Secluded dunes home w/private Lake Mich beach + 150 acres of forest - dogs OK | Cottage in Covert
4 Bedroom Cottage in Covert
'Windy Ridge' is a modern 4-BR cottage in the middle of a forest big enough to get lost in, amid hundreds of acres of Lake Michigan dune land. You can't see another house in any direction, even from the roof deck. Down a footpath about 175 yards through the woods (about a 3 minute walk) is a very wide sandy beach, on which you can walk for miles and rarely see other people (just fabulous sunsets). That's where we spend much of our time (also on the big screened porch with panoramic forest views, and on the roof deck for great stargazing).
Windy Ridge is on a "low" dune, with less bluff elevation than most of the properties in the area. The walk to the beach and steps down is not too strenuous and we have no problem with it in our mid-70s. But we do not recommend Windy Ridge for people with mobility challenges. It's a family paradise (dogs too) but children must always be supervised.
It's a great place to get far away, but it's only 2 hours drive from Chicago and 2 1/2 hours from Detroit, midway between South Haven and St. Joseph. The house has all modern amenities but with the cooling breezes usually off the lake, you rarely need to turn on the air-conditioning.
While we use it most of the time, a few prime periods remain available in fall 2025. Due to the likelihood of getting snowed in (or out) we don't rent Windy Ridge from mid-December through mid-March. We cannot accept summer/fall reservations for 2026 until our family calendars are set, so next year's calendar is blocked at this time. Let us know if you want to be notified of available periods when next year's schedule is set on May 1.
Everybody who spends time here falls in love with Windy Ridge as we did 39 years ago. Thanks for looking at our listing and please feel free to ask questions. We've never seen another place like Windy Ridge.
Marty
Secluded dunes home w/private Lake Mich beach + 150 acres of forest - dogs OK is located in Covert. Secluded dunes home w/private Lake Mich beach + 150 acres of forest - dogs OK provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Cottage features Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Secluded dunes home w/private Lake Mich beach + 150 acres of forest - dogs OK has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 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 Covert has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Covert, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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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