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Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D

Holiday home with a hot tub, steps from Lake Michigan

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Escape to Chalet Du Bois, where charm and convenience blend seamlessly. Unwind in the hot tub or snuggle by the fireplace while admiring tree views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances for cooking up a storm, and the screened-in porch offers a tranquil retreat. With entertainment options galore - including pool table, game room with electric piano and guitar - this timber frame home has something for everyone.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • 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.

Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D

Holiday home with a hot tub, steps from Lake Michigan
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and gas grills. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 first aid kit
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

48459

About the area

Map
Harbert, MI

What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 26 min drive - 49.6 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 44 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 13 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Infusco Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greenbush Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Well-appointed and lovely setting

This home was lovely for our family. We could all sit together for meals either outside or inside. Very well-equipped and it felt like we were in a tree house. Nice access to a beautiful beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Fantastic Property

The house was extremely clean, the kitchen was well stocked, we had plenty of towel and everything was well cared for.
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10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Beautiful house, great location

Loved this house and its location. Very easy walk down to the (gorgeous) beach every day, and a great, well-stocked kitchen to cook in. We spent our whole trip going back and forth from the beach to the house, except for an outing to pick blueberries. Couldn't ask for a better trip. Load up on groceries before you arrive because there aren't many nearby supermarkets!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

Perfect beach spot

The house had plenty of space for a bunch of us to both gather and spread apart as needed. The beach is an incredibly short walk and the house had a few beach chairs and floaties. Plenty of wood for nights around the fire pit. They were a little short on some basic supplies like paper towels, salt, pepper, cooking oil, and propane for the grill. Some in our group didn't get cell reception. But I would stay here again. Mama and baby deer came by each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bernie T.

Great family house

Our family had a great time at the house. Plenty of room for everyone, very short walk to the beach. (Be ready for the 62 stairs to go down to the beach.) Our only regret is that, when we went online to try to book the house for one of a couple of periods next summer, everything was booked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Beach Home

Property is a short walk (2 minutes) to public beach access at Cherry Beach. Excellent location, home is well stocked and exceptional. Beach items in garage were helpful. I would return here again.

8/10 Good

Siobhan W.

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

basic

outdoor furniture needs a cleaning, update. Overall too expensive for a rather basic experience. Location is often not everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Beautiful in every way!

This property was remarkable! When I read “steps to beach” I wasn’t sure how close it actually was… it is less than a block! We made multiple trips a day and even would run back to the house for sunglasses or an extra towel. The house itself is just beautiful and the kids enjoyed the hot tub every day. The outdoor shower (that has warm water!) was used more than any of the showers in the house. I loved having a little music room and the tv and pool table in a separate area downstairs. Our tv addicted family had to adjust to having just one tv in the house, but it was nice to slow down and just enjoy each other. Oh! And the screen porch! Loved it every morning and any other time I just wanted to peacefully sit. The only (small) concern was the jacuzzi tub upstairs. I knew it would be a gamble to try it out, but it seems the jets need to be cleaned and the plug for the tub needs some sort of handle because it’s nearly impossible to pull it out when it is suctioned in. Everything else was lovely! And there was an amazing hot tub so we really didn’t need the jacuzzi. Looking forward to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Fabulous Stay

We could not have been happier about this property and our time there! Close to the beach; extremely clean; amenities above and beyond; kitchen stocked with everything you could need. Family vacation was a success!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly Schneider G.

A Perfect "Bucket List" Vacation!

This “bucket list” vacation had one primary goal: attempt to closely duplicate the location, activities and feelings I had as a child visiting my grandparents’ nearby cottage, and to share these experiences with my children and grandchildren. Chalet du Bois provided EVERYTHING I’d hoped for and MORE: beautiful wide beach with a very short walking distance from the house (so even the little kids and seniors could make several trips back and forth every day); house nestled in the woods with a screened porch; plenty of space for 10 people from ages 4-70. We arrived to find the house very clean and true to its description. The floor-to-ceiling windows made us feel we were right in the middle of the woods as we watched cardinals and blue jays fly by! There were plenty of bathroom towels (1 complete set for each person). The kitchen was well-appointed; nice large washer and dryer; huge back deck allowed our entire group to gather and we took great advantage of the warm-water outdoor shower to wash off the sand. There was also a clever foot-washing station by the front door. Morning coffee was especially enjoyable on the screened porch. As noticed in the pictures, this is an open floor plan so the house was filled with lots of happy noise most of the time….only an issue for people wanting to go to bed early or sleep late. The lower level bedrooms did stay quieter for little kids and the teens carved out their own space in the game room. A few board games were provided. Note: we did bring our own nightlights. Cherry Beach was gorgeous! After a short walk to the parking lot there were 62 steps down to the beach with several benches for resting along the way. In the garage we found 3 beach chairs and 1 beach umbrella (we also rented a larger umbrella) and we were pleasantly surprised to find several large floating rings and rafts for water play (we did provide our own electric pump to fill them). There was even a kayak although no paddle. Besides beach activities, part of the fun included catching fireflies, picking blueberries, making frequent trips to the delicious Harbert Swedish Bakery and eating one fabulous dinner at Tosi’s. We did have one important reason to contact the Vacasa guest support number for a problem. There are 2 coded lock boxes containing house keys, one for the front door and one for the back. The front one opened easily but the back door box wouldn’t open. The Vacasa representative (Justin) was very helpful. Apparently we had not been given the correct code for the back door. Once he provided it, the box opened easily but the key was missing. Justin notified the local manager with expectation that she would contact us and provide us with a new key. Unfortunately, we did not hear from her or receive that second key. Having only 1 key ended up being fine but it could have posed a problem if the front door key had accidentally been misplaced. Since all the “big things” in the house worked perfectly, I hate to mention a few minor inconveniences we noticed on arrival. They were all easily remedied without calling Vacasa support but I will mention them to the manager. I don’t expect they will be an issue for future guests. 1) as soon as we opened the front door, we heard the lower level bedroom smoke detector chirping. Clearly we couldn’t live with that so bought a battery and installed it. 2) I had been told that each bathroom would contain 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 2 rolls of TP and 2 soaps. Of the four bathrooms, the master and 2nd floor were missing both hand & bath soaps; the main floor bath and lower level were missing bath soap. We simply ran to the store and bought our own hand and/or bath soaps. 3) Beach towels: I was aware they were provided but had not asked how many. I guess I expected to find one for each guest. As it turned out there were only 4 available for 10 guests. To r...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL M.

Michigan 2021

when the power went out, the electric generator came on