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A cozy cottage tucked away in the heart of Union Pier!

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Beach | Sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM
The price is $225
$440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Popular LocationTownline Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room19 min walk
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo12 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)116 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Cute place, perfect location!
Maggie R.
Oct 19, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A cozy cottage tucked away in the heart of Union Pier!

A cozy 2BR/1BA cottage that is tucked away on a quiet lot that is located just steps away from the local bakery shop, ice cream parlor, beach equipment rentals, and town market to stock up on last minute necessities you may need for your stay! It is a short walk, less than three blocks, to the beautiful Lake Michigan Town Line Road beach. The open concept floor plan is laid out on a single level with a well-equipped kitchen and a dining table that seats up to 6. Vaulted ceilings with skylights bring in lots of natural light throughout the living and kitchen areas. Both guest bedrooms offer queen size beds with plenty of storage to unpack and make yourself at home. Start your morning with a local coffee on the spacious back deck while enjoying the sounds of the lakeshore. The cottage also features an outdoor shower to rinse off after a day of sun and the sand. There are many Harbor Country spots to explore such as several top-notch restaurants, beaches, hiking trails, local wineries, microbreweries, nearby casinos, and antique shops. There is plenty to do in the area to fill up your days exploring or you can simply choose to relax on the beach or in the backyard of this cozy cottage with a book. A gas grill on the back deck offers the option of grilling out followed by time around the outdoor fire pit making s’mores for dessert.
Simply pack your belongings, food, drinks, beach towels, and personal items and you will be completely prepared for your summer get away. This is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy your beach vacation for the budget minded renter!

Linens and towels are provided. The home offers air conditioning throughout, as well as central heat. Cable television and wireless internet are also provided. The house is outfitted with a dvd player, dvd's, books, games, and puzzles for your evening down time.

Minimum age limit for renters is 25 years of age and that person is responsible for the entire group during the stay. The maximum number of adult guests may not exceed the maximum occupancy number (or sleep number) of the cottage.

Property manager

Gregory Bubb

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Union Pier

This vacation home is located in Union Pier. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Water tubing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Townline Beach - 13 min walk
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 17 min walk
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 19 min walk
  • Local - 5 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A cozy cottage tucked away in the heart of Union Pier! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A cozy cottage tucked away in the heart of Union Pier!?

As of Jun 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A cozy cottage tucked away in the heart of Union Pier! on Jul 11, 2024 start from $225.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at A cozy cottage tucked away in the heart of Union Pier!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cozy cottage tucked away in the heart of Union Pier!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A cozy cottage tucked away in the heart of Union Pier! located?

Situated in Union Pier, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Townline Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Cute place, perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and private
Cute place tucked away from noise and traffic. Outdoor shower was a bonus after beach days. Plenty of dining options close by. The area is really changing with many multi unit places, but this place has retained its beachy cottage feel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Emily O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our third but not last year
Once again, had a wonderful week in Union Pier. As always, it has everything we need, and communication is always easy. The location cannot be beat and the home checks all of our boxes--ample yard space for kids, outdoor shower, porch for morning coffee and meals. We can't wait to come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice bungalow vacation stay!
The property is just what we needed. Blocks from beach, steps from a wonderful bakery and bike shop, and nice yard for cookouts. We had a great time and the property manager was very responsive to questions and even brought us beach chairs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lisa Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable Weekend...
On the VBRO website - this place looks great. It's just enough off the beaten path and yet close to all the great amenities that Union Pier has to offer. Beaches, restaurants, antique shopping etc. all within walking distance. not to forget the great communication with our hosts. If you enjoy being challenged by your host and insinuating that your olfactory organs must be super sensitive and that their blatant efforts to disguise the smell of mold by burning glade candles prior to your check-in to mask the nasty smell of mold which will it work up until about 2am of the 1st night of your stay, this would be the place for you.If spending the rest of your stay in your car for own health safety after being told they would figure something else out sounds good then this is your place! Their standards of clean are questionnable and the presence of mold definitely does pose a health risk to the elderly, young children or potentially has any respiratory issues. When I pointed out where the mold was in my numerous emails to the owner I never received a response other than I was asked to not leave a negative review in exchange for. a discount or money off a next stay. I didn't accept "the in the exchange for.". Next time, we will be staying somewhere else that does not pose a threat to the safety of our health and I suggest you that you do so as well. While Greg and Leann are both very nice, they do not take the safety and health of their guests seriously enough to warrant staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Union Pier Stay
Cute cottage, nice location. Great being able to walk to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia B., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Love our little getaway!!!
I usually go to Union Pier for little getaways and was looking for last minute stay. I found this place and the owner was very prompt and accommodating. It’s a very short walk to the beach and the market shops. Bonus it’s also really close to the Union Pier Social restaurant which has amazing food. We ended up going twice for dinner. Highly recommend this cottage!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Privacy!
This little house offers a great location….back away from the road by itself and an easy walk to the beach. It is cozy and comfy. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

RITA B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Union pier August 2022
We were worried about parking at the beach but we never had a problem finding a spot. The house was decorated very nicely. The property manager was very prompt to answer any concerns . Over all very good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Overall we were both very happy for accommodations and well-rested after our stay. My husband has been ill with respiratory issues so he noticed the dust and cobwebs on the living room ceiling fan (I tried to clean with broom), and dark black mold on lower shower tiles.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy yet spacious cottage near the beach
Really enjoyed our stay. Leann was extremely responsive to questions and requests. It's about a 12 minute walk to a lovely beach with tons of shoreline to walk and not too many crowds! Cute New Buffalo restaurants a short drive away. Thanks for a great last week of summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Trip
Stayed with my 2 boys (9 & 10) and the property was perfect for us! We were able to walk to the beach, multiple restaurants, and the market. We loved breakfast on the deck and the yard is great for playing catch. Owners were fabulous to work with, we’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
This cute little house was cozy and secluded. It is several blocks to the beach, but doable. We were there in mid October, and loved the huge dvd library for after sunset time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dalton G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation on Lake Michigan
We had an amazing week staying at the cottage in Union Pier. The house was in the perfect location, and it was so quiet and peaceful. The beach was so much nicer than we could have imagined and our 3 year old absolutely loved it. Will be back to stay here again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Union Pier Vacation
I was very happy with the total experience renting this property. Leann and Greg provided outstanding customer service from my initial contact with them and throughout the entire process. They followed up immediately whenever I had questions or needed assistance with anything. The cottage was very comfortable, neat and clean and had so many above and beyond amenities (snacks, beach towels and chairs, books, games, etc). Which were most appreciated. Thanks much to Leann and Greg for making this vacation a most enjoyable experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brook C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute!
Perfect for a long weekend with the kids. They loved the yard. Lots of towels available for the beach (short drive, could of walked but we had a ton of beach stuff).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our little family :)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and cute. The outside shower was amazing to have for our returns from the beach. It was the perfect amount of space for me, my husband, and our two kids (age 5 & 1). We had room to set up a pack n play in one of the rooms. The kids enjoyed the books and games. The walk to the beach was a little far for me, but to be fair I'm pregnant with twins right now haha. But, it was super easy to just drive down to the beach and we were always able to get parking. The beach was beautiful and not very busy at all. You do need to be prepared to carry all your stuff down and up the steps to the beach, but we managed fine even with two kids and me being pregnant. There isn't much in Union Pier, but the bakery right outside the home was delicious. We made some short drives to other towns such as New Buffalo, Michigan City, and St. Joe's for some other food and activities. Overall, it was a very nice stay and we would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigian
Was wonderful in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place
Really enjoyed staying at this property! It was the perfect size for us and the property manager was very responsive. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our repeat stay
We had another wonderful week in Union Pier and are already looking into booking for a third time in July 2023. The cottage has everything to meet the needs of our family (couple and two kids, 5 and 2). It's always clean and has the kitchen essentials. The location is perfect: we bike or take a short walk over to the best beaches in Harbor Country and good food and coffee are also a short walk or drive away. Easy to get to the Warren Dunes and short drives to really great restauarants. We LOVE the outdoor shower for keeping the house clean and sand-free all week long. The bonus sand toys, inflatable, beach chairs, and umbrella help lighten our load on the drive in. The tucked-away location is great for privacy and and allowing our little ones to run around. Thanks for the hospitality, LeAnn and Greg. See you next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sansea J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet hidden gem in heart of Union Pier
Really enjoyed our stay. The property was exactly as listed. Leann and Greg were very prompt and helpful in e-communications. The house itself was a generous size for me and my boys (ages 11 and 13). Window A/Cs were welcomed on hot days. Outdoor shower was so helpful after the beach. My boys also loved the hammock, lawn for juggling a soccer ball, couch for card games, and proximity to the local bakery (black currant bake house) - yum! We brought our push scooters so it was less than 5-min to the beach for us! Also enjoyed whistle stop grocery and infusco coffee for breakfast. Climbing up the Warren Dunes at least once is a must with kids. And Journeyman Distillery was a fun place for large family dinner outing. Local live outdoor music and food at the Union pier social was fun. And 4th of July fireworks in both directions on the beach lovely. Only suggestion is to let Leann and Gregory know in advance if you are sensitive to smells, as my son’s asthma was triggered by the potpourri aroma from the plug-in air fresheners (that I’m sure the owners would’ve been happy to turn off in advance of our arrival had we known to ask).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
False advertising
The photo of the beach access implies it is attached to the rental property. It is not. Majorly disappointed upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G. O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host!
Everything was outstanding. Great hosts. I would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and unwinding
This cottage located in the heart of union pier was a beautiful place to stay. Conveniently located within walking distance to shops, food and the beach you will be sure to relax and enjoy your stay. I cannot wait to revisit ASAP!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Lovely home! Very cozy!
This home is in an ideal location in Union Pier! Great access to beach, bakery, and grocery store. We loved our time biking, and enjoying the beach there! The home was clean and well stocked. We were left items for making smores, fresh fruit, coffee, and chocolates to enjoy! All of this was appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021