Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access

3.7 / 5.0

Good(12 Ratings)

House in Chikaming Township, MI

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

Casual Lake Living

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Welcome to Casual Lake Living! This rustic, five-bedroom lakefront home sits on a prime acre of grassy expanse overlooking Lake Michigan and includes 100 feet of private shoreline. The main level of the home features a large living/dining room combo with sweeping lake views, a brick wood-burning fireplace, a large harvest table with seating for 10, and a wet bar with a minifridge. There is also a four-season room on the south side of the living area. Both of these rooms open up to the wraparound patio deck and large backyard, where guests can take advantage of the stunning view from the bluff overlooking the home's beach and Lake Michigan. The kitchen is adjacent to the dining area and includes a stove, a dishwasher, and a fridge.

Down the hallway from the kitchen are the bathroom and a laundry area. A door to the north leads outside to the outdoor shower and to the beach-access stairs just beyond. There is another living area located on this level with a flatscreen TV and a couch near the front breezeway. The second level is where all five bedrooms are located, along with a full bathroom. There are three bedrooms, each with king-size beds, plus two more bedrooms that each contain two twin beds. Each bedroom has cable, new flatscreen TVs, and it's own window-mounted air conditioning unit in addition to a large floor air conditioner on the main level that keeps the bedrooms nice and cool. Open, spacious, and comfortable, Casual Lake Living is the perfect place to stage your next Lake Michigan getaway with family and friends!

*Please note: there is a small public beach next to the private beach at Casual Lake Living and local authorities will no longer enforce the evacuation of unauthorized people.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

40.7 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

34.8 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

37.8 mi

Studebaker National Museum

39.7 mi

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Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access

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3.7 / 5.0

Good(12 Ratings)

House in Chikaming Township, MI

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

40.7 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

34.8 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

37.8 mi

Studebaker National Museum

39.7 mi

Ratings and reviews

3.7 / 5.0

Good(12 Ratings)

1.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

The house was not as advertised. The listing pictures were not recent and did not reflect the true status of the home. The bathrooms were not well cleaned or maintained and the two upstairs showers were not large enough for a normal-sized adult to fit in. There were exposed electrical wires throughout the house and a musty, mold smell permeated the entire inside. The kitchen was not well-appointed with necessary utensils and cutlery. The house was extremely dusty and looked like another party had just left- coolers and other items were left throughout the home that should have been discarded by a cleaning crew. The two positive aspects of the house were the close proximity to the beach and there were AC units in each bedroom, so the house stayed cool. I would not stay at this house again due to the lack of cleanliness and the misrepresentation from the listing.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Home location: Excellent- close to neighboring towns and backyard steps to the beautiful private beach. Home condition-a bit tired. We never tried the fire pit nor the fireplace. Only 1 working shower on the first floor (sign on 2nd floor said the 2nd floor shower not working).

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This is place is a perfect lake house! The rooms are much larger than the photos make them seem.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Location was awesome! Easy access to beach with amazing view. House is old and rustic as listed so nothing unexpected. Could use some improvements. Appears to have some updates in decorating and bedding then what is shown in pictures. Beds were comfortable and house was spacious and so was the property. Great family vacation with 10 adults and 2 children.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The 2023 reviews of the property did not reflect what we found in 2024. We found a well maintained older lake house that had plenty of room for 3 couples. The walk down to the beach was through a steep set of stairs so be forwarned. The grill worked perfectly, towels were available and all we needed was there. The town of New Buffalo is wonderful and very welcoming.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This house was beautiful with an even better view of the lake! You can tell it is an older home but is very well kept. We had an amazing time here!

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Beach was great! View was wonderful! Deck surrounding the house needs some TLC, but was a great place for coffee, and conversing. Shower outside the back door was perfect for washing off sand. No air conditioning in some bedrooms - ugh! Washing machine stopped working and no one came to repair it. Sand and dirt in the house when we arrived. Stairs had not been swept or mopped. Sand & dirt under couches in living room and beds in bedrooms. Some covers in bedrooms had bugs on them. Kitchen floor had not been properly cleaned in who knows how long. Kitchen faucet dripped constantly. Bathrooms were not completely clean. Hair was evident around toilets and sink.

2.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Extremely unkept. Smell of mold- particularly upstairs. Needed to do cleaning myself at beginning of the week. Numerous items under the couch (cherry tomatoes, stuffed animal and dirty s socks). Used tooth brush in the bedroom. Poorly stocked kitchen. Very little grass in back- mostly mud. 5 windows would not open at all. (Difficult without central air.) With that said the location was perfect. Shame more time isn’t spent on basic upkeep and maintenance.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

The house is old, but nice. Great downstairs with fireplace, dining area and separate lounge area. Some lights did not work and one of the bedrooms is a bit cramped, but overall a very nice property. Access to the lake is very convenient and a nice experience.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

We really enjoyed our stay in this home. The location is incredible. Stairs right down to an amazing beach. Right down the street from good shops. Location/lot are incredible. The house is pretty worn. Multiple broken doors, paint cracks, no central air, no dishwasher, lots of general wear and tear. But for what we wanted (young family beach vacation) it was great. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Location location location!

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The location was perfect! We were able to walk everywhere and the beach access was perfect! The house was a little disappointing although the pictures didn’t lie they didn’t tell the whole truth. The downstairs bathroom was great! The upstairs bathroom had wall damage that had been repaired but not painted. The shower wasn’t clean and it was tiny! The comforters were stained or had dead bugs on them in two bedrooms. The kitchen was not clean….dead flies covered the windowsill and sink and counters. The downstairs was huge and open which we loved!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?

The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $537 per night. This rental is $757 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

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

Is Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access

House in Chikaming Township, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access

House in Chikaming Township, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access?

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