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1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard

1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard

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2022 fenced added for private, enclosed front patio
front door of Cottage 3 with enclosed private patio in front
private patio, photo taken before fence was added
Main living space- small scale couch, full size pull out couch
Main living space

Overview of 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Union Pier, MI
  • Popular LocationRound Barn Union Pier Tasting Room3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTownline Beach3 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

pull out couch/bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard

Come explore Elephant Walk, a dog-friendly compound, walkable to beach and town, designed to make memories for your group. It provides multiple gathering spots both outside and in while ensuring ample privacy at the same time. Our Main House offers giant living spaces to accommodate the whole group and provides 4 very large bedrooms and 3 baths. On the same grounds, there are 5 smaller cottages that offer full kitchens/bathrooms/living spaces and house 1-2 bedrooms each. If you would like to rent the Main House as well as 1+ cottages, please see our VRBO links to the other cottages or message me to check on availability. Host your retreat, wedding party, or reunion here for an unforgettable experience!

We allow large group bookings only (Main House + at least 2 cottages) until late Fall of each year at which point we'll open up the calendar for anyone to reserve the house and cottages separately and allow for instant booking. Please message us for details, and we will respond within 24 hours.

Much work has been done to this compound since we bought it in Jan 2019. Stay tuned to this as we will update pictures as changes are made as well as provide more updates we'll make over the coming years.

**Everyone must review the rental agreement which is comprehensive: lists the terms of the rental agreement, the dog waiver (if you are bringing a dog), provides suggested packing items, lists the hot tub rules (for Main House only).

**Please designate upon checking out if you are bringing a dog so you can have the pet fee added onto your final total.

**Note that Cottage 1 shares a wall with the far hallway corner of the Main House but as of 2022, we've added insulation and other measures to ensure noise transfer is drastically minimized. Cottage 1 and 2 used to have an interior door that locked but it was the source of noise transfer so in Spring of 2022, we closed up that door and added insulation in the units to minimize noise transfer. Cottages 4 and 5 share no walls as they stand alone on the property. All cottages have a pull out couch, and the Main House has 2 pull out couches, one in each king bedroom. Cottages 3 and 5 have small, private, fenced-in yards.

**From Memorial Day to Labor Day we require 3 night minimum stay, but a 7 night stay (Fri-Fri) is required in the heart of the summer, from June through beginning of August unless the week is already broken up.

**Well behaved dogs are welcome. Pets are required to be on leash outside of fenced yard, and you are required to pick up after them or fee will be assessed.

**Note our suggested packing items we provide right before your arrival. Starter paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags are provided but you'll have to bring your own after the starters. We don't do this because we're cheap or insensitive. We do this because we are not often in the area to run these kinds of things over, and we also like for guests to be respectful of the environment which we've noticed happens more often when guests bring their own disposable supplies. Thank you for your understanding!

Thank you for visiting, we hope you choose Elephant Walk for your next group get-away! Email us with any questions, and we'll answer any questions within 24 hours.

The links to the other units on the property are as follows:

Elephant Walk- Main House: www.vrbo.com/1519363
Elephant Walk- Cottage 1: www.vrbo.com/1519692
Elephant Walk- Cottage 2: www.vrbo.com/1519733
Elephant Walk- Cottage 3: www.vrbo.com/1519782
Elephant Walk- Cottage 4: www.vrbo.com/1519804
Elephant Walk- Cottage 5: www.vrbo.com/1519825

Cottage 3 is a private cottage on the property with a private fenced in yard. Still a great arrangement for an extended family visit as you can connect through the backyard, but also fine if traveling alone. Drivers park on the street in front of house, 1 car max.

• 1 Bedroom Queen
• 1 full Sofa Bed in Living Room
• 1 Bath
• private fenced in yard
• Cable TV and Smart TV combined
• Free wi-fi internet
• Air Conditioning, Central Heating
• Private front yard with bbq grill
• Access to Main House big backyard and other amenities (hot tub, outdoor shower, fire pits, game room, etc.) if sharing compound with large group
• Weber Kettle Grill for Charcoal
• Fully Equipped Kitchen

Property manager

Erica Carli
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs only, waiver adhered to, $100 fee @ check out

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-Pls bring own paper towels, toilet ppr, garbage bags. We provide starters only. No Saturday check outs ever! Cleaners don't work on Saturdays.
- Well behaved dogs are welcome, must adhere to pet waiver and must pay $100 pet fee at check out.
- 7 night rentals, Fri-Fri,last week of June-mid Aug, unless week is already broken up.Email for exceptions for large gps. 2 or 3 nt min other times

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. 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.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • Townline Beach - 3 min drive
  • Local - 6 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 13 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 15 min drive
  • Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 13 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
  • Redamak's Tavern - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Burnison Galleries are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

doug m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend trip
Wry nice place with great location. Owner could not have been more helpful and checked on our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Stay!
The Elephant Walk is a wonderful relaxing place! Cottage 3 worked well for us and our Sheepadoodle, the side yard was perfect for relaxing in the evening and allowing Aspen to join us! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Cute Cottage
Very nice and clean cottage. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cottage!
Nice and clean! Great location! Fenced area wonderful for our sweet older dog. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Graham, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elephant Walk - Union Pier, MI
A great place to stay and well located to the beach and area attractions. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erica Carli

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We live in Chicago and discovered Harbor Country through a family member, who has a home in New Buffalo. We fell in love with the area as it is a very short drive from Chicago, but makes you feel like you are a world away from the hustle bustle of the city. We know you will love this area of the country as much as we do. We are very detail-oriented when it comes to furnishing a home and have tried to think of everything to make your stay fun, relaxing and enjoyable. We are fair, level-headed and love to hear feedback about how to make your stay even better.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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