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Gebhard Chalet - Charming, private, beachfront chalet nestled in a wooded dune on Lake Michigan

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Perched atop a wooded dune, this Chalet offers a secluded retreat with expansive views of the lake. Unwind in the fully equipped kitchen, dine on the expandable dining table or deck seating up to eight, and enjoy sunset barbecues with gas grill and lounge furniture.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Gebhard Chalet - Charming, private, beachfront chalet nestled in a wooded dune on Lake Michigan

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun
Laundry facilities and gas grills are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
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 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

Property is also known as

501558

About the area

Located in Coloma, this holiday home is on the beach. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Whirlpool Compass Fountain and South Haven Lighthouse. Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Coloma travel guide
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Covert, MI

What's nearby

  • sand dunes on the Van Buren State park #beach
    Van Buren State Park
    7 min drive - 12.6 km
  • USA, Illinois, Chicago, City skyline from Lake Michigan at sunset
    Lake Michigan College
    11 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Covert Park
    5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Pilgrim Haven Natural Area
    9 min drive - 16.1 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards
    10 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • Riverside Tavern
    7 min drive
  • Wesco World
    16 min drive
  • Biggby Coffee
    14 min drive
  • Subway
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gebhard Chalet - Charming, private, beachfront chalet nestled in a wooded dune on Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gebhard Chalet - Charming, private, beachfront chalet nestled in a wooded dune on Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gebhard Chalet - Charming, private, beachfront chalet nestled in a wooded dune on Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gebhard Chalet - Charming, private, beachfront chalet nestled in a wooded dune on Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gebhard Chalet - Charming, private, beachfront chalet nestled in a wooded dune on Lake Michigan located?

This Coloma holiday home is on the beach, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Covert Park and Van Buren State Park. Porter Legacy Dunes and North Point Conservation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Gebhard Chalet - Charming, private, beachfront chalet nestled in a wooded dune on Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Great place on a great beach

A comfortable house in a nice part of the state on what may be the best beach I've ever spent time on. We'd love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal F.

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

vacation

would recommend It was a beautiful location right on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Lovely beach vacation

Very clean, lovely home with a perfect location! Our family loved the private beach and spent most of the days in the water or playing in the soft sand. We had an awesome, relaxing vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen B.

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

Vacation

Loved having the private beach. Enjoyed the wind in trees and hearing the waves from deck also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan M.

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful home with fantastic views of water. Was like we were staying in a tree house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie U.

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

Just like home!

Very clean and comfortable! Everything we needed and more! The scenery is gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Beauty and family

Beach beautiful cabin beautiful accomodations great. Made memories to last a lifetime. Have to be physically fit to use stairs to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

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

Great place

The house was very clean. Great beach. We loved it. Will probably return sometime when it’s a little warmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce J.

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

Spectacular Home & Beach

This was our second year at the Chalet and we loved our time even more. The house is beautiful, well-equipped and a great space to cook, barbecue and dine together. The beach is breathtaking. We swam endlessly, walked for miles, watched the sunsets and sunbathed to our heart's content. With family coming from MI, IL and CT this is a wonderful gathering spot to make memories and enjoy our time together. South Haven is fun too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Private Beach Getaway

This property is secluded on a hill overlooking Lake Michigan. The private beach was perfect for us and our little dog. We grill and back patio were perfect. There was a deck about half way down to the beach where we watched terrific sunsets --close up and unimpeded everynight. We wanted privacy and this cozy home provided it. Also close enough to town , shopping etc when we needed something or wanted to get away and enjoy small town life and farmer's markets The house is appointed nicely for a family --we were a couple in the downstairs bedroom and our friend was upstairs. But if there had been more friends, it would have been tighter and less private. Overall, the chalet and secluded location were what we wanted—days on the beach and grilling on the back deck evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy and Dave C.

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

Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat

The Chalet is SO clean and comfortable. Check-in and out were easy. Jaqua Realtors were easy to deal with and any questions we had were immediately answered. The view of Lake Michigan was amazing and, oh my, those sunsets from the beach - wow! This home was beautiful and big enough for me, the hubby, and our pup. It was nicely appointed with dishes, pots & pans, etc. Nice deck area. We spent a little time on the private beach. Put our toes in Lake Michigan which is so clear and beautiful here. This home is convenient to South Haven, Saugatuck, and Holland. We had a blast exploring Warren Dunes, Saugatuck Dunes, and Indiana Dunes National Park. Oh and it's close to local wineries. This chalet is a gem!! We would love to come back and stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda F.

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

Great Stay

We had a great vacation and really enjoyed the private beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amy H.

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

Lake Michigan

We had a very nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug V.

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

Excellent property and host

Thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing location. Beautiful home and property. Beach access is tremendous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney L.

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

Secluded Lake Getaway

Perched atop a woodsy sand dune, we had endless views of the lake and a private beach to enjoy with our family and dogs. The chalet was very clean and manicured. Loved the wood features everywhere to make you feel like you’re in nature. You are very much in the woods so expect bugs on the trip to and from the beach but the house itself was clear, the appliances seemed brand new (props to the cleaning crew) and a storm knocked out the power twice but the backup generator immediately popped on that we didn’t even notice. Overall, a great family getaway, especially if you want to get away from it all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

Chalet

Our chalet was amazing!! A wonderful way to spend our anniversary!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Summer 24

Best vacation ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Amazing week!

We had an amazing time. House and lake were perfect. Appreciated the space close to the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Brad T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and proximity to the lake beach were awesome. The house is becoming dated, not ideal for two couples because the second bedroom is up a very steep set of stairs, and only has a half-bath upstairs. The bedrooms are small. The main "great room" is small and open to the loft upstairs that has two beds - not exactly private. The furniture is dated and kitchen with average stock. No dishwasher. The check-in, communication from the management company and access to the property was great. In my opinion, this property is best suited for a small family with young children seeking a beach house experience, with less comfort.We enjoyed the beach, the peace and quiet and our time on the deck. The view of the sunset through the trees is great, but we had to wash the windows.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Perfect, relaxing stay!

4 of us stayed at the Chalet, and it was plenty of space. We came for the Ironman 70.3 race, which was just down the road from the house, perfect location. It was very peaceful! Loved having our own stairs down to the beautiful beach. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking. And we took advantage of the patio table for all of our meals. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peg D., Coralville, Iowa

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

Our private beach on the inland ocean

This was the perfect place for a clan gathering of 7 adults from 3 states. We cooked and ate and talked — and went up and down the incredible beach stairs SO many times!! The house fit the bill for us! We all slept well here. We are already talking about coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dora A.

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

Enchanting and relaxing family vacation

Coffee on our own private beach every morning was the best way to start our day. Walks along the shoreline with so many beautiful beach stones to collect and enjoy. A young eagle swooped down to the lake waters for breakfast one morning! The chalet was wonderful for our family of four and our fur baby. Great open spaces, love the natural light pouring into the space. One of our most memorable and favorite vacations. Feeling relaxed- Thank you for letting our family enjoy your restful haven on the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Smaller than expected

The photos made the property seem much bigger. There was no privacy in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Only 1 shower. Liked the appliances. Great to have a washer and dryer. Dishes and cooking utensils were good. Great beach, but an awful lot of stairs. Deck directly behind the hose was dangerous without a railing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Evan E.

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

Excellent property, great location with a couple suggestions

The property is really nice with great views, a private beach, and quiet seclusion while also a quick drive to St. Joe, South Haven, etc. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked and there were extras such as beach chairs and tongs for roasting marshmallows/hotdogs. However we did have one beef: please please upgrade your Roku and TV. The weather can’t always be nice and when you’re stuck inside it would be nice to be able to use something that works. The Roku was almost older than my 13 year old daughter. It honestly has a Blockbuster button (seriously!) and none of the apps worked because the unit was obsolete. The TV was small and that area of the house could use a rearranging—it was not very functional. Apart from that small detail it was truly a wonderful stay and I would definitely rent again I would just remember to bring my Roku.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce J.

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

Beach Family Getaway

The house is clean and seems to have been renovated recently. The living space worked well for us and the outside deck and grill were great. We absolutely loved the beach and being so close to Lake Michigan after renting several other less than desirable locations. It was great for our family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022