Updated Cabin in woods. Fireplace. Walk to beach. Wineries & 45 mins Notre Dame!

I'm a native Michigander growing up in Southwest Michigan and attending Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. My husband and 3 children now live an hour away in Illinois.

We love to boat and travel the world but always come back to Michigan several times a year. It's a hidden gem that has it all - beautiful beaches & dunes, hiking, award winning chefs & restaurants, farmstands, wineries, breweries and adventure ... oh and Michiganders are just nice people :-)

We had been looking for a place in SW Michigan for several years and in late 2023 found our perfect place - affectionally named Evergreen Dunes Cabin. Our family quickly got to work renovating, landscaping and outfitting the cabin for a relaxing stay. In June 2024 we welcomed our first guests to our little slice of beautiful Michigan.

The moment you drive into our peaceful, wooded neighborhood and then arrive at our cabin you breathe deeply, take in the woods and dappled sunlight and then ... start to Relax. It seems to transport you back in time where things move slower and life is less hectic and there's time for the things that rejuvenate us - soaking in nature, sitting & chatting around a fire with family & friends, kids running free & exploring, and each day heading to the beach for a stroll, kayak, swim, nap, or to just relax and take in the breathtaking views and sunset. Our neighborhood has 4 private beaches (called Beachstops) all an easy 5-10 minute walk from the cabin!
Also there is a brand new park just 3 blocks away - it has something for everyone - playground, sports courts (pickle ball, tennis, volleyball, basketball, bocce ball) and gazebo.

Our first 3 months on Airbnb and we’re Super Host!! I think our glowing 5-star reviews say it best (17 reviews, 4.9)

"This place is a must visit! I highly recommend booking a full week here if you can. We felt completely transported to a fairy tale woodland cottage - the cabin is so charming and peaceful! The skylights and large windows provide fantastic lighting; you feel like you are living in a tree house! Every space in the cabin is so well designed and laid out - Jen thought of everything. The bedrooms are so comfortable, and we loved just sitting and reading in the living room during our downtime because it was such a beautiful space. It is an easy walk to the gorgeous beach, and a quick drive to anything else we needed - great restaurants & breweries, farm stands, good hikes, a good grocery store. Jen was so friendly and helpful, and presented a fantastic guide to the area which made our stay all the more special. We can't wait to be back!" Tiara & John, Sept 2024

"This cottage was beyond excellent for our family of six's first visit to SW Michigan! Location: We felt close to town/restaurants/shops/bigger beaches (we frequented Warren Dunes), while also having the luxury of the beautiful, quiet, wooded neighborhood with peaceful streets for walking. The lot was lovely; we had so many visits from deer families - it was amazing! House: Jen's cottage was the PERFECT balance of having everything we needed without extraneous noise. It was so, so clean, so well-maintained, has the charm of an old home with modern amenities (AC, bathrooms, water pressure, kitchen) and the design and decor were beautiful- I can't say enough about Jen's knack for setting up such a space. It was awesome. More: Our kids are 10, 8, 6, and 4 and they loved using the games Jen provided. The bedroom layout worked well for us, too. The checkout procedures were super simple and everything about staying here just felt easy. Thank you SO much, Jen - we can't wait to return!" Laura, Aug 2024