Union Pier is home to this holiday home. Lake Michigan and Younger Family Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and Hesston Steam Museum are also worth visiting.
Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
University of Notre Dame - 32 min drive - 61.4 km
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 15 min drive
Redamak's Tavern - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Crescent Moon Cottage 5BR Retreat • Heated Pool, Hot Tub • Pickleball • Fire Pit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Crescent Moon Cottage 5BR Retreat • Heated Pool, Hot Tub • Pickleball • Fire Pit?
As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crescent Moon Cottage 5BR Retreat • Heated Pool, Hot Tub • Pickleball • Fire Pit on 7 September 2027 start from NZ$5,627, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Crescent Moon Cottage 5BR Retreat • Heated Pool, Hot Tub • Pickleball • Fire Pit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Crescent Moon Cottage 5BR Retreat • Heated Pool, Hot Tub • Pickleball • Fire Pit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Crescent Moon Cottage 5BR Retreat • Heated Pool, Hot Tub • Pickleball • Fire Pit?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Crescent Moon Cottage 5BR Retreat • Heated Pool, Hot Tub • Pickleball • Fire Pit located?
Situated in Union Pier, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Michigan. Townline Beach and Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The home was perfect for our family gathering! Large, well appointed kitchen, close to the beach, the pool was wonderful, bedrooms roomy, close to bike paths… I could go on and on!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It is always such a pleasure to welcome you and your family back, and it truly means so much to us that you continue to choose Crescent Moon Cottage for your family gatherings. We loved seeing the wonderful family photos you shared, it looks like so many special memories were made together! We’re so happy you enjoyed the home, pool, beach, and everything the area has to offer. Thank you again for being such wonderful returning guests. We always look forward to hosting you and your family and hope to welcome you back for many more gatherings to come!
The pickleball court was much smaller than regulation size. Should include that in the property description.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thank you for your feedback and we hope that you enjoyed your time at Crescent Moon Cottage! We do want to clarify for future guests that the pickleball area is located on the home’s half basketball court and is not advertised as a regulation size pickleball court. We’ve added pickleball lines and a net as an additional recreational amenity for our guests to enjoy. The court is shown in our listing photos so guests can see the size and setup prior to booking.
While it may not be suited for regulation or competitive play, we’ve found it to be a fun addition to a residential vacation home and hope guests enjoy having another activity available during their stay.
Great open space for gathering and hanging out. The kids loved the pool and available floats. House was as described, clean, plenty of towels, and kitchen had everything we could have wanted for meal prep. Would recommend/stay again.
The house had plenty of room for our family. The kids loved the pool, hot tub, and pickleball court. Overall, a great weekend at a beautiful house. Would definitely come back.
Stayed for a weekend with 12 friends. The house was just as described/presented in the listing. Gina was very responsive and accommodating. We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more!
This property is truly outstanding. The house is beautiful, well-stocked and roomy while comfortable. The beds are extremely comfy. The pool is heated, the hut tub is easy to operate and there is a fire pit and pickle board court. The location is private but close to everything. I’ve stayed on many beautiful properties over the last 15 years. This is my favorite.
This was our first trip to Michigan, we had several families from different states who met and we all loved this property. Everything you could possible need is there, the beds were comfy with many sleeping arrangement options. Extra towels, plenty of dishes, host responded in a timely manner. 5/5!
Beautiful private home, extremely spacious. Great host!! We truly enjoyed our stay for our annual girls trip. Close to entertainment and the wineries. The house was clean and very accommodating. The host Gina and the house was a gem. We will definitely revisit.
Our family gathering of 13 was a huge success largely due to this great home. Although this was supposed to be a beach vacation, we couldn’t get the children out of the pool. The large, well stocked kitchen made preparing family meals a breeze. Comfortable beds for all.
A terrific home with well stocked central kitchen and dining room, nice bedrooms and bathrooms, and a beautiful pool with lounge chairs. and outdoor dining table with grill, all in a woodsy setting. Short bike or drive to the nearby beach. Short drive to New Buffalo to the south and the Warren Dunes to the north.
Book your stay! Everything about the home and experience was outstanding. The home is centrally located so that you’re able to bounce around the many beautiful areas with ease. The house itself is well kept, has everything you and your group could need for your stay and was very clean. The pool and hot tub were well maintained and were a huge bonus during our unusually warm fall stay. Gina, the host, was beyond accommodating and so easy to work with! We were here with a group of 8 adults for my husband’s 40th and it was the perfect venue to host a special weekend! We look forward to visiting again soon!
We met Gina upon arrival, a nice welcoming touch. Our three-generation family enjoyed the clean and spacious home. The kitchen had everything one could possibly need. Our grandkids loved their comfy beds. The heated pool, basketball/pickleball court were exceptional. These amenities, along with New Buffalo/Union Pier shops and beach, made for a perfect stay!
This house is very comfortable for family members sharing living space if you are not routinely living together. Plenty of comfortable bedrooms and baths. Lots of privacy. The screened in porch is the place to gather and just talk until after the sun sets. Perfect vacation if you wake up, make pancakes for breakfast, go in the pool all day, make dinner, chat on the porch and go to bed (repeat every single day!)
Spectacular home fit the needs of 10 adults and 6 children under the age of 4. Layout of the home was great and made the flow great with a great screened in porch when it rained for 1/2 a day, basketball court, pool & a fire pit.
Refrigerators out on the porch and a great deck for BBQ.
Didn't need to wander off the property very often.
One of the best trips ever!
This house is amazing! It's gorgeous, so roomy, beautiful open concept main floor with two bedrooms, each with its own en suite (also a main floor powder room). Upstairs were three more bedrooms and a bathroom. The hot tub and heated swimming pool were perfect for creating a fun and relaxing weekend for our entire group! Gina the host was super responsive and helpful, everything went so smoothly, between the amazing house and great host, it was a perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you so much Patricia for this glowing review of Crescent Moon Cottage and sharing with others what makes this property so special. We hope we get the chance to host all of you again in the future.
We had such a wonderful stay! We have stayed at a variety of homes this size and this was by FAR the most well stocked home, from kitchen utensil to pool toys and games, there were no items we missed! It really made our stay stress free. Three couples plus kids made us a family of 10, and we were so happy that the table and living room could accommodate us all (I looked at so many homes with 4+ bedrooms but only had seating at a table for 6 or so!). We had a few questions during our stay and Gina was very kind, helpful and quick to respond. This is a gem of a vacation home, we will definitely be back!
We had 15 family members from 13-78 for our yearly vacation and had a wonderful time here! The house, pool area, and all outdoor areas were all very well kept up and extremely clean. The pool and pickleball/basketball court were big hits with everyone and used everyday. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you needed to cook and serve meals in. We enjoyed the screened in porch as well as the fire pit at night. This was our 20th year of doing a big family vacation and I would say this ranked as one of the top houses we have rented! Thank you for a wonderful time!
This is the second time my family has stayed at this beautiful house, and we hope it’s not the last! We had a multi-generational group ranging from age 1 to grandparents, and the house is perfect for everyone. Lake Michigan is such a short bike ride away, but the pool is so nice for those times in between when you don’t want to go all the way to the beach. The hot tub was also a nice addition! We love how well stocked the kitchen is since my family loves to cook. But close to great restaurants too if you don’t feel like cooking.This house is a gem, don’t pass it up!