8/10 Good
Joe B.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A classic getaway
Joe B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Entire home
Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10111 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Barbecue grill
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Three Oaks, MI
- Burnison Galleries4 min drive
- Cherry Beach4 min drive
- Warren Woods State Park6 min drive
- South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)47 min drive
Room options
About the area
Three Oaks
With a stay at this vacation home in Three Oaks, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Burnison Galleries. .This vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Four Winds Casino New Buffalo and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cherry Beach.
What's nearby
- Cherry Beach - 4 min drive
- Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 6 min drive
- St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 6 min drive
- Warren Dunes State Park - 11 min drive
- Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 16 min drive
Getting around
- New Buffalo Station - 12 min drive
- South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
- The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 17 min drive
- Four Winds Sports Bar - 17 min drive
- Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 18 min drive
- The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
- Redamak's Tavern - 11 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.
Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach
Ellie's Cottage is a charming and cozy summer rental that's perfect for families and groups of friends looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. From the moment you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will make you feel right at home.
The cottage features an open floor plan that's perfect for entertaining and spending quality time with loved ones. The living room is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of seating and a large screen TV for movie nights. The dining area is adjacent to the living room, and the table can comfortably seat six people.
The cottage has three bedrooms, all of which are situated in the back of the house, ensuring a peaceful and restful night's sleep. The first bedroom features a queen bed, while the second bedroom is perfect for kids, with two sets of twin bunks. The third bedroom has a comfortable double bed.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the modern amenities you need to prepare delicious meals for your family and friends. There's a gas stove, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. The kitchen also features a breakfast bar with seating for two.
One of the highlights of Ellie's Cottage is the spacious screened-in porch that's perfect for dining and relaxation. The porch overlooks the large yard, which is ideal for outdoor games and activities. The yard also features a fire pit, which is perfect for roasting marshmallows, telling stories, and stargazing.
Ellie's Cottage is located just minutes away from Cherry Beach, one of the best beaches in the area. With its wide, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, it's the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing.
In addition to the beach, there are plenty of other local attractions and activities to enjoy. You can explore the charming town of New Buffalo, which is just a short drive away and boasts plenty of restaurants, shops, and galleries. You can also go hiking, biking, or kayaking in the nearby parks and nature reserves.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Ellie's Cottage has everything you need for a memorable and enjoyable summer vacation.
The cottage features an open floor plan that's perfect for entertaining and spending quality time with loved ones. The living room is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of seating and a large screen TV for movie nights. The dining area is adjacent to the living room, and the table can comfortably seat six people.
The cottage has three bedrooms, all of which are situated in the back of the house, ensuring a peaceful and restful night's sleep. The first bedroom features a queen bed, while the second bedroom is perfect for kids, with two sets of twin bunks. The third bedroom has a comfortable double bed.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the modern amenities you need to prepare delicious meals for your family and friends. There's a gas stove, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. The kitchen also features a breakfast bar with seating for two.
One of the highlights of Ellie's Cottage is the spacious screened-in porch that's perfect for dining and relaxation. The porch overlooks the large yard, which is ideal for outdoor games and activities. The yard also features a fire pit, which is perfect for roasting marshmallows, telling stories, and stargazing.
Ellie's Cottage is located just minutes away from Cherry Beach, one of the best beaches in the area. With its wide, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, it's the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing.
In addition to the beach, there are plenty of other local attractions and activities to enjoy. You can explore the charming town of New Buffalo, which is just a short drive away and boasts plenty of restaurants, shops, and galleries. You can also go hiking, biking, or kayaking in the nearby parks and nature reserves.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Ellie's Cottage has everything you need for a memorable and enjoyable summer vacation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers wheelchair access.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
North Star Properties
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Internet access
Parking and transport
- On-site parking
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Coffee/tea maker
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
- Hairdryer
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite service
- DVD player
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Unit size: 1196 sq ft (111 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $50.00/pet fee is required per dog, 2 dog limit
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Property is also known as
Summer 2019 Dates Now Available House Three Oaks
Summer 2019 Dates Now Available Three Oaks
Summer 2019 Dates Now Availab
Ellie's With Cherry Rights
Ellie's Cottage With Cherry Beach Rights Cottage
Ellie's Cottage With Cherry Beach Rights Three Oaks
Ellie's Cottage With Cherry Beach Rights Cottage Three Oaks
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Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Christy L., Overland Park, KS
23 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poorly managed
The property has potential but was severely neglected during the time of our stay. When we arrived, we immediately saw several signs of disrepair: there is a note written on a piece of cardboard saying that the dishwasher was broken. The blinds in one of the bedrooms were broken so that it was impossible to have privacy, a large chunk of tile had fallen off of the shower and black mold and mildew lined the tiles and grout,a piece of metal on the stovetop was broken and bent skyward, the air conditioning never function properly and was unable to cool the house below 77°. There was laundry left in both the washer and the dryer when we arrived so we had linens to fold upon arrival. Although the dishwasher was broken, the house was completely devoid of supplies: absolutely no toilet paper, no paper towels, no dish soap for the handwashing we hadn’t expected, no laundry detergent, and no bar soap. We found ourselves searching at grocery stores several times so that we could purchase the items that were missing for our stay. The bunk beds were rickety and clearly not safe. There was a strong odor of mildew from the ceiling of the mudroom. We communicated these problems to Monica, the property manager, and she assured us that our cleaning fee would be refunded. After several messages to Monica, we have yet to see a refund. This refund was promised nearly 3 weeks ago.
Christy L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Nancy R., Palos Heights, IL
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ellie”s Cottage
The exterior of the house and the porch were poorly maintained. Looked ramshackle. Screen porch door was off its hinge and the screen had tears in it- one that a squirrel was using to access the porch. Lots of spider webs. Interior was clean, comfortable and old. Again, in need of maintenance. A dresser in one bedroom, fell over when my husband moved it to look for a socket. The dresser feet were old and soft and cracked, falling forward. Would not stay here again.
Nancy R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Nicole P.
28 Apr 2024
Cute!
Very nice house and the outside screened porch is great!
Nicole P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zachary G.
13 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip to a great lake
We had a great time despite some canadian wild fire smoke. Great place to stay, super close to a nice small beach without a million people there.
Zachary G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Elizabeth S.
10 Jul 2023
A sweet spot
We loved the house and neighborhood. The long table adjacent to the kitchen was a great gathering spot. Super close to beaches and all the attractions along Red Arrow highway.
Plusses: Washer /dryer, air conditioning, sweet decorations, pet friendly layout and furnishings, comfy cute linens, decent mattresses on all beds, private back room with queen bed, huge modern spotless refrigerator/freezer.
A few things that didn't work well for us, but could be fine for others: the bedroom with two bunk beds left insufficient head room and floor space for my adult children, so nearly unusable for any of them; limited comfy sofa space for hanging out together.
Negatives: there is poison ivy in the yard; porch screens need repair; electric stove is old and thus a bit hard to cook on.
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Sandra P.
14 Nov 2020
Disappointing experience
My family of 4 stayed at Ellie’s cottage for two weeks.
Cons - Kitchen light consistently malfunctioned and acted as a strobe light making all of us dizzy. I contacted the property manager multiple times. She promised several times that a handyman would come to fix it and no one ever showed up. I sent her a video and she again said someone would come out. Never heard from her again. The toilet was also leaking 24/7 making a drip drip noise. Again, no handyman for two weeks. The screened in porch had a huge tear in one of the screens making it impossible to spend time in there which would have been wonderful for our family (lots of big bugs).
Pros - solid internet which was critical because the kids were in school and we were both working. Also, there were fun board games to play. Kitchen was well stocked. Dishwasher, washer and dryer all functioned well.
Sandra P.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Colleen M.
24 Aug 2020
Great Little Place
Functional house with all the outdoor amenities—fire pit and screened porch. Could use a bit of maintenance and some deep cleaning, but overall functional.
Colleen M.
10/10 Excellent
Patricia S.
11 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
We have been to this area before and the kids love the beach and blueberry picking. Easy drive from Chicago area. Monica's home was clean and very close to the beach. Plan on going to Warren dunes if your kids like to play in the sand as the beachfront at Cherry beach is limited. Great area to get away to.
Patricia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn P.
29 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
July 2020
It was clean and had all the modern conveniences. I did notice that repairs needed to be made to the exterior of the home. The back steps were in disrepair and dangerous. The landscaping also needed to be trimmed back to make access to the backyard easier. A front exterior doorway light should also be installed. It would also have been nice to have received an update as to the condition of the beaches. The beach that was outlined in the information provided on the website was inaccurate. That beach area had been closed down since last season according to homeowners in that area which meant we had to find another beach access and travel a little further to get there. Other than that, we all enjoyed our stay and the accommodations.
Carolyn P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Shanna L.
29 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved Ellie’s!
It was exactly as pictured and the perfect place for our low key family vacation! The nearby beaches and carry out restaurants were all wonderful and everyone was so friendly.
Shanna L.
8/10 Good
Harry B., Chicago
13 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot
We enjoyed our time here. The screen porch is especially pleasant.
Harry B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
23 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Loving Ellie’s!
We had a fantastic time at Ellie’s Cottage! Plenty of space for all eight of us and so much to do in the area! Monica was also very helpful when we had questions.
Jessica S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jared R.
12 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
MC 2019
Great stay. Just what we needed
Jared R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Charlene H.
19 Aug 2018
Adorable Gem
The cottage was the perfect size for a large group on a budget. Then there were all the little notions throughout the house that added a personal touch: loads of board games, hundres of legos for the kids, books for children, birding books, the chalk board with a basket of colorful chalk, new dishwasher, french door refridgerator, spacious enclosed outdoor dining area. Large back yard where the kids could roam, explore and run free. What a nice surprise all the extras were!
Charlene H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
John D., Austin, Texas
30 Sept 2017
A very sweet little cottage, close to everything.
We had a great stay over the Labor Day weekend. The house was nicely outfitted, screened porch was a great place to hang out and there is super fast WiFi, which was nice. Best for a couple or a family with younger kids, I think. And a nice nature trail a few steps away. Monica was very responsive to our needs.
John D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
8/10 Good
Jessie H., Chicago, Illinois
1 Sept 2017
Lovely getaway cottage for families!
My husband and our two kids and I loved staying in this sweet cottage with its huge backyard, wonderful porch, and homey charm. So convenient to New Buffalo, the Warren Dunes, Sawyer, and all our favorite stops along Red Arrow Highway. Lots of beach supplies to use, board games to play, and bunk beds too! We loved using the backyard fire pit for S'mores and loved sitting out under the stars at night. When we accidentally left a precious stuffed animal behind, Monica was so helpful and understanding and got it back to us in the mail very quickly. Would definitely stay here again! Would be great for a girls' weekend or a couple's getaway as well!
Jessie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017