Comfortable Lake Michigan Cottage Beautiful Beach Reasonably Priced

We loved this rental. It has such a homey feeling. We will definitely be back!

This was a nice, well kept house in a great location. The host provided very good communication. It was nice to have beach chairs provided. There are only window a/c units, which was a slight drawback, but they kept the house cool enough. Overall, it was a really good place to stay.

We’ve had an awesome holiday in this cottage close to the beach. John is a very nice and friendly host.

The location of the property is ideal for beach-goers, only a short 7-10 min walk. The house was clean and in a fairly quiet location. The only downfall is the driveway is tricky to get in and out of due to the angle and steepness, but manageable with a smaller vehicle.

Cute cottage-like home at the top of the bluff. Well worth the stair climb for the view from the screened in porch. Hope to visit again.

I will start by saying that the location is incredible! Just a short walk (and I mean short) to majestic beaches. Be prepared to walk stairs to get to the cottage. This isn't a negative, but it is a fact. The cottage is cozy and clean. The hosts let us have our own private vacation, but were also accessible if we needed anything and always had a smile. Our kids definitely want to come back!

Check-in process was easy. The host was there to welcome us and he walked us through the house. The forecast was unusually cold for summer during a couple of days of our stay, so he turned on the fire in the heater for us. The property was 1 block from the beach entrance. It was very convenient. It was not even a hassle to go back and forth to the house if we forgot something. I appreciate that the host has provided beach chairs and beach umbrella. There were even some sand toys available. The parking spot was at an incline and can be challenging to back out of it onto the street since the street can be quite busy and it's hard to see upcoming traffic if you're backing out. It's easier if you go up to the driveway then back into the parking spot. This way, you can see the traffic (and pedestrians) when getting out. Bed was comfortable, plenty of pillows and blankets. Overall, we were happy with our stay. No complaints whatsoever.

Great little property, perfect for myself, wife, and two kids. Convenient location, short walk to the Beach and still within walking distance to Washington Park area. Attached sunroom was perfect for dropping hiking gear, beach gear, and shoes before going into the house. Stairs up to the property were a little cumbersome for vehicle unloading/loading, but otherwise not a problem. Would come back!

First understand this is a cottage...not a house. It IS clean and well kept and efficient. It sits at the top of a steep bluff. It has a nice front porch with screened windows, which offer those nice views of lake. With the windows open there is a lovely breeze that comes in. The wooden plank stairs that lead up are considerable....not impossible, but they definitely get your attention. Notably, there is only one (1) steep parking spot. The parking spot is gravel and so steep that it is imparetive to use the parking brake. So, this isn't a fancy hotel, and if you have vertigo you will want to keep looking. However, with all this said, it IS truthful about being a 10 minute walk to Lake Michigan. Down the steps, down the street and down the sandy path to the beautiful sandy shore line. As the section of beach area is not public access, the beach is never crowded and is as lovely as can be. The brisk walk back up to the cabin is nominal, and there is a convenient downstairs shower to wash off any lingering sand. Proximity to any restaurants, bars and retail is only 5-10 minutes drive. If you are interested in proximity to the beach this is a good choice.

Simple clean cabin. We love the basement shower!