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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
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Explore the area

Union Pier, MI
- Place, Union Pier Beach5 min walk
- Place, Gordon Beach13 min walk
- Place, St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room3 min drive
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)39 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.
*2024 updates from a home maintenance standpoint:
-Entire property: new exterior paint, parking signs for all of the cottages, new ceiling fans
-Main House: gas grill added to charcoal grill option, new screened porch furniture and ceiling (no leaks!), kitchen backsplash, new balcony off primary bedroom
-Cottage 2: electrical overhaul to fix sporadic outages
-Cottage 3: expanded private enclosed yard
-Cottage 4: new basketball hoop
-Cottage 5: kitchen refresh with new countertops and kitchen sink
**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
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.
*2024 updates from a home maintenance standpoint:
-Entire property: new exterior paint, parking signs for all of the cottages, new ceiling fans
-Main House: gas grill added to charcoal grill option, new screened porch furniture and ceiling (no leaks!), kitchen backsplash, new balcony off primary bedroom
-Cottage 2: electrical overhaul to fix sporadic outages
-Cottage 3: expanded private enclosed yard
-Cottage 4: new basketball hoop
-Cottage 5: kitchen refresh with new countertops and kitchen sink
**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
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and New Buffalo Railroad Museum 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
- Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Gordon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Townline Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 13 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
- Redamak's Tavern - 6 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
18 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Zachary C.
3 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zachary C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandy B.
17 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy B.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel D.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here!
Rachel D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Perry Y.
22 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perry Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ken M.
5 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations.
Ken M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
29 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elephant Walk - Union Pier, MI
Richard B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
25 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short getaway
Nancy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy P.
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Cute Cottage
Nancy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Michael G.
8 June 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo
Michael G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
doug m.
18 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend trip
doug m.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dawn T.
11 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little getaway
Dawn T.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carrie
2 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Carrie
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tammy H.
11 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Stay!
Tammy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne F.
10 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quick getaway to union pier
Anne F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erica A.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cottage!
Erica A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine L.
28 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Union Pier cottage- short walk to beach!
Christine L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
16 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowy Getaway
Amy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd S.
19 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Todd S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt L.
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Quiet Place, Great for Dogs
Matt L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
25 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Union Pier lovely Cottage
Carol B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elena C.
26 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elena C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
16 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Nancy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher D.
16 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calming Getaway
Christopher D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Kim K.
15 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage
Kim K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Erica Carli
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.
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