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Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Lakeside, MI

Gordon Beach
‪4 min drive‬
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
‪5 min drive‬
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
‪10 min drive‬
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lakeside

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Lake Michigan and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

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What's nearby

Gordon Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
Townline Beach - 12 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬15 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬17 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!

Our charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage in Lakeside, Michigan offers a delightful retreat for up to 8 guests. Located in the beautiful southwest region of the state, it is conveniently close to Cherry Beach, Townline Beach, and Harbert Beach. Additionally, popular destinations such as New Buffalo, Sawyer, Union Pier, and St. Joseph are easily accessible, ensuring you have a variety of activities and dining options to explore.
The cottage boasts a tastefully decorated interior, with attention given to every detail. The warm and inviting living room features a cozy gas fireplace, creating a perfect atmosphere for relaxation. If you enjoy cooking, you'll love the designer kitchen, which is fully equipped with all the amenities you need to prepare delicious meals and set a beautiful table.
Sleeping arrangements include a spacious main bedroom with a king-sized bed and a second bedroom furnished with a queen-sized bed and a twin bed. The pull out sofa in the living room is a queen bed and the sofa off the kitchen is a twin, The home boasts 2 full baths, 1 with a tub and the other a shower. The cottage also features a fantastic outdoor area, including an outdoor shower, a large grill connected to mains gas, a fire pit for cozy evenings, and a wraparound deck with outdoor furniture and dining table.. For added convenience, there's a whole house generator to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
On balmy summer evenings, you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors from the fully enclosed screened porch. If you're a beach lover, the cottage is just 2.5 blocks away from Pier St. Beach, which has recently reopened with new steps, offers a picturesque setting for sunset viewing. Please note that the beach size may vary depending on the day.
Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a group retreat, our cottage provides an ideal setting. A minimum rental period of 3 nights is required.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

Property manager

Peter Gibbons

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Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Games
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Printer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near the marina
On a lake

Things to do

Bicycles
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Bicycles
Garden
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: $120 non refundable fee for dog/s total 30lb +

Children and extra beds

This property doesn't allow children

Important information

You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

Cozy Charming Cottage Superb Location Beach Lakeside House

Cozy Charming Cottage Superb Location House

Cozy Charming Cottage Superb Location Beach Lakeside

Cozy Charming Cottage Superb Location

Cozy Charming Cottage Superb Location Beach Lakeside House

Cozy Charming Cottage Superb Location House

Cozy Charming Cottage Superb Location Beach Lakeside

Cozy Charming Cottage Superb Location

Cozy Charming Superb Location

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Lakeside, a short 10-minute walk from Lake Michigan and also 13 minutes on foot from Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve. You'll also find Union Pier Beach and Cherry Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is about 21 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!?

Yes, every accommodation at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country! comes with a balcony.

Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Jun 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeside

This is a lovely and convenient home. We were there during some pretty extreme heat, so we didn't end up enjoying time on the porches. We'll hopefully be back during slightly cooler weather!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leeann P., Chicago

Jun 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Leeann

Everything was very nice. The only downside was the main bathroom sick was smaller than a hubcap. The screeed porch had holes in the door and the furniture was very dusty. I’m not sure if we were the first ones to go out there, but we had to wipe everything down and shake out the dust. Other than that it was lovely.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

Sep 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed getaway

Property was beautiful and very quiet. Location to the beaches was fantastic. Would love to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

Aug 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage feels like home!

This cottage is lovely and super comfortable. Hosts have thought of everything to ensure a delightful stay! Very clean, well-appointed, with lovely enclosed backyard on quiet street. Perfect retreat and centrally located in Harbor Country.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor G.

Jul 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Dunedin Cottage

The Dunedin Cottage fit our family's needs perfectly!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Berwyn

May 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Oasis!

We very much enjoyed spending time at the Dunedin Cottage. The cottage was cozy and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed reading a book on the screened in porch when the weather was bad. Their backyard was really our oasis. It was so quiet and provided that rest and relaxation we were looking for away from all the city noise.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randye K.

Apr 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

We came to Michigan to spend time with a family member who is declining in a nursing home. This home was perfect for what our needs were. The neighborhood is quiet and we felt safe. If the weather would have been better we would have spent a lot more time on the enclosed deck. The kitchen had everything that we needed. There were plenty of sites to visit within 30 minutes.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette J.

Mar 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Very nice for relaxing! House had everything we needed. The smart lock was super easy to use. Our dog loved the fenced in yard and doggie door!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerith W.

Dec 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and relaxing

This was a wonderful stay. The hosts were very fast to respond to all communication. The home was clean, comfortable, and charming. The area was known to us from prior visits to southwest Michigan, and met our expectations for proximity to public lake access and nearby businesses. The property was dog friendly with a good sized fenced yard. There is one lower height spot in the fence that might be a problem for a jumper, but it was no issue for our dogs. It was a nice surprise to find the property decorated for Christmas, which we hadn't expected and really enjoyed.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Jul 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location

Love this rental! The house is comfortable and roomy with a big back yard. Lots of amenities. We enjoyed the big kitchen and eating area for our family. The screened in porch was great for playing boardgames at night. Our dogs loved exploring their large, fenced in property. Most of all, the location is ideal...a quick walk to a spectacular sunset view and beach at the end of Pier Street. Also, so many wineries, breweries and local shops nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Jul 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Dunedin Family Weekend Get Away

Very nice cottage/home, very clean and homey. Comfortable beds and great kitchen. Good location for all our activities. Owners were easy to work with — they care about this property and their guests.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Jun 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

An Oasis

What a great place to get away from our day to day world. We so enjoyed our stay! The layout and the furnishings were ideal. The Union Pier, New Buffalo & Sawyer areas offered just enough to do (but not so much to leave us exhausted)! We would definitely recommend it. — Bob & Susan, Arlington TX

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S C.

May 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Enjoyed the property and being back in SW Michigan shoreline. The home was just perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B., Milwaukee

Apr 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach cottage

Charming cottage. Short walk to the beach. Fenced in yard was a plus for my dog. No dogs allowed at the beach but Warren Dunes State Park is nearby which allows dogs. Comfortable beds. It was a bit chilly for our stay, gas fireplace was lovely. Loved that it was in between New Buffalo and St Joe for the food options. Would definitely stay again. Great hosts. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamee C., United States

Sep 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay!

This cottage is lovely, clean spacious and in a very quiet neighborhood. My friend and I spent the week here as we live in different states and wanted to have some fun together and catch up. There is a great screened in porch on the side of the house with a ceiling fan which is a wonderful place to hang out on, on hot days. The gardens are lovely and the back garden is quite large. My dog was very happy with that. The hosts were very responsive to any needs we had. All in all we had a very pleasant stay and are happy that we chose this particular cottage.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther F.

Jul 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeside Vacation

Very comfortable and clean house. Had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

janice f.

Jun 1, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage beautiful neighborhood

Wonderful relaxing time spent in this cabin. Everything was clean and comfortable. Hosts are very nice and accommodating! Would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J., Chicago

Oct 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Needed to get away and found the perfect spot!

Judy and Peter were wonderful hosts! They were always available when you needed them. Getting access to the home was simple. Beautiful home and I especially loved the kitchen, did a lot of cooking in there. Loved the fireplace and outdoor space as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Paul S., Chicago

Jul 18, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute home close to the beach and perfect place to relax

Clean small house and good neighborhood with five minute drive to one of the best Michigan beaches.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

May 2, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing little cottage!

Came with my best friend for a few days away and were so happy with our stay-we were trying to figure out to stay forever! The cottage was incredibly comfortable and sweet, with everything you could need, and was decorated so nicely. The owners were amazing and incredibly attentive. We cannot wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sibylle F.

Jan 6, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and quiet stay

We enjoyed staying at the cottage around Christmas time. The cottage is elegantly decorated with antiques throughout and full of charm. There is a high attention to the little details that made our stay extra comfortable. Judy was lovely to work with and everything went smoothly. Our kids loved the yard and to explore the surrounding area.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Jan 4, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

New Years Eve

The house was clean and nicely decorated. The beds were comfortable. The hosts were attentive and friendly. Overall, great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Chicago, IL

Nov 10, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute House, Quiet Location

Really enjoyed our stay here. The house is very comfortable (cute, but not TOO cute) and the street is quiet and pretty secluded. The neighborhood was perfect for long walks. Great backyard four lounging around. We did have a little trouble getting in --- the door is controlled by a by an app that you need to download and set up before you arrive. I have an older phone and so it was not working as it should. But the gracious and attentive owners provided keys and so it all worked out.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Oct 18, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic getaway

Wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Suelynn H., Aurora (USA)

Oct 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage nestled on a quiet street near the main road. We were not able to enjoy the outdoors or the beautiful screened porch because it was rainy and cold We really appreciated the two bathrooms because the very small bathroom sink closer to the master bedroom frequently filled up (we used the DRANO which didn’t help much). The check-in process was resolved (the door lock opening/closing app was not working) because the owners were available to remedy the situation. The king-size bed mattress was comfortable. Our recommendations are to stock at least coffee (we never found any) and to clearly designate if the towels hung are clean (some were hastily placed and we weren’t sure). Also, there were towels left in the dryer but we were afraid to use them in case the previous guest mistakenly put the towels in the dryer instead of on the floor (as provided in the instructions). I think during COVID times it is important to somehow let guests know that the towels are freshly cleaned - maybe place them on the dining room table with a “note”? All in all, we enjoyed our visit and thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020