Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets
House in Lake Michigan Beach, MI
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Getaway to an incredible home tucked in a wooded setting. Listen to Lake Michigan waves while soaking in the hot tub. Turn off the news and watch the sunset. Play games, read a book, take a hike. Get cozy in front of the fireplace or make a s'more over the firepit. Perfect for family gatherings and friends.
Incredible home tucked in a wooded setting. This house is located in Southwestern Michigan, lots of windows and wonderful views. Only 90 miles from downtown Chicago, and approx. 3 hours from Detroit. 3 blocks from Hagar Shores Beach and the blue waters of Lake Michigan. Only 9 miles from Silver beach, and Lions Park beach, 9.4 miles from Van Buren State Park beach, and 17 miles from South Haven beach. A delightful & peaceful lifestyle this is a great location close to local cafes, breweries and shops, near beaches and feels a world away! You will find dining, theatre, shops, entertainment, jet skiing, sailing, charter boats, fishing, biking, hiking, kids museum, art & music festivals, wineries, breweries, and festivals of all kinds, including: Blueberry/Venetian/Harbor/Iron Man/Peach and Ice Festivals... New Harbor Shores Golf Course, Michigan Hills and other great golf courses all within short miles away.
This 4 bedroom and 3 bath home sleeps 13 on wooded lot where you can enjoy awesome views of the woods and visit with friends and family in the open Living/Dining/Kitchen. Luxury accommodations include granite and stainless steel kitchen-fully equipped; bar/lounge area with wine & beverage cooler; large master bath with Jacuzzi tub, and tiled shower, 2 main floor queen bedrooms, 1 lower level full bedroom, and 1 full and twin bedroom. Front porch and side yard seating along with walk-out level screened porch with view of the woods, hot tub, and patio with fire pit. Master bedroom has skylight, private bath, and walk-in closet. Additional sleeping on full sleeper sofa, and twin day bed with pull-out trundle. Fresh and comfortable linens throughout. Large bathroom with extra large tiled shower in walk-out level.
This house is perfect for entertaining or a peaceful get away.
Keywords: House, Cottage, Cabin, Lake House, Get-Away, Beach House, Luxury Home,
Everything in the home is yours to use.
There are two locked storage closets in the laundry room which are reserved for the Owner and cleaning crew.
Guests can contact me with any questions they may have.
Quiet and tranquil neighborhood across M-63 from Hagar Beach Park.
Easy on / off access to I-196, Exit 7, or M-63 / Blue Star Highway.
Eight miles from Saint Joseph, MI (Silver Beach) and 17 miles from South Haven beaches. 35 minutes to Saugatuck. All beach towns offering unique shops, restaurants, great beaches and parks, boat rentals and more.
10 - 15 minute travel time to many local wineries and wedding venues: 12 Corners Vineyard, Blue Dress Barn, Vineyard 2121, etc.
We have parking for approx. seven vehicles maximum. No RVs or campers.
There is no public transportation near by.
Guests have the entire house for themselves.
Pet fees: $50 per pet for the entire stay, no more than two pets. Keep pet off our furniture. Let the owner know you are bringing pet prior to check in.
The ice maker in the fridge is currently not working. I will update once i have it fixed.
Minimum age of primary renter is 25
Maximum parking is seven vehicles / no campers. NO vehicles may be parked in the street.
Hagar Township 'Good Neighbor' policy
Smoking prohibited inside the house; if smoking outside, do NOT throw butts on the ground. Dispose in trash or firepit.
$50 pet fee PER PET. Bag and dispose of any solid waste in grass or landscaped areas. If poop pick up is required after your stay, additional fees will be requested.
EVENTS MUST ADHERE TO ALL HOUSE RULES. No college parties.
*Interested in a special daytime event with additional daytime only guests? Contact host to discuss parking and additional details.
**Pets allowed at a rate of $50 per pet, 2 pet maximum for duration of stay. Please indicate if you are bringing a pet and we will send a 'request of funds' in addition to your Airbnb generated invoice.
Incredible home tucked in a wooded setting. This house is located in Southwestern Michigan, lots of windows and wonderful views. Only 90 miles from downtown Chicago, and approx. 3 hours from Detroit. 3 blocks from Hagar Shores Beach and the blue waters of Lake Michigan. Only 9 miles from Silver beach, and Lions Park beach, 9.4 miles from Van Buren State Park beach, and 17 miles from South Haven beach. A delightful & peaceful lifestyle this is a great location close to local cafes, breweries and shops, near beaches and feels a world away! You will find dining, theatre, shops, entertainment, jet skiing, sailing, charter boats, fishing, biking, hiking, kids museum, art & music festivals, wineries, breweries, and festivals of all kinds, including: Blueberry/Venetian/Harbor/Iron Man/Peach and Ice Festivals... New Harbor Shores Golf Course, Michigan Hills and other great golf courses all within short miles away.
This 4 bedroom and 3 bath home sleeps 13 on wooded lot where you can enjoy awesome views of the woods and visit with friends and family in the open Living/Dining/Kitchen. Luxury accommodations include granite and stainless steel kitchen-fully equipped; bar/lounge area with wine & beverage cooler; large master bath with Jacuzzi tub, and tiled shower, 2 main floor queen bedrooms, 1 lower level full bedroom, and 1 full and twin bedroom. Front porch and side yard seating along with walk-out level screened porch with view of the woods, hot tub, and patio with fire pit. Master bedroom has skylight, private bath, and walk-in closet. Additional sleeping on full sleeper sofa, and twin day bed with pull-out trundle. Fresh and comfortable linens throughout. Large bathroom with extra large tiled shower in walk-out level.
This house is perfect for entertaining or a peaceful get away.
Keywords: House, Cottage, Cabin, Lake House, Get-Away, Beach House, Luxury Home,
Everything in the home is yours to use.
There are two locked storage closets in the laundry room which are reserved for the Owner and cleaning crew.
Guests can contact me with any questions they may have.
Quiet and tranquil neighborhood across M-63 from Hagar Beach Park.
Easy on / off access to I-196, Exit 7, or M-63 / Blue Star Highway.
Eight miles from Saint Joseph, MI (Silver Beach) and 17 miles from South Haven beaches. 35 minutes to Saugatuck. All beach towns offering unique shops, restaurants, great beaches and parks, boat rentals and more.
10 - 15 minute travel time to many local wineries and wedding venues: 12 Corners Vineyard, Blue Dress Barn, Vineyard 2121, etc.
We have parking for approx. seven vehicles maximum. No RVs or campers.
There is no public transportation near by.
Guests have the entire house for themselves.
Pet fees: $50 per pet for the entire stay, no more than two pets. Keep pet off our furniture. Let the owner know you are bringing pet prior to check in.
The ice maker in the fridge is currently not working. I will update once i have it fixed.
Minimum age of primary renter is 25
Maximum parking is seven vehicles / no campers. NO vehicles may be parked in the street.
Hagar Township 'Good Neighbor' policy
Smoking prohibited inside the house; if smoking outside, do NOT throw butts on the ground. Dispose in trash or firepit.
$50 pet fee PER PET. Bag and dispose of any solid waste in grass or landscaped areas. If poop pick up is required after your stay, additional fees will be requested.
EVENTS MUST ADHERE TO ALL HOUSE RULES. No college parties.
*Interested in a special daytime event with additional daytime only guests? Contact host to discuss parking and additional details.
**Pets allowed at a rate of $50 per pet, 2 pet maximum for duration of stay. Please indicate if you are bringing a pet and we will send a 'request of funds' in addition to your Airbnb generated invoice.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Lake Michigan Beach, MI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Great location a short walk to beach with a playground close by. I’m a woods so it was quite and secluded.
4.0 / 5.0
This is a nice property with everything you need to relax. The hot tub was nice but it created a ton of foam which was weird for a hot tub. The beach was accessible by crossing a busy road but we didn’t mind that. The wood fireplaces were a great touch and there were plenty of places to lounge. The kitchen was pretty well equipped.
The cleaning though— left a lot to be desired. We found candy wrappers in our bedroom, indicating it had not been vacuumed at all and it was clear they only washed the bed sheets as the duvets were dirty and stained.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our second time staying at this property and we enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for two families (4 adults and 5 kids total), able to spread out and relax. Easy walk through the woods to the public beach (as noted you have to cross what is essentially a freeway to get to the site so while it is a short walk I wouldn't recommend with small kids), the woods are lovely, good amenities and nice cozy ambience in the home. The beds and bedding are not the most comfortable or updated and there are signs of wear/etc. in the bathrooms but the value for a home so close to the beach and absolutely great communication and ease of checkin balance that out. Also so grateful to get to bring our dogs.
Highly recommend nearby Jollay Orchards for a fall visit too. There is not much that is super close to the home (not much of a town to speak of and limited dining options in Coloma) but an easy drive to St. Joseph for more restaurants and stores (and we did find local pizza delivery).
5.0 / 5.0
We couldn't have asked for a better location in a beautiful home!!
We had everything we needed and we had a wonderful family time together making great memories!!
4.0 / 5.0
Communication with the host was prompt, thorough, and above all, friendly. The home had several board games for the kids and several areas to gather. It was in close proximity to several beaches and was easy to find. If I were to offer any area of improvement, I would share that the house could have really used new bedding on most of the beds. The fitted sheets were very lose/worn, the comforters needed to be laundered, and the few pillows were very flat/old.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family of 13 booked this home for our family vacation and we had an AMAZING time! The house had a peaceful, treehouse feel to it. It had ample space to sleep all of us and the grill, firepit, and hot tub were awesome amenities! We also loved the private pathway that led to the street near the beach. The stocked kitchen was also sufficient, especially considering that we cooked all of our meals during our stay.
Valerie was a great host. She always responded promptly and professionally and gave us all the information we needed from check in to check out.
My family and I would definitely book this house again!
5.0 / 5.0
Pros: My family really loved this place. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need for your stay. It was perfect for all of us, and we especially enjoyed walking to the beach or driving to St. Joseph if we wanted to.
Cons: The place could use a deep cleaning but was NOT dirty by any stretch. The bed in the master bedroom was not the most comfortable, and the sheets in the master bedroom were worn out and felt like sleeping on sandpaper.
5.0 / 5.0
Had a great stay. Enjoyable walk to beach and play area. Property had plenty of room for everyone to spread out and share comfortably. Perfect, relaxing holiday.
4.0 / 5.0
House suited us so well. 3 couples so all had private spaces including bathrooms. Great kitchen space and lots of room for games and gathering. Easy walk to lovely beach. Close to dining, spa, golf, shopping, etc. with an easy drive.
4.0 / 5.0
We appreciated that the house accommodated the 13 of us very nicely. The lay out of the house was excellent for all to find a niche to visit, play cards, do a puzzle, nap, etc. The short walk to Lake Michigan was very convenient even though the weather was cool, with some rain. The host was very responsive to questions and feedback about the condition of the house including a timely sending of the repair man to fix chair legs that came loose. Thank you to the hosts!
5.0 / 5.0
We all loved the property. There was room for everyone to have their own space.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home on beautiful property. Jacuzzi was awesome. The home was clean and many kitchen items we were not use to having at other rental homes. It was a great place to have a girls weekend!
5.0 / 5.0
The Woodshore Retreat is a great house that was perfect for our family get together with 6 adults and a 2 year old. The living space is huge and very comfortable. A true open plan that makes it fun for the entire group. There is one large room with the kitchen, dining area and lounge area with a huge TV.
The kitchen is well stocked. It's secluded in mature woods but just a 5 minute walk to a nice lakeside park that has a fun play area for kids and a nice sandy beach. The hot tub is an added bonus and it was great to sit around the fire pit even if it was December. Valerie was very accessible and was a pleasure to work with. We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
The property was perfect for our family. The layout couldn't have been better for our 3 generation getaway. The house was tucked away in the woods, very private. The beach was a short walk through the woods. The wifi was great so checking in with work was a breeze. Streaming televisions allowed our grandkids to watch Disney in the early morning so our " big kids" could sleep in! The house was very clean and with more than enough amenities in the kitchen and lots of towels and blankets. The owners were quick to get back to me with a few questions I had and resolved a small problem quickly. We go apple picking in Michigan every year and this house was close to many venues. Also close to restaurants, wine tasting and shopping. We also enjoyed two evenings around the fire pit. And the hot tub was a big hit!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property in the woods with a quick walk to Hagar Beach. Our family and dog had an amazing stay. Very clean and spacious. We had more than enough space to spread out. The kitchen was nothing short of amazing. Cooked most of our meals in. A quiet relaxing vacation with family. We loved how close south haven and St Joe were. 15 minute drive north or south. Thanks so much for sharing your house with us.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was wonderful. Very spacious. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Very quiet and private neighborhood. Communication with the host was very easy. Enough supplies in the house to last us our entire trip. We enjoyed our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house for a group. Easy walk to Hagar Beach Park.
5.0 / 5.0
Like staying in a posh tree house
The house is amazing, even nicer than the pictures. We loved the kitchen and living room area which is wide open so you can hang out with a large group. It also has two walls of windows looking out at the trees. We went in July so the every thing was green and looked like we were in a tree house. The path to the beach was nice. We took it every day and packed a beach bag and canopy easily. However if you are taking a cooler or wagon you would want to drive it. Valerie was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend this place for a quiet relaxing vacation.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome stay--would definitely stay again.
We loved this property, but it was a touch difficult to find. Google does not show it, but it's there! We accidentally went to the house before this one. But once in, what a treat. Awesome views of the woods, a footpath that leads you out of the neighborhood and to Hager Beach, and very quiet. The light switches were a guessing game, but we eventually figured it out. This property is close to St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Holland and several other beaches/tourist spots. Nothing we wanted was more than 45 minutes away. It was good to come home to our nest in the woods. This property also has a washer and dryer -- with 4 kids, this was important.
We loved our stay here and would definitely come back. This would be a great stay when the leaves are changing because the house is surrounded by beautiful old trees.
5.0 / 5.0
Family wedding long weekend stay
Great experience from start to finish! The house was exactly as pictured and had all necessary amenities. The beautiful dining table set-up with place settings was a nice touch. You felt like you were in a treehouse in the wooded setting. Very private yet close to where we needed to be for our wedding festivities. Fit our family of 7 very well. Beds and couches were very compfy, hot tub was nice to relax in and appreciated the roominess of the bathrooms! Valerie was a pleasure to communicate with and always got back in a timely manner. The washing machine wasn’t working, but we were made aware of that ahead of time and was no fault of Valerie’s. She was at the mercy of the repair service. Def a 5 star experience!
5.0 / 5.0
Great family gathering place!
Our immediate family shared this house when we traveled to Benton Harbor for our daughter's wedding. The setting is very tranquil in the woods and there was plenty of space for all of us to enjoy. The walk to Hagar Beach was not too difficult through the woods and we were able to catch a little beach time after all the wedding events were over. The hot tub was a nice bonus for relaxing afterwards too! The only down side was that the washer and dryer didn't work, but we were warned ahead of time that they were waiting for parts, so we were prepared for that. The grill could also use a good cleaning! Overall, very comfortable and we will have very fond memories of our stay here.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent!
Our family went to Michigan for vacation and really enjoyed this property. We had 9 adults and 3 children and were very comfortable. It was within a 10-15 min drive to St Joseph’s which was awesome for the kids and 25 to Saugatuck (Take the Dune Ride on the Jeep!). Our only issue was the toilet in the basement did not work for our last 2 days which was inconvenient but communication to the owners was prompt and pleasant. Would stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Family stay
Communication was easy and we received timely instructions on travel and use of the VRBO Property. We loved the open layout and large windows with wooded view. There was a large amount of counter space for casual snacking, meal prep and drink area. Thankyou owners!
5.0 / 5.0
Great weekend getaway
The owner sent helpful directions prior to our arrival. The house was comfortable, perfect for a relaxing long weekend. The hot tub was large enough for our whole party. Close to a park with access to the beach. Great experience!
3.0 / 5.0
Not a bad choice
Woodshores Retreat is a gorgeous home and property as pictured on the site. The cleaning crew was still there when we arrived eventhough it was over an after after check-in time and they explained that the people before were not very clean so that wasn't very comforting but when we were finally allowed to enter we were very pleased. The property manager informed us that she would not be able to fix some minor issues like the lights out in a closet and a cracked toilet in the master bathroom but that didn't turn out to bother us.
My biggest disappointment was the communication upon checkout.
We tried to reach out at about 830 because we got a late start and were traveling with lots of children but didn't hear back so we hustled as best we could because we wanted to be sure to leave a clean space behind us.
Well unfortunately, after packing up the fridge I left our small cooler basket that was filled to the brim with deli meats, cheeses, 2 boxes of butter and other frozen items to be grabbed on the way out. After reaching out a day later after we were home and unpacked I was informed that my food was all thrown out. I would have understood if this were open food that was discarded but since my food was so clearly packed to go I really would have appreciated a call so I could have returned while I was still in the area. I was very disappointed to say the very least.
5.0 / 5.0
Annual friend getaway
The property was beautiful and we had a great time. The rooms were big and spacious. The kitchen and dining area were open so we were able to cook and converse with one another
5.0 / 5.0
in the woods
good location, it was very close to lake Michigan. easy walk to the beach. wooded lot was relaxing, we enjoyed the hot tub.
5.0 / 5.0
Good place
Great place for a big gathering. It’s really wooded and walkable to the beach but beware it’s about a half of a mile wooded walk.
5.0 / 5.0
Fun getaway
Great host
5.0 / 5.0
Heaven on Earth
Beautiful and spacious home for our large family. We had more than we needed from the fully stocked kitchen to the fully stocked wooded area for fires. Perfect location minutes away from the beach. Hagar beach was clean with breathtaking views. We will be booking this property again in the future. The Host always answered our questions quickly. Slice of paradise.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful family time!
This was a lovely home, nestled off the beaten track in a lovely wooded area but within minutes of beautiful Hagar beach. It was wonderful spending every day of our stay in the beautiful (warm) waters of Lake Michigan and relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day. The house was well stocked with every day necessities including plenty of towels, dishes, kitchen appliances, fresh coffee grounds, spices. Our hosts were most accommodating, very cordial and always timely with responding to our communications.
Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Good for a short group reunion
Overall I'm giving this property 5-stars because I don't think there was anything wrong with it and it still provided us a great time for a few days. The house was a classic 90's house and had some minor issues with it, like the bathroom off of the living room's sink leaking on to the counter any time you used the sink. Also it should be noted, while you can *technically* walk to the beach (it really is SO close) I will say that it just became apparent driving was going to be easier for us. If you are carrying anything more than a towel to the beach you will want to drive - and kids are an absolute no-go on walking utilizing the footpath. That being said, the drive was about as easy/close as you can get & we went multiple times/day and enjoyed it every time. We also had difficulty with the grill as the ignitor would not light a flame... we ultimately had to drive down to the nearest gas station to get a lighter to attempt to get the grill started which was a bit of a pain - but we got the grill to work finally! We did not end up using the hot tub, but it looked like it would have been nice had we decided to get in. Overall, the house served the purpose we wanted and we had a great time there. We had enough space & bedrooms for the kids and adults to all sleep comfortably which made it great.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property, beautiful setting!
We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with our adult children, their spouses and our one year old twin grandsons. The week was fabulous! Close to stores, restaurants and the beach. We enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. We had more than enough room. The owners were very responsive and thought if everything! They even had spices for cooking!!!! Just wonderful, I highly recommend this beautiful property!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Coloma home in the woods
This home is lovely. It was clean and spacious for our large multigenerational family. Lots of places to gather as a large group and smaller groups. The kitchen was remarkably equipped with tons of dishes, pans and pots and utensils. The hosts even provided an extensive spice rack. The family loved the hot tub and screened in porch. This space was the only small complaint in that some of the screens were ripped and therefore the outside debris had made its way inside. Owners were very attentive to our questions and needs. It was a 4 block walk to Hager Beach. 1 block was alongside a busy highway but we managed easily. The path through the back woods was overgrown so we stuck to the rural roads. My family loved the unique setting.
5.0 / 5.0
Solid place to stay
Really enjoyed. Minutes from the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
Week at the lake
Wonderful week with the family. This was a perfect house and location.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect getaway
This spot was perfect. Easy to get to the beach, lots of space, amazing hot tub! Thanks again!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely getaway
This lovely home was spacious and was ideal for our large family getaway. We loved the forest setting and enjoyed the quick walk to the beach for the nightly sunsets. We will definitely return in the future!
5.0 / 5.0
Christmas 2020
This was our first venture of being away for Christmas together as a family. Your home made it perfect, everything was thought of, from games to a well stocked kitchen. Of course, you didn't control the weather, but all the windows and high ceilings made us feel like we were in a snow globe as it snowed! The spaciousness of our digs was so awesome and appreciated. The hot tub was the icing on the trip. We frlolicked in the snow and made a trip to a local brewery, too. We had a fantastic time. Thank you.
5.0 / 5.0
A lovely getaway from the city
We stayed for 3 nights as a holiday getaway from the city. We had an absolutely great time in this lovely and well-stocked home. We had plenty of room for our family of 5 (plus dog) and enjoyed the beautiful setting in the trees.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Michigan Beach?
The average price for a rental in Lake Michigan Beach is $364 per night. This rental is $261 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets. 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 Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Woodshores Retreat - walk to beach, hot tub, pets?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.