Our Christmas vacation rentals in Southwest Michigan and on Lake Huron are free Wednesday, December 23 to Sunday, December 27. Choose Sister Lakes cottages, Lake Huron cottages in Greenbush or family homes near Notre Dame.
Near Dowagiac, the Sister Lakes cottages share a private cottage community, and our homes in South Bend and Granger sit minutes from Notre Dame’s campus.
Many of these unique stays in Michigan have a fire pit or a game room, and several sleep 10 or more. The three Lake Huron beach cottages book together for up to 24 guests.
On Lake Huron, the Greenbush cottages sit near Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, whose grounds stay open all year. The Cedar Run trail at Harrisville State Park is close by too.
Fernwood Lights in Niles is open December 23, 26 and 27, and Notre Dame’s Basilica holds Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve.
Snow is common here: South Bend averages about 14 inches in December. When it falls, Swiss Valley in Jones opens for skiing, and the dunes at Warren Dunes State Park turn into a sledding hill.
Stays of 7 nights or more save 15% with check-in between November 20, 2026 and January 7, 2027, booked by December 31, 2026. To see them, set 7 nights in the search bar.
“The host was amazing! The house was clean! Easy to find and provided a bunch of stuff that was useful for my 1 year old!”
“Very clean, spacious, and easy to find. Host was very responsive. The public park across the street from the home was beautiful and fun for kids!”
“Nice place”
“Positive: Convenient, modern, cozy. Negative: N/A”
“Great house to stay Thank you so much Amazing location”
“Great”
“Very Cozy stay”
“Cute cabin. Would have like better outlets. Had to move the microwave, toaster and coffee pot to spare bedroom to use. They did provide a wheeled cart for that. It was clean and we had a lovely time. The beach was amazing and the sun rises were beautiful. Would stay again.”
“Worked out great for our group. Nice and close to REDBUD”
“A great place to stay. We would definitely come again. We especially enjoyed the beautiful park right across the street.”
“the place was absolutely stunning! will be back!”
“Very nice place. Very clean and comfortable. We will be back to stay again. The view from the kitchen and living room was so beautiful”
At a Glance
On Christmas Eve, Notre Dame’s Basilica holds a 5pm Vigil Mass, Lessons and Carols at 10pm and Mass in the Night at 11pm.
In Niles, Fernwood Lights opens again December 26 and 27. On Lake Huron, the winter trails at Harrisville State Park run through the woods by the shore.
Explore
Around Christmas week:
Close to the homes:
Most homes have a kitchen for Christmas dinner. For the nights around it:
Every home on this page is free Wednesday, December 23 to Sunday, December 27, 2026. To see other nights, change the dates in the search bar.
Notre Dame’s Basilica holds Christmas Day Mass at 10am. Fernwood Lights, Swiss Valley and St. Julian Winery are closed that day, so plan a slow day at the house.
Yes. Several sleep 10 or more, and the three Lake Huron beach cottages book together for up to 24 guests. Set your group size under Guests in the search bar.
Often. South Bend averages about 14 inches of snow in December, and lake-effect snow is common in Southwest Michigan. Pack boots and leave extra time to drive.
Yes, a few of our homes welcome pets. Use the Pets filter to see them.
Enjoy 10% off your first stay, plus early access to new listings and exclusive offers.
Enjoy 10% off your first stay, plus early access to new listings and exclusive offers.
