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

Vacation home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lakeside, MI
  • Place, Burnison Galleries
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lakeside

Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Burnison Galleries. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Burnison Galleries - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Union Pier Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Younger Family Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Roma Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Union Pier Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alan Ray’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Featherbone - ‬11 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.

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

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 Vacasa's 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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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: 28

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

90781

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Lakeside, a short 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan and also 11 minutes on foot from Burnison Galleries. You'll also find Union Pier Beach and Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with 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 Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is about 21.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard?

Yes, every accommodation at Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard comes with a deck.

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom A.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan M.

Great location, smelly carpets

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Problematic appliances!

AC and dryer stopped working. Furniture and mattresses are uncomfortable. Great location and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls week at lake cottage!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024