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Dog-friendly home with lake views, wood stove, kayaks/SUPs, & W/D

Escape to tranquility by kayaking or lounging in a hammock overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly home with lake views, wood stove, kayaks/SUPs, & W/D

Jacobia Lakefront Retreat

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Make yourself at home at this two-story retreat and start an unforgettable Lake Michigan getaway! Jacobia Lakefront Retreat is all about comfort, relaxation, and unique amenities that will make your stay as breezy as possible - you won't have to worry about anything here. Featuring plenty of outdoor living space, your stress will melt away the second you step inside this family-friendly abode. You'll have one furnished deck on each floor. The first-floor deck is the ideal place to lounge after mealtime as it comes equipped with a set of comfortable seats and even a hammock and the second-level deck features the main outdoor dining space plus unbelievable Lake Michigan views. Kayaks, SUPS, life jackets, and sand toys are all provided for use during your stay.

Inside, this convenient home away from home features a well-equipped kitchen with all the cooking essentials to whip up anything from full-course meals to quick snacks, a private washer/dryer so you and your crew won't have to worry about finding a laundromat or carrying a bag of change with you at all times, and a well-furnished living area with a smart TV with cable and a wood stove that will keep you all nice and warm no matter the season you visit.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

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
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a security system, a first aid kit 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

48484

About the area

Map
Covert, MI

What's nearby

  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 10 min drive
  • Van Buren State Park - 15 min drive
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 16 min drive
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 17 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hot Spot - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Eddies's Drive In West - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bend - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly home with lake views, wood stove, kayaks/SUPs, & W/D pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home with lake views, wood stove, kayaks/SUPs, & W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home with lake views, wood stove, kayaks/SUPs, & W/D?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home with lake views, wood stove, kayaks/SUPs, & W/D located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Covert Park and Sarett Nature Center. 12 Corners Vineyards and Contessa Wine Cellars are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Dog-friendly home with lake views, wood stove, kayaks/SUPs, & W/D Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Lake Michigan Get-Away
View of Lake Michigan, and layout of property is spectacular. Easy check-in and check-out. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Beautiful View
We really enjoyed the sunsets and everyday views. Everything was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Beautiful View
The beach and view was outstanding. The photos and books about the family were entertaining reads.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Our Favorite Place
This remains our favorite place to stay. We love the view. The lake is beautiful. I could sit on that balcony all day long. The house and decor are great. It's close enough to St. Joseph to do things there if you want to do that.

10/10 Excellent

Anastassia K.

Location and privacy can’t be beat
Amazing private beach with all the amenities needed to enjoy swimming and water sports. Clean and comfortable house with a fully stocked kitchen made it easy to cook and lots of outdoor space to enjoy dinner and drinks outside. Some frustrations dealing with a property management company - I wish they would assign a trip specialist that we could reach out to rather than contacting a different person each time but overall a great property and experience. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Lake time
The lake and beach.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place for a girls getaway!!
Everything was great. The outdoor living spaces were exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

Wonderful!
Beautiful house and beautiful beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John K.

Secluded and quiet
Clean and allows pet
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Perfect beach house
The views are breathtaking. We can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Perfect location
This place is a perfect place to relax any time of year. Private yet right on the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Perfect Getaway
Beautiful house with great views. House exactly as described. Lots of outdoor space and only a short walk to the beach. This house had everything we needed for a relaxing long weekend. Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Amazing house!
We were blown away by this house! The house was extremely clean when we arrived and appreciated the extra towels and toiletries. But the best part was the outdoor spaces, lake views and direct lake access. Our family of 4 (and pup) had the best time and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Lovely Stay!
We loved this rental steps away from Lake Michigan. Clean accommodations and had everything provided for a comfortable stay. We really enjoyed the Jacobia Blend Kayak coffee that was provided and our dog Mayday enjoyed his care package as well! Ideally located between South Haven and St. Joe/Benton Harbor so it's easy to enjoy all the area has to offer - or stay at Jacobia and watch the incredible sunsets or enjoy long walks on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline T.

Incredible Lake Michigan vacation!!
This rental was everything we had hoped for and more! Direct beach access while the home was nestled up in the trees (great views from the house and beach alike) and so many places to sit and relax outside — our favorite was the wooden platform right on the beach with plenty of reclining chairs and just a few steps down to the water. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Wonderful!
Our second time staying at Jacobia. Very clean and plenty of supplies. Love that it is dog friendly and we had plenty firewood which we appreciate very much. It’s easy getting down to beach, has low bluff. There are excellent places to sit with great views. Few negatives were host/property manager I contacted about how much firewood told me I would have to pay $8 a bundle, but there was plenty not bundled. Also asked if coffee maker was a kuerig or drip, and was told kuerig, but it was a drip. Not the end of the world but bought k-cups to bring on trip. Host should know details of the property before answering incorrectly. Also the couch is extremely old and broken down.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse E.

Perfect in every way
House was exactly as described. What a bonus to find paddle boards, a kayak, plentiful firewood, etc at the house. The location couldn't be better and the home had everything we needed for our stay. The pictures just don't do it justice. At night, with the deck lights, serene sounds of the lake.. the vibe is all any of us could've asked for!
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8/10 Good

Kelly W.

Fantastic stay!
The proximity to the beach is a wonderful feature and you feel like you have the whole beach to yourself with very few people around. The house has paddle boards, kayak, life jackets, sand toys and beach chairs and beach towels available for use but not in the listed description. The decks are wonderful and the views are beautiful. DiMaggio's is just down the street with great pizza and Italian food. Be mindful of tick checks as it is in a wooded lot with ticks a plenty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Steven K.

Great Location and Property, Home Access Problems
Great amenities, wonderful lake view and beach access from the back yard. Problem was we couldn’t get in the house for two hours due to us being given a front door access code and a separate lockbox code that didn’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Perfect combination of trees and beach
The location was perfect. We had a secluded, amazing view of the lake from this house. The beach was great, just several steps away. We cooked in the comfortable, well-equipped kitchen and enjoyed breakfast on the beautiful terrace. We had a wonderful time at this property. The only thing that caused any problem was the presence of ticks. You need to bring serious protection if you want to go to the beach. If you do that, you will have a great stay. I recommend this property for the cleanliness, beautiful decoration and well-supplied areas.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful!!!
Our stay at Jacobia was awesome! Terrible weather, but take what you get. The views are outstanding, very clean house. Lovely and numerous areas to sit outside. Steps to beach very duable. Steps inside were a bit much since main living area is up. If you are older/senior age you might want to take that into account. We also have older dog and he would not climb the stairs. My only true complaint is coffee maker was not working very well and cheap. We found a Keurig and it was basically broken. So that was a disappointment. Overall still give 5 stars and would come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARGARET M.

Amazing beach house!
This was the perfect vacation home for our family! There are many outdoor seating areas with fantastic views of the lake, and the house is well laid-out and offers plenty of comfortable space with panoramic views for indoor time. There is a large deck off the upper-level living room with lots more seating. Down at the beach there is another large deck with zero gravity chairs and sunbrellas. There are 42 stairs down to the beach deck, and then 5 more to the actual beach, but there's a bench for those who need a rest half way up. There are wooden paths that lead to an upper seating and viewing area with Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake from a great sunset-watching location. The firepit area was an awesome outdoor feature where we relaxed and made smores after long days enjoying the gorgeous private beach. Back in the house, the washer and dryer are a great convenience. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of them, and the kitchen is well equipped. The property is wooded and has beautiful natural landscaping. The only thing I would say deserves a warning is there are ticks... lots of them. Be prepared to wear bug spray, and to thoroughly, frequently check yourselves, your kids, and your dog, if you bring one (and make sure your dog is on a flea and tick preventative!)
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6/10 Okay

Julie D.

Great location
The view of the best part of this home. Zero complaints there. If you have a large family and pets; this is the place. We are pet lovers, but the furniture and almost anything wood is scratched and/or chewed on. The fridge had some sort of spill that was never cleaned. I had just had surgery and was looking forward to just relaxing a bit. One thing I didn’t bring was a hair dryer because it was to be provided. Generally this would be no big deal but it was freezing out and I needed one after I showered to go outside. Why I’m making a point of this is that I called 3 different times requesting a hair dryer. It just aggravated me that they kept telling me to look around the house.. IT WAS NOT THERE! I told them this and no one ever reached out again after the last call. Just drop one off… The history of the property is very interesting. Take some time to read the books that have been left behind 😊. This is my second Vacasa rental. I won’t be renting from them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

christina k.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication
Great location BUT
I will start off by saying I was grateful to find this property. I was looking last minute for a place for a small trip for my kiddos and I. I have loved all my trips through Vrbo & even used them when they were homeaway. This trip was different. Typically I’ve gone through owners individually with the exception of a couple of stays in condos. This property is owned by vacasa. I had a difficult time contacting them. Long story short- I booked the property. I never received check in instructions. I called and was on hold for almost an hour before I got ahold of someone & they made be aware that they needed to do identity verification. This was fine. It was a slight inconvenience having to stay on hold so long just to get this info as I am a nurse & was working long hours before my trip. Fast forward to getting to the place. This property itself is so cute & the beach is nearly out your back door. I couldn’t haven’t asked for a better location. The sheets on one of the bunk beds did have some dog hairs & crumbs. I felt the standard of cleanliness for the sheets could have been better. The most annoying part was the Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi never worked the whole time we were there. The screen kept saying they needed to activate the internet through Xfinity with their info which we would not have of course. All of my devices stated this. Now remember, trying to get ahold of vacasa whether it’s on the phone or message is a bit difficult. I called & the woman I spoke with said she would let someone be aware. I also messaged on the Vrbo app- &that is absolutely a waste of time. I finally received a message a long time later asking about having maintenance out. To which I never received another reply. I messaged asking someone to call and never did receive another call or message. We were not here for the Wi-Fi but with two young kids & the signal being not so great by the lake- it was fairly important. It was a pretty big inconvenience. On top of that the lack of communication from vacasa makes this a- you’ll figure it out- type of situation. We did. & as I said the location is absolutely amazing. The beach was beautiful & secluded. I liked the multi level deck. The upstairs is super cute & the view made it worth it. All in all- the property is great. Especially it appears if you have or need accommodation for pets. However, dealing with a bigger company like vacasa does create a bit of a barrier when problems arise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

JoDee O.

Gorgeous Sunsets !
This home was very clean. The views were spectacular! From the top deck of the house, the fire pit, the deck with the chairs to the deck down on the beach. We so enjoyed this home! We used the gas grill for cooking burgers one night. Went to Di Maggio’s just down the street for excellent pizza and some drinks. Had a great time celebrating my 65th birthday at Jacobia!!!