With a stay at this vacation home in Lake Michigan Beach, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and 12 Corners Vineyards. .This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Silver Beach and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Sarett Nature Center.
Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 13 min drive - 25.6 km
Silver Beach - 15 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Biggby Coffee - 13 min drive
Wesco World - 16 min drive
Riverside Tavern - 5 min drive
Subway - 12 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.
Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all
PICK ME! PICK ME! Chip Loves company. This cute little cottage is nestled in between St. Joseph (9 miles south) and South Haven(12 miles north) along the Lake Michigan shoreline. It is one mile south of Roadside park and one mile north of Hagar Park. These public beaches are surprisingly secluded and wooded in what guests have described as a diamond in the rough. There is plenty to do in both directions. Chip's Place is a cozy Family friendly cottage. We are NOT large enough for parties inside or outside. We have taken great pride and care to create an experience for our guests that will create happy memories of the cottage by the big Lake. Chip's has one central air conditioner in the main room that keeps the entire cottage cool and both bedrooms have ceiling fans. Guests' enjoy activities in the surrounding communities for year long adventures. We have received high marks for decor, activities, amenities and cleanliness! There is one camera in front as added security for the parking area.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and water skiing nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: We do have an outdoor butt bucket for smokers.
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
Note from host: This is a very family friendly cottage.
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
Note from host: Sorry. We just are not large enough for parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Eaddy's Cottages
Chip's Place Coloma
Chip's Place Private vacation home
Chip's Place Private vacation home Coloma
Reviews
Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all Reviews
9.6
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.
9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 91 reviews
10 - Excellent
77
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 91 reviews
8 - Good
12
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
16 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute, clean and comfortable! All the extras were present and needed. The outside could use tiny touches of refreshing but this was one of our favorite places we’ve stayed. We like how it’s close to St. Joseph, Coloma and South Haven.
Mark B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan H.
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Megan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Andy C.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable!
Andy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
mark c.
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
mark c.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joyce M.
20 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in and out was easy peasy. This was a home away from home with all the amenities you need. Very peaceful and accommodating. The photos are true. This cabin is beautiful. I will definitely share Chip's Place with friends. We enjoyed Hagar Park beach just down the road and DiMaggio's pizza nearby as well. It's a quick drive to St. Joseph. Highly recommend. Thanks Dawn!
Joyce M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aurora S.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Aurora S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kimberly B.
8 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice quiet place to stay if visiting nearby St. Joseph. We also had close by access to some smaller, less crowded beaches that were nice. Overall, it was a great stay.
Kimberly B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heidi T.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage!!! HGTV worthy-clean-would recommend to anyone-matter of fact I already have to my sister.
Heidi T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy D.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, cozy, clean, well-equipped cottage. Close to activities we had planned. Communication was promptly answered on a couple things that came up. Would definitely stay here again if in the area. Love the bear carving on the deck! Chip’s Place is the place to stay.
Cindy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
donna a.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was good
donna a.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann T., Indianapolis, Indiana/Carmel, Indiana
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage centrally located
Small little cottage was perfect for our family of 4 (two kids under 10). Dawn was an excellent host with a few surprises that my kids thoroughly enjoyed. Thank your for the smore's and breakfast treats! She was very quick with communication when we had questions and the check-in and check-out process was a breeze. The cottage is in a small, quiet community that is not far from a quiet roadside beach park and a 15 minute drive from St. Joseph or South Haven beaches. Perfect place to stay at if you are wanting to explore the area and beaches.
Ann T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne M.
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick girl’s get away
Chip’s place was very clean, comfortable and welcoming. It is appointed simply yet had everything we needed. The coffee pods were great and we left the s’mores supplies for the next young guests. It is close enough to St. Joe’s for us to attend our events there, but off the beaten path with many hidden gems nearby. Quiet neighborhood with lush vegetation. Very relaxing. I hope to return.
Yvonne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joanna L.
9 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
This is an awesome place to stay if you are going to South Haven and St.Joe/Silver Beach. Kitchen had everything together on one shelf to make my coffee cake and all the dinnerware needed to serve it along with a nice size dining room table. Stocked with coffee and creamer for every morning which was amazing!! Dishwasher with soap provided. Also has a washer and dryer with detergent. The first thing my teens did though upon entering was to find the games and set up twister! Our highlight though was the s’mores in the backyard with everything provided. Dawn was very quick to get back to me when I asked questions and was ok with one of my son’s who was passing through the area to spend one of the nights with us. The window a/c in the living room really does keep the whole place cool at night, and we even had our door shut with the overhead fan on. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Joanna L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Aaron P.
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Nice clean little property just down the road from Hagar park beach. Dawn was responsive and had the house stocked with all the necessities. Overall, 9/10. Only downside was the attached neighbors shooting fireworks at the house.
Aaron P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg D.
30 Jun 2025
Greg D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bailey C.
29 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house was lovely and they had a s’mores kit!
Bailey C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy H.
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage close to beach
We had a wonderful stay at Dawn’s cottage! Everything was clean and it was perfect location between St. Joe and South Haven. Would definitely stay again!
Amy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer A.
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again!
Chip’s Place was immaculate and had so many thoughtful touches from snacks and toiletries to books and games. The nearby pizza place is yummy, but otherwise it was a bit of a drive to other activities. Everything was an easy drive, though. We didn’t try to walk to Hagar Beach as it would entail crossing and walking along the highway.
Jennifer A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany M.
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway Cottage!
Dawn's property was just right for our family of three, perfectly sized, thoughtful details, and a well stocked kitchen and laundry area. Dawn was very responsive to every message I sent. Coloma is an adorable area, off the beaten path of St Joe and Benton Harbor - we enjoyed every meal we had at various restaurants and Hagar Beach was perfectly sized for us. Thank you, Dawn!
Tiffany M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samantha S.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway weekend
My sister and I stayed here for a relaxing weekend. The house was perfect and had literally everything we needed. The location was great as well. The smores were the perfect touch to end our evenings by the fire.
Samantha S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Janice H.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters visit
We enjoyed our stay - the place was super clean. We enjoyed all the extras - donuts etc. I wish that there would have been ice in the frig. and a mirror in the bedroom so more that one person can get ready for an outing at a time.
Thanks for a great stay.
Janice H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jared F.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jared F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
tamara f.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Last 2 days of vacation
So cutely decorated and close to anything you would want to visit in the area! Havent had smores since I was a girl scout!!! Loved every minute of our stay! Thank you!
tamara f.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ralph P.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Ralph P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily M.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage on Lake Michigan
Perfect spot for our family of 3. Super clean and comfortable and a great homebase for our travels in St Joseph and Holland. Loved the snacks!!