This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of Flynn Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
Warren Dunes State Park - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 12 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 17 min drive
Four Winds Sports Bar - 17 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 18 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
Redamak's Tavern - 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.
Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach
Ellie's Cottage is a charming and cozy summer rental that's perfect for families and groups of friends looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. From the moment you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will make you feel right at home.
The cottage features an open floor plan that's perfect for entertaining and spending quality time with loved ones. The living room is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of seating and a large screen TV for movie nights. The dining area is adjacent to the living room, and the table can comfortably seat six people.
The cottage has three bedrooms, all of which are situated in the back of the house, ensuring a peaceful and restful night's sleep. The first bedroom features a queen bed, while the second bedroom is perfect for kids, with two sets of twin bunks. The third bedroom has a comfortable double bed.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the modern amenities you need to prepare delicious meals for your family and friends. There's a gas stove, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. The kitchen also features a breakfast bar with seating for two.
One of the highlights of Ellie's Cottage is the spacious screened-in porch that's perfect for dining and relaxation. The porch overlooks the large yard, which is ideal for outdoor games and activities. The yard also features a fire pit, which is perfect for roasting marshmallows, telling stories, and stargazing.
Ellie's Cottage is located just minutes away from Cherry Beach, one of the best beaches in the area. With its wide, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, it's the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. In addition to the beach, there are plenty of other local attractions and activities to enjoy. You can explore the charming town of New Buffalo, which is just a short drive away and boasts plenty of restaurants, shops, and galleries. You can also go hiking, biking, or kayaking in the nearby parks and nature reserves.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Ellie's Cottage has everything you need for a memorable and enjoyable summer vacation.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1,196 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27
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: $50.00/pet fee is required per dog, 2 dog limit
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
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: 27
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, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
Summer 2019 Dates Now Available House Three Oaks
Summer 2019 Dates Now Available Three Oaks
Summer 2019 Dates Now Availab
Ellie's With Cherry Rights
Ellie's Cottage With Cherry Beach Rights Cottage
Ellie's Cottage With Cherry Beach Rights Three Oaks
Ellie's Cottage With Cherry Beach Rights Cottage Three Oaks
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home in Three Oaks is within a 10-minute walk of Flynn Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Cherry Beach within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach good for couples?
Couples staying at this historic vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.
Does Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is about 20.4 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach?
Yes, every accommodation at Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach comes with a deck.
Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
Jan 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake days
The property around the house was Very close to a lot of activities!
Laura C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Joe B.
Aug 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A classic getaway
A no frills lake house experience. We enjoyed most of our trip at the beach and surrounding attractions. There were beach items available for use which was helpful. This is a quiet area (except the house next door was under construction with workers daily during our time). Nevertheless we enjoyed our time.
Joe B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Christy L., Overland Park, KS
Aug 23, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poorly managed
The property has potential but was severely neglected during the time of our stay. When we arrived, we immediately saw several signs of disrepair: there is a note written on a piece of cardboard saying that the dishwasher was broken. The blinds in one of the bedrooms were broken so that it was impossible to have privacy, a large chunk of tile had fallen off of the shower and black mold and mildew lined the tiles and grout,a piece of metal on the stovetop was broken and bent skyward, the air conditioning never function properly and was unable to cool the house below 77°. There was laundry left in both the washer and the dryer when we arrived so we had linens to fold upon arrival. Although the dishwasher was broken, the house was completely devoid of supplies: absolutely no toilet paper, no paper towels, no dish soap for the handwashing we hadn’t expected, no laundry detergent, and no bar soap. We found ourselves searching at grocery stores several times so that we could purchase the items that were missing for our stay. The bunk beds were rickety and clearly not safe. There was a strong odor of mildew from the ceiling of the mudroom. We communicated these problems to Monica, the property manager, and she assured us that our cleaning fee would be refunded. After several messages to Monica, we have yet to see a refund. This refund was promised nearly 3 weeks ago.
Christy L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Nancy R., Palos Heights, IL
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ellie”s Cottage
The exterior of the house and the porch were poorly maintained. Looked ramshackle. Screen porch door was off its hinge and the screen had tears in it- one that a squirrel was using to access the porch. Lots of spider webs. Interior was clean, comfortable and old. Again, in need of maintenance. A dresser in one bedroom, fell over when my husband moved it to look for a socket. The dresser feet were old and soft and cracked, falling forward. Would not stay here again.
Nancy R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Nicole P.
Apr 28, 2024
Cute!
Very nice house and the outside screened porch is great!
Nicole P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zachary G.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip to a great lake
We had a great time despite some canadian wild fire smoke. Great place to stay, super close to a nice small beach without a million people there.
Zachary G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Elizabeth S.
Jul 10, 2023
A sweet spot
We loved the house and neighborhood. The long table adjacent to the kitchen was a great gathering spot. Super close to beaches and all the attractions along Red Arrow highway.
Plusses: Washer /dryer, air conditioning, sweet decorations, pet friendly layout and furnishings, comfy cute linens, decent mattresses on all beds, private back room with queen bed, huge modern spotless refrigerator/freezer.
A few things that didn't work well for us, but could be fine for others: the bedroom with two bunk beds left insufficient head room and floor space for my adult children, so nearly unusable for any of them; limited comfy sofa space for hanging out together.
Negatives: there is poison ivy in the yard; porch screens need repair; electric stove is old and thus a bit hard to cook on.
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Sandra P.
Nov 14, 2020
Disappointing experience
My family of 4 stayed at Ellie’s cottage for two weeks.
Cons - Kitchen light consistently malfunctioned and acted as a strobe light making all of us dizzy. I contacted the property manager multiple times. She promised several times that a handyman would come to fix it and no one ever showed up. I sent her a video and she again said someone would come out. Never heard from her again. The toilet was also leaking 24/7 making a drip drip noise. Again, no handyman for two weeks. The screened in porch had a huge tear in one of the screens making it impossible to spend time in there which would have been wonderful for our family (lots of big bugs).
Pros - solid internet which was critical because the kids were in school and we were both working. Also, there were fun board games to play. Kitchen was well stocked. Dishwasher, washer and dryer all functioned well.
Sandra P.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Colleen M.
Aug 24, 2020
Great Little Place
Functional house with all the outdoor amenities—fire pit and screened porch. Could use a bit of maintenance and some deep cleaning, but overall functional.
Colleen M.
10/10 Excellent
Patricia S.
Aug 11, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
We have been to this area before and the kids love the beach and blueberry picking. Easy drive from Chicago area. Monica's home was clean and very close to the beach. Plan on going to Warren dunes if your kids like to play in the sand as the beachfront at Cherry beach is limited. Great area to get away to.
Patricia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn P.
Jul 29, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
July 2020
It was clean and had all the modern conveniences. I did notice that repairs needed to be made to the exterior of the home. The back steps were in disrepair and dangerous. The landscaping also needed to be trimmed back to make access to the backyard easier. A front exterior doorway light should also be installed. It would also have been nice to have received an update as to the condition of the beaches. The beach that was outlined in the information provided on the website was inaccurate. That beach area had been closed down since last season according to homeowners in that area which meant we had to find another beach access and travel a little further to get there. Other than that, we all enjoyed our stay and the accommodations.
Carolyn P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Shanna L.
Jul 29, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved Ellie’s!
It was exactly as pictured and the perfect place for our low key family vacation! The nearby beaches and carry out restaurants were all wonderful and everyone was so friendly.
Shanna L.
8/10 Good
Harry B., Chicago
Jul 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot
We enjoyed our time here. The screen porch is especially pleasant.
Harry B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
Jul 23, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Loving Ellie’s!
We had a fantastic time at Ellie’s Cottage! Plenty of space for all eight of us and so much to do in the area! Monica was also very helpful when we had questions.
Jessica S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jared R.
Jul 12, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
MC 2019
Great stay. Just what we needed
Jared R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Charlene H.
Aug 19, 2018
Adorable Gem
The cottage was the perfect size for a large group on a budget. Then there were all the little notions throughout the house that added a personal touch: loads of board games, hundres of legos for the kids, books for children, birding books, the chalk board with a basket of colorful chalk, new dishwasher, french door refridgerator, spacious enclosed outdoor dining area. Large back yard where the kids could roam, explore and run free. What a nice surprise all the extras were!
Charlene H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
John D., Austin, Texas
Sep 30, 2017
A very sweet little cottage, close to everything.
We had a great stay over the Labor Day weekend. The house was nicely outfitted, screened porch was a great place to hang out and there is super fast WiFi, which was nice. Best for a couple or a family with younger kids, I think. And a nice nature trail a few steps away. Monica was very responsive to our needs.
John D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
8/10 Good
Jessie H., Chicago, Illinois
Sep 1, 2017
Lovely getaway cottage for families!
My husband and our two kids and I loved staying in this sweet cottage with its huge backyard, wonderful porch, and homey charm. So convenient to New Buffalo, the Warren Dunes, Sawyer, and all our favorite stops along Red Arrow Highway. Lots of beach supplies to use, board games to play, and bunk beds too! We loved using the backyard fire pit for S'mores and loved sitting out under the stars at night. When we accidentally left a precious stuffed animal behind, Monica was so helpful and understanding and got it back to us in the mail very quickly. Would definitely stay here again! Would be great for a girls' weekend or a couple's getaway as well!