Perfect family vacation, steps to the best beach. Large yard, fire pit new grill

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Front of Three Gems cottage. Fenced yard wraps around side.

View from the front of the long driveway.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8152.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Union Pier, MI

Gordon Beach
‪6 min walk‬
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
‪3 min drive‬
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
‪13 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Common area 1 Front Porch

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Wonderful home in Harbor Country, perfect spot for your getaway. One short block to the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. Our home is peaceful and comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. Large wrap around fenced-in yard with lush gardens, hammock, fire pit, and new Weber gas grill. We have two cozy screened in porches at front and back of the house. Our sun filled kitchen is the heart of the home, with ample space for cooking and hanging out before dinner. We've got everything you need for your carefree beach vacation - including beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, and even a wagon for carrying it all down to the best beach.

Details:
First Floor:
-Mud room with washer and dryer
-Enclosed back porch with lounge area, overlooking back gardens
-Full Bath with tub/shower combo
-Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher, disposal, faucet and refrigerator, butcher block countertops, and a farmhouse sink
-Large dining area off kitchen, with long table and bar area
-Family room with big cozy couch around a gas fire place, with a flat screen TV
-Master bedroom with plenty of closet space.
-Enclosed large front porch overlooking front gardens (with twin trundle bed)

Second Floor:
-Full bath
-Open sleeping area with two trundle beds and a flatscreen cable TV
-Large second bedroom

Private driveway with plenty of space for parking.

Property manager

Susan and Victor Venturi

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please care for our cottage as you would want others to care for your own home. *An extra cleaning fee will be added if Rule 2 is ignored..

* Before check out wash and put away dishes or load and start the dishwasher. Take out trash leave used beds unmade leave used towels on top of washer

Check- in and check out times are firm. 10 am EST Check-in 3:30 pm EST Check-in If you'd like a different time, inquire in advance with owners.

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

Gordon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Union Pier Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Townline Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect family vacation, steps to the best beach. Large yard, fire pit new grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect family vacation, steps to the best beach. Large yard, fire pit new grill?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect family vacation, steps to the best beach. Large yard, fire pit new grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect family vacation, steps to the best beach. Large yard, fire pit new grill located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

9 August 2024

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

Another fantastic stay

Second year in a row staying here and it was just as great as the first year, if not better. Truly a wonderful place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

24 September 2024

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

Perfect Union Pier Getaway

Genuinely enjoyed Three Gems with it’s tasteful decor + great access to downtown Union Pier + Lake Michigan!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

3 September 2024

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

Perfect spot. Perfect location.

Perfect beach cottage. Super close to the beach and "downtown" Union Pier and very well equipped for an easy stay - everything you need in a kitchen to feed the lot plus beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas, etc for hanging out. Best part is there are sooo many windows allowing you to open up the house and take advantage of the cool SW Michigan nights after a hot day at the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

25 July 2024

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

Simply amazing.

We had another wonderful stay! This year we made a point to use the backyard fire pit which came loaded with tons of firewood. Such a great family tradition spot!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merikay D.

14 October 2024

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

Classic Union Pier Visit

Impressed with the attention to detail especially if you are doing any cooking. Spices, condiments and cutlery were all at hand.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

14 August 2024

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

Great yellow house!!!

Great location. The best! Just perfect. House was comfortable and easy. Beds very comfortable and the host has gone the distance to offer all the essentials. We loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

9 August 2024

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

Summer 2024

Location is perfect! We loved the large dining area for meals and games. The fire pit was perfect for evening s’mores! The house is comfortable and inviting. Lots of towels, beach chairs, and the perfect wagon to help cart it all to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

9 August 2024

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

Fantastic Beach Home!

We were are family of 5 adults. Plenty of room, super cute, better than the photos.Fully stocked kitchen, everything you would need. Loved the backyard with the fire pit. The location was amazing ,close to the beach, local store and coffee shop. Susan & Victor are incredible hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

10 July 2022

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

A lovely cottage in a great location

We loved our stay at the cottage. The gardens are beautiful and the kitchen had every utensil a cook would need. The location and proximity to the beach can’t be beat!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

20 August 2023

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

Great beach getaway

Great house! Fully equipped with everything you need - from fully stocked kitchen to beach chairs. And only a five minute walk to the beach. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

11 July 2024

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

Great family house for playing at the beach!

We enjoyed four nights with my husband and four children ages 8, 6, 4, and 2 and my mother and father in law. We slept comfortably and loved the spacious and well supplied kitchen and large dining table. We easily walked to the beach multiple times a day to play in the sand and water. The front and back porches were great additional spaces for spreading out. Everything was very clean and well organized!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

30 July 2023

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

Perfect home for a perfect vacation

Absolutely lovely house within minutes of one of, if not, the best beach in the area. Wonderfully appointed home that has everything you need for a perfect beach trip. Room for the whole family, of all ages. Fantastic hosts, don’t pass this one up!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

19 July 2023

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

Amazing location and property. The place had ample beds for kids, and the trundle setup on the top floor is excellent. Between beach chairs, wagon, and sand toys - we truly didn’t want for much during our stay! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C., Lagrange Park IL USA

5 August 2023

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

Lovely Cottage

Perfect. Just perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

24 July 2022

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

Everything you could possibly ask for!

Perfect spot, short walk to the beach, house completely set up with everything you need even down to the beach chairs and bbq!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

25 September 2023

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

September 23

Everything at this house is amazing. They had everything you could need for great family trip. The beach is a very short walk away. The hosts were great and easy to contact. We will definitely stay here again next chance he get.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

3 August 2019

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

Gem of a Vacation

We had 6 adults and 4 children across 3 generations on this vacation. Three Gems was able to accommodate us all with comfort. The cottage was clean and updated, with all the necessities and more! Great location. Wonderful home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

19 July 2023

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

Charming!

We have a wonderful time at three gems. The house was immaculate and very inviting. 5 stars!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C., Lagrange Park IL USA

6 August 2022

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

Just Perfect

Lovely accommodations with attention to the smallest detail for comfort, from the fairies hiding on front porch ceiling shelf to the new butterfly garden to the fluffy towels wrapped just so in coordinating baskets. Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

IRINA M., Chicago, us

31 July 2022

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

Close to the beach, very comfortable cottage

We had a great family get away at the Three Gems! The cottage is located on a quiet street just a few minutes walk to the beach and also a short walk to the Black Currant bakery. The cottage has a nice layout with many different spaces which made it more fun to spend some time in the cottage to have dinner, play games and listen to the birds on the patio. The beds were comfortable. The bed linen, pillows and decorations are new and nicely selected. Susan and Victor were easy to reach. A wonderful stay overall!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

11 September 2023

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

Awesome house for family beach getaway!

We loved this house! It was a great location - about a 5 minute walk to the beach and also a short walk to the Black Currant Bakehouse for morning coffee. The house is so well designed and comfortable. We loved sitting in the backyard by the fire pit and on the hammock. The grill is great. The beds were comfortable and the bedding great! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed! We were 7 and fit comfortably in the house. We had everything we needed including beach chairs and towels and a wagon to get it all to the beach. We highly recommend it and can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

16 July 2024

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

The Pefect Stay

We have rented several houses in Union Pier and this is by far the best one. Everything was top notch. We love to cook at home and the kitchen has everything you need and then some. And a Weber grill! Plus a large table to dine at if you have a bigger group. Also, towels, bedding etc great quality. I have stayed at many places where that was not the case. Great fire pit area in the yard where we sat at night several times. When the owners say a quick walk to the beach they mean it. I wouuld say about 5 minutes. I never really timed it due to how close it was. The beach was great and owners provided Tommy Bahama chairs and plenty of beach towels. Communication was great as I spoke with Susan serveral times. Will definitely be back. Thanks for a great week for our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

3 July 2018

Three Gems Cottage

Our overall experience could not have been better. The home owners answered all our questions cordially and quickly, provided us with everything we needed and worked hard to go above and beyond to insure we were comfortable.The house and grounds were clean and very accommodating. The house's closeness to Lake Michigan, especially the hot week we rented, was just what we needed. While we have not formally met the owners, we felt like we were staying at a friend's house rather then just renting. We highly recommend these owners and the house and property for others to enjoy. We certainly will endeavor to hook up with these owners and this property in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

16 August 2023

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

Three Gems Cottage is a gem

A very comfortable cottage, well decorated and stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and throughout the house. The gardens surrounding the cottage were absolutely lovely at the beginning of August. Very short walk to great beach - soft sand and lovely vistas. The only caveat in the house might be that the stairs to go to the second floor are old and very shallow so anyone that is a bit unsteady may find them a challenge. As for the beach, the public area is fine, but it is bordered on both sides by prominent signs that read "Private Beach!" I don't think I have ever seen that posting before. We were a family of four adults and one four year old child and there was enough to do in the surrounding area. If you need a day trip, St. Joseph has a wonderful carousel and lots of shops and restaurants. p.s. the bakery in Union Pier is amazing and the hosts give a lot of restaurant information in a packet in the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

18 July 2018

The Three Gems Experience

If you are looking for that perfect place to start a lifetime of Family Vacation Memories, Three Gems in Union Pier on Lake Michigan's BEST piece of coastline is it! We have been bringing our family to Union Pier each summer for 13 years and now with my children grown and having children they want t come back and start their Family memories, Three Gems was the answer ! 1. Short walk to Lake and a spot used mainly by Locals so little competition for beach space! 2. All the creature comforts of home in a quaint mid century two story Lake house . 3.Quality and care are the words I use to describe the updating and remodeling the new owners have done to make this place special, not just furnished with their old couch and resale shop furnishings.4. Porch, Screen porch, fire pit, backyard, front yard, large dining table/area. 5. on and on.... Looking forward to next summer already, Thanks Susan for everything!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Susan and Victor Venturi

After renting in Union Pier with our family for over 20 years, we have finally found our dream cottage. We love the short drive from Chicago and always look forward to getting away from it all to Three Gems Cottage. The beaches in Union Pier are stunning. This is an incredibly relaxing and refreshing retreat. We cherish our time here and we know you will as well.

Why they chose this property

This property has been a dream come true for us. Our cottage is quiet, clean, cozy, (yet spacious) warm and welcoming. We can cross the street and walk one short block to Lake Michigan's shoreline. We love taking leisurely walks through the neighborhood, and the town of Union Pier is a nice easy walking distance from Three Gems Cottage.

What makes this property unique

Home sweet home and so close to the beach. Relaxing evenings abound.. whether sitting by the fire pit in the back yard, gathering with friends and family at the huge dining room table...barbecuing, or just relaxing in the spacious screened back porch, we cherish every moment here. Life is good at "Three Gems Cottage".

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 3

Common area 1 Front Porch

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

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