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Private Beach, plenty of sand.

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Union Pier, MI
  • Popular LocationTownline Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo14 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)117 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8
84 sq m
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    No shower or bathtub
Bathroom 3
    No shower or bathtub

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About the area

Union Pier

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Lake Michigan and Townline Beach. Also, Union Pier Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Gordon Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Townline Beach - 1 min walk
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
  • Local - 6 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 13 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Beach, plenty of sand.

The beaches are OPEN on this side of Lake Michigan with a soft Westerly breeze and rising lake water temperatures. Only a 75 minute drive from Chicago and a 90 minute drive from Naperville. This beach front cottage offers the beautiful sunsets of the summer and the clean sandy beaches of Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan. Our 3 bedroom 900 square foot cottage has been the owners weekend retreat until 2008, then they converted the cottage to a rental. Situated on 5/8 of an acre this heavily shaded property offers open space of lawn to play baseball or croquet, or to just sit on the front deck, drink a cold lemonade and enjoy the warm lakefront breeze. The stairs to the beach are fifty feet away where you can situate yourself on the expansive private beach area (patrolled on weekends to keep strangers off) or sit on the public community beach. The private beach is an association beach shared by Gordon Beach families. We have been using this site successfully for 13 years. When comparing properties in this site, check the property address on Google Earth (not Maps) to ensure that the owners description matches the proximity to the Beach or lake front. Most do not match up. Our kitchen was recently updated along with new living room furniture. The second floor has a built in Queen size bed and custom bunk beds with a master suite bathroom and shower. Our beach chairs and umbrellas are always new. Martin Luther King Weekend in Jan and Presidents Weekend in Feb are minimum 3 night stay visits. thank you

Property manager

Summer McCall

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: dogs only.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 84 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring 2024
This house is a perfect location steps away from the beautiful beach. The house was clean & comfortable & the hosts are very friendly & great communicators. Check in was a breeze. My kids loved the sweet little loft bunk beds. The town is simply charming. We enjoyed a peaceful weekend and would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CT R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage
We had a great stay in union pier. The house was well equipped. The location cannot be beat. It’s so easy to get to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Delight!!!
John is an amazing and very accommodating host!! The house exceeded our expectations in every way. The location is ideal and the house, while compact, is very very functional and extremely well provisioned!!! Tons of towels, comfy beds, a shed full of beach essentials…..and a huge yard was the added bonus! Wonderful getaway… with we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gordon Beach rental
Property is just as manager stated and as shown in pictures. We had family of 6 with plenty of room. Perfect if you want to enjoy a beach vacation, location is excellent. Very thoughtful manager who thinks of everything and makes process easy! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We celebrated a 50th bday and had great access to the beach. Recommend this Propeety!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Lakeside Family Get-Away
In short, this property is amazing! When there is consensus among 3 adults and 4 kids (ages 9-17) "we want to come back here again!" that's all you need. Communication with the owner from the moment of reservation to the moment of departure was A+. When a beach umbrella went down, we had a new one within 30 minutes. Looking out the kitchen window at the lake while fixing meals is great. The lot is large, filled with stately trees, and the front and back porches are great to hang out between beach adventures. The location is perfect-stroll down the front sidewalk, walk about 40 paces, and head down the stairs to some scenic, accessible, family friendly shoreline. Immediate access to the private beach ensures you have plenty of room to spread out, not be in crowd, and have some privacy. The proximity is great so folks can run up and down to the house, use the restroom, grab a snack, and return for the next round of fun. There are beach umbrellas and chairs along with plenty of beach towels. The house is fully equipped, updated, and very cozy. It also has a real ambience to it-the thousands of laughs, stories of the day, and shared experience permeate the place if you just sit back and let it soak in. There is a wide variety of very nice shopping, dining, and sightseeing (e.g., Warren Dunes) opportunities within 15-30 minutes. The highlights among them are well cataloged in the info manual that comes with the house. The only question: when will we return?
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
My husband, our 3 children (9,6,4) and our English bulldog stayed at this cottage and absolutely loved our stay. Views of the Lake, and just a few steps towards the stairs and down to the Lake with a private beach. Just don’t forget the flag! The yard was very spacious where we played catch and kickball. A short walk to the bakery was very pleasant. The cottage it self was clean, comfy beds, clean showers, plenty of towels (both shower and beach towels). My kiddos loved the upstairs bunk beds! It was like their own little hideaway. I enjoyed having the washer and dryer as well. The beach was very clean and very convenient to walk up and use restroom or grab some lunch from the cottage. There was a fire pit where we enjoyed smoking some sausage and roasting marshmallows. We are definitely going back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute beach house
House was very clean. Close to the beach. Bunk beds are perfect for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Place was absolutely adorable! Anything we could of possibly needed was available and complimentary. 5 out of 5!!! Would highly recommend 🥰
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rena L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property manager and location
The location and property manager are fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022