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500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Union Pier

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.
A cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.
Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms159 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Union Pier

In Union Pier .Within a 5-minute walk of this Union Pier vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Union Pier Beach. Gordon Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Townline Beach - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬7 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.

500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit

Welcome to Lake Affect, a spacious Union Pier retreat just 950 feet from Center Beach. This beautifully designed home features bright open living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, three inviting bedrooms, and two stunning bathrooms. Enjoy coffee on the huge front porch, evenings around the fire pit, and the added bonus of a charming guest house with its own kitchen and queen bedroom. The perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy lake life.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,712 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit to the airport?

This vacation home is 32 mi (43-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Union Pier Beach and 4-minute walk from Gordon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center (8-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit to downtown Union Pier?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Union Pier.

500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a great location, very easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

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

A Wonderful Family Vacation

My wife and our two children and their spouses and our two grandchildren had a great time here. This house is an easy walk to the beach, coffee shops, a gelato place and more. We all agreed we want to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jared K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and nice finishes. I can see the guest cottage being nice if needed, but we didn't need it and it had a bit of a funky smell (pretty normal with high moisture lake cottages). The kitchen, living space, and front yard fire pit were all nice. The beds were super comfortable. Quick walk to the beach. The grill didn't work the first night when starting to make dinner, even though the gas tank was full. Someone came promptly to try to fix it, but couldn't so had to come back the next day. He said they have spare grills for situations like this, but given it was a super busy holiday weekend they had already given the spares to other houses - so we just got unlucky with the delayed repair. The main house didn't have kitchen paper towels, but the cottage house did so we used that. The sliding screen to the front porch also didn't have a bottom track, so it would swing outward easily so we didn't feel comfortable using it. Just a few things that no one wants to deal with when paying four digits per night after taxes/cleaning/fees.I'll end by repeating that the finishes were very nice and the concept of having a firepit in the FRONT yard was new to us but we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025