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Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Three Oaks

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A dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a wall of wine barrels.
A lighthouse on a sandy beach with a clear sky.
A cozy room with a built-in bench, a green armchair, and a small table with a lamp.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Three Oaks, MI
  • Place, Acorn Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Vickers Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Acorn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Three Oaks

In Three Oaks .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Acorn Theater and Three Oaks Township Hall. Vickers Theatre and The Acorn are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Acorn Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Three Oaks Township Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vickers Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Acorn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Watkins Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 12 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ray & Al’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Heston Supper Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town

Located steps from the Village of Three Oaks, guests can walk to Vickers Theatre, Featherbone Factory, Acorn Theatre, Froehlich’s, Journeyman Distillery, and more. Great for cyclists, and for food or wine enthusiasts, located in the heart of Harbour Country - short drive to Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes, 8 wineries, shopping and 2 casinos.

The cottage has been professionally designed with bright, cottage decor with a modern twist. Kids and adults will enjoy climbing the 'dock' ladder to the comfortable sleeping loft which is 6' tall in the middle. The loft features three twin beds a television, and VCR.

For the family chef, the kitchen features a professional Aga range and farm house sink. Enjoy breakfast on the back sun-porch or watch the game during the fall on one of our flat screen TV’s.

Pamper yourself in the master bathroom with vintage marble sink, mosaic tile floors and euro-style shower.

Enjoy the vintage touches like fully restored doors, hinges, cast-iron vents, chandeliers, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout.


Keywords: cottage, house, town, wineries, three oaks, harbour country, pet friendly, loft, lake Michigan, new buffalo, theatres, shops, restaurants, cycling, brewery, antiques, renovated, new, clean, four winds casino, Journeyman, Acorn Theatre, Three Oaks, New Buffalo

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cottage Heart Harbor Country Steps Town House Three Oaks
Cottage Heart Harbor Country Steps Town Three Oaks
Cottage Heart Harbor Country Steps Town
Heart Harbor Steps Town Three
Cottage in the Heart of Harbor Country Steps From Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town to the airport?

This vacation home is 25.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town to the beach?

This vacation home is 7 mi (12-min drive) from Union Pier Beach and 7 mi (12-min drive) from Gordon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center (11-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town to downtown Three Oaks?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Three Oaks.

Cottage In The Heart Of Harbor Country - Steps From Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners have spent a great deal of time and effort to renovate this beautiful home. It was clean, comfortable, and just as described. The kids in our group enjoyed the loft space and our puppy enjoyed the large yard. The house is only about 10 minutes from the public beach in New Buffalo. It is a great place watch the sunset and parking fees are not enforced after 8:00pm. Warren Dunes State Park and Weko Beaches are only about 15 minutes away and a great way to spend a summer day. The house is a quick walk to downtown Three Oaks for shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed our time here and would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as described. Response from property owner was prompt when I reached out with a question. It was a perfect place to stay for our long weekend trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very well kept and very quaint. The location was perfect for where we wanted to be as far as our New Years itinerary. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Very clean, extremely convenient location to Three Oaks and Journeyman.Communication with the host family was amazing, fully informed every step of the way and they even reached out offering a later checkout which was very much appreciated following a wedding the night before!Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for relaxing

This cottage was perfect for relaxing with our family & dog after exploring Harbor Country! Quiet location yet close to restaurants & shopping by foot, & a short drive to New Buffalo, wineries & beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great cottage

Great cottage for family of 6
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wedding in Galien and it was a perfect location. We only regret we couldn’t have stayed longer to enjoy the beautiful yard and home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

The house worked great for our short family vacation. Our kids loved the kid sized sleep loft and lots of room to play outside. Kelly was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend!

Great property. House was wonderful and has a great yard!! Very clean and updated and comfortably furnished!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Bridal Party

Our wedding Bridal party stayed at this wondetful home! Clean, beautiful, and would highly recommend. Very nice and everyone enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Family Weekend

Adorable cottage close to the Waren Dunes. Just as described in the listing. Comfortably slept 6 adults and 4 kids under 10. The kids loved the loft! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Three Oaks

Very cute farm house. Very evident the owners spent a lot of time and effort making it a great vacation home for guests to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mod cottage

Clean nice location . Ease in talking with host and check in / out process. Great porch and yard.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic with a side of charm

This cottage was exactly what e needed and was just a described. W also enjoyed the small town as we visited the Thrift Store icecream shop and the Bicycle Museum. Would definitely booked in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in great location!

Our family had a wonderful stay at this beautiful VRBO! The house met and exceeded all of our expectations. We were welcomed with a lovely basket on the table, and there were so many indoor and outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy. The house was a short walk to the downtown area, where we enjoyed going in all of the local shops. Excellent communication with the owners, and we had no problems with check-in or check-out. Thankful for a great opportunity to stay in a beautiful part of the country!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend in Three Oaks!

Kelly was wonderful updating me on the weather before we came into town. The home was cozy with lots of space for a family of 5. Our 3 kiddos loved the loft room and we enjoyed taking walks and playing board games. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing time

We enjoyed , everything we love the concept of the place , we felt very safe and comfortably, hope we did good for you guys too . Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great property!

This property was wonderful for our group of 8. It was exactly as shown in the pictures, very well maintained and had easy access to the town of Three Oaks and nearby New Buffalo. The only suggestion we would make is that if there are more than 4 people staying to bring your own coffee mugs, as there were only 4 in the house but otherwise it was very well equipped and had everything we needed. I would recommend this place to anyone and my friends and I would love to come back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Traditional Cottage Experience with Modern Amenities

Loved the decor! Slightly funky, with a nod to the past. Favorite areas of the cottage were the dining room, back porch room, and the front porch. First floor bath is beautiful! Despite instructions, I struggled with the Aga stove and oven. Location is ideal!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend Getaway

My husband and I recently rented this property to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. This location is perfect for couples or families coming from Chicago, it only took us a little over an hour to drive there. The owners have done a great job with the renovation, so many great spaces in the house - great for a couple, group of friends or families. The welcome basket was a great touch and we appreciated all of the maps and recommendations left for us. We enjoyed the location also. It was a very easy to get to many of the local wineries to enjoy tastings or a nice meal and just a few mins from Warren woods park where we went hiking with our dogs. The house was also within walking distance to the local distillery (the Journeyman - we highly recommend) and several places to eat in small Three Oaks town area. This is a great location to take advantage of the many things Harbor Country has to offer. We will definitely be coming back.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Does not sleep 10 adults

The property was not real clean. We had 10 adults. Many over six feet. Not easy to climb up to the attic room for the 3 twin beds. No fitted sheets for pullout bed. Pillows stained. Floors were dirty. I would list it for 6 adults sleeping comfortable. The ladder also didn’t seem very safe going into the attic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

If your goal is a slow paced, relaxing vacation...

Our goal was to get away for a week, unwind, and disconnect. This house, and the town of Three Oaks, was perfect for this. First, the house itself is great. Needs a touch of TLC on the exterior but overall, the house is great; nice size, large lot (we had badminton set up and there is plenty of space for croquet course (set is included with house)), tastefully decorated, clean, and the front porch was great. We spent considerable time having coffee in the morning and wine in the evening on the front porch. Very quiet setting. As far as the location and town, you can walk or ride your bike into Three Oaks. Three Oaks is a very sleepy little town, but with a handful of nice shops, nice restaurants, bike rental places, a great distillery/restaurant, ice cream parlor, excellent butcher shop with their famous summer sausage, and a great library. This place was perfect for unwinding. On top of that, you are 10 minutes door-to-beach (New Buffalo) and quite a few other destinations (Warren Dunes, Union Pier, Lakeside, miniature golf, etc.). We really loved the house, the town of Three Oaks, and the proximity to beaches. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Comfortable house for two families traveling together

This house has been lovingly redecorated by the owners and was configured to accommodate a variety of groups -- we appreciated having variety of bed sizes, something that can be hard to find in a rental. We, a family of five, traveled with another family of four. The boys loved the loft and the girls were comfortable in the coral painted room upstairs. Each set of parents took one of the master bedrooms. The kitchen has most things you'll need for a short stay -- we would have liked more baking sheets that fit in the oven and possibly a few more dishtowels. There is no automatic dishwasher in the kitchen, just a charming vintage sink where washing up can be done quite readily. Plan to bring your own drinking water if you are sensitive to odors as the well water sometimes has a strong odor. The front porch had recently been redone so there wasn't a place to sit outside in the front of the house; that may have also been because we were visiting in early spring. I expect that will be a great addition to the living space once it's furnished. We enjoyed the large rustic dining table, which was generous enough in size to accommodate mealtimes and doubled as a game table. The sun room out back is great in the morning when the sun shines into the space. The owner was very responsive and made useful suggestions for places to go in the area. She also arranged for the caretakers to set up the grill -- which had been stored for the winter -- when I mentioned that we planned to make use of it. That went above and beyond and was much appreciated. This house is in Three Oaks, a charming town in southwest MI within a short drive to Lake Michigan's beautiful beaches and other Harbor Country towns with restaurants, shops, and spas for travelers. It's a great location for a getaway weekend from Chicago, but could be a home base for a longer summer vacation too. Some of our favorite nearby places to visit: Warren Woods (opens April 1 for the season, sadly was closed during our visit), Warren Dunes State Park, Blue Plate Cafe, New Buffalo Public Beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 and dog had a great stay at this cottage! Plenty of space with the bedrooms and sitting areas in the house. It was really nice to have two rooms with tvs downstairs. Our kids loved the loft! The property is really private and quiet. We also enjoyed the location and being able to walk to downtown Three Oaks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

weekend

great place! Walkable. Comfy beds. Dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022