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Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
Exterior
Dining
Smart TV, books, stereo
Nestled in a rural wooded setting, this cozy cottage is a stone's throw from Lake Michigan and near Harbor Shores. With vaulted ceilings, reclaimed wood accents, and comfortable sleeping areas like the 'Lake Suite', you'll unwind in style.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Benton Harbor cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
A reminder that you can check-out anytime before 11:00
If you wouldn't mind leaving all used towels in the bathroom and leave all the bedsheets as they are, we'll take care of it!
When you're ready to leave please close all windows and lock all doors and press the [Yale] button on the keypad to lock the main door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • White Pine Winery - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Silver Beach - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 12 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anemel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Houndstooth - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns located?

This family-friendly Benton Harbor cottage is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silver Beach and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Lions Park Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great getaway

Great cottage with short drives to great beaches, town, shops, and restaurants! Will definitely recommend to others and stay again if in the area! Loved all the games and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad N.

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

Wonderful place and host

Family friendly. Host was responsive and accommodating. If I’m the area again would definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie C.

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

Nice place

This is a great little place with plenty of space to spread out. The “lake suite” is a wonderful bonus especially with kids! Great location, close to several destinations. Owners are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karrie K.

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

Perfect location

This place was perfect for a long weekend beach vacation with a family of teenagers! Just close enough to great beaches and shopping. The house was adorable and had ample space for all of us. The teens enjoyed their own “space” with the bonus room!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria N.

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

Nelson Michigan vacation

Very nice experience. House was immaculate, comfortable beds and plenty of linens. Kitchen very well appointed, every appliance and utensil provided. Children had a great space to play inside and out. Would definitely recommend the stay ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

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

Adorable!

Property was clean & adorable! Just a short drive to DT St. Joe. Proprty owner waa very responsive and personable. Definitely booking here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SARA M.

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

Family time

We found “little blue cottage” welcoming and natural. Kia included a sweet welcome booklet and the house was adorable and cozy The larger office/ bedroom was perfect for my son, wife & 2 kiddos. Totally enjoyed the location and our time there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicole b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week at the Little Blue Cottage. The cottage had pretty much anything you needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

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

Great stay

Perfectly located to surrounding beaches and kid activities. Kira was super communicative and welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starr R.

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

A Time for Mom

My husband and I were grateful to have such wonderful hosts during our time of bereavement. The hosts were super quick to respond, the location was great and the house was immaculate. Check in and out was easy. In spite of the situation, we had a great stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Perfect place for our family

Nice, clean place to stay. It had everything we needed. Nice property and great location as well! We would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

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

Lovely stay

The cottage was exactly as depicted, and the communication with the owners was seamless and delightful. It had everything we needed, and we had a very nice time!! I would recommend to any family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Great!

Everything was great! Very cozy and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Picture Perfect

Great place for a family. The place isn't only exceptionally clean, it's well decorated and very comfortable. Loved how they had coffee sitting ready for us to use in the morning. Only 5 minutes north of St. Joseph (i.e. great location). Hosts were extremely responsive and very nice. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

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

Family Getaway

The Little Blue Cottage was perfect for our family’s getaway! Kira and Jean have thought of and provided everything necessary for families to feel at home away from home. The location is fantastic and the house had plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla H.

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

Grils trip

Great little place really close to sevwral attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha T.

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

Fun stay - close to everything!

We had a great stay visiting family in Michigan. So much to do and everything is very close to the cottage (downtown St. Joes, Silver Beach, etc). The cottage is awesome for families and we felt like we had room to spread out. Host was also very communicative. Thanks for a fun trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kim D.

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

Blue house

Upon arrival we noticed the yard had not been mowed. Once we entered the house we discovered that the back door was left open. Touring the house we noticed the locked supply closed was left open and windows cleaner left in the living room..After all that our stay was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalrav B.

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

Cozy blue cottage is truly cozy

Clean, beautiful and with every small detail taken care of - Cozy blue cottage was truly a cozy relaxing experience for us. Nice layout, inviting back patio and large backyard with fire pit. Ideal location - straight shot of 8-10 min to beaches/parks and St. Joseph area restaurants with a very little traffic to bother you even in the busy vacation season. Benton harbor and South Haven attractions are also close by (15-20 min drive). We are happy that we picked blue cottage for our 3 nights, 4 days August vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

Fun weekend!

We had a family wedding in St. Joseph and this place was the perfect house to rent for the weekend. House was super clean and had all the amenities we were looking for. Very close to a public beach and felt so secluded from all the other homes in the area! Would go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Great Location and very clean place with all the amenities

Property was just as described. Very clean and all supplies provided. 10 minutes from Silver lake beach and secluded from neighbors. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey R.

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

Perfect for families

We just stayed at the Little Blue Cottage for 4 nights. This was one of our best VRBO experiences. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. The location was ideal for our purposes. The hosts were extremely responsive. Our group had 5 children ranging in age from 9 to 15 years old. The third bedroom/bunk house was perfect for the kids. They had their own space with beds for everyone, a table and chairs, couches, a sink and their own t.v. When we weren't our and about, the kids were able to enjoy their own space. Very enjoyable for everyone, excellent experience, will certainly come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth V.

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

Lovely home in-the woods

Nicely arranged rooms For family to both sleep and have social times together too. Well equipped. Outside furniture for sitting. Near beaches and all the fun things in St Joseph like little shops, restaurants and stores. Our family mostly spent time pickleballing at public courts in the area and at the beach. I really appreciated good communication with the owner. She aways answered any questions quickly. We would definitely rent again from her.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Plenty of room for our family, the kids took up to back room and had a blast! Right off of M-63, which was a direct route to everywhere we wanted to go nearby. Plenty of room in the yard, fire pit was fun and we enjoyed scavenging in the woods. The house was clean and decorated beautifully. Our stay was very pleasant and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Nice stay

My wife and I had a nice time staying in the cottage. I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023