ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH! | Cottage in Chikaming Township

10.0 (32 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Lakeside Cottage | ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH!

4 Bedroom Cottage in Lakeside, Chikaming Township

Our "Thunderdune" cottage is so relaxing and our most treasured place of all time! Charming and super clean duplex cottage on Lake Michigan with amazing lake views inside cottage and out. Private beach access in large front yard with room for games or just chillin' around the fire pit. Walking/biking distance to popular restaurants, deli, coffee shop and garden/craft market (during season). Fully supplied kitchens with new appliances. Drip coffee makers, microwaves, ranges, full size refrigerators, toasters, crockpots, and blenders, Outdoor charcoal grilling and utensils. Garage can house your bicycles & water toys with nearby rentals & delivery.
Can rent whole house( when available) or half (securely divided apartment units) RATES SHOWN ARE FOR ONE apartment (SIDE) OF THE DUPLEX. SIDES ARE SEPARATED BY DOUBLE DOORS WITH DEADBOLT LOCKS ON EACH SIDE. CAN OPEN IF RENTING BOTH SIDES AND USE AS ONE LARGE HOUSE. (inquire with owner) Large yard areas OVERLOOKING THE LAKE for cookouts, games and lounging. Upscale neighborhood area. Guests often repeat stays, annually. High speed WIFI & CABLE & SMART TVS. Comprehensive cleaning and sanitizing practices in each side of the duplex. Ample liquid hand soap and other cleaning disinfecting products provided. Tissues, tp, garbage bags and paper towel provided.
AWESOME LOCATION! Walking distance to restaurants with biking/hiking trails. Paved trail alongside Red Arrow hwy. goes several miles north to Harbert and south to New Buffalo.
Rent is by the week Sunday to Sunday with flexibility before Memorial Day and after Labor Day Three night minimum is required during this "OFF SEASON" .
There are approximately 80 gradual steps down to beach. Access to our beach steps is right off the front yard of the cottage. (facing the lake)
Cottage sleeps up to 6 per side. Each side has 2 bedrooms with brand new queen mattresses, one bath per side with large room like showers. Full size futon in both living rooms. Rent one side or entire cottage on select weeks (as available). Lake view lakefront bedrooms and separate yard picnic/grill areas on each side. Added guests beyond 6 per side. subject to approval and added nightly fee.
North side unit has a laundry room with washer/dryer. Outdoor clotheslines on both sides.
(CHECK IN AT 3PM. CHECK OUT TIME 11AM)
THE COTTAGE IS SMOKE FREE
SORRY, NO PETS
A/C and heat on both sides! Cottage and yard are nicely shaded. Lake breezes and sounds of the waves are heavenly. Hosts always available.

ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH! is located in Lakeside. ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH! provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH PRIVATE BEACH! has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lakeside has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Lakeside, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)
  • English
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near outlet shopping
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Rock A.
Jun 24, 2025 12:17:53 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: excellent location and property
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