Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

4.6

Outstanding(40 Reviews)

House in Chikaming Township, MI

8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 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 house rental

Carrie's Cottage is a duplex style cottage in Harbor Country that has two distinct sides perfect for group gatherings (both are included for the low nightly rate)! One side features three bedrooms, two full baths, full kitchen and MASSIVE great room ideal for hosting larger groups! The other side is a "studio" style set up with a third private full bathroom, and small kitchenette. The two units are separate and are both rented at booking unless otherwise requested. Each unit has it's own private entrance. The house has a large FENCED yard has mature trees, fire pit, and ample space to relax and hang out!

Short 5 min walk (less than 1/4 mile) to semi private beach (shared with 8 other homes) with TWO kayaks provided! We are located on a bluff so there are approximately 50 stairs down to the beach which may be diffucult for guests with health or joint issues. There is one rest bench along the way. Beach and bath towels NOT provided. No laundry facilities on site (laundromat about 1/2 mile away). Please note location of the property on map to Red Arrow Highway and train tracks. Train passes daily at approximately at 8a, 11a, 2p, and 8p. Pets must be crated whenever left unsupervised.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

40.5 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

35.6 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

38.5 mi

Studebaker National Museum

39.5 mi

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Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!

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4.6

Outstanding(40 Reviews)

House in Chikaming Township, MI

8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 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 house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

40.5 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

35.6 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

38.5 mi

Studebaker National Museum

39.5 mi

Reviews

4.6

Outstanding(40 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

Perfect getaway house for three friends looking to relax. Would stay here again. All communication was prompt as needed and location to the beach was scenic and less than five minutes away!

5.0

Aug 2024

The location was great, with several restaurants, walking trails, and the beach very close by. The lawn was a bit overgrown, and we had a little trouble with the locking mechanism, but overall we had a great time! The beach access was a quick walk with easy instructions, the chairs were a great touch, and the rooms were all comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!

4.0

Aug 2024

Great to accommodate a large group. Had a couple minor issues and the host was prompt on responses and trouble shooting.

5.0

Aug 2024

We had a great time for our second year! Thank you so much for everything

4.0

Jul 2024

Right on Red Arrow Highway with a short walk to the beach. TV didn’t work, but didn’t really need it. Plenty of space in the rental!! Loved the beach!!

1.0

Jul 2024

This property is undergoing renovations. Needs a good weed wacking all around the perimeter of house. Inside was dirty with lots of dog hair on furniture. Kitchen equipped with very wornout teflon coated pots and pans. We dealt with ants in the kitchen (owners brought ant traps which helped) and MANY big flies in the suite. Nothing was done to help alleviate that problem. No hot water in the suite bathroom. We would not stay at this house again.

5.0

Jul 2024

We had a small family reunion over the 4th of July - and this place ended up being a perfect arrangement! Great deck and fenced in backyard with large shade trees allowed us to spend every waking hour outside, comfortably, with pets. While located on Red Arrow Highway, noise was not a problem for us and this property has unique beach access privileges - which we very much leveraged. Owner was present and helpful / accomodating. We had a great stay!

5.0

Jun 2024

The home was clean and roomy with everything we needed. I like the suite with the separate entrance for some peace and quiet from the younger part of the group! The beach was absolutely beautiful and just a short walk away, but prepare for a tough hike back, all uphill, when you’re done! Nearby New Buffalo was a gorgeous beach town with shops and restaurants aplenty! Its public beach was also lovely! We had a great trip, thank you!

4.0

May 2024

Great beach front location. Relaxing and private. Hosts were nice and made sure all was well.

5.0

Oct 2023

We had a great time, the place was beautiful and the hosts were very nice and caring. We will definitely be back in the summer.

4.0

Oct 2023

The place was clean, with plenty of hot water and decent water pressure. The beds are comfortable and everyone slept well. We were not disturbed by the trains. The wood pile was very nice. Paul, one of the owners, was very helpful. He was the right combination of helpful and available, but not intrusive. We enjoyed our stay very much.

5.0

Sep 2023

We drank beer by the fire, hung out on the deck, cooked breakfasts, drank coffee and went to the lakeshore! Great location to our wedding venue at Blissful Barn. Bakeries, antique shopping was so much fun! This place has provided us with a great memory of friends and family. Our dog was comfortable too! Host Paul was very kind and accommodates us well!

5.0

Sep 2023

This is a great location and was a good place for our family to gather for the weekend. The place was clean and we enjoyed the open room. Close to the private beach access and walkable to food. The new owners are working on providing additional amenities but a great place to relax with family.

5.0

Sep 2023

We so enjoyed our stay at Carrie’s Cottage, the Beach access was wonderful! We enjoyed the walk & even the stairs, were great exercise! The Beach is BEAUTIFUL! Great communication! Property is just as pictured. Not fancy, but clean & close walk to the Beach! It was just the solitude we were looking for.

4.0

Aug 2023

If you have dogs and family then thos is where you want to stay. We loved it.

5.0

Jul 2023

The highlight of this property is the quick walk to the beach.

5.0

Jul 2023

My husband and I wanted a nice Harbour Country beach vacation where we could take our dogs and be comfortable. This was perfect. It was comfortable without being fancy. The fenced in yard was great for our dogs and nice for lounging. The beach is a short walk away. My husband and I are in our 60s and had no problem with the stairs, but it is a bit of a workout. Not a problem for us, just something to be aware of. The train is close by but didn’t bother us at all. We will definitely stay again and recommend it to others. This would be a great spot for a family with several kids! It is very spacious and has three bathrooms.

5.0

Jun 2023

A hidden gem. We loved our stay. Very clean. Very welcoming. Owners were beautiful and very helpful. Will be returning next year

4.0

Jun 2023

Really loved the owners Jenny and Paul. Very responsive and accommodating during arrival and departure. This property is practical, spacious, and properly priced. The property needs some updates as the others have mentioned but the space for the kids to run around, the rooms, and of course the private beach access made it worth it. Again, practical but not convenient . It’s a daily stroll and plan for the day. You have to walk to the beach but the neighborhood is beautiful and the neighbors and guests are so polite and friendly you should do more walking in the area. Fairly priced, temper your expectations about the property as it is rustic and make use of the beach and area. I think most will agree it’s worth it

4.0

Sep 2022

The place is newly acquired by a local family and while there are some kinks to work out in terms of cleaning and amenities, there’s lots of space for an affordable price with responsive owners, and the shared private beach a block away was wonderful.

5.0

Aug 2022

My husband and I planned this weekend getaway with our adult children and their friends. We had a blast! The cottage is spacious. Kitchen is small but I wasn't planning to do much cooking on my vacation. The beach is only 5 min walk. We absolutely loved the semi-private beach. There are many places to dine a short driving distance away. Golf course is only 15 minute drive. Highly recommend this cute little cottage.

4.0

Aug 2022

This is a no frills house with a great location. I would have marked it a 4.5 but that is not an option. Overall location is great- private and fenced which is great for dogs and family. Paul met us and us just fabulous at our check in. The train does run more than noted and not per se at consistent times but was not an issue. The beach is fabulous and the main sell. All the amenities for loads of fun! The house is very basic and I think a few updates would go a long way- mainly the bathrooms, paint, kitchen supplies. There is no laundry but a great clothes line. Also extra cleaning supplies would be helpful. Overall we had a great time and would recommend to not let the basic-ness of this house deter anyone. We hope to be back to Union Pier!

3.0

Aug 2022

Could benefit from some TLC inside and out. Train runs more often and later than what was listed. Safety railing should be installed on the deck and the furniture needs to be replaced to make it family friendly.

4.0

Aug 2022

Short walk to beach. Spacious.

5.0

Aug 2022

We have a family of 8, more than enough room, which was such a relief with almost 6 teenagers! Private beach access was the best part! Only a short walk to paradise. The house was very clean. The only con I have is that I wish they supplied more kitchen necessities and the train went by more times at night than was said in the post. But overall a great stay, would stay here again!

5.0

Jul 2022

Great Beach Location

Great Beach Location

This property was excellent for our beach vacation. Access to the private beach was wonderful! The fenced in yard was perfect for our furry friends that joined us! The owner was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for a no frills vacation house

4.0

Jul 2022

The house was nice. The outside could use a spruce up. For the price and size it was good

The house was nice. The outside could use a spruce up. For the price and size it was good

She addressed our concerns right away. We have a son who is disabled and family members who are older and had no idea getting to the semi private beach would be so difficult from her post. She has updated to include that. Overall our stay was good. We will be back.

3.0

Jul 2022

Hard to find

Hard to find

The property was difficult to find as it was slightly hidden by trees and the gps didn’t recognize the address. Overall clean inside, Just hard to locate.

5.0

Jun 2022

Lakeside

Lakeside

We had a nice time. Excellent communication. Only recommendation-maybe a little more yard work.

5.0

Apr 2022

Big family great home!

Big family great home!

We had a great time at this property! Super cool access to the lake! We plan to book this property again in the future! This is not a fancy property but it is priced just how it should be! Do not be scared to book! This was the absolute best place I could imagine for our family!

5.0

Sep 2021

Good times

Good times

It's nice and fenced for our dogs. I've never stayed at a place that didn't provide towels though. overall, I'd go back. Thanks!

5.0

Sep 2021

Location Location Location

Location Location Location

We had a great time using the cabin as a home base as we explored the nearby dunes, beaches, bakeries and breweries. The semi-private beach was just a short walk away and we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset and roast s'mores over a fire at night and cool off in the lake during the day. Communication was also a breeze and the owners responded promptly to both questions prior to arrival as well as on arrival day. The cabin is undergoing a few changes and updates, once finished this rental will be hard to beat. Thanks for such a great stay!

5.0

Sep 2021

Great place

Great place

We love it definitely want to be back

5.0

Aug 2021

Lake Michigan getaway

Lake Michigan getaway

Very nice place with a very large great room. It provided everything we needed along with Lake Michigan semi private beach access!

5.0

Aug 2021

This place was amazing

This place was amazing

The property itself was amazing because the house was very open and organized. The communication with the owner was very easy (just a quick phone call). A short walk down to the beach was very nice as well.

5.0

Aug 2021

Excellent

Excellent

The house was super close to its private beach. We had no issue there; owner was super nice. We would stay there again.

5.0

Jul 2021

Delightful family gathering

Delightful family gathering

This property is accomodates a larger group comfortably. Our group included 4 adults, a teen and a child. We enjoyed the spacious rooms, deck area and being near the beach:)

4.0

Jul 2021

Spacious, good location, friendly host

Spacious, good location, friendly host

The property is spacious and the host was very helpful.

4.0

Jul 2021

4th of July Weekend

4th of July Weekend

We were glad to find this property for a very busy 4th of July weekend. The property is a little rough looking on the outside but spacious and clean on the inside. Owners were very prompt in responding; gave a great tour of the grounds and access for the beach front.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $479 per night. This rental is $143 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with 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 Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access! 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 Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!

House in Chikaming Township, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!

House in Chikaming Township, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

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 Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!?

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