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Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. <br>

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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our sunny yellow home
The private association beach is breath taking
peaceful setting
The side yard is spacious and well maintained
spacious, secluded  back deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Townline Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Deck

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. <br>

This beautiful year round home has over 2400 square feet of exquisite living space and is a short walk to the shores of Lake Michigan. Designed in Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style it features wide open spaces and cozy side rooms. French doors separate living areas and stained glass accents the windows. Step onto one of the decks to enjoy the colorful gardens that surround this half acre private yard. No shortcuts were taken in furnishing the home blending the comfort of Crate and Barrell with treasures from local antique haunts and nearby art galleries. Cozy up on winter evenings with steam shower and wood burning fireplace after cross country skiing or touring local wineries. Fall offers bike trails, apple picking, bonfires and nearby Notre Dame football. Fly a kite or play bocce ball on the beach in the spring and float on a raft or body surf in the lake on a warm summer afternoon. The home is ideal for family time or romantic getaways in any season...during these months of COVId it offers a warm recluse for working or learning from home. We have recently added an outdoor hot tub to make quarantining that more enjoyable.

Water Sports: While our family enjoys the simple life of sand and water we do recognize that some people like to boat. There is a marina in New Buffalo, 5 miles south of our property that offers docks for your boat. There are jet skis available to rent in Michigan City, Indiana, and the local boating store in New Buffalo rents canoes and kayaks. We have many inflatable beach items, boogie boards and beach toys for your use in our garage.

Off Season or Rainy Day Fun: We are never at a loss for a new art gallery or antique store to explore in Harbor County. The town of Michigan City to the south has a large outlet mall for the shopper in your group. East is Three Oaks, known for the Acorn Theatre and the Journeyman distillery, and north is Bridgman, home to Warren Dunes State Park and the famous 'Tower Hill'. They have well groomed cross country ski trails, marked hiking trails and a toboggan slide in the winter. Apple and fruit farms are dotted throughout the county for berry picking and several area wineries offer tours and tastings. There are massage and day spas in New Buffalo and restaurants for any palate. You'll need more than one trip to the Harbor County area to do it all.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The association beach only allows dogs on the beach on a leash before 9 or after 6
Please clean the sand off your feet with the outdoor shower before going into home or hot tub
Please be respectful of our neighbors by maintaining reasonable noise levels

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve, while Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Burnison Galleries are cultural highlights. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Townline Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gordon Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.9 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 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. <br> pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. <br>?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. <br>?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. <br>?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. <br> located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Townline Beach and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Mary Pat Bay

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I grew up in South Bend, Indiana and spent my childhood summers with my family renting various cottages in the Union Pier area. My parents had nine children and wanted an area that allowed for a sand walk in to the lake instead of rocks and not too many steps back up to the house at the end of a long day. My life took me to Iowa but I convinced my husband and children that Union Pier was worth the 225 mile drive... one visit and they were sold! We rented the home for 20 years before moving into it ourselves full time in retirement. we now rent only when we are traveling but still love sharing our home and the area with others.

Why they chose this property

This home offered our family of five children the best of both worlds.. a chance for the children to all be together in the open living room, or enough cozy private areas to get a little distance from siblings when that might be needed... The three girls adore the loft space to spread out their messes (barbies years ago, now clothes and computers) and the boys love the TV room to set up the Wii ( we can close off the french doors and not even hear their chaos :). The little area of "Gordon Beach" is one of the few where many of the homes remain the original cottages from the 40's and with less than 100 homes in the association our beach is almost one of the least crowded in the area.

What makes this property unique

The large side yard has been ideal for volleyball and badmitten, bocce, snow forts and even large family parties when my family of origin is able to join us and to revisit their childhood memories. With the Gordon Beach Inn just up the block my siblings and their families book there and we serve large picnic style meals in the yard for all 50 of us... As many of us as can gather at the home every december to celebrate the holiday together... 24 years of that tradition so far...

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