Cozy Beach Cottage BIG YARD 1 Blk to Private Beach. 3 NIGHT MINIMUM Stay for 2BR

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A residential backyard with a flagpole displaying an American flag, a house, and a well-maintained lawn.
A wooden dining room with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs. A buffet area with glassware and china is visible in the background.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.
A wooden play structure with a slide and swings in a grassy yard.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Union Pier Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Burnison Galleries and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theater and Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gordon Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 1 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Beach Cottage BIG YARD 1 Blk to Private Beach. 3 NIGHT MINIMUM Stay for 2BR pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy Beach Cottage BIG YARD 1 Blk to Private Beach. 3 NIGHT MINIMUM Stay for 2BR?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Cottage BIG YARD 1 Blk to Private Beach. 3 NIGHT MINIMUM Stay for 2BR?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Cottage BIG YARD 1 Blk to Private Beach. 3 NIGHT MINIMUM Stay for 2BR?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Beach Cottage BIG YARD 1 Blk to Private Beach. 3 NIGHT MINIMUM Stay for 2BR located?

Located in the heart of Union Pier, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a relaxing, low-key getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to private beach which our kids loved. Also very close drive to New Buffalo with lots to do there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great location just a short walk away from the beach. The yard and outdoor patio area really expands your options for gathering space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dawn made everything easy for us. We enjoyed the property, especially the backyard! The walk to the beach was just as described. The beach was lovely. We look forward to booking again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage in perfect location

Clean, comfortable, cozy and with a great yard. Dawn was wonderful to work with. Hope to rent again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to write your lovely review. Please come back anytime! Would love to have you. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great stay

This place was perfect for our family. We have a two year old and a three year old and they had a great time. I have fond memories of the street this house is on, as I grew up staying at my grandma’s cottage across the way and my family’s house just down the rd. The house was clean and Dawn is a great host. There was an issue with the washing machine and Dawn got a plumber to fix the issue right away. Just a short walk to the beach, this is the perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in a great location!

We had a great stay here, and are already considering a return trip to Union Pier with more family! This place is just as listed, the only note I will make is that the play set is a little worn—mine still enjoyed swinging! The yard is wonderful for kids and dogs; most items provided, including detergent and dish soap. As with any rental, if you are particular or want to be sure to have an item (kitchen) bring it! The only thing I couldn’t find was a can opener, but I may have overlooked it. The beach access and neighborhood, as well as local places recommended were all top notch. Overall a wonderful experience staying here!
Beautiful flowers and many solar-lit at night as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Lakehouse stay!

Fantastic place to enjoy time for relaxation and recreation on lovely Lake Michigan! We loved being inside this cottage and outside in the yard -- both were comfortable and spacious. We had everything we needed to spend time having fun, making memories, and enjoying outdoor beauty. Dawn is a gracious and accommodating host, she is easy to work with and fielded all our inquiries. Definitely recommend and definitely will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend

It was a relaxing weekend with a cottage. Dawn was helpful but not intrusive at all. The yard was perfect for the dogs and young kids and we enjoyed evening s’mores by the fire pit. It is a short walk to the private beach and was close enough to the more crowded new buffalo scene when that was desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you Christine for the kind words and review. You and your family were great guests...and your two dogs too! Would love to have you back anytime. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Cottage with everything we needed.

Our Family including two teenagers and dog spent a long weekend at Dawns super comfortable cottage. The Cottage had plenty of room and very comfortable beds. The Large fenced in Yard was great for us and our dog. The walk to the Beach and and food/ drink was within 5 to 10 minutes. The Beach was beautiful and dog friendly. We really enjoyed our stay and will return again soon! Bill and Kris Bowman
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
It was wonderful to have you and I appreciate your kind review very much! I look forward to having you stay at my cottage again....especially that adorable little dog of yours! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely weekend

Came for my wife’s birthday with our almost 3 yr old. Enjoyed the yard for relaxing mornings with the play set and then new Buffalo beaches were a short drive as well as the private beach walk accessible to. Dawn was communicative prior to check in and responsive during check in. Food in UP easy to pick up as well as go to for a quick stop in. New Buffalo nearby (less than 15min drive) if you need more hustle and bustle. Overall lovely experience - Rob
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Our first night started off with a wild thunderstorm. We lost power and had a few questions about a beeping sound in the middle of the night because of the storm. Our host was so gracious and worried about us they didn’t even mind the 2 am call and followed up with us the next day. A+ communication. The location to the beach and the beautiful descending stairs down to the beach are a dream. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

So many other choices...

Our family booked this cottage for a getaway in August of this year and had to leave early due to the conditions of the house. The home had not been cleaned in some time and the owner later indicated she would "deep clean" at the beginning of the season but we had concerns especially with Covid. The place had layers of dust under every bed, couch, table..etc and it was obvious there had been no cleaning recently. Later the owner indicated her regular cleaning lady had cancelled prior to our stay so she cleaned the cottage and assured us the place was fully clean to her. We reluctantly agreed to stay because it was our only vacation and then woke up to a pile of ants all over a sealed and boxed bakery item we had purchased the day prior. The owner said she warned us she lived on a sand dune and there were ants. The ants were all over the coffee maker, the dishwasher, the laundry and made their way into the bathroom. They lasted the entire time we were there and even with us spraying, they kept coming back. As a result, we literally did not use the kitchen once when we were there. We had to eat out every day and ate our breakfast outside. Total mess. We should have left. After a few days, we indicated we wanted to leave early and asked for the cleaning fee to be waived as well as a 50% discount for each night and the deposit to be returned. Despite asking, the owner still charged us for the day we left early since we left after the 11:00 checkout. She ended up refunding us the fee for cleaning and an additional amount but it was a wash because we were still charged for the day we left early. She also eluded to the fact that we used her front yard/fire pit and the beach, so that should have been enough. I would not recommend this property - the area is great, but this property is not as described and is not taken care of. Such a disappointment!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
When they go low, I'll stay high. Suffice it to say I dispute the assertions. I stand by my consistently high 5 star reviews. The cottage was clean...I know as I cleaned it but no, I did not move all couches or beds this cleaning as that is done monthly. I use Terminex on a monthly service plan and they will return as needed. Asking for 50% off and more is what was sought by this guest though the family stayed until the last rain predicted day. I refunded one third the total rental fee but this was not satisfactory. I think it’s important for guests to always look at pictures on VRBO and if you want a new construction vs traditional rustic lodging then my home is not for you. My fenced in yard and proximity to a great private beach has been loved and appreciated particularly by families with dogs and kids.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Off-Season

Property and house are exactly as described. Knotty pine reminded me of grandma’s house. Loved the yard! Just make sure both gates latch securely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice holiday weekend stay

We enjoyed our stay at Dawn's cottage. Great location, clean, as described. Good communication. Would consider coming back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time staying here (5 adults, one kid, one dog). The cottage was rustic and reminiscent of the one I grew up visiting. It’s a quick 3 min walk to the beach. My son loved the yard and swing set and we loved the huge fire pit and outdoor seating. Everything was clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect summer getaway

Was so close to a very relaxing private beach. Accommodations were great. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls’ trip

We enjoyed staying here. There was lots of room, the kitchen was well supplied, and the outdoor area was wonderful. The walk to the beach was easy. Although there were stairs to the beach, they are built to be easy going up and down. Of course, the beach was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Larger than expected

Dawn was a great host and made the check in process great. The property and house was much larger than we expected. I definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Ideal Beach Vacation home away from home!!!

We had an absolutely fabulous five day vacation in your Cottage at Union Pier. The quiet, brief walk to the beach was filled with excitement and joyous anticipation for the little ones. The yard was a playground, the roasted marshmallows superb. Shopping was close for everything we needed. I would definitely recommend staying at Dawn’s Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cottage with a great outdoor space and super close to the beach! We would love to come back.

We had a great stay in a quiet neighborhood with our family and pup. Loved that the cottage was a super easy walk to the beach. The yard, fire pit and grills were great. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and host

We had a very good time at Dawn's property and she was an excellent host with great communication. Upon arrival there was a minor problem with the toilet and she sent someone over within minutes to fix it. The proximity to the beautiful neighborhood private beach is ideal. The large fenced in yard with firepit, playset for kids, and two grills were perfect for our family and small dog. The only feedback I have is that the kitchen supplies need some updating, as we were unable to use a lot of them due to the condition they were in. And the cleanliness of the in house could be improved upon a bit. That being said, we had a lovely stay at this perfectly located home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2021
Thank you Sarah for reviewing your stay and my property. I am always updating the kitchen wares eg new toaster oven, new toaster, wine glasses, etc but it's hard to know what didn't work for you without specifics. Anything you can share via email or text would be welcomed so I can address for future guests but I too will take a deeper dive. Also sorry you felt the home could have been cleaner. I have had great reviews from the new housekeeper I now use so also any info is welcomed. Thanks again and come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful

We LOVED our stay at Dawn’s. The location was excellent and the private beach was sooo nice, it’s a very short walk and easy to get to, not crowded at all, and very clean. The house was really well appointed and our 2yo loved the playground in the yard. Dawn was also an excellent host, very communicative and helpful throughout the stay. We ended up forgetting our sons favorite stuffed animal and Dawn promptly called us. Recognizing how important this was, she overnighted it back and refused to take reimbursement. We couldn’t believe how helpful and generous she was! When we come back to the area, we will 100% book Dawn’s place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing outdoor space

Home was very clean and nice, but the real perk was the backyard. Lovely space with a great outdoor cooking and dining setup. Fenced in yard and play set makes it great for kids and dogs. A beautiful beach is also just a couple of blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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