Title: Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98511000/98510977/2d75297a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98511000/98510977/1fb35c0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98511000/98510977/ae3a301f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98511000/98510977/771fb748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98511000/98510977/c9905297.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Painted Porch Cottage offers a cozy retreat in Lakeside, Michigan, where you can unwind on the screened-in porch or grassy yard with a barbecue grill. Inside, enjoy a family-style meal in the charming dining room and relax in the bright living room. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard Painted Porch Cottage Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Welcome to the Painted Porch Cottage, a garden-style cottage in residential Lakeside, Michigan. Fully equipped, this rustic cottage is just two blocks from a private sandy beach. When you aren't playing in the sand, a short car ride will lead you to numerous antique stores, farmers markets, wineries, u-pick farms, outdoor recreation rentals, and delicious dining options. Inside the Painted Porch Cottage, the cozy ambiance is abundant! The bright living room offers a lovely space to sit and watch TV. Steps away, the quaint kitchen provides a pleasant space to play chef and dine with your loved ones. When you aren't eating here, the charming dining room is perfect for family-style meals. Additional hangout spaces include the screened-in porch and the grassy yard with a barbecue grill. Before crawling under the bedroom's quilts, throw your swimsuits in the private washer/dryer for a refresh, and tune the central air-conditioning to your liking. WiFi access and an after-beach outdoor shower round out the cottage's perks. Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM The fireplace is not operational. All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. Subletting of the Painted Porch Cottage is not allowed. The cottage is a duplexed house and the owners with kids and a dog may stay in the second unit during your stay. This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle. 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 28 years of age to book. Guests under 28 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94850000/94843100/94843032/276ebba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming home with sunroom, large yard, full kitchen, & washer/dryer Lakeside - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=94843032&PinnedHotelID=94843032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93249900/93249807/bfe4be66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Updated, bright, and peaceful cottage in Lakeside Lakeside - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=93249807&PinnedHotelID=93249807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66860000/66850600/66850572/02846907.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 90781 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.84555%2C-86.67471&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QSgfYrv2ZeJEvenhRCFidTzOPI4=) Lakeside, MI #### What's nearby - Gordon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 2.8 km - Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 2.8 km - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 10.5 km - Townline Beach - 12 min drive - 4.2 km #### Getting around - New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Alan Ray’s - ‬12 min drive - ‪Union Pier Social - ‬3 min drive - ‪Roma Pizza - ‬7 min drive - ‪Black Currant Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Garden-style cottage with easy beach access, screened porch & small yard Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla B. Jul 8, 2024 #### Great mini vacay We stayed here with our 2 young boys and it is a great location. Beach is a short walk and is very private. The place is very clean and has all you need including beach chairs and umbrella. Loved being to use the shower to keep the sand to a minium inside. Would definitely come again. ##### Kayla B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon M. Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls week at lake cottage! This cottage is in such a neat neighborhood SO close to Lake Michigan. The beach is really nice & they even have a wagon loaded for you to take to the beach. Super cute place & very comfy. This is a duplex type cottage so you do hear your neighbors who has a dog that occasionally makes quick barks. Kitchen is functional but bring your own spices & condiments. Would stay here again! ##### Shannon M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Morgan M. Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location #### Great location, smelly carpets Location was perfect, close to the beach. The house overall was ok, but the carpets in the bedroom smelled of mildew and it was difficult to breath. The beds were also very uncomfortable. The rest of the house was clean. ##### Morgan M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa M. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Problematic appliances! AC and dryer stopped working. Furniture and mattresses are uncomfortable. Great location and very clean. ##### Lisa M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassie N. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Cassie N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron and Dory and Felicity and Zach F. Oct 30, 2023 #### 10/10 Definitely recommend it if you are looking for a quiet peaceful couples trip. ##### Aaron and Dory and Felicity and Zach F. 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