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(3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach!

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa with cushions, a table, and chairs.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, and a large window.
Beach nearby
A hot tub in a forested backyard with a house and outdoor seating.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range, and a wooden island.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Harbert, MI
  • Place, Cherry Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Harbert

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert cottage, you'll find Lake Michigan and Cherry Beach. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 18.5 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 30 min drive - 53.0 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 36 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Featherbone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

(3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach!

5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathroom, Sleeps 16

Three-Night Summer Minimum!

Hot Tub Open Year-Round!

Located in the sleepy community of Harbert, we welcome you to Cottonwood Cottage! This five bedroom, 4.5 bath home sits on over half an acre on a woodsy private lot. Cottonwood Cottage boasts almost 3,600 square feet of living so there is plenty of room both inside and out for your group to kick back and relax. Roast s'mores under the stars in your outdoor firepit or soak your worries away in your private hot tub! The three-season screened-in porch is perfect for that morning cup of coffee while listening to the sounds of nature. For those fall/winter rentals, cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace. Just a short distance away from Cherry beach as well as a fifteen-minute walk to Harbert Beach. Close to everything Harbor Country has to offer as well. The cooks in your group will appreciate the fully stocked kitchen too!

Main floor features a master bedroom with king bed and en suite full bathroom. Second bedroom with king bed and en suite bathroom. Third bedroom has queen bed. Fourth bedroom bunk room great for larger family. Two sets of bunk beds with twin/full beds and one set of bunk beds with two twins. In addition to the four bedrooms on main floor there is a spacious and private en suite with sitting area and full bathroom with one king and two twin beds.

Newly updated garage converted to game room! Enjoy ping pong, foosball, and TV with video game system! Now with a Deadpool pinball machine (no coins needed!).

All the amenities you would expect in a quality rental including high-speed internet, cable, washer/dryer, central AC/heat, gas grill, outdoor firepit, screened-in porch, board games, games room, private hot tub and more!

**All Guests Required To Sign Our Guest Occupancy Agreement.

**Minimum Age of 30 Years Old To Rent

**Maximum Five Car Parking

**All Guests Required To Sign Our Guest Occupancy Agreement.

**Minimum Age of 30 Years Old To Rent

**Maximum Five Car Parking

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach! to the airport?

This cottage is 31.5 mi (49-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach! to the beach?

This cottage is 8.9 mi (15-min drive) from New Buffalo Public Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Cherry Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center (14-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is (3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach! to downtown Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

This cottage is 1.1 mi away from Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert.

(3 Nt Min!) Harbert Home With Hot Tub & Close To Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fall family weekend!

Great house! Great location! Had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun mini getaway

Friends and I had a blast!!! The house was beautiful and accommodated everyone perfectly! Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family retreat

Cottonwood cottage was a delightful place for our family to gather - close to the beach and set in the woods. We had the best of both worlds. The rooms were soundproof and with two families, there was space to spread out. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, the sheets and towels were high quality and everything was clean!! We hope to repeat our lovely visit to this wonderful vacation spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maciek N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Huge house

If you're looking for a place to get together with a large group, this is perfect. There were nine in our group and everyone had their own bed with more to spare. Lot's of great social space as well. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

2025 Michigan Golf Outing

Everyone had a great time. The house had a perfect arrangement for our group is seniors. Wish the house had keyless entry., We plan to book next year same time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place!

This place appears exactly as advertised. It was so very spacious for us four couples that stayed. You can easily all hang out together as a group in the common areas, or you can escape to any bedroom to have privacy. The place is very easy to get to and surrounded by a lot of different activities one can enjoy. We will definitely plan to be back again sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for large groups

We stayed here with our family of six, plus four of my family members. The layout was great for so many people. We enjoyed walking to the beach, using the hot tub, and roasting marshmallows in the fire pit.Everything was very clean and many convenience were provided. The kitchen is very well stocked and it was easy to cook our meals.My only suggestion: if you plan on using the dishwasher, bring extra pods because only 2 or 3 are provided.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect spot for a family gathering!

The Cottonwood Cottage was even better than expected for my husband's 75th birthday celebration. It had wonderful common area and bedrooms to accommodate the whole family. The outdoor space, including the playground was perfect for the young grandkids and the teenagers (and adults) thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub! Another highlight was being walking distance from the Swedish Bakery! The whole family agreed the weekend was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with nice amenities

Overall great house with nice amenities. The house was big with large bedrooms and common areas. It was great that 3 of the bedrooms had bathrooms connected to them. They also provided beach towels and some beach gear to borrow while we were there which was awesome! the The play set was great for our kids. It was close to Harbert beach, a park with a nice shaded playground, and warren dunes state park. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for Large Gathering

Good sleeping accommodations and living space for a group of 13. The den off the living room is a hidden gem. The fire pit and hot tub were good outside spaces. Kitchen was a bit small for preparing meals, but there was plenty of room to sit and eat. Beach access is 3/4 mile down Harbert Road. It's an easy bike ride or there are a few parking spaces. The Harbert Swedish Bakery is a minute walk and recommended for morning pastries. Many good bike routes to Sawyer, Union Pier or New Buffalo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, spacious property!

House felt even bigger than we expected (and was so perfect for our 3-generation, 11 person group!). So many spaces to enjoy together—-and to spread out. Having so many bathrooms was very convenient, the hot tub and fire pit were great, and the short walk to Luisa’s bakery was appreciated by all. Loved having a crib for our infant and plenty of infant/toddler toys. Highly recommend! Great location for enjoying New Buffalo/Union Pier/Sawyer/Three Oaks/Warren Dunes (Harbert!) etc. We loved walking or driving to Harbert and Cherry St beaches; really preferred them to the New Buffalo public beach. So peaceful! Anyway—beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time Away

We loved the location in a very quiet setting. There was ample space for our family of 7. We loved the screened in porch. The house smelled amazing but I gave cleanliness a 4 because it didn’t look like the kitchen floor had been mopped. However, my kitchen floor needs mopped all the time. 😂 It wasn’t ideal for my one year old grandson because of the steps down to the living areas. They are not easily noticeable if you aren’t paying attention you can walk right off of them. My husband and grandson both fell, but thankfully weren’t hurt too badly. Being able to walk to the Swedish Bakery was amazing! We will have great memories from our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home with great amenities

This house was great. We think we have found our new annual vacation home! The owners have done an amazing job furnishing the place with everything you need for a large family gathering, including plenty of linens and beach towels, beach chairs, umbrella, a full sized crib, games for adults and kids, kid/baby books and some toys. They have an amazing game room for older kids (adults too)! Oh, and plenty of Roku ready TVs, if you need a movie night. Outside our kids played on the play structure a lot. Super clean and sturdy. We enjoyed time in the hot tub and it was clean when we arrived and serviced during our stay. The outdoor fire pit and grill were both great and got a lot of use. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, including knives that were actually sharp!! The location is excellent. We have been going to the Swedish bakery for over 40 years and being a stones throw away was a “treat”. With the new bike/walking path along the Red Arrow from almost Nee Buffalo to almost Warren Dunes we rented bikes and easily rode wherever ever we wanted to go. Thank you for the great stay. We will book again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ted C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Nice property, spacious, but has problems. We swept the floors first thing when coming in. We saw the mouse traps in several locations and within a few hours saw mice in the middle of the kitchen floor. We had 6 small children and one infant and we did not want them on the floor as we were finding mouse dropping. We pulled out the stove and found where they were coming in and plugged the hole, swept up an enormous amount of mouse poop. The room off the main living room was thick with mold smell. We left the door shut and didnt use that area. Also, tub/shower in one bath was leaking in such a way we were afraid to use it that, it would cause damage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Home!

Enjoyed our stay, thank you! Good; communication with Blue Fish, plenty of bedrooms/beds and beach towels, washer & dryer, outdoor grill, fire pit, finished garage game room, ample seating/eating areas, Harbert Beach, and 2-3 min walk to Harbert Swedish Bakery! Not so good: our family arrived at 5PM check-in time, but had to wait a bit as cleaning crew was still inside. Screened porch has a lot of dead bugs, leaves, and cob webs. Had ants on kitchen counter (right side) of sink we had to spray and wipe down (never saw them after that), fan in hall bathroom didn’t work so made for very humid showers, broken cabinet door below kitchen sink (only a minor issue). Walk to Harbert beach is 15-20 mins, but recommend driving and getting there by mid-morning for a parking spot in the summer. Especially on the weekends of course. Overall, nice home and quiet with wooded surroundings. Recommend they provide travel size shampoos and Kleenex and at least 1 liquid hand soap in the kitchen and at least wash those porch screens and porch screen doors off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Family Vacation

Everyone polled (7 adults) would have given this property between a 3.5-4.5 rating. I think an overall 4 is fair. Aside from 7 adults, we had 4 kids ages 1 - 3.5. This was our first family vacation we took together and we’d consider coming back to this house/area in the future. Pros: -Lots of space -Swing set for kids -Off the beaten path so kids can run around -Lots of bathrooms and bedrooms -Great communication with management company -Stocked kitchen (pots and pans, dishes, cups) -Cherry Beach was very clean and clear water and easy to get to -Garage converted into game room was really cool Cons: -The floors were dirty. A 1 year old was on the floor for less than 2 minutes and her hands and feet were covered in dirt. -Lots of daddy long legs inside and cobwebs. This may be unavoidable due to the wooded area. -Had some temp control issues. It was really cold when we arrived and we could never quite get it right. It was often too chilly during the day and then too hot to sleep with blankets (in some rooms) at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

Absolutely beautiful property for our large family gathering. Well equipped, very updated and beautifully decorated. We would highly recommend. The hot tub was a plus and all enjoyed the fireplace. The two refrigerators were extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Time!

It was a beautiful property. My friends and I barely wanted to leave the house, we had such a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

70th Birthday Gathering

We had a wonderful weekend…more than enough room for 8 adults and three kids, 2-7 years old…house is beautiful and very well maintained and stocked and plenty to do for family fun on the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

This property was perfect for a family of 12. Very spacious and fully equipped for a family who likes to cook together. Walking distance to a very private beach. Close to Union Pier and New Buffalo and Sawyer. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a beach vacation with friends

Two families with small children and could have fit a third family easily. Beautiful home with great space to gather and for the kids to play. Everything felt updated and new. The location is great as well. The walk to the beach would be long with small children, but the beach was not crowded and we were able to get parking each time. It’s a quick walk to the Swedish Bakery for coffee/breakfast in the morning. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021