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Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lakeside, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Lakeside

When you stay at this vacation home in Lakeside, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. .This beach vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Four Winds Casino New Buffalo and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Burnison Galleries.

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Townline Beach - 12 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Birch Market - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kankakee Grille New Buffalo - ‬15 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.

Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit

The Gatehouse on Orchard Beach

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With a gorgeous top-to-bottom renovation that was completed in 2020 and sporting new updates for 2023, this lakefront cottage in the heart of historic Lakeside is truly one of a kind. This modern home is situated on a mid-size bluff above Orchard Beach, a wide, 80-foot stretch of sand that's shared by association members only at the north end of a long, walkable beach on a natural cove of Lake Michigan. Enjoy access to a private beach cabana, with easy access to chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys to make your excursions on the shores truly memorable.

This contemporary home is full of style and natural light, offering new appliances and fixtures throughout, an open and airy great room, and a fully equipped kitchen with an extra-large island and stainless steel appliances - all of which contribute to the authentic, beach-house ambience. Come home from the lakeshore each afternoon to rinse off the sand in the refreshing outdoor shower, get the gas grill going on the raised deck, or simply play with your kids in the spacious yard. Leave your swimsuits to spin in the private washer/dryer, and spend the evening hours telling stories in the warmth of the firepit outside.

THINGS TO KNOW
There are 60 stairs leading down to the beach.
An outdoor shower is available.
Four beach chairs are provided.
Board games and a yard bag game are provided.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan, LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

48516

Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ruth K., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Property has ongoing septic and plumbing issues. The laundry closet off the primary bedroom emitted a horrible and strong sewage smell all but one of the nights of our stay. I was told there was a venting issue. Maintenance or plumbers were there three days but did not fully resolve the issue. There were additional plumbing issues as well with a sink making a jack hammer noise that was not resolved. I was in contact with customer every day of vacation which was frustrating. I was refunded two nights and a cleaning fee but only after I sent continuous messages to Vacasa. I don't feel this was sufficient. We were also offered another house for the night that wasn't beach front. We a paid for a beach house. Every time you contact them, you get a different representative and get canned answers back. There was allegedly a local representative but I never was in direct contact with them. The kitchen needs a restock on utensils, kitchen towels and coffee cups. The house has the potential to be an amazing experience but for the poor management and maintenance of the property. The beach is incredible and the cabana is convenient. The deck, patio and yard are very nice features.Overall, I would warn potential renters of any property managed by Vacasa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Getaway

Everything was great.We had a very nice time. It was very clean. There was a slow drain in the master bathroom sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gate House Lakeside near Union Pier

Great property. As described. Everything done online - no property manager. Listing should state there is no cell phone service - it is a dead zone. Good internet connection. TV with Roku for those rainy days and lots of games. Cabana was private for the house and had a mini-fridge. Saved many trips up the stairs to the house. My family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heidi V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home was great and perfect location - vacasa was not helpful

I would totally give the property and location 5 stars, just as pictured! However, Vacasa was hard to get in touch with and did not provide timely communication and did not give details on the property. Really need a binder and local property manager especially with limited cell coverage until you sign into wifi. Also, because of fees for vacasa and vrbo, rental rates were a bit misleading. Paid additional 60% of rack rate in fees& taxes. …shocking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Shaw

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebrations

Really enjoyed our stay at this property. The beach access was perfect and the outdoor seating was nice. This was our first time visiting this area of Michigan and we plan to return. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house is gorgeous and great location. There are a lot of steps to get to the beach.

Beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vijay R., Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall break

We enjoyed our stay! It is an old house, but has been nicely renovated. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, and location was terrific with easy access to a secluded beach. Kitchen was well stocked! Check in and check out we’re also very easy. Beach chairs and an exterior shower along with several board games were also a nice bonus. We would definitely stay here again when back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021