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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Harbert, MI
  • Place, Cherry Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Private Harbert Beach cottage well appointed on a quiet private lane

This beautiful 5 star newly renovated year round cottage is about 2000 feet from Harbert Beach & short walk to Cherry Beach. Family friendly and well equipped kitchen. Walking distance to the Swedish Bakery & Luisa's Cafe. Just 5 minutes from Warren Dunes & Sawyer Market. Screened Porch, firepit, 2 outdoor patio areas on a private Lane. Fireplace and large great room with piano. Large dining area . This property is located in the heart of wine country and minutes from local brewery & farm to table restaurants. Great fishing & birdwatching. Minutes away from New Buffalo & St. Joe. Queen pull out couch in Living room with screen to close off the living room for privacy as well as a cot and an air Mattress provided in 2nd bedroom closet if needed. Enjoy the winter at our cottage. Winter sports at Love Creek are 18 miles away in Berrien Springs and provides cross country skiing, snow shoe ,and snow bikes. An outdoor ice rink is located in the park across the street on Red Arrow and provides ice skates to those who want to ice skate at no cost. Uncrowded beach and minutes away from great food & shopping. Kayak the Galien River 10 minutes away. Big screen smart TV & WiFi, games & puzzles to play. If you are musical the piano is well tuned. Central air & ceiling fans for comfort. Charging stations for phones & other items in each bedroom side table. Harbert Beach is open and 2000 feet down Harbert Road. Cherry Beach is open with ample parking, restrooms and 5 minute drive or a walk in the woods down Swans Way a path off Harbert Road. Warren Dunes is 5 minutes away with a huge beach with restrooms and concessions. Waco beach is also open in Bridgeman & they play taps at sunset.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
(listed roughly north to south)

Grand Mere State Park: totally undeveloped dunes and Lake Michigan shoreline, often you are the only people on the beach, trails (beach is a two-mile walk from the parking lot, a one mile paved path and one mile dune trail); at Stevensville, a 16 minute drive north on Interstate 94
Warren Dunes State Park: 4 miles north on Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer (7 minute drive); requires fee to enter, 2000 acres, six miles of hiking trails, three miles of Lake Michigan coastline, beaches, rugged dune formation rises 260 feet above the lake
Beach Bucket Fudge & Popcorn: ice cream shop 4 miles north at 12021 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer (7 minute drive)
Falatics Meat Market: incredible place, 12236 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman (269) 426-3224 (6 minute drive). Order ahead for curbside pick up.
Greenbush Brewing Company: taproom, annex and beer garden (3 miles north / 7 minute drive; Sawyer Road)
Sawyer Home & Garden Center: myriad fresh produce, wine, flowers sawyergardencenter.com (3 mile drive; north side of Sawyer Road)
Sawyer Market & Deli: grocery store and ice cream shop with excellent pre-bake pies at the deli (finish baking them at home) (269) 426-4646 (3 mile drive; south side of Sawyer Road)
Cafe Gulistan: tasty Middle Eastern restaurant and wine bar, Harbert cafegulistan.com (1 mile)
Luisa’s Cafe & Harbert Swedish Bakery: coffee cake, pastry, donuts, bread etc. at the bakery; lovely fresh-cooked breakfast or lunch in attached restaurant luisascafe.com (.8 mile / 15 minute walk)
Capozio's: Tasty pizza, south to 13982 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert (4 miles / 4 minute drive south) Thursday to Sunday (269) 469-4001
Red Arrow Roadhouse: the classic, south to 15710 Red Arrow Highway, Union Pier (269) 469-3939redarrowroadhouse.com burgers, salads, whitefish, crab cakes, ribs, fun (9 minute drive south)
Union Pier Market: 9905 Town Line Ave, Union Pier (269) 586-3775 (10 minute drive south)
The Wine Sellers: lovely wine shop at the southern end of Union Pier, 16409 Red Arrow Hwy
Ghost Isle Brewery: restaurant and brewery, views of sweeping marsh and wetlands, 17684 U.S. Highway 12, New Buffalo; ghostislebrewery.comsandwiches, BBQ, seafood; seasonal, ethnic flair
Barney’s Market: grocery store in New Buffalo
Oink’s Ice Cream and Yogurt: famous ice cream shop in New Buffalo
Stray Dog Bar & Grill: 245 N Whittaker Street, New Buffalo thestraydog.com
Beer Church Brewing Company: wood fire pizza, small plates and small batch beer in re-purposed church beerchurchbrewing.com 24 S Whittaker Street, New Buffalo
Acorn Theater: live music, comedy and drama acornlive.org 107 Generation Drive, Three Oaks
Vickers Theatre: historic movie house at 6 N Elm Street, Three Oaks vickerstheatre.com
Three Oaks art galleries: along Elm Street — Studio B Gallery, art gallery at the Vickers Theatre, Judy Ferrara Gallery, Trilogy Antiques and Design (13 minute drive, take Three Oaks Road)
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 7 minutes from Warren Dunes State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The family-friendly vacation home also features laundry facilities and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: should smoking occur a 500.00 cleaning fee

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Please leave slept in beds unmade.

Make sure water is turned off to the outdoor shower.

Turn air conditioner up to 78°

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We are on EDT time for arrival & departures (Michigan Time). Please be considerate of our cleaning service they will be in the house at 11:00.

Load dishwasher and run the load. Place all dirty towels in front of washer and begin a load.

Please leave beds unmade that you slept in and return all furniture to their place.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Should smoking occur a 500.00 cleaning fee

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Beautiful Private Harbert Beach cottage well appointed on a quiet private lane Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house had everything we could want and prettier decor than seen in the photos. Everything is updated and in excellent condition including appliances. Plenty of comfortable seating, comfortable beds, and CLEAN! It's in a pleasant setting and central to all we wanted to do in Harbor Country. The hosts were immediately responsive to our few minor questions during our 2-week stay. Favorite spot: screened porch. But the house would also be a great winter retreat. We hope to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

E S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay. Immaculate property with everything we needed. Two comfortable bedrooms and two baths—perfect for our two couples. There is also a big sofa bed for larger families or groups. Lots of comfy seating in the living room. Very nice to cozy-in during the cool evenings. We really enjoyed the screened porch, too! Plenty of nice seating there, too. It was a little chilly for us to use the other outdoor areas, but they looked inviting! Communication with the hosts was prompt and helpful. Such nice people. Our only comment for future guests is to be aware there is a step up from the kitchen/living area to the bedroom wing, so may not be ideal for guests with significant mobility concerns. Not a concern for us, but could be for others. That said, the owners were very thoughtful in their placement of motion activated stair lighting to promote safety for all guests. The home is in a lovely, quiet area with very easy access to Red Arrow Highway and all that is great about SW Michigan. The Swedish bakery is really close! Yum!! We would recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
The location of this beach cottage is fantastic. We were minutes away from a beautiful, long beach, a fun and popular swiss bakery with tasty nibbles, and close to Sawyer for dining options. Our hosts were very responsive to all our questions from the moment we arrived. We loved having our morning coffee in the screened in porch and the hot rain shower at the end of a day at the beach. Also lots of places to run and bike. We had a great long weekend. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, very comfy and well stocked. Loved the screened porch had lots of laughs and stories with my 3 sisters. Enjoyed exploring all the beaches and small towns around. Will definitely keep this in mind for a return trip. Thank you, Diane
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second time staying here and we loved it as much as the first time! The house is clean, has kitchen and beach essentials and is a great location to the beach, restaurants, blueberry picking, dunes, other little towns. The owners respond right away with any issues (although we haven’t really had any). We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Perfect Lakeside Escape!

Our stay at this beautiful beach house was everything we hoped for and more! If you're looking for a truly peaceful, beautiful, and complete escape, this is it. It genuinely felt like the perfect lakeside getaway.We loved being just a few minutes' walk to two different beaches – it made morning strolls and sunset views incredibly convenient and idyllic. And let me tell you about the bakery! It was something straight out of a movie, with absolutely amazing treats. It quickly became a delightful daily ritual.We left feeling completely refreshed and already miss the serene atmosphere. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful slice of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time staying at this property and we enjoyed it once again. The location is great for getting to Harbert beach and also for driving to nearby restaurants, blueberry farms, attractions like Captain Mike's, as well as St. Joe's for a day trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Michigan Cottage

Wonderful home with wonderful hosts. Close to the beach, and a great Coffee Rosater! We will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July parents and adult children

The property was wonderful… old school cottage type. The back yard was shady and we enjoyed some meals outside. We loved the screened in porch and our family played board games and talked there. We tried to use the sofa sleeper but it was very uncomfortable. My son ( age 19) saw a mouse in the living room. This made him nervous to sleep there. Overall, it was a delightful stay … as your sign says, Lake this way, Bakery this way and we took advantage of both.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

We had an amazing time at this VRBO! We were so close to everything, the beach was within walking distance, there was a Swedish Bakery less than 2mins drive away that we had breakfast at 3 mornings in a row, plus New Buffalo was only 10mins down the road! The home was nicely decorated and very clean. I loved the new barn doors! We stayed with another couple and we played cards and very night in the living room since there is a great round gaming table. It was Hot and the AC worked perfectly. This home is definitely one we would stay in again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

I stayed in this house for a long weekend during COVID in 2020 and vowed to come back and bring my husband this time. I'm so glad we did. The house is very inviting. The kitchen is well supplied with all the utensils and pans you'll need. The living room is supremely comfy, with one of my favorite reading-chairs in the world. And they have a piano! Both bedrooms are peaceful and quiet, the mattresses are comfortable, and there are two bathrooms. I especially love the screened-in-porch, which would be especially delightful during a rainstorm. Plus there is an outdoor dining area and a fire pit. And a mere 15-min walk to the nearest beach. Can't beat this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

C M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely hosts and home

The house was immaculate, the location great! We walked each morning to a lovely Swedish Deli for breakfast, and enjoyed the walking path along the main road. It was a short drive to the beaches which were beautiful. They have clean bathrooms, water sports rentals and food vendor trucks. A great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Family Getaway

My family and and I stayed at this property and really enjoyed our time there. Of all of our vacation rentals we've stayed in, this one felt the most like home. The property was as described, very clean, and a cozy and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M., Ames, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage, would highly recommend!

This cottage must have recently been refinished/remodeled because it was in wonderful condition. And it was so VERY clean! At one point i started looking around for little bits of dirt because I was shocked not to see any dust or stains or anything at all. Very comfortable stay. The owners came through for us very kindly when a small issue arose and that was most appreciated. Also close to a very nice, not very busy beach. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

All you need… plus

We (4 adults) stayed July 4-7, 2024. This is a wonderful place and better than advertised. We… cooked and baked, showered, borrowed an umbrella and chair, hosed off stuff beach stuff, hung out in the lanai, walked and drove to Harbert beach, ate in Sawyer and New Buffalo, used the pullout bed, had a day at Warren Dunes, chatted with friendly neighbors, and received almost instant feedback from the host to our questions… which were already answered in the instructions. It was clean and had some extras amenities. Great location. Even watching and listening to the rain in the lanai was nice. Five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Lovely Home Near the Lake

My mom and I stayed at the McGrails' cottage for one week during late June, and it was nearly perfect. The house is comfortable, well set-up for guests, and the screened in porch was particularly nice. The beds are comfy and I was easily able to cook using the pots, pans, and utensils provided. Some of the food in the cupboards should probably have been thrown out (some coffee that was kind of stale, the olive oil might be on its way out, etc), but we mostly bought our own food supplies anyway. My only suggestion is that they provide some instructions for how to use the TV. We managed to kind of figure it out, but never completely. Instructions would help. Oh and my mom suggested some guidance for the ensuite shower as it's a bit unusual, with more than one shower head. But those are just suggestions! We very much enjoyed our stay. A week of reading, relaxing, and just a little bit of exploring. Just what we wanted.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Beautiful property and home. Was a wonderful experience. Would like to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

We had so much fun here! Thank you for sharing your clean, cozy cottage. We loved that the beach was a 10 minute walk (or short drive with gear and kids), a best bakery was a 5 minute walk away, we were close to so many fun things and a great screened-in porch at the house. We had a great family vacation. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

All the comforts of home. Very spacious and clean. Loved seeing all the birds and deer. Highly recommend !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot

The house is immaculate with very clear directions regarding the house. I saw deer and babies every morning right across the street. They have everything you need regarding pots, pans, storage. Just a great place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Get Away

Beautiful home in quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to beach, antique shops, bakery and some restaurants. Hosts are very welcoming and easy to get in touch with! Would definitely use this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable cottage

My group of 2 adults and 2 young kids had a wonderful stay. The cottage was very comfortable, clean, and well-stocked, with space for everyone to stretch out and relax and a very nice screened in porch to enjoy the nice weather. The location is fantastic, with the bakery and the beach in walking distance. We would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage Experience!

This cottage is very charming and wonderfully clean. It's a great value for how close you are to Lake Michigan. It's within walking distance to Cherry Beach and Harbert Beach and only a 5 minute drive to Warren Dunes State Park. There is a long walking/biking trail going down Red Arrow Highway that can easily lead you to bakeries, restaurants, and a park. The kitchen stocked with any gadgets you may need. The master bathroom is absolutely gorgeous. Checking in and out is very easy. The property management is incredibly responsive. We already are anticipating booking next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peacefully Perfect!!

Lovely, clean home in a quiet, wooded neighborhood. This cottage has every necessity and comfort. Furniture and beds are comfortable, sheets are soft. Home is stocked with everything a family needs. We were a group of 4 adults and two small children. We especially enjoyed the screened porch and firepit with smore ingredients provided by the hosts. Very close to multiple beaches. Bring your own beach towels and fire-starter logs (wood is on-site, but needs a little help to get going) and you will have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023