Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach!

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A house with a wooden deck, a small shed, and a garden with various plants.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden floor, a window with curtains, and a poster on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and wicker chairs.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchen, and a large wooden cabinet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is on a lake. Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Burnison Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot. Ready for a night out? Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center and Silver Creek Event Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gordon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Townline Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect cabin for our weekend away. It is nice and close to both the beach and Union Pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little property just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy little space & perfect for a weekend near the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely fabulous! Perfect cozy cabin for a weekend trip, SO close and easy to get to the beach. Perfect vibe for a sunny weekend. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Could use a reading lamp and a more convivial place to seat and eat or play cards, do a puzzle, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a special cottage, small and cozy. The walk to the beach was gorgeous. We couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience. This place made helped make our engagement a really special memory. Thank you Perry and Teri!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at the cottage, the cute trail down to the beach was magical and so peaceful—highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect summer cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time at East of Eden

Loved it so much we plan to come again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a great time as always. Place is very clean. We love the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun cute cottage

Great neighborhood & easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and cozy

Excellent location and peaceful atay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you Kathy! it is a beautiful spot and so glad you had a nice time. Please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great cottage. It was our second time staying there. The walk to the beach is short, the other neighbors have always been quiet and nice. It's a great location, close to the beach and in a very walkable and bikeable neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

Spent a long weekend at this cottage and enjoyed it very much. Close to the beach and walking distance to a bakery and restaurants. Definitely recommend this property for a pleasant getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great summer getaway

Great cottage a short walk to the beach. Quiet, peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

East of eden

Had a great stay as always.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

East of Eden is a quaint cottage that is within 3-4 minute walk to the lake. Walkable you’re cafes and markets and the cottage itself is clean and comfy. Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage close to beach

Cottage couldnt have been in a better location. We loved the beach, the neighborhood, the nearby restaurants and farm stands. We'd definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

This is a great property for a couple and very close to the beach. The owners are wonderful and the directions in and about the property are laid out clearly. We ate at the Red Arrow Roadhouse both nights and it was really great! So was Mario's Pizza!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Husband and I stayed here for a long weekend. It’s a cute little cottage, has everything you need. But the best part is the 5-10 minute walk to places like Tapa Taco and Black Currant Bakehouse. The beach has quite a few stairs down but the walk from the cottage is very reasonable and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for my small family

Easy walk to the beach. Close to the Union Pier shops. Inside was charming and perfect for my 3 year old daughter to run around.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you so much for the kind review. We are so happy you and your family had a great time. The walk is incredible and so close to the beach and our yard is just perfect for kids to play! Our location is in walking distance to so many things and we are so glad you found our cottage charming, thank you! Please come stay with us again, you are such a great family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Union Pier Beach Vacation

The cottage was just great. Very clean and the location was awesome - walking to the beach each morning. Teri was very helpful and kind. We loved the area - quiet and relaxing. We will definitely go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Getaway

This the perfect property for a couple’s vacation at an affordable rate. It was such a bonus to be able to bring our dog. The location is perfect. It is close to everything and a block from the beach. The beaches are some of the prettiest in Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Kat, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We loved having you guys! And we feel the same way about the cottage! Such a great location, perfect for a romantic getaway or just a relaxing time to be around nature and the best beach around! Sunsets to die for and so close to the beach!! We hope you come back over and over! All of your input is totally welcomed and we appreciate you so much!❤️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean, tidy and close to everything.

Really has everything one needs. Nice to have beach chairs there and the wagon to haul things. Nothing fancy but everything you need. Location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you so much for such a kind review. We are so glad you had a nice time at the cottage. We do try to keep things easy and convenient for you. We do love our location - it truly is the perfect location. We hope you'll come and stay with us every year! Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, well appointed, and relaxing. One can tell that much thought and love has been poured the Cottage East of Eden. We also appreciate the helpful and detailed instructions provided regarding the use and care of the property. Thank you Teri and Perry for a delightful stay in Union Pier!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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