Charming Lake Michigan Getaway w/Private Beach Access and large yard

The property was well maintained, and homie. The area was quite and peaceful. We loved our time here

Place was beautiful and spacious!! Loved being able to walk to the private beach!!

First word that came to mind for all 8 of us in our family was COMFORTABLE. It just felt like home. Everyone slept well in the comfortable beds and all were amazed at how well the kitchen was STOCKED. The extra seating (which my daughter claimed as her personal stadium seating on the second couch) was great for movies at night. The dining table was large enough for meals and lots of games and laughs. Thanks for supplying the binoculars, the fiepit, the nice grill and the giant yard, which was perfect for evening games of football, frisbee and washers. The walk back from the beach is not for the weary for sure but once you’re down there, you’ll not want to come back up! The beach was wonderful! We even purchased firewood down the road and built a fire a couple of nights. The neighborhood was beautiful and the neighbors were all friendly. We took several walks in the evening and enjoyed coffee on the large porch each morning. We had brunch in Watervaliet at Sidetrack Cafe 2 where all the locals ate. What Friendly owners! We enjoyed other outings such as 18 holes of golf at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club, visited St Joseph and the lighthouse and of course, enjoyed Silver Beach Pizza, took a Saugatuck Dune Ride, explored the town of Saugatuck, and played Mini golf at Hidden Point in Benton Harbor and so much more! Thank you for a magical week for our family to enjoy!

Home was clean and fit our family perfectly. The outside furniture wasn’t cleaned off very well. The hike to the beach was a beast especially going back up the trail and steps. Despite that obstacle the private beach was worth it.

Absolutely a fabulous place to gather and enjoy the beauty of Lake Michigan and peak fall colors. We traveled in for a wedding and rented both the house and coach house. Perfect weekend! The place was immaculate, with wonderful spaces within the house and backyard to gather and enjoy. Close to everything and made our son’s wedding at a nearby venue so memorable to have family staying together.. The host was top-notch , responsive and thought of everything.

Really enjoyed our stay here. The property was big and clean, close to st. Joseph, and the private beach was fantastic!

With years of family vacations under our belt, the general consensus was that this was the best house we've ever stayed at. Spacious, well stocked and equipped, beautiful decor and the beach was close and beautiful. A note of caution regarding beach access for elderly navigating the path to the beach, Overall, we want to return next year.

I really cannot think of one thing that could have made this place more perfect for our growing family. We had a large gathering place for catching up at meals, enough room for kids to little ones to play, private beach nearby. I was unsure how I felt about the private beach w/ no lifeguard but my daughters in law pointed out the benefits of less stress for keeping an eye on the little ones. The owner was very prompt in her responses and communicated things we needed to now quickly. We had a great time!

The house is very nice, clean, and the pictures were accurate. We met up with friends and had the most enjoyable relaxed beach trip. The shared private beach that is just a short walk from the house was the best part! Highly recommend!

We really like how spacious the house was, and how close it is to Lake Michigan! The back porch and fire pit were so nice. When we got there the lawn was not mowed so it looked a bit un-kept, but then the next morning the lawn crew was there mowing and it looked much better! While the house was very nice and comfortable, I think that it could be updated a bit to justify the price, as I truthfully felt that it was a little steep--but overall we felt good about it because the quick beach access was awesome and the house was very comfortable :) Thank you!

This house was perfect for our family! It was well stocked with anything you could need, including coffee, spices, and laundry soap to name a few. The private beach access was only used for sunrises/sunsets. The public beaches were very nice and a short 10 minute drive away. Our family loved the spacious backyard & fire pit. We loved this house!