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

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A white house with a covered patio, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A backyard with a wooden deck, three Adirondack chairs, a grill, and various plants and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a framed picture, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with a red countertop, white cabinets, a black stove, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of trees.
A living room with a blue sectional sofa, a small round wicker ottoman, and a kitchen area with a microwave, toaster, and stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Burnison Galleries
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

pull out couch

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve, while Burnison Galleries and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gordon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

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
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with easy access to the beach. Host was extremely communicative and the whole experience was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2026
So happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! Cabin was cute, clean, and perfect for our needs - in addition to being in a wonderful location near the beach. We really appreciated the beach chairs available for guest use. We had a small issue with the ceiling fan and Erica was very responsible and fixed the problem immediately. We look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2026
Loved hosting you! Pls come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time, staying in Cottage 4. The location was perfect! We came with our dog, Kiki, and enjoyed the outdoor deck and peaceful surrounding gardens and yard . A perfect place to bring a dog! A very short walk to the beautiful beach, and right around the corner from the Red Arrow Roadhouse and the Whistle Stop. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
Loved hosting you! Please come back any time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay, until I was approach by a very large dog that was not on a leash. I was just sitting on the porch with my husband, and the dog approach us barking very loud. He came from another cabin. They did not have the dog leashed at any time while they were here. I'm just glad my "mini" was not out when he came on the porch. It's sad that people can't abide by rules, for the respect for others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
Happy you had a wonderful stay but disappointed with a 4/5 review. I spent a lot of time with you trying to fix a mistake you made in booking, then I discounted you unnecessarily because I felt bad about the mistake you made. Not only did you not appreciate the gesture but you never once told me about the dog off leash. I know this dog, and he was a harmless pup but yes, a barker but had I known this dog was off leash which is against our rules, I could have fixed it immediately.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Thanks for booking with us Laura!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here- would recommend for any ages- location for beach, restaurants and grocery were ideal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, short walk to the beach and Union Pier town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Loved hosting you April... come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So nice to walk to the beautiful beach as well as restaurant and store so quickly and easily. We all enjoyed our quiet and relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Loved hosting you! Please come again-- we love repeat renters!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really comfortable beds. Clean. Easy to get to beach. Nice large back porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Stay

We had a great time. The beach was close and so fun for our daughters!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
We loved hosting you... please come back any time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Adorable cottage

We enjoyed our stay in cottage #4. The place was very clean and adorably decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2021
Loved having you Sara, come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot and great location

It is a very cute little cabin in a great location very near the beach and the town of Union Pier. Although Red Arrow is half a block away we did not hear noise. The beds were comfortable and communication with owner was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot!

We rented another unit on the property to accommodate extra family members. Everything worked out perfectly. Parking was not an issue. Close to lots of local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2022
Loved hosting you again-- please come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway!

This place and the property owners are fantastic! The house was the perfect size for my wife, two boys and me. It’s literally a five minute walk to the beach and a two minute walk to a local restaurant that’s kid and dog friendly! The house has a nice little private patio and is on a very quiet road. There are lots of neat places to explore and the location makes it convenient to visit places nearby. We’re so glad we stayed here and will likely be back with more family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2021
So glad you had a great time, Steve! Come stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan Lakeshore Cottage

Property is an easy stroll to a beach on Lake Michigan and a 10 minute drive to Warren Dunes State Park. The Whistle Stop was a 2 minute stroll and offers wonderful coffee, bakery items, gourmet sandwiches, etc. 15 Breweries within 30 miles. Fresh fruit stands.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely spot without all necessities

We loved our visit to Union Pier. So many great things about this property but I think it’s important to consider some things before booking. CONS - host provides you with *one* roll of single ply toilet paper. To me, this is unacceptable. If you have 4 adults booking your space for 4 nights, you need to do more to accommodate the basic necessities. Even if you go to a state park campground, you’re provided with toilet paper in the restrooms. If you don’t want to drag a bunch of tp with you during your travels, you will pay quite a bit for it at the local stores. - they also only provide one roll of paper towels and one trash bag. Again, having to bring trash bags felt pretty bad. - house is smaller than I realized… it was definitely livable for us but the pull out couch is in a small space and isn't super practical as a sleeping option. - one bedroom did not get air and was really warm and stuffy PROS - lovely location: just a few blocks from a gorgeous beach on a quiet street with restaurant and coffee shop literally at the end of the street! Start your day with a bfast sandwich from the Whistle Stop! - great shared fire pit and plenty of grassy space with elephant statues that our small son loved! Bring s’mores! - house was charming, but small - host was communicative, kind, and flexible!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Thanks for your comments Catherine. We send you and all renters check in docs 3-4 days before arrival that you signed off on as having reviewed. It states very clearly that we provide starter paper towels, tp, and garbage bags and that you should pack extra so you don't have to pay higher prices in the tourist towns in the area. We are not always on site to provide things like this when renters run out. We provide very thorough packing lists/lists of what each unit contains so our renters can know what to expect with plenty of notice. You signed off as having understood this. In addition, I don't use filters on any of my pictures so size is as appears in photos. Glad you liked the area, however. We certainly would love to have you back to give it another try.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great getaway cottage, love the fact that we could just walk right down to the beach, and to easy shopping. Erica was very responsive to our inquiries, and was a pleasure to work with. We wish her the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2026
Loved hosting you! Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect fall escape

We had a great time and really loved the space. Clean and cozy and close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
We loved hosting you and hope you come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

We all had a great time at the Elephant cottage!! It was warm and friendly!!! Cute place & the lake was awesome on Saturday!! Had a nice camp fire & enjoyed the stars!! All tops!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Loved hosting you Sharon. Please come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Michigan Getaway

We came here for a few day getaway and had a wonderful trip! Beach was easy to get to and we went to the apple orchard that the owners recommended. We would definitely return and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Loved hosting you— please come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing beach vacation

Comfortable, clean, quiet, conveniently located summer beach cottage. Short walk to the beach and family dining options. Perfect for a couple getaway or family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Loved hosting you Matthew! We'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

The property was just what we needed for a relaxing getaway from Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2020
Loved having you, come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect fall retreat!

With all Of the craziness going on, I needed to get home to The Mitten. I found Elephant Walk, a perfect little place where I could also bring my dog and be close to the lake. I couldn’t have asked for a more cozy place to stay to get away and recharge. I’ll definitely be back and bring family and friends. Thank you for such a nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Loved having you Heidi!! Come stay w us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice!

Mom and 2 adult daughters, here for a weekend getaway, very nicely decorated, very comfortable. Loved that we could walk to Red Arrow Roadhouse and Whistle Stop. Erica was great to keep us updated and answer questions, even with a 5 to 6 power outage! We'd return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
We loved having you Sherry! And thank you for being patient with power outage during the day on Saturday! Fortunately it was resolved as quickly as it happened, due to tree branch that snapped a line. I was so happy it was during the day when most everyone was out and enjoying the area. Come back anytime, we love repeat renters!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2025
Loved hosting you Lisa! Please come back any time!
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