Union Pier Hidden Gem | 3 Blocks to Beach | Screened Porch & Fire Pit

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A wooden staircase leading to a beach with trees on either side.
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple parking levels, and a distinctive roof structure.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a dining table with chairs, and a TV in the corner.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • High-speed internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gordon Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 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 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Union Pier Hidden Gem | 3 Blocks to Beach | Screened Porch & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Union Pier Hidden Gem | 3 Blocks to Beach | Screened Porch & Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Union Pier Hidden Gem | 3 Blocks to Beach | Screened Porch & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Union Pier Hidden Gem | 3 Blocks to Beach | Screened Porch & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Union Pier Hidden Gem | 3 Blocks to Beach | Screened Porch & Fire Pit located?

Located in the heart of Union Pier, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, close to the beach and restaurants and great for kids
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2026
Donna, Thank you from all of us at Waya Rentals. We hope to see you again real soon. Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, and we loved the house. Plenty of room, comfortable, clean. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Restaurants, quiet and tranquil. Beaches are beautiful. Warren Dunes was a blast. Farmers markets and Art fairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“Dells Bells” Guys Weekend

Perfect location for a guys weekend. Golf, Micro Breweries, bourbon, bonfires and NCAA football. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
Sean, I just wanted to say thanks for the five star review. We really do appreciate it. Thanks, Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Summer Get-Away

We loved the home and location. The home is beautiful and had everything we needed. Looking forward to returning in 2022.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Jane, Thank you !!! See you guys in 2022 Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best places we have stayed! We wanted for nothing! Beautiful, clean, a great space!!! Will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2025
Stacy, Thank You!! We really hope to see you guys again real soon. Thanks, Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

We loved everything about this house. We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
Marcia, We just wanted to say thank you from all of us at Waya Rentals. We loved having you as our guest and really hope to see you again real soon. Waya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!

The house was adorable! Very comfortable for our family and a few friends who visited. Well appointed and a great location. Will return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2023
Suzanne, Thank you !! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We look forward to seeing you again real soon. Ron(Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Very nice house and yard
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2025
Robert, I just wanted to say thank you from all of us at Waya Rentals Vacation Rental Company. We hope to see you guys again real soon. Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend

Stayed for a weekend wedding. Everything was great, lovely house with everything we would need for our stay. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2023
Cathy, I just wanted to say it was a pleasure working with you. Hope we see you guys again real soon. Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property!

Great location, very well appointed kitchen, perfect bedroom/common area layout and AMAZING back screened in porch and beautiful backyard. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2021
Elizabeth, Thank you !!! We are so glad you had a great stay with us. We hope to see you again real soon Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach getaway

Perfect house! Interior and exterior spaces were flawless. Beach was roughly an 8 minute walk. Enjoyed this rental immensely. It was perfect for our little family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
Elizabeth, I just wanted to thank you from all of us at Waya Rentals. We loved having you as our guest, and hope to see you again real soon. Waya
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Would stay there again

Comfortable house. Generous size layout. Nice fire pit, wood fully stocked. 10 minute walk to lovely beach. Very close to Red Arrow Road House and Whistle Stop. Lot of personal touches. Lots of beach toys and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2024
Julia, Thank you!! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We hope to see you guys again real soon. Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The house is absolutely gorgeous. Very clean when we arrived. They have all beach supplies and full kitchen supplies. Big bedrooms, lots of room for families or couples. Love the beach access. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Krisi, Thank you ! So glad to hear you guys had a wonderful stay. We hope you will consider Waya Rentals again in the near future. Have a great rest of the summer. Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

We had a wonderful stay at the Hidden Gem. The house is beautiful with lots of space. The beds were super comfortable. The outdoor space was awesome. We had a memorable long walk on the beach, which is a short walk from the house. The kitchen was really nice with everything we needed. We really didn't want to leave and hope to come back for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2022
Laura, So glad you guys loved your stay. We enjoyed having you as our guests and look forward to hosting you next time your in town. You and your family are always welcome ! Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely recommend

Our group totally loved this property. The beach is a short walk and we really liked the included beach chairs and towels. The screened-in back porch and fire pit were great for relaxing. We also thought the antique stores in Union Pier were excellent. We noticed the occasional train passing, but it wasn’t overly noisy. Absolutely recommend this property and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Houston, Thank you!! This is one of our favorite rentals as well at Waya Rentals. We look forward to seeing you and your family again sometime soon. Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Union Pier Vacaton

We absolutely loved this property! The space was perfect for our family getaway! The open layout was perfect for our 2-year-old to get around, the kitchen was amazingly stocked and supplied, and our favorite part was the screened-in back porch. We spent the most time there - playing games and having meals on the rainy days! The beach access (hill) was a little tough for our youngest and oldest members, but we appreciated how close it was! We'll miss the nightly bags tournements and game nights after full fun days in the sun!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2021
Kelly, I just wanted to thank you from all of us at Waya Rentals. We really enjoyed having you and your family as our guests. We hope to see you again real soon. Waya
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely home, some communication issues with management

The home itself was lovely, with a well appointed kitchen and lots of beach supplies and a cart to help with the 10 minute walk there. The pillows need an upgrade and there need to be 4 of them on a queen size bed, that's just standard. WAYA management was really poor and I suggest the owners switch to Bluefish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2024
Lisa, I just wanted to thank you for your feedback. I am glad to hear you liked the place, but sorry that your experience with us was not the best. After reading all correspondence with your group I agree that in the future you are better suited to find another company to work with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

End of summer getaway

Great spot, comfortable with all the amenities. Once we got used to train & traffic-too bad it’s so close to RAH’way.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall getaway

We enjoyed this property very much. The house was very clean and comfortable for 4 adults. We especially liked the screened in porch. The kitchen is great size and fully stocked with equipment. At certain times of the day, the location right off a major road was noisy, but overall not bad. Nice short walk to a nice beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Hidden Gem review

A little too close to the railroad tracks. Very loud. Screen porch furniture is very uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2021
Kathleen, So sorry to hear you did not love your stay as you can see from the past reviews this home is a top rental home in the area. Wish we could have done more to make your stay perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

This home was so cute, clean and was in a great location. It had everything you need at a vacation home, fire pit, fireplace, screened in porch, beach chairs, beach towels, and a great kitchen. Would definitely recommend this Hidden Gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2021
Carolyn, So glad you guys loved the place !! You and your family are more than welcome back anytime. Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Home

We thorougly enjoyed this lovely home. The only problem we had was with the door locks. They were difficult to manipulate. We would rent again, but only if locks have been changed. Thank you for a restful, relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2021
Bob, Thanks for the great review, as we really enjoyed hosting you. Sorry about the locks, as Pella doors can be a pain in the butt sometimes. Waya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Union pier gem

We stayed here a week with our two boys 3 and 5. The house is great- high ceilings, clean and larger than most rentals in the neighborhood. It’s got a great back yard that’s fenced where our boys could play and had a fire pit for adults and smores! Location was great you can walk to Roadhouse and whistle stop cafe easily for coffee, lunch or dinner. Izzys, Union Pier market, Milda’s and Black Current are a longer walk but close none the less. The beach is a 10 minute walk - bring a beach wagon and head to Berrien beach and enjoy the day. The house does have beach toys, wagon, umbrella, etc… if you want o rent them. We were a little nervous being so close to Red Arrow highway , but it is a none issue as the house has great foliage to block the road. Rent this house you won’t regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2021
Andrew, AWESOME !!!! So glad you guys loved the place. You were great guests so all of us at Waya Rentals thank you. Hope to see you again real soon Waya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

House was beautiful, very comfortable but Location was disappointing

The house was beautiful and comfy. Linens and art was beautiful. The back porch was where we spent most of our time. Great for game playing, cards or just reading I was personally disappointed in the location. The house was right next to the highway and there was a lot of traffic noise. All in all we had a wonderful week tho
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2021
Karen, Thank you for the 5 star review and for your feedback. Inside the home we have never heard any road noise but I do understand that you can here cars if you are outside the home. I believe you are the first guest to mention this as everyone really seems to love the home based on the feedback and the reviews we get. Regardless, it sounds like you had a great stay and hopefully you will consider us again in the future.
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