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Thanksgiving Rentals in Southwest Michigan & Lake Huron

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Beachfront Lake Huron cottages, Sister Lakes cottages and family homes near Notre Dame, free for Thanksgiving week. Cook the big dinner at the house, then see Fernwood Lights in Niles.

Our Thanksgiving vacation rentals in Southwest Michigan and on Lake Huron are free Thursday, November 26 to Monday, November 30. Choose Sister Lakes cottages, Lake Huron cottages in Greenbush or family homes near Notre Dame.

Our beachfront Lake Huron cottage rentals sit on the shore in Greenbush. Near Dowagiac, the Sister Lakes cottages share a lakeside community, and homes in South Bend and Granger fit the whole family dinner.

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.

After the turkey, Fernwood Lights opens in Niles on Friday, and Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend hosts Happy Holly-days that weekend.

Notre Dame plays away at Syracuse on November 28, and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart holds a 10am Thanksgiving Day Mass. South Bend’s Howard Park Ice Trail opens the next day, November 27.

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.

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What Guests Are Saying

Kevins Place near PawPaw Lake!

“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!”

Comfy Escape with Lake Chapin views!

“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!”

Rivers Edge Lofts - Unit 4

“Nice place”

Cozy Loft Retreat for Two

“Positive: Convenient, modern, cozy. Negative: N/A”

Sweet Retreat 3 Mins to Notre Dame, Eddy St Commons, and Memorial Hospital

“Great house to stay Thank you so much Amazing location”

Rivers Edge Lofts - Unit 4

“Great”

Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 4

“Very Cozy stay”

Peaceful Shores at Lake Huron Cottage 5

“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.”

Bluffview on the river l putting green & sauna

“Worked out great for our group. Nice and close to REDBUD”

Comfy Escape with Lake Chapin views!

“A great place to stay. We would definitely come again. We especially enjoyed the beautiful park right across the street.”

Romantic Gastro Loft Retreat for Two

“the place was absolutely stunning! will be back!”

Endless Adventures at Lake Huron Cottage 4

“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

Thanksgiving in Southwest Michigan

Cook Thursday’s dinner at the house, then head to Niles on Friday, when Fernwood Botanical Garden turns on Fernwood Lights for the season.

Over the weekend, Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend hosts Happy Holly-days, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

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Local Highlights

Activities & Experiences

For the long weekend:

  • Fernwood Lights, Niles: Opens Friday, November 27, with timed entry at 6, 7 and 8pm. Closed Mondays.
  • Happy Holly-days at Potawatomi Zoo: Saturday and Sunday, November 28 and 29, 11am to 4pm, in South Bend. The zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day.
  • Harrisville State Park: Wooded trails along Lake Huron, close to the Greenbush cottages.

Sights & Landmarks

Close to the homes:

  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart: Notre Dame’s landmark church, with a Thanksgiving Day Mass at 10am.
  • Warren Dunes State Park: Tall dunes on the Lake Michigan shore, and a sledding hill once the snow comes.
  • Sturgeon Point Lighthouse: In Alcona County, near the Greenbush cottages. The grounds stay open all year; the museum opens in summer.

Food & Restaurants

Most homes have a kitchen for the big meal. If you’d rather book a table:

  • Four Winds New Buffalo: Thanksgiving Day at Copper Rock ($65, three courses), Kankakee Grille ($37) and The Buffet, noon to 8pm.
  • Rohr’s at the Morris Inn: On Notre Dame’s campus, with a Thanksgiving menu from 4 to 8pm.
  • Alcona Brew Haus, Harrisville: Smoked meats, scratch pizza and house beer near the Lake Huron cottages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which homes are open over Thanksgiving?

Every home on this page is free Thursday, November 26 to Monday, November 30, 2026. To see other nights, change the dates in the search bar.

No. Notre Dame plays at Syracuse on November 28, 2026. The last home game of the season is November 21 against SMU.

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.

Most are in Southwest Michigan: Niles, Dowagiac and Sister Lakes, Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs and Sawyer. A few are in South Bend and Granger, Indiana, and the Lake Huron cottages are on the beach in Greenbush.

Yes, a few of our homes welcome pets. Use the Pets filter to see them.

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