Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Union Pier vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Burnison Galleries are also within 15 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

May 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay at the Owls Nest

This is my second time visiting the Owls Nest and it was once again wonderful. Great amenities, location and host. Hope to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Aug 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

This is our third summer staying at the Owls Nest. The layout is great, the location to the beach is a short walk and the owners are great with communication. Booking for next year already!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katie A.

Aug 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beach House Relaxation

Great weekend summer getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Jun 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Spot

Very nice property in close proximity to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Aug 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Relaxing Stay

The Owl's Nest is outfitted for complete relaxation in several settings -- great room, screen porch, front porch and fire pit. The location is ideal -- steps from the beach and the Whistle Stop provisioner. Union Pier and New Buffalo have several lovely restaurants and a unique weekend outdoor market at Skip's. Check out Robus with delicious chilled soups and salads. This was our second stay and we will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Jul 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, fun house

Short walk to the beach, and while the dune was a little steep coming up, it was still very manageable even with infants. Having the coffee shop at the end of the street was a fantastic bonus. We loved the covered porch and huge sun benches! Great for chatting and hanging out. Guest house was cute, probably best suited for teens and kids. Very clean with everything you could need, would stay again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Jul 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

The house was perfect for our family and just a block away from the beach. It was clean and much bigger than I thought it would be. The teenagers enjoyed having their own space in the bunkhouse. We’ve already booked it again for next summer!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Aug 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

Both the house and beach nearby are hidden gems. Already booked (for the third time!!) next summer. Thanks for a great, easy vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will G.

Oct 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Convenient Stay by the Beach

Our family had a great weekend at the Owls Nest. The location is perfect. If you bring groceries, there is no need for a car. The beach is a short walk away (even with toddlers) and the restaurant at the end of the street is a great place to bring the kids too. The house is clean and spacious and had everything we needed, from beach chairs to Roku.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Saint Charles

Aug 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family destination

My family loves this property for our summer vacation. The home's open floor plan lends itself to just hanging out, cooking meals, watching TV, and catching up on the U-shaped window seat. The guest cottage is a great place to go for those who need a little seclusion. There's plenty of beach toys and gear for all ages, and a nice fire pit to gather around in the evening. The host is very responsive and helpful with any issues that come up during your stay. Can't wait to come back again!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H., Chicago

May 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Heaven

The Owls Nest is great on many levels. The house is very well stocked with supplies. Had every kitchen utensil we needed and lots of beach toys and furniture. A very short walk to the beach made it all the more enjoyable - you did not fret if you had to walk back to the house for anything. Martin is a great host and we hope to stay at the Owls Nest again someday.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Jul 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

Loved out stay at the Owls Nest beach house. Very clean and everything there that you need. Guest house is a cozy cutie with extra space for privacy and down time. Private yard for fun and bon fires. Lovely neighborhood and very close walk to the beach. Quiet clean beach and lots of opportunity to make many wonderful memories. Definitely would visit again. Thank you for the great time and memories!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadie O.

Jun 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family spot

Our 7 person family had a wonderful beach week! My mom had her own space in the guest house and the main house was perfect for my brother, sister in law their 3 kids and myself (3 bedrooms). The shed had a ton of beach toys and the house was stocked with towels and everything we needed in the kitchen. Martin thought of everything and was super responsive. I was also shocked to see how close the roadhouse restaurant and whistle stop grocer were, just a quick 5m walk. Hoping we can rent again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ben C.

Jun 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable home!

Spacious main house! The smaller/secondary home was humid and had small bugs, and not 'sealed' from the outdoor elements adequately. A big draw of the home was easy access to the private beach - but it was overrun with 'biting flies' during our stay (first week in June). We're not locals, and weren't aware of this before our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Aug 11, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Our stay at Owls Nest went beyond my expectations in every way! Truth be told, I over packed as I was not sure what to expect. The owners have thought of everything from beach chairs and towels to a more than well equipped kitchen. This place had everything we needed to make our family feel right at home. We are a family of 6, stayed a full week and it was hard to leave. We will definitely visit this rental again in the future (our kids are already planning the next trip)!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia Q.

Jun 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Advertisement of offering of things to do.

We loved staying at your place. Thee only disappointment was the advertisement for the kayaks and canoe. Who could carry those down the steep embankment. Unless you in your 20,s. My husband has a few disabilities . The walk wasn’t far but the embankment going down and mostly coming up was VERY difficult.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Jul 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Beach Cottage

A superb place for us to bring the whole family for a week at the beach! The combined main cottage and smaller side cabin easily accommodated our family of 9. There were multiple gathering places - both inside and outdoors - for us to hang out. The semi-private, very uncrowded beach was an easy 10-minute walk down the street. And Martin provided all the beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, and sand toys we needed. We especially enjoyed going down for the sunset every evening. We were just far enough away from the New Buffalo rat race, yet within an easy 5-10-minute drive for groceries or dinner out. The Owl's Nest is located in a very quiet residential area, and we even met some of the friendly neighbors. This was an ideal place for our family retreat, Martin was an amazing host, and we are hoping to return next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Aug 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House with All We Could Want

The house is bright, open, comfortable and inviting. We enjoyed reading on the front porch and dining on the screened porch. The kitchen is well-equipped. The beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, toys, etc., made those we brought unnecessary. The wagon made the half-block walk to the beach, that much easier. The shed had ample room for bike storage and the nearby bike routes were well-marked and lovely. All-in-all, we were able to settle in quickly and vacation seamlessly.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Jun 11, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lake Michigan dream!

We knew we wanted a beach day on the Lake but did not anticipate how much our kids would want to keep returning to it and this place offered that quite easily! We also shopped and ate at restaurants in New Buffalo. The house itself has a fenced in yard and great privacy, perfect for our kids. Also, you'll see in the photos a picture of the window seats. The pictures make this area look much smaller than it really is! It was a constant place where multiple people could comfortably relax. Great town, great home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P., Bolingbrook, Illinois

Jun 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Accommodation and Location

We are two seniors who shared the house and cottage with our adult children and their families. The cottage was perfect for my daughter and her husband who have a one-year-old. The main house is well accessorized, bright, and airy. We loved sitting out by the campfire in the evening and walking the neighborhood after dark under the stars . The beach is beautiful - fine sand but a little challenging to climb back up for us older folks. We found a more gradual public access a little further down the road. All in all, it was a great success as a family gathering.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Jul 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Open concept living. Nice linens, pillows and nicely stocked. Perfect for walking to the beach if your healthy. If you have stair climbing issues this walk to the beach wouldn’t be good. There is a steep incline in the sand and lots of steps. You can’t easily take a wagon up and down the beach entrance. We didn’t mind it at all, but someone with walking challenges wouldn’t be accommodated well. The house was lovely and the owner answered questions super quick. Guest house was musty but very clean and nice. We would definitely come back! Also loved the coffee shop within a half block. We loved that feature!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linn S.

Aug 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lake Michigan adventure

Main house is very nice. Guest house has a trundle. You could squeeze 3-4 in there and it has it's own 3/4 bath. Smells musty even with the AC on. Property is 1-1/2 blocks from beach but then 70 steep stairs or steep dune walk to shoreline. Not good if you have some orthopedic issues. Not sure about the boats. They may have been at the beach but the canoe is alongside the house. There are plenty of beach chairs/umbrellas/toys in the property shed and a wagon. There is no parking directly by the private beach access. Bring your password for streaming services as there is no cable or satellite in the house. We couldn't get cell reception at the beach. There are plenty of places to eat within 10 minutes. If it's a busy time of year you will wait a while at some of them. We had a very nice time!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Jul 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had a great 2.5 day stay at Owls Nest with family. The house was clean, fully stocked with everything you could need or want and in a prime location, just a block to the beach. The beach was beautiful. Soft sand, clear blue water and private. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to return next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Oct 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything - nice landing spot!

The location is excellent to everything. Nice and private property. Plenty of space and great amenities.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rusne K., We live in Michigan

Sep 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

Hosts are easy to work with and respond quickly. Close to beach access but be aware there is a hill and stairs to navigate to get there. All beach toys, chairs, etc. available. Only reason I gave cleanliness a 4 was a lack of attention to detail (large cobwebs in corners)….but it might just be me. Definitely would rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

Unlock instant savings with Member Prices

Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach

Photo gallery for Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach

Reviews

Entire home

Popular amenities

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place