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

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Located in Lakeside, Michigan, this charming 2-bedroom cottage offers a warm retreat for up to 8 guests. The tastefully decorated interior features a cozy gas fireplace and designer kitchen perfect for cooking delicious meals. Unwind with an outdoor shower or relax by the fire pit on the wraparound deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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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.

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.

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

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $120 non refundable fee for dog/s total 30lb +

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

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
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Burnison Galleries - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Flynn Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Robinson Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roma Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience Tranquility at Dunedin Cottage:The Perfect Retreat in Harbor Country! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. Flynn Woods Preserve and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor G.

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

Dunedin Cottage

The Dunedin Cottage fit our family's needs perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S C.

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

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

Janette J.

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

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

8/10 Good

Leeann P.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

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

Randye K.

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

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

Rosemary T.

ABC = Absolutely Beautiful Cottage in Harbor Country

This lovely home truly lived up to its description as a "charming cottage." The cottage was superbly clean, the decor was delightful, the location was perfect, and the setting and scenery was serene. Our group of two couples had plenty of space, both bedrooms had comfy beds and pillows, and we enjoyed using the screen porch as well as the spacious deck. We never did use the fire pit but it had a perfect spot in the yard. It was a slice of paradise only an hour and a half away from our homes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kerith W.

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

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

Mary f.

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

Lakeside

Peter and Judy were very accommodating and have a well stocked and cozy home. The house was clean and spacious and met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

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

Cathy M.

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

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.

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

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

Kathleen M.

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

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

Rebecca S.

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

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.

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

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

Erin B., Milwaukee

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

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

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

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.

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

Lakeside Vacation

Very comfortable and clean house. Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

janice f.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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