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Great room
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Our associations private , sandy Lake Michigan Beach
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Lakeside, MI
  • Place, Burnison Galleries
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Lakeside

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake Michigan and Burnison Galleries. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers an outdoor pool, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .In the area of this Lakeside holiday home, you'll find Four Winds Casino New Buffalo.
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What's nearby

  • Burnison Galleries - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 32 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬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.

GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!!

PRIVATE HEATED POOL and PRIVATE ASSOCIATION BEACH! Amazing Custom Built 4 bedroom, 2 bath lodge style holiday Home All wood inside and out !! This special property is professionally designed in Adirondack style with modern furnishings, antiques and kilim rugs.
All of the living space is conveniently located on the 1st floor (the lofted area is for storage only).

Located
This gorgeous home is in the heart of Harbour Country, only one and a half blocks to a spectacular private Lake Michigan Beach! Walk to restaurants and shops.

This unique holiday home is completely covered in wood... from floors and walls to the cathedral ceilings. Warm up next to the 20 foot tall field stone wood burning fireplace (winter only). Dine in the beautiful screened porch, poolside or on one of the wrap around decks! There is a plenty seating outside for everyone, which includes a living area and dining table in the screened in porch, a dining set and lounge chairs around the pool, a hammock and two beautiful outdoor sofas and chairs on the front deck.

The beds are as follows; one king size , one queen size , one full size with a twin size trundle bed and two twins. The kitchen is fully stocked and has butcher block island which seats four, stainless appliances, wood floors and great lighting.

The dining room seats eight around a custom made cedar table and chairs. The kitchen, living and dining rooms are open to one another for fantastic family entertaining. Relax in the gorgeous custom leather sofa and over stuffed chairs.

Both bathrooms have imported slate and great H20 pressure. A washing machine and dryer is on-site for your convenience as well an iron and ironing board. Imagine relaxing in your private oasis either floating in your private heated pool or sunning at the private association beach!

Enjoy top restaurants, casinos, shops, antique shops, ,beaches, boating, swimming, hiking, skiing, golfing, fruit picking, skeet shooting, while enjoying the near by towns and beautiful countryside. Call now before it books up!

Please be aware there are no pets allowed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking Allowed anywhere on Property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Use of pool and property are at your own risk. Children must be supervised. Owners are not responsible for injury or death to renters or their guests
Only primary guests may be at the property at anytime. No additional people, no parties, no loud noise or music after 10:00 p.m.
Park maximum of 2 car in the driveway. Do not park on the front stone yard. Up to 2 extra cars can be parked on our side of the road.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: small hypoa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be supervised by adult in pool area

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Allowed anywhere on Property

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

House Lakeside
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Lakeside

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!!?

The closest beach to GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!! is Townline Beach (4.2 km).

Does GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!! have a pool?

GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!! has a heated pool and a pool.

What luxury perks are available at GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!!?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

Is GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and children's books, it's no surprise that GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!!?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!!?

No, GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!!?

No, pets are not allowed.

GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W PRIVATE POOL AND PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Archival

4/10 Poor

Loved the beach.

My family, husband and two kids, will not return to this home. Keeping it simple we agree with Patsy S. review August 24, 2016 as well as a few other things. Loved the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Very nice house

Great house for families, convenient location, pool great for young kids. Was disappointed we couldn't use the hot tub in season. Kitchen was very well equipped and washer/dryer was great to have. Felt the upkeep/maintenance could have been better for the price.
Archival

8/10 Good

The home was lovely and pool was an added bonus the weekend of 9/11.

This was our 7th annual girls weekend to Michigan. There were 6 of us and we all had a lovely time and the private pool was an added bonus. Loved the beautiful stone fireplace in the large living room, dining room kitchen space. The only down side was that it was very difficult to find the property at night and the wasn't as close to the lake as we thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place!

We just returned from the most perfect women's retreat ever at Cedar Lodge! Being a bunch of older women who like to chat, cook and eat, the layout was great: some could be making gourmet meals in the kitchen while chatting with others sitting at the table or living room. There was plenty of space around the large dining table for us all to eat together, and more than enough high-quality dishes and cutlery for everyone. The water pressure was great in both showers (always important) and all of the beds - even the bunk beds - had high quality comfortable mattresses and bedding (even more important!). The hot tub was large and easy to use (no climbing over high sides) and the pool area looked great. The back yard was lovely, with a well-appointed fire pit with plenty of comfortable seating. I highly recommend this place to anyone, and am hoping to rent it for a family vacation next summer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

The cabin is nice and comfortable with a nice layout. The pool is heated and wonderful, very private. The beach is further than advertised but we rented a golf cart and that was a great option for getting back and forth. Would recommend that if you have little ones. For the price, the cabin needs some TLC. There are notes all over that tell you not to use the blinds or a door because they are broken. The pullout couch was ancient and worn and did not pull out without a ton of effort. Also, the train tracks are nearby and on some days, the train went by quite often and was very loud with horn blasts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

We enjoyed our visit, house was cozy, clean. . The beach was heavenly.

The property was nice, but needed many sm repairs! No working smoke detectors, outlet taped to the wall. Lock on front door was fuctional , but questionable. Closets were cluttered, no where to hang clothes. Needs some nice pans to cook in. Needs an ice maker. When going to the beach, turn right, because my daughter and 2 grandkids were at the waters edge, some lady approached them , was very rude and made them move. Was ok, but last year had a much nicer place for less money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Verified review

6/10 Okay

A Beautiful Cabin... but, Needs Updated Description.

The cabin is nice. Beautiful wood finishes. Tasteful decorating. Ample space for entertaining. The fireplace is wonderful. Beds are comfy. The problem, though, is that the description is misleading/outdated and many updates/much attention needs to be placed on certain things. For the price, I was quite disappointed with the below: • Overall: The cabin is nice but it doesn't seem like the owners even want it rented. There are notes everywhere to "not use" this or to "remember to shut" this off or "don't use counters for cutting." Even things like the butcher block counters, were asked to not be cut on... and there were minimal cutting boards to use in place of them. It was off-putting and felt like we weren't trusted guests during our stay. • Bathrooms: The water pressure is quite low, in fact. In addition, the bathroom by the twin beds had a clogged drain and stained basin. It took nearly 6 hours to fully drain which was not pleasant with 8 guests. • Entertainment: Outdated or unusable. The surround sound wasn't hooked up / working properly, Netflix / Roku is inoperable (a group of 8 people well-versed in tech, couldn't get it to work), and cable is limited to basic. We had to plug our personal laptop into the HDMI to watch movies at night. • Privacy: The photos and description are misleading. When you pull up you see houses all around you. It is located in a sub-division of homes/rentals. You are within eye and earshot of multiple homes when in the backyard. The pool is, however, fenced off but because of this you unfortunately feel boxed in. This property, overall, is far less "PRIVATE" than described. • Communication: Our host was great communicating up to the rental was paid for and access code sent, but when we reached out to inquire about extending checkout (well over 24 hours in advance) she went radio silent. Note, we offered to pay for the extra time too, as we weren't expecting a free late checkout. • Check-In / Check-Out: Check in is at 4PM and Check out is 10AM. For a cabin specializing in large parties this is unusual / rushed. Even 3PM check in + 11am check out would be better. • Transportation: Note expect to stay at the cabin. If you want to go anywhere, there are minimal transportation options. For context, it was $14/person, round trip, to Four Winds Casino. That's the cheapest we found. For a group of 8 it was over $120 (with tip), to go to the closest casino.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cedar Lodge

The Lodge was great, beach was quiet although the walk was a little longer than anticipated. Proximity to New Buffalo and Union Pier was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to vacation at!!!

We had a great time at this home, we loved the pool and the backyard for making evening fires, had room upfront for playing some games, the home is soooo cozy, a short walk to a huge beach, we just loved it!!! The host is awesome too!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home!!

The pool was great!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great family gathering!

Pam was wonderful to us and went above when we needed extra help. The Cedar Lodge is a rustic retreat, nestled quietly in a neighborhood. The trees surrounding the Lodge create beautiful privacy fence, where you’re unaware of anyone near. The Lake is a bit of a hike with heavy beach needs, but only about 3 city blocks (we’re from Chicago). Pam has beach chairs at the beach, so no lugging those back and forth. The beach is private and perfect. The amount of people vary day to day, but still quite secluded. The lodge had everything we needed for cooking which we did quite a lot. Nancy deserves a big thank you from us for helping us too. She was tending to the lodge when we arrived and shared her knowledge of her area and helped us in a pinch a few days later. So much better doing VRBO with an owner than a company. Makes the experience way more personal and homey! Thank you Pam!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family getaway

There were 11 of us so we filled the property, but there are plenty of gathering areas from the pool to the screened porch to the spacious yard. We hardly left except to go to the beach. Very enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING cabin - a must stay

I stayed at this stunning cabin with a few friends and we had an amazing stay. The house is BEAUTIFUL, perfectly decorated, cozy, and clean. The cabin offers everything you need and made our stay even better than we anticipated. We had such a good time here we only left the property to go to the beach :) The property manager was also great to work with and very responsive! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Simply awesome!

Booked the cottage with college friends to use as our base as we went back and forth to ND and ND games. Wish we could have just stayed here because it really felt like home away from home. The cottage was very well kept and had enough amenities for us to use with ease. Thank you to Pam, the owner, who was so accommodating and made our stay easy. We will definitely go back next year. Awesome weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house!

It was perfect for a group of 8. Great pool, close to the beach and Pam was a helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet cabin in the woods but lots to do

Great quiet scenic location on a private wooded lot. Easily accommodated our party of 8. Very close, walking distance, to a clean private beach with beach chairs provided. Also spent hours in the heated pool at the cabin. This is close to fine dining, or if you prefer, burgers, pizza or bar food. Cabin was clean with everything provided for cooking etc. with a nice outdoor grill. Mattresses should be updated in our opinion, but that can be a personal thing. The place is expensive but you get what you pay for. We felt it was a good value. We enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely spectacular vacation at Cedar Lodge!!

We absolutely loved our stay at this exquisite vacation house, everything was perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Archival

8/10 Good

Pool, beach, screen porch what more do you need for a great vacation with lots to do close by.

It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family reunion

It’s been years since all our kids could get together and spend quality time with us. We rented this for our 25-year anniversary. Its only 2 hours from the Chicago area so it was easy for our kids and grandchildren to get there. We stayed in the heated pool for hours and played the same games they played growing up. The screened-in porch and cozy family room all made for a memorable week. Each day was topped off with a beautiful sunset. New Buffalo is only 10 minutes away with good restaurants and grocery stores. We also rode the Sea Rocket 12-person boat which was a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Close to everything, heated pool was great, kids loved making smores in the backyard fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Great stay

Our family just recently stayed at this home. Everything was clean and cozy. The kitchen was stocked with anything you would need. We even used the grill and enjoyed all sitting at the table together (5 adults, 2kids). It ended up being a cooler week low 70's so the heated pool was a huge hit for the kids and even the adults. It did not matter what time of day you swam, it was warm. The location was also nice we stayed a week and found different things to do. Had the weather been a little warmer we would have swam in the lake some, but we did enjoying walking the private beach and enjoyed the sunsets. The owner was helpful and great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a weekend escape

Me and some friends stayed here for the weekend. It was well setup, and super clean. We all had a great time in the property and the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend all girlfriend retreat

For six ladies who needed an escape for the weekend Cedar lodge was and ideal place .. it felt like a home away from home for many of us.. hard to leave already missing it ... wonderful place for bday celebration and reunion highly recommend ...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Really family friendly. Perfect vacation home.

Best rental we have ever been to. Beds were comfortable with incredible linens in every bedroom and bathroom. Dishes and cookware were 5 star! All appliances were first rate. Many rentals have second hand everything. This rental was fabulous and we didn't even use the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Girls' Weekend

Rented for a 40th birthday/girls' weekend, Cedar Lodge turned out to be perfect. Easy to locate and a quick trip from Chicago. The rustic interior decoration, fireplace and outdoor fire pit made for a cozy fall weekend. The bedrooms, bathrooms and dining area were just right for six adults. We spent very little time away from the house and found the provided kitchen appliances and utensils met our needs for cooking lovely meals. A wonderful time was had by all!