Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard

Lakeside, Michigan
$283 avg/night
Bed 2

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Bath 1

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Painted Porch Cottage

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Welcome to the Painted Porch Cottage, a garden-style cottage in residential Lakeside, Michigan. Fully equipped, this rustic cottage is just two blocks from a private sandy beach. When you aren't playing in the sand, a short car ride will lead you to numerous antique stores, farmers markets, wineries, u-pick farms, outdoor recreation rentals, and delicious dining options.

Inside the Painted Porch Cottage, the cozy ambiance is abundant! The bright living room offers a lovely space to sit and watch TV. Steps away, the quaint kitchen provides a pleasant space to play chef and dine with your loved ones. When you aren't eating here, the charming dining room is perfect for family-style meals.

Additional hangout spaces include the screened-in porch and the grassy yard with a barbecue grill. Before crawling under the bedroom's quilts, throw your swimsuits in the private washer/dryer for a refresh, and tune the central air-conditioning to your liking. WiFi access and an after-beach outdoor shower round out the cottage's perks.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
The fireplace is not operational.
All guests shall abide by The Good Neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Subletting of the Painted Porch Cottage is not allowed.
The cottage is a duplexed house and the owners with kids and a dog may stay in the second unit during your stay.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the Rental Agreement on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 28 years of age to book. Guests under 28 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Rob H.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Very close walk to the private beach. Nice, old-school cottage with charm. Very close to Red Arrow Highway as well, so all the restaurants & local attractions are nearby. Seamless check-in process. Good value overall for the area.

  • Tom A.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    The biggest problem we had was getting into the place. The code didn't work. We were locked out for about a 1/2 hour 1 day.You had to put it in like ten fifteen times before it would finally take, they said they were going to send somebody to fix it.But never did.

  • ERIN K.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    So close to beach

  • Morgan M.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Location was perfect, close to the beach. The house overall was ok, but the carpets in the bedroom smelled of mildew and it was difficult to breath. The beds were also very uncomfortable. The rest of the house was clean.

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    AC and dryer stopped working. Furniture and mattresses are uncomfortable. Great location and very clean.

  • Shannon M.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    This cottage is in such a neat neighborhood SO close to Lake Michigan. The beach is really nice & they even have a wagon loaded for you to take to the beach. Super cute place & very comfy. This is a duplex type cottage so you do hear your neighbors who has a dog that occasionally makes quick barks. Kitchen is functional but bring your own spices & condiments. Would stay here again!

  • Kayla B.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We stayed here with our 2 young boys and it is a great location. Beach is a short walk and is very private. The place is very clean and has all you need including beach chairs and umbrella. Loved being to use the shower to keep the sand to a minium inside. Would definitely come again.

  • Aaron and Dory a....

    Submitted Oct 30, 2023

    Stayed Oct 27, 2023

    Definitely recommend it if you are looking for a quiet peaceful couples trip.

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Includes taxes and fees
$283+
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