Secluded dunes home w/private Lake Mich beach + 150 acres of forest -- dogs OK

Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds
5.0
Outstanding(15 Reviews)

Cottage in Covert, MI

9 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

'Windy Ridge' is a modern 4-BR cottage in the middle of a forest big enough to get lost in, amid hundreds of acres of Lake Michigan dune land. You can't see another house in any direction, even from the roof deck. Down a footpath about 175 yards through the woods (about a 3 minute walk) is a big and beautiful sandy beach, on which you can walk for miles and rarely see other people and experience fabulous sunsets. That's where we spend most of our time (also on the big screen porch with panoramic forest views and a glimpse of the lake through the trees, and on the roof deck for great views and stars).

Windy Ridge is on a "low" dune, with less bluff elevation than most of the properties in the area. The walk to the beach and steps down is not too strenuous and we have no problem with it in our mid-70s. But we do not recommend Windy Ridge for people with mobility challenges. It's a family paradise (dogs too) but children must always be supervised.

It's a great place to get far far away, but it's only 2 hours drive from Chicago and 2 1/2 hours from Detroit, midway between South Haven and St. Joseph. The house has all modern amenities but with the cooling breezes usually off the lake, you rarely need to turn on the air-conditioning.

While we use it most of the time, a few prime periods remain available this summer and fall. Due to the likelihood of getting snowed in (or out) we don't rent Windy Ridge from December through March. We cannot accept summer/fall reservations for 2025 until our family calendars are set in early May, so next year's calendar is blocked at this time. Let us know if you want to be notified of available weeks when next year's schedule is set.

Everybody who spends time here falls in love with Windy Ridge as we did 38 years ago. Thanks for looking at our listing and please feel free to ask questions.

Marty

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(15 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
Great location and nice house, will definitely stay there again!
5.0
Jul 2024
We had a fantastic stay. The house, location, lake access, and lane front were exactly as described and perfect for our group. I hope we can make it back in the future.
5.0
Jul 2024
Our family really enjoyed our stay at Windy Ridge. The house has tons of room but we spent most of our time either at the beach or on the screen porch. We loved that we could be outside to eat or play games or just read a book and not have to worry about pesky bugs. Our hosts were easy to contact when we had a question about the grill and were very helpful in providing us directions to a hiking spot nearby I was particularly interested in finding. The owners do a great job describing the property so pay attention to the advice about making your way to the beach. There are steps involved that we could manage ourselves but could be tricky for older folks or small kiddos. But once you’re at the beach, you won’t want to leave. And the sunsets…breathtaking.
5.0
May 2024
The property is amazing! Beautiful setting! A short peaceful walk through the woods to the beach. We enjoyed the tranquility of it all!
5.0
Jun 2023
We were looking for a beach getaway without the craziness of crowds, reserving chairs, worrying about taking up too much space, etc. We wanted to be able to focus on just our family. That’s exactly what we got at Windy Ridge. If our kids were being loud in the back porch? whatever. They want to build a driftwood fort in the middle of the beach? go for it! The screened in porch is absolutely a highlight of the property, as is Marty’s open sharing of all that is available. We like to cook and having all of the spices and oils there as well as any cookware we needed was such a blessing. It really had all of the elements of privacy that you have to pay a premium for at a ‘resort’ location. The house, the woods, the beach. Loved it. My kids left asking how soon we could be back.
5.0
Oct 2021
Relaxing, secluded, and pet friendly with private beach.
Relaxing, secluded, and pet friendly with private beach.
We really enjoyed staying at Windy Ridge. It was perfect, very relaxing, secluded, great screened in porch. We were able to bring our dogs who loved running on the private beach. We would definitely stay again.
5.0
Sep 2021
Amazing Cottage in the woods
Amazing Cottage in the woods
The location cannot be beat for woodsy surroundings. It has a fabulous large screened in porch on which you feel like you are in a forest. We could hear but not see the lake just as the listing described. The bedrooms on the main floor are a bit musty but airing and air fresheners helped. Well equipped kitchen and any game you would want. Quiet, secluded spot, which we would love to see when the colors change.
5.0
Sep 2021
BEAUTIFUL BEACH & SCENERY
BEAUTIFUL BEACH & SCENERY
Marty & his wife were AMAZING hosts. The property is like a tree house and we spent 80% of our time in the house in the screened in porch. Few mosquitoes & spiders, but nothing that a little citronella candles couldn’t handle. Suuuuper peaceful & quiet. Relaxing. Beach was AMAZING. Private-I could’ve been topless the whole time!! (Literally saw 2 people in 5 days.) the house is stocked with literally EVERYTHING you could possibly need-the only thing we bought was bottled water & charcoal & we brought our own toiletries. Marty was super kind and never intrusive with his communication!! Had a relaxing, amazing time !!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Covert?

The average price for a rental in Covert is $758 per night. This rental is $113 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Secluded dunes home w/private Lake Mich beach + 150 acres of forest -- dogs OK. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Secluded dunes home w/private Lake Mich beach + 150 acres of forest -- dogs OK pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Secluded dunes home w/private Lake Mich beach + 150 acres of forest -- dogs OK?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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