We're looking for a location in sothern Michigan. On or near a lake. Vacation will be for a week or two with extended family, teenagers, golf, fishing, nearby shopping, restaurants. First looking for a location, then a house or cabin to rent. Any ideas about a location? Thanks. ... more

... would check some out private rentals at cyberrentals.com or vrbo.com. You might want to get a book on Michigan from library to get an idea of where you might like to go as their is such a diversity of lakes. How far south would you like to be ... more

... would check some out private rentals at cyberrentals.com or vrbo.com. You might want to get a book on Michigan from library to get an idea of where you might like to go as their is such a diversity of lakes. How far south would you like to be ... more

... something near the beach in new buffalo or michigan city. I hear there is a train from chicago where my son is in grad school. any suggestions for a rental or know about the train? Also is new buffalo better than michigan city or any other suggestions for this area ... more

... Buffalo is a great little vacation area that is quickly growing in popularity. You may have trouble finding a rental this late in the season, depending on when you are looking for. You can try a couple of websites that I've used before. www.vrbo.com (vacation rentals by owner ... more

... New Buffalo on our way home back to Indy and I must say it will be our next trip. It's over an hour closer to home and is quaint although much smaller than South Haven/Saugatuck. I didn't see many shops but it seemed that everything was brand ... more

... we feel worlds away from home. (We are ... ... cute. It reminds us of vacation place in Dirty Dancing. Of course the beach is beautiful. Oh, I really liked this particular store in South Haven- It's called Sea Glass House- I can't wait to go back and buy some ... more

... one of those nice new condos that sit right on the water. I don't know the name of them but we drove over a small bridge right off the new strip area. If you know a reputable rental agency in the area, please let me know. I've already ... more