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Charming 8 Bedroom Home And Coach House ~ Great for Summer Getaways!

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Walking distance to the beach!
Hot tub to enjoy perfect summer nights!
Cozy home perfect for family and group entertaining.
Living area
Dining room right off of the eat-in kitchen, perfect for a group dinner!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8 / Coach House

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 8 Bedroom Home And Coach House ~ Great for Summer Getaways!

Charming 7-bedroom home + completely renovated Coach House (one bedroom and one bathroom) on a large, serene lot, just 0.4 miles from the beach! Designed with vacation living in mind, this perfect getaway home has been recently renovated with new granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Warm & inviting, the home offers a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a separate dining room, an eat-in kitchen, 7 spacious bedrooms (5 upstairs and 2 on the main level), 3 full baths, plus a powder room with an 8th bedroom located in the beautiful on-site carriage house.

Experience unforgettable vacations at any time of the year! The perfect home base for summer - enjoy water activities on the lake, bike riding, dining at fabulous nearby restaurants, shopping in town, parks, wineries, and visiting a local world-class casino! In the fall, visit the local pumpkin patches, pick your own apples at the local orchards, watch the sunset over the lake, and enjoy the rustle of the vibrant leaves. Although summer is premier, winter is also excellent - cozy up to the fire, ski at several nearby resorts, sled, ice skate, or revel in the winter wonderland.

Exquisite private outdoor space abounds, including a large yard, a spacious deck, a screened-in porch, and a hot tub. Enjoy the all-purpose sports court (basketball court surface & hoop)! We are going for a cottage experience, so there are not a lot of TV channels :) If you are a TV person, bring your iPad because we do have internet!

Please reach out if you have any questions or need more information regarding the area, floor plan or activities!


**Additionally, the home sleeps 16, but following HOA rules and regulations, we can only allow for a maximum occupancy of 12 guests. Pets are not allowed without written consent from the owner. Also, this is a quiet residential neighborhood, and we love this house and we love our neighbors, so please be considerate of quiet hours at all times.

Keywords: house, beach, 7 bedrooms, hot tub, screened in porch, yard, coach house

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Of course!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking please
Fill out renter info sheet with names/ages of all house visitors within 72-hrs of booking. Max occupancy: 12 people. Only named visitors are allowed.
Quiet hours - 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Failure to comply with the above rules will result in cancellation of your reservation.

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

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is on a lake. 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 Ghost Isle Brewery. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Townline Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gordon Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 7 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 6 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 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Birch Market - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 8 Bedroom Home And Coach House ~ Great for Summer Getaways! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 8 Bedroom Home And Coach House ~ Great for Summer Getaways!?

As of 19 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 8 Bedroom Home And Coach House ~ Great for Summer Getaways! on 19 April 2026 start from NZ$1,275, 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 Charming 8 Bedroom Home And Coach House ~ Great for Summer Getaways!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 8 Bedroom Home And Coach House ~ Great for Summer Getaways!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 8 Bedroom Home And Coach House ~ Great for Summer Getaways!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 8 Bedroom Home And Coach House ~ Great for Summer Getaways! located?

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

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. 80 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Love Lake Michigan

Weather was great really enjoyed our time here
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
So glad you enjoyed the house ! Take good care!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Perfect!

Great place for family reunion!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Close to the beach!

We had a great time at the beach and the basketball court and hot tub were a huge it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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

The big yellow house.

the home was lovely and worked well for our extended family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry B.

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

week away

Had a great time at the house! amazing beach and lots of bedrooms for a big group to enjoy. loved the hot tub and the large outdoor space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2021
Thank you so much! We loved having your group! So glad you had fun! Come back anytime! Joanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily F.

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

Fabulous stay for a girl’s weekend!

Absolutely gorgeous house for my bachelorette party! Everyone was so comfortable and there was so much space for us to really relax and enjoy the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie R.

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

Wonderful home!

We had a lovely stay with extended family in Union Pier! We loved the porch for meals and the in-law suite for hanging out after the kids went to bed. It was nice to have so many bedrooms, so each family really got their own space. The beach is close and beautiful; what more could you ask for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
Thank you so much for coming - we loved having you and look forward to having you back next year!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Kristi T.

cozy and charming

It was a great and affordable spot for our family reunion of 22 people!! lots of hang out space, cute walk to the beach (although i wouldn't advertise it as "steps" from the beach...it was about 3 blocks and then down stairs), and the seperate house was great to put all of the kids in at night. Thanks for sharing!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I am sorry as I know your Grandma had trouble with the stairs going down to the beach and they were not easy for her- I am still so very glad to hear your group had a wonderful time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Beach Family Vacation 2022

Second year we have stayed at the yellow house ( what we all call it). Had a fabulous time. Weather was great. we did alot of beaching and playing in the large yard. The evenings were cooler this year and we did alot of hot tub evenings as well. Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
Thomas Thank you so much! We love having you and your family! It’s so much fun to have people back year after year, as we love the house and when we can we love to share it !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for a Michigan getaway

This house was perfect for our weekend trip! The location is ideal- was only a couple mins away from the town, restaurants, and the lake, and a 10 min drive from a beautiful apple orchard. The house was very charming and full of character, but modern. It had a ton of room for the whole group to sit together. The kitchen and coach house look brand new. The owner also kept plenty of board games and cards for the whole family to enjoy! Would definitely come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

This house is perfect!

This house was perfect for our large family. It has eight bedrooms and four and a half baths. The walk to the beach was very short and there was plenty of beach paraphernalia in the shed. There were plenty of tables and chairs and a well stocked kitchen. Joanne was very courteous in returning my texts and she even called me to make certain everything was to our liking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Charming house

It was very overwhelming to get all the towels washed before we left especially checking out by 11:00. We met family the night before and had to cut our visit short because of the towels. I think they should have the cleaning service to do the towels. Loved the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Long awaited reunion

Our friendship began in Chicago, but our group is now scattered across the country. We picked right up where we left off, and Joanne's home had plenty of indoor and outdoor space for reconnecting. It was an easy walk to the gorgeous beach, and a quick drive to restaurants, grocery store, etc in New Buffalo — we highly recommend checking out the Hummingbird Lounge for cocktails and a creative food menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2022
This warms my heart! I’m so glad you had a great time! It’s not a huge house but it’s super cozy and makes for building great memories ! Come back anytime ! Happy holidays !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Great family trip!

The house was a great meeting place for our family. It accommodated 11 of us easily. Wonderful screened in porch with a huge table we could all gather around for meals. The grounds we're secluded and lovely. Lots of beach supplies too. We really just needed to show up. Our only suggestion would be some queen sized beds. Otherwise it was a perfect getaway! And you can't best Lake Michigan so close! Thanks for a great trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Thank you so much Elaine! So glad you guys had a great trip! It was lovely to have you and your family. Of the 8 bedrooms we have, We have a king and two queens, 3 fulls and two kids rooms with 2 twin beds each, I really appreciate the feedback and might change 1-2 fulls for next year 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Memories that will last a lifetime!

This is the 11th year our group of 13 has stayed in the area and we all agreed that this was one of our favorite homes due to location and space for all to spread out as well as common areas to come together to eat and relax. The basketball court and the fire pit were great! So many chairs and tables to gather outside and in. We loved that each of the 3 family’s had their own full bath and the Coach house was a fun spot for kids to hang! The beach was just a short walk. We enjoyed the deer who payed us a visit. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Joanne was super responsive to all of our questions. We can’t wait to return. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2020
Michelle Thank you so much! Wonderful to have you, it’s such a special place to us. I love reading the reviews as we do put a lot into trying to make sure each and every guest has a great time! Family vacations are so important, especially now!! We always strive to make sure we are helping make the best of the time! 😃 hope to see you back! Joanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Beach Vacation 2021

The house was great for us, our three children and spouses and their 5 children. Access to the beach was close enough that our youngest could ride his bike there. The beach was beautiful. The yard was spacious and we had fun playing games with the kids. My only negative would be that we had a couple very hot days and the air conditioner is right below the deck of the screened in porch and the vent of hot air made it unusable those two days. Other wise we used it alot. Thanks Joanne. We had a great vacation at your home on Second , in Union Pier.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2021
So happy to have you and your family! And so glad you enjoyed the house! We look forward to having you back ! Re the A/c, It is very strange as the system was brand new in April and I’m not sure what can be done, we haven’t had any other issues, but I know it was incredibly hot when you guys were with us. So so sorry! Take good care! Joanne
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon L.

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

Great Group House and beach access

Our favorite thing about this house was the less than 10 minute walk to the beach. We had 10 adults and 6 kids under the age of 7 and the house with coach house was big enough to accommodate our group with multiple big tables and gathering spaces. We walked to the beach every afternoon (except one that was rainy). The house is an older home and therefore the walls are thin and bedrooms on the smaller side so all middle of the night school age kid trips to the bathroom and early risers were hearable. We also had a few outlets that didn’t work, missed a few pans and such that weren’t stocked in the kitchen, and multiple sports balls provided weren’t inflated. But overall the accommodations met our needs and we had an amazing week spending time with family and soaking up some sun! Joanne was very communicative and made our stay wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Perfect Beach Vacation Home

We had a wonderful week ! The house had everything you needed for a large group , big backyard with all kinds of outdoor seating in both sun and shade, a hot tub new basketball court volleyball equipment and all kinds of beach chairs , floats and toys for the kids, a shady screened porch Beach was an easy walk ( even the 3 yr old walked it most days ) There are stairs at the end but they’re well maintained cement with railings so fine for all of our group which went from 68 -1 Our group of married kids and grandkids ( 10 adults 6 grandkids ) were very comfortable in the 8 bedrooms Just be aware that many of the beds are only doubles so if you have couples they will sleep cozy😊 Our only disappointment was that the kitchen was not bigger because we did a lot of group dinners so it was a little tight, but they had all the cooking and dining utensils you could need or want. The area was wonderful close to beaches, restaurants, shopping, wineries farmer markets, golf what ever you would want on vacation I’d say the house was ideal ! Joanne thanks again for sharing your beautiful house with our family. We have wonderful memories of the best family vacation yet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Barbara, thank you so much for the nice review. I am so glad you and your family had fun! I love to receive notes from people about making family memories, as we have so too. The kitchen is small, it's true, but we always eat the meals either in the kitchen room or in the porche, which comfortably seats everyone - hope this worked for you! Hope to see you next year; enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

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

House has great potential

Our 3 generation family spread out in this large home. We loved being close to lovely Lake Michigan. The coach house was beautiful & a huge plus to the property. As others have mentioned, a small refrigerator would make the coach house complete. The whole family enjoyed fun in the hot tub. The owner was responsive to several issues we had while renting. This home has tremendous potential if an investment was made into maintenance. The floors inside are uneven & had dangerous shards which we covered with rugs. The wood in many places on the exterior of the home is rotting & needs replacing. The air conditioning unfortunately did not work for 5 of our 7 days despite the owner making many efforts to get it repaired. It made for a very uncomfortable week in the high 80 degree temperatures. Ceiling fans in the home would be a huge help but box fans were available in most rooms. The outdoor screen room is great in milder temperatures & had a ceiling fan. Eventually the air was repaired on our last night in the home and it was way more comfortable. Most of the beds were comfortable with the exception of one that had wood slats that could be felt through the mattress. The ice maker did not work in the refrigerator. Despite the issue we encountered, the homeowner communicated well & gave a partial refund for the inconveniences. This historic home is lovely, but be prepared for quirks of an older home that has settled. Overall, our family had a great trip despite a few negatives!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

4/10 Poor

Ken O.

Not up to expectations

This house was quite disappointing. It needs work. The appliances are out of date, furnishings are pretty old, the place needs maintenance. For example the screened in porch has ripped screens with duct tape on them. Not that we wanted to watch tv but it would have been nice for the kids to be able to do a movie (especially on a rainy morning) and since there was no DVD player (as advertised) and the tv was about 20 years old so that couldn't happen. There is a lack of window treatments... including NO window coverings in the bathroom facing another house across the yard! Plus the windows are really dirty. Stairs to upstairs are steep so hard for young kids and older folks. On the plus side the location is good with an easy walk to the beach and the guest house is ok but again no window coverings. The house needs refurbishing and painting and general upgrade for the price.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
It is so unfortunate that a series of things happened just prior to their visit. There was an awful storm and I think the windows got really dirty. Someone walked off with the DVD player and 30 DVDs which is very disappointing. Since it is our family’s house we have never really wanted to encourage TV watching which is why we have resisted upgrading the tv system. We have board games, volleyball, a basketball hoop and close proximity to the beach. However, since so many people are asking for it, we will install new TV in the next few weeks. We really take pride in the house and are very surprised to see this review as most of our guests really love their experience. Below is an email that was sent to me the first day of the trip. If there were any problems at that time, I could have had them addressed promptly. "We have arrived ...had dinner and everything looks great ... Just so u know .. There is not a DVD player here that we see .. Hoping no one walked off with if,, Not for us ,,, the kids :) Thanks for your help" As you can see, I had no reason to believe their expectations were not met.
Verified

8/10 Good

connie b.

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

Family Getaway

CONS: -Grass-not freshly cut, leading to many more mosquitoes around property -no accommodation for broken backboard; perhaps a portable basketball apparatus while being replaced; or at least offer some sort of credit or accommodation (eg. a meal coupon) since the basketball court is one of the highlights of the property according to description -bushes overgrown by back stairs -back porch table dirty -trash on ground around can when we arrived (we picked up) -home is definitely ‘settling’, as there are many spots throughout where you are ‘leaning’ when you walk; several spots in kitchen where nails are coming thru -no clear directions to private beach -requiring previous guests to wash towels for the next guests seems a bit unsanitary & is time-consuming -old TV; could possibly have a more updated tv for main living room PROS: -Very nice bathrooms, esp. in Coach House -beds comfortable, but mattress/pillow covers are needed -plenty of seating; inside & out -nice appliances -plenty of bath and beach towels -peaceful area -plenty of parking space -nice hottub -adequate cooking utensils (tho some are worn or broken) & pots/pans; a pasta strainer & modern can opener would be helpful -Coach House is lovely; perhaps a mini-fridge could be added so guests aren’t needing to go to main house for a late nite drink or fridge snack -Appreciate the property owners’ quick response to AC issue
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

GREAT PROPERTY for family get-together

This property had a LOT of spaces that our family of 11 enjoyed very much! It was within walking distance to the beach, too. Excellent communication from the property owner before and during our stay. THANK YOU!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time at this charming property. Everything is explained exactly as it appears. We had plenty of space and everything we needed for the 16 of us ranging in age from 9-77. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

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

Marvelous!

All 12 of us loved our stay! Highly recommend! Five min walk to the beach was a piece of cake even for our little ones. Clean beach and clean home with plenty of tables and chairs (including beach chairs) to comfortably accommodate all of us. Nice large backyard where we could play bags, hoops, toss frisbees, etc. Joanne is an ideal hostess! Thank you for providing a perfect family home to enjoy all week long!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

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

Wonderful property for a family gathering.

Excellent facility for a multi-generational family gathering. Beautiful home with great space inside and outdoors. Close to lots of fun activities and good restaurants. Host was easy to work with and all instructions were clear. Thanks for a nice relaxing experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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