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**SPRING DISCOUNT!** (See description) Updated Lake House with Private Beach!

**SPRING DISCOUNT!** (See description) Updated Lake House with Private Beach!

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The exterior of the Lake House
Exterior of the Lake House. Lake and beach are beyond the Lake House.
Bluff overlooking the Lake
View of our 200 feet of private beach from our bluff overlooking Lake Michigan
Bar seating and kitchen of the Lake House

Overview of **SPRING DISCOUNT!** (See description) Updated Lake House with Private Beach!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

Check out the area

Map
Lakeside, MI
  • Popular LocationRound Barn Union Pier Tasting Room3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo14 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lake House Downstairs Great Room

Lake House Queen Bedroom

Lake House Twin Bedroom

Lake House Upstairs Landing

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Lake House Downstairs Powder Room

Toilet

Lake House Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

**SPRING DISCOUNT!** (See description) Updated Lake House with Private Beach!

***SPRING DISCOUNT! When you rent 2 or more nights at Lat's Cottages, you get a third night FREE! This is on top of our already discounted off season rates! Offer good September through May (not valid Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends).

We are located on the relaxing shores of Lake Michigan in Lakeside MI, just five miles north of the Indiana border.

Our cottages and Lake House are set on a 2 acre fenced in and landscaped lot with 200 feet of sandy private beach. This VRBO listing is for The Lake House.

This two story house has two bedrooms and can sleep 6-8 guests. One bedroom has a queen bed, the other bedroom has two twin beds, and there are two twin beds on the upstairs landing (rollaway beds). There is also a fold out futon couch in the downstairs living room and a child size cot that is stored in the closet when not used. The downstairs living area is a great room with an open concept perfect for entertaining and large groups. In addition, the Lake House includes a private picnic table, lawn furniture, and grill.

On the beach we have a large fire pit, picnic table, beach chairs and umbrellas, assorted beach toys, as well as 2 kayaks and two row boats for our guests to use.

A total of 24 guests can be supported between all of our units. Perfect for family reunions or large get togethers! We have been providing memorable vacations to families for over 60 years.

Check out our other VRBO listings on the same property here:

***Please note our property is set on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. We have approximately 100 stone steps from the yard to the beach. This can be difficult for guests with certain health and joint problems. We do have multiple rest benches along the stairs to take rest breaks.***

Keywords: Cottages, Lake Michigan, Private Beach, Family vacation, family reunion, fire pit, large yard, spacious, large groups, cozy cottages, Lake House

Property manager

Jenny Lat
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Beach view
Fireplace
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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
Please indicate if you will be holding a party.

Pets

No pets allowed
Only certified service animals with documentation.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please bring your own beach and bath towels. Bed linen and blankets are provided.
We are on a bluff overlooking the Lake and have approx. 100 stone steps to the beach. This can be difficult for guests with joint or health issues.
Check in is at 4:30pm Michigan time or later. Check out is at 10am Michigan time or earlier.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please indicate if you will be holding a party.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • Townline Beach - 3 min drive
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
  • Local - 7 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 14 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 16 min drive
  • Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 14 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Redamak's Tavern - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, Well-Equipped Stay
Very wonderful vacation home and the hosts were so nice. They were also very generous and flexible with our last minute emergency booking. I wish we had had more time to hang out on the beach as it was gorgeous and so well-equipped with toys and gear. I would love to come back with my family to enjoy the big yard. The furnishings weren't all brand new but it felt like a home that had been well-loved and was cozier for it. Highly recommend. There's also an amazing bakery close by and lots of wineries and antique shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, quaint, cute
The property is absolutely stunning. They have a small cottage and about 3 additional guest rooms. We rented the cottage, but I imagine that even when the guest rooms are full, there is still plenty of room to social distance since the property is pretty big. They have really old trees, lots of green space, beautiful, abrupt stone steps to the beach with benches on the side and a beautiful view from the beach. The beach is absolutely wonderful. All the adjacent properties have private beaches and you can walk on the beach for miles. I imagine that even in summer, it will not be too crowded. We stayed a week-end in March and it was cold and rained one day, but the house was very pleasant and warm and they have a fireplace, which is not featured in the pictures. It was very cozy inside and warm and so we had a great time even when it rained. The cottage has a lot of light and big windows that open, which would be a plus in the summer. The air conditioning seems to be window units, but I cannot comment on it since we did not use it. The furniture and things inside the house were older, but we absolutely felt at home. It was super super clean, so I had no concerns regarding COVID-19, even though I brought my own cleaning stuff. They provided soap, and toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, a few garbage bags, and salt and pepper. Bring your own towels, There are no towels of any kind in the house. Another thing to note is that the bed on top of the stairs has a pullout bed underneath it (again, not shown in the picture), so it sleeps 2. There is a futon downstairs that can be used as a bed, but you would have to request extra sheets and blankets in advance or bring your own. Overall, we loved the cottage vibe and we would come back. I highly recommend this for a small family that prefers a laid back style rather than a luxurious one.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
My family and I loved our stay at thIs lake house! Everyone was so kind! The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. It was warm and comfy with windows everywhere to look out of. We loved walking out of the door onto the bluff, the view is gorgeous! The land is very well kept with beautiful old tall trees! My children enjoyed the swing that hung from one tree. We enjoyed having bon fires! There were so many beach and sand toys for my kids to play with at the beach, even in the middle of March they had a ball. Then to have your own private beach right in the back yard was the best part! There’s so many more details I could say, it was just very special. We are in love! We hope to come back in the summer. Thank you to Paul and his family! You guys are great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
delightful lakeside house
This is a great house for a getaway to the Lake Michigan shore. The grounds are large and well maintained. The Lats have thought of many details to make for a great stay. lots of dry firewood for fires, chairs at the top of the bluff to enjoy the view of the lake, bicycles, kayaks, beach chairs etc. The beach is spacious and along a quite stretch of shoreline. This house is simply furnished with the basic needs but comfortable and very clean.

10/10 Excellent

Noreen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
We had a last minute change in plans and were scrambling for a place to stay. We found Lats Cottages!! What a great house and location!! The owners were so nice and happy to accommodate us at the very last minute!! We will definitely be back!! The beach was amazing!! And right in the backyard!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Lat

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Lat's Cottages on the Lake was founded by Emanuel and Bohumila Lat in 1958. It is currently owned and operated by Paul and Carol Lat. Their daughter Jenny manages VRBO reservations.

Why they chose this property

Multiple units on the same spacious property allows for large groups, family reunions, family vacations, and parties with plenty of outdoor space to spread out while allowing for private living areas for each family.

What makes this property unique

Property is set on bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. This provides spectacular views and breathtaking sunsets.

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