House in Union Pier, MI

Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross!

Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross!

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Driveway entrance.
Shorewinds is only 150 paces from the beach.
Our community beach entrance is outside our garden gate.
Pergola with blooming flowers welcome guests.
Colorful vines bloom in summer on arbor

Overview of Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross!

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Union Pier, MI
  • Popular LocationRound Barn Union Pier Tasting Room3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room3 min drive
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo13 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Common area /great room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

hot/cold shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross!

Lake Shore property, footsteps down to the beach.

An Invitation: Coastal Concepts, Inc., a design and development team, is excited to announce that its latest project, Shorewinds cottage, is now available to rent to discriminating guests. This stylish home is located on the beachside of Lakeshore Road in desirable Union Pier.

The interior environment cleverly mixes the use of original artwork, artifacts, and antiques in a playful way that captures the essence of coastal living. French doors lead from the kitchen to a side patio that is adjacent to the beach path. Fenced for privacy, you can enjoy outdoor dining while listening to the waves crashing onto the shore.

Dining furniture sits under the pergola-covered deck and is an inviting spot to spend the late afternoon relaxing with a good book and a beverage or outdoor dining. Seating is nestled by the firepit for late evening star gazing. This is a cottage that you'll be thrilled that you chose for sharing with your loved ones.

: Reservations are not secured until a 50% rental deposit and a signed contract are received. The balance is due 60 days before the scheduled arrival along with a security deposit and housekeeping fee. There is a 3-night minimum for holiday and Special Event Weekends, at the weekend rate.

Payment in full is required with bookings made less than 30 days in advance. Summer rentals are booked as a 8-day/7 night package only. All rentals begin on Saturday vening and end the following Saturday Morning..
Check in at 4pm and check out at 10am on Saturdays for weekly rentals. Cancellation fees may apply.
Note, weekly rental cleaning rate is $275.00.


Property manager

Joan Arquilla
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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
Private yard to play in.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
home sleeps 6, the 5th additional party, linen fee is $10.00 per night for bedding and towels.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 159832

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is on the beach. 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 Whittaker Woods Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

What's nearby

  • Townline Beach - 17 min walk
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 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 - 14 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 15 min drive
  • Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 14 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Union Pier cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Townline Beach and Lake Michigan. Burnison Galleries and Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best value and location
2nd time in home with host and again a flawless experience . Easy walk up and down to beach with little kids .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our new happy place!
We had been staying for years at another property that stopped taking rentals and we were looking for our new happy place. We definitely found it! The property was exactly as the description stated and even better than the photos showed. No beach view but yes literally steps from the property to the path that leads to the beach. But still felt private and serene. The house was very clean and well furnished. We loved the natural light and the open layout inside, as well as the multiple exits to the cozy spaces outside. Joan the property manager was responsive and gave us clear communication re checkin/checkout. I brought birdseed as she suggested and spent hours on the front porch watching and listening to the birds. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family summer vacation
Wonderful cottage in Union Pier, Michigan. It's got everything you need for vacationing on the beach. Fully equipped, clean, sleeps five, laundry, close walk to beach. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Migely J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michigan Oasis by the beach
The location is amazing -just in from the beach. The garden is an oasis with everything from cute outdoor shower to fire pit to quiet places to read and watch hummingbirds. The house is immaculate, well equipped and tastefully decorated. This is our second time at the property and are planning on returning next year. Joan is a great host as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and relaxing
A very special cozy spot close to the beach. Amenities, fantastic! Bird and deer watching was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joan Arquilla

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Interior Designer. Project manager and developer of residential home sites. .
Lives in Illinois. Illinois State university and University of Illinois for under grad. degree in art education. 4 year diploma from Harrington Institute of Design. Certified with the National Home Builders Assoc. in project management in Home construction.

Why they chose this property

While developing new home sites in Union Pier under the management of Coastal Concepts Inc.,I fell in love with this little site along the waterfront.
The first time I viewed the property I was so excited when I opened the garden gate and realized I could see the water from the property.
The house is on the shore side of the road and the lot is adjacent to the beach path. The location was unbelieveable, however, the little house had much to be desired. The home went through a major renovation and doubled its size overall.
The porch and pergola are architectural charmers and are very important to the outdoor living! A very private property site was achieved through landscape design. The old garden gate was utilizing and kept for a little bit of the old mixed with the new.
The beach house indeed has its own karma and soul! One feels it from the moment you pull up the pebble stone drive way and walk under the purple flowered pergola and turn the key in the door. The house and grounds exhibit love and care and Shorewinds has its own heart beat and soul.

What makes this property unique

A unique location . Approximately 150 paces to the beach platform! No roads to cross between you , the house and the beach! The location is what you would expect of a premium beach house rental.

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