Located in charming Harbert, this family cottage offers the perfect blend of cozy living spaces and outdoor activities. Relax around the fire pit or barbecue on one of two charcoal grills. The main house features a beautiful brick fireplace, plush couch, and dining table set for 4 with views of the lush yard through charming windows.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11177 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Harbert Cottage w/ Fire Pit: Half Mile to Beach!
Main House + Separate Studio Apt | Screened-In Porch | Brick Fireplace
Relish in this charming family cottage in Harbert with 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom in the main house and 1 full bathroom and well-equipped kitchenette in the separate studio apartment. With 2 dwellings, this property offers plenty of privacy for large groups of friends or families, including a spacious yard and a cozy interior. Spend sunny days at the beach before heading to a nearby winery for dinner!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds - Living Room: 1 queen sofa bed - Separate Studio Apartment: 1 queen bed, 1 queen sleeper sofa - Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib
ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story main house, 3 stairs required - Single-story studio above garage, exterior staircase required
PARKING - Driveway (5 vehicles) - Boat parking available
-- THE LOCATION --
- Peaceful property located half a mile from the beach and shores of Lake Michigan - 1 mile to Cherry Beach - 4 miles to Warren Dunes State Park - 9 miles to Oselka's Snug Harbor Marina - 18 miles to Washington Park Zoo - 28 miles to South Bend International Airport
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM - Fireworks are not permitted. The Township will hand out $1000 fines for first offense - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Bed linens and towels are provided. Beach towels are not provided - The single-story main house requires 3 stairs to access and the single-story apartment requires an exterior staircase to access
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Internet access
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Patio
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Water sports equipment
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating 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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby. Visit our Harbert travel guide
Is Harbert Cottage w/ Fire Pit: Half Mile to Beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Harbert Cottage w/ Fire Pit: Half Mile to Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Harbert Cottage w/ Fire Pit: Half Mile to Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Harbert Cottage w/ Fire Pit: Half Mile to Beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Harbert Cottage w/ Fire Pit: Half Mile to Beach! located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Harbert Cottage w/ Fire Pit: Half Mile to Beach! Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Wonderful old cottage and new apartment above the garage. The outdoor space is large and very accommodating for family functions. It was unusually hot that week and the wall AC unit managed to keep up. We had sooo much fun there!!
Wonderful property, easy walk to the beach, perfect for our group of 6 adults and 3 toddlers. The combination of a 3 bedroom house and a studio carriage house allows for so much flexibility. We would love to return.
Shady cozy retreat near Lake Michigan and Swedish Bakery
Pleasant time with family. I appreciated the Chikaming nature trail. Beach access is by 53 steps. Those are sturdy and well built, but not for people with week knees! There are nice benches along the way down.
House is rustic but cozy. Enjoyed the fire pit every night. Washer and dryer were like new. Kitchen and linens were well stocked. Folding wagon in garage made hauling things to the beach easy. The host was fabulous to work with. I had a couple of questions and she answered right away.
The cottage has trees growing from the gutters and it smelled extremely musty. It looked dilapidated from the outside. The inside wasn’t bad, but definitely not updated in any way. The apartment above the garage was really nice and new though.
The property was great for our stay! The overall cleanliness was a 3 on a 1 to 5. First step coming into porch was a loose board and there were comments on that in the guest book in 2018. There was also a large muddy hole in the driveway which was pretty unavoidable with 2 cars. Also comments on that in the guest book. A little TLC could help but overall I still give it a strong 4. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.
GREAT Notre Dame weekend getaway Beautiful surroundings
Pretty easy just never got a response from property manager! Called ,text ,voice message never answered
Anthony A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emily
3 Oct 2022
Two homes in one
We love to stay here because the house + detached apartment above the garage is perfect for our family + friends. The residential neighborhood is quiet and just a 1 minute drive from the beach.
Emily
Verified
4/10 Poor
Holly C.
18 Oct 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not great for the price
This place is fine if you need a place in the area. It was mostly clean, the bathroom could have used some attention. With the astronomical cleaning fee and them asking you to wash all dishes before you leave (which we do anyway), you would expect the dishes you pull out of the cabinets to be clean, they were not. The price of this place for what you get is way out of line. I've stayed in this region dozens of times and have found way nicer places with functional a kitchen for less. We were disappointed.
Holly C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Eric
5 Oct 2020
weekend trip
The rental was generally dirty and the beds were not made. Respective of covid concerns, I would think the majority of renters do not want to make the beds. Make sure to bring extra blankets as well as they have removed them. Even though management stated they would address issues raised in previous reviews that was not the case. We were not expecting 5 star accommodations understanding this is a lake cabin, but there is a minimum level of cleanliness that was not met.
Cute cottage and studio. Just enough room for our family. Great location next to Cherry Beach and close drive to Warren Dunes. The Swedish bakery is amazing!
We had a great stay. This property gave us plenty of room for our five adults and two children. The two grandparents stayed in the loft apartment over the garage. It was like a beautiful treehouse. The rest of the family had adequate room in the cottage. Both places were amply stocked with cookware, dishes and glasses. Loved the large yard and fire pit !
We enjoyed our stay and time at Lake Michigan. Lindsey was helpful in helping making everything enjoyable and clean (even with COVID-19 making things more complicated). We enjoyed many days checking out the lakes and dunes. Came back and thoroughly enjoyed the nice outdoor shower and ample lines for drying suits and towels). A few family favorites included the campfire and making s’mores and memories, the great yard space for the kids to play, and we loved sitting on the screen porch enjoying coffee and time together. Thanks for sharing your home with us-we enjoyed it very much!
We really enjoyed staying at this property. It's easy to get to the lake, the years is great for grilling and campfires, and the kids enjoyed the games provided in the house.
Timothy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bill V.
13 Aug 2018
Nice but somewhat neglected
First the good news: We enjoyed our stay in this house. We loved the screen porch, the yard, and the fire pit. The houses and living spaces are fine. There are adequate linens, lawn and beach chairs, other useful outdoor items, and working appliances. The signs of neglect: decayed plywood platform outside of the garage apartment, a hole dug in the yard that we had to put a lawn chair over so that we didn't hurt ourselves by stumbling into it, a very disorganized kitchen, and a living room chair with vinyl upholstery that sheds like crazy. We liked the outdoor shower. About half the windows have screens. It's a great location in the Michigan fruit belt and near good beaches, but just know what you are going to get for your money.
Bill V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
31 Aug 2017
Quite, comfortable little home
All the necessities in the house. Well stocked. Very quiet but close to Cherry beach, dunes, blueberry patch & Swedish bakery. :-) Older home that could use a lot of updates, but comfortable.