach house, tucked away but minutes from the best beaches, restaurants, and antiques. It’s cozy for two but also ideal for a group....can’t wait to go back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5.0
Lovely long weekend
Everything was beautiful and true to photos. We enjoyed the property a great deal! Alison was a responsive and clear communicator when we did need her for a minor question. We would happily return again!
5.0
Our small family took a Feb weekend trip to our favorite part of Michigan and we had a fantastic time at Lilly Bell cottage. It is in a winter wonderland setting (and I am sure lush green in summer), centrally located to the places of interest for us - snow tubing in Berrien Springs and sledding in Warren Dunes Park. Designer touches all over, lovely fireplace for the snowy evenings. We will be back!!
5.0
Cozy winter getaway
Our small family took a Feb weekend trip to our favorite part of Michigan and we had a fantastic time at Lilly Bell cottage. It is in a winter wonderland setting (and I am sure lush green in summer), centrally located to the places of interest for us - snow tubing in Berrien Springs and sledding in Warren Dunes Park. Designer touches all over, lovely fireplace for the snowy evenings. We will be back!!
5.0
The perfect cottage
Beautifully decorated and stocked with supplies, my family of four had a perfect getaway here. The large yard offered a place for my kids to run and explore and we took a trip to warren dunes just down the road for some more exercise. Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
A serene spot for a weekend away.
We love all things Lakeside, MI, and this charmer is no different. Alison has made this cottage absolutely dreamy. Build a fire, read a book, listen to some music with wine, and you have yourself the perfect fall or winter weekend.
5.0
Lovely home for a weekend getaway!
4.0
The property was great. It was clean and bright, the skylights are awesome and lets in lots of natural light. The location with the backyard and trees was fabulous. It was very windy and cold when we went and unfortunately did not get to enjoy as much. My only con is the stove. If you plan on cooking a meal that requires more than one burner you are out of luck. Plus I had to look up how to use the convection hotplate, never having used one before. The pan must be on it before it will heat up. I only planned to cook one meal in. I was able to do it, it was a little trying to get everything warm and plated at the same time. I highly recommend this rental. It had everything we needed.
5.0
Great Retreat
Lovely home for a weekend getaway!
4.0
Long Weekend
The property was great. It was clean and bright, the skylights are awesome and lets in lots of natural light. The location with the backyard and trees was fabulous. It was very windy and cold when we went and unfortunately did not get to enjoy as much. My only con is the stove. If you plan on cooking a meal that requires more than one burner you are out of luck. Plus I had to look up how to use the convection hotplate, never having used one before. The pan must be on it before it will heat up. I only planned to cook one meal in. I was able to do it, it was a little trying to get everything warm and plated at the same time. I highly recommend this rental. It had everything we needed.
5.0
Drinking Coffee on the Lovely Back Deck
The property was in a nicely secluded area with lots of beautiful trees and evergrees. Hours could have been spent on the back deck looking at all of the nature that surrounded us.
My only criticism is that there was not a stove or oven. I usually show up with professional equipment to bake cookies and decorate them. Luckily, I had decided not to do the cookies this year. If I had, the toaster over would not have been sufficient. And having only a single induction cooktop would have made preparing great meals a challenge. So, we ordered in quite a bit.
5.0
The property was in a nicely secluded area with lots of beautiful trees and evergrees. Hours could have been spent on the back deck looking at all of the nature that surrounded us. My only criticism is that there was not a stove or oven. I usually show up with professional equipment to bake cookies and decorate them. Luckily, I had decided not to do the cookies this year. If I had, the toaster over would not have been sufficient. And having only a single induction cooktop would have made preparing great meals a challenge. So, we ordered in quite a bit.
5.0
Great Country Cottage
This was the perfect cottage for a long weekend get away. It's beautifully decorated, on a lovely forested lot with a fire pit and back deck. It's super clean and the owner Alison is beyond helpful and responsive. I look forward to returning. Great memories.
5.0
Charming getaway
This darling house was perfect for our 3 day fall break trip. The yard was great for our kids while we sat by the fire pit with drinks. I enjoyed daily porch naps. The beds were very comfortable and the house had everything we needed!
5.0
Perfectly appointed, not a detail missed, perfect weekend getaway! So charming you might not want to leave!
5.0
A little jewel box of a place
Perfectly appointed, not a detail missed, perfect weekend getaway! So charming you might not want to leave!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?
The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $379 per night. This rental is $99 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Escape in Lakeside\/Union Pier. 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 Private Escape in Lakeside\/Union Pier pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private Escape in Lakeside\/Union Pier?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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