Cottage in Covert, MI
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this cottage rental
'Windy Ridge' is a modern 4-BR cottage in the middle of a forest big enough to get lost in, amid hundreds of acres of Lake Michigan dune land. You can't see another house in any direction, even from the roof deck. Down a footpath about 175 yards through the woods (about a 3 minute walk) is a very wide sandy beach, on which you can walk for miles and rarely see other people (just fabulous sunsets). That's where we spend much of our time (also on the big screened porch with panoramic forest views, and on the roof deck for great stargazing).
Windy Ridge is on a "low" dune, with less bluff elevation than most of the properties in the area. The walk to the beach and steps down is not too strenuous and we have no problem with it in our mid-70s. But we do not recommend Windy Ridge for people with mobility challenges. It's a family paradise (dogs too) but children must always be supervised.
It's a great place to get far away, but it's only 2 hours drive from Chicago and 2 1/2 hours from Detroit, midway between South Haven and St. Joseph. The house has all modern amenities but with the cooling breezes usually off the lake, you rarely need to turn on the air-conditioning.
While we use it most of the time, a few prime periods remain available in fall 2025. Due to the likelihood of getting snowed in (or out) we don't rent Windy Ridge from mid-December through mid-March. We cannot accept summer/fall reservations for 2026 until our family calendars are set, so next year's calendar is blocked at this time. Let us know if you want to be notified of available periods when next year's schedule is set on May 1.
Everybody who spends time here falls in love with Windy Ridge as we did 39 years ago. Thanks for looking at our listing and please feel free to ask questions. We've never seen another place like Windy Ridge.
Marty
Windy Ridge is on a "low" dune, with less bluff elevation than most of the properties in the area. The walk to the beach and steps down is not too strenuous and we have no problem with it in our mid-70s. But we do not recommend Windy Ridge for people with mobility challenges. It's a family paradise (dogs too) but children must always be supervised.
It's a great place to get far away, but it's only 2 hours drive from Chicago and 2 1/2 hours from Detroit, midway between South Haven and St. Joseph. The house has all modern amenities but with the cooling breezes usually off the lake, you rarely need to turn on the air-conditioning.
While we use it most of the time, a few prime periods remain available in fall 2025. Due to the likelihood of getting snowed in (or out) we don't rent Windy Ridge from mid-December through mid-March. We cannot accept summer/fall reservations for 2026 until our family calendars are set, so next year's calendar is blocked at this time. Let us know if you want to be notified of available periods when next year's schedule is set on May 1.
Everybody who spends time here falls in love with Windy Ridge as we did 39 years ago. Thanks for looking at our listing and please feel free to ask questions. We've never seen another place like Windy Ridge.
Marty
Amenities at Secluded dunes home w/private Lake Mich beach + 150 acres of forest -- dogs OK
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Covert, MI
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
It is wonderful place. We are thrilled to be able to stay there.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
Highly recommend Windy Ridge if you’re looking for a secluded getaway! The home is tucked in the woods and the beach is huge and during the week I stayed I only saw 3 people, which is exactly the trip I was hoping for! Also Marty was super helpful and communicative, major bonus!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
Great location and nice house, will definitely stay there again!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
We had a fantastic stay. The house, location, lake access, and lane front were exactly as described and perfect for our group. I hope we can make it back in the future.
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(17 Ratings)
"It is wonderful place. We are thrilled to be able to stay there."
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