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2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Beach nearby, sun-loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Union Pier Beach
    6 min walk
  • Red Arrow Roadhouse
    2 min walk
  • New Buffalo Station
    8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly

Come explore Elephant Walk, a dog-friendly compound, walkable to beach and town, designed to make memories for your group. It provides multiple gathering spots both outside and in while ensuring ample privacy at the same time. Our Main House offers giant living spaces to accommodate the whole group and provides 4 very large bedrooms and 3 baths. On the same grounds, there are 5 smaller cottages that offer full kitchens/bathrooms/living spaces and house 1-2 bedrooms each. If you would like to rent the Main House as well as 1+ cottages, please see our VRBO links to the other cottages or message me to check on availability. Host your retreat, wedding party, or reunion here for an unforgettable experience!

We allow large group bookings only (Main House + at least 2 cottages) until late Fall of each year at which point we'll open up the calendar for anyone to reserve the house and cottages separately and allow for instant booking. Please message us for details, and we will respond within 24 hours.

Much work has been done to this compound since we bought it in Jan 2019. Stay tuned to this as we will update pictures as changes are made as well as provide more updates we'll make over the coming years.

*2024 updates from a home maintenance standpoint:
-Entire property: new exterior paint, parking signs for all of the cottages, new ceiling fans
-Main House: gas grill added to charcoal grill option, new screened porch furniture and ceiling (no leaks!), kitchen backsplash, new balcony off primary bedroom
-Cottage 2: electrical overhaul to fix sporadic outages
-Cottage 3: expanded private enclosed yard
-Cottage 4: new basketball hoop
-Cottage 5: kitchen refresh with new countertops and kitchen sink

**Everyone must review the rental agreement which is comprehensive: lists the terms of the rental agreement, the dog waiver (if you are bringing a dog), provides suggested packing items, lists the hot tub rules (for Main House only).

**Please designate upon checking out if you are bringing a dog so you can have the pet fee added onto your final total.

**Note that Cottage 1 shares a wall with the far hallway corner of the Main House but as of 2022, we've added insulation and other measures to ensure noise transfer is drastically minimized. Cottage 1 and 2 used to have an interior door that locked but it was the source of noise transfer so in Spring of 2022, we closed up that door and added insulation in the units to minimize noise transfer. Cottages 4 and 5 share no walls as they stand alone on the property. All cottages have a pull out couch, and the Main House has 2 pull out couches, one in each king bedroom.

**From Memorial Day to Labor Day we require 3 night minimum stay, but a 7 night stay (Fri-Fri) is required in the heart of the summer, from June through beginning of August unless the week is already broken up.

**Well behaved dogs are welcome. Pets are required to be on leash, and you are required to pick up after them or fee will be assessed.

**Note our suggested packing items we provide right before your arrival. Starter paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags are provided but you'll have to bring your own after the starters. We don't do this because we're cheap or insensitive. We do this because we are not often in the area to run these kinds of things over, and we also like for guests to be respectful of the environment which we've noticed happens more often when guests bring their own disposable supplies. Thank you for your understanding!

Thank you for visiting, we hope you choose Elephant Walk for your next group get-away! Email us with any questions, and we'll answer any questions within 24 hours.

The links to the other units on the property are as follows:

Elephant Walk- Main House: www.vrbo.com/1519363
Elephant Walk- Cottage 1: www.vrbo.com/1519692
Elephant Walk- Cottage 2: www.vrbo.com/1519733
Elephant Walk- Cottage 3: www.vrbo.com/1519782
Elephant Walk- Cottage 4: www.vrbo.com/1519804
Elephant Walk- Cottage 5: www.vrbo.com/1519825

Cottage 4 is a stand alone cottage with private deck and reserved parking. Still a great arrangement for an extended family visit as you can connect through the backyard but also perfect for traveling alone. Cottages 4 has a private driveway with a private basketball net.

• 1 Bedroom Queen
• 1 Bedroom with 2 Twins
• 1 queen Sofa Bed in Living Room
• 1 Bath
• Cable TV
• Free wi-fi internet
• Air Conditioning, Central Heating
• Private deck with bbq grill
• Private driveway with private basketball net
• Access to Main House big backyard and other amenities (hot tub, outdoor shower, fire pits, game room, etc.) if sharing compound with large group
• Weber Kettle Grill for Charcoal
• Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Washer/dryer

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Union Pier Beach. Enjoy features like a water park. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach
2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly also features barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service.

Property manager

Erica Carli

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 1 pets
  • 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, waiver adhered to, $100 fee @ check out

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot and great location
It is a very cute little cabin in a great location very near the beach and the town of Union Pier. Although Red Arrow is half a block away we did not hear noise. The beds were comfortable and communication with owner was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Stay
We had a great time. The beach was close and so fun for our daughters!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P., Murfreesboro

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!
We rented another unit on the property to accommodate extra family members. Everything worked out perfectly. Parking was not an issue. Close to lots of local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fall escape
We had a great time and really loved the space. Clean and cozy and close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot without all necessities
We loved our visit to Union Pier. So many great things about this property but I think it’s important to consider some things before booking. CONS - host provides you with *one* roll of single ply toilet paper. To me, this is unacceptable. If you have 4 adults booking your space for 4 nights, you need to do more to accommodate the basic necessities. Even if you go to a state park campground, you’re provided with toilet paper in the restrooms. If you don’t want to drag a bunch of tp with you during your travels, you will pay quite a bit for it at the local stores. - they also only provide one roll of paper towels and one trash bag. Again, having to bring trash bags felt pretty bad. - house is smaller than I realized… it was definitely livable for us but the pull out couch is in a small space and isn't super practical as a sleeping option. - one bedroom did not get air and was really warm and stuffy PROS - lovely location: just a few blocks from a gorgeous beach on a quiet street with restaurant and coffee shop literally at the end of the street! Start your day with a bfast sandwich from the Whistle Stop! - great shared fire pit and plenty of grassy space with elephant statues that our small son loved! Bring s’mores! - house was charming, but small - host was communicative, kind, and flexible!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We all had a great time at the Elephant cottage!! It was warm and friendly!!! Cute place & the lake was awesome on Saturday!! Had a nice camp fire & enjoyed the stars!! All tops!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage
We enjoyed our stay in cottage #4. The place was very clean and adorably decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Michigan Getaway
We came here for a few day getaway and had a wonderful trip! Beach was easy to get to and we went to the apple orchard that the owners recommended. We would definitely return and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beach vacation
Comfortable, clean, quiet, conveniently located summer beach cottage. Short walk to the beach and family dining options. Perfect for a couple getaway or family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Indianapolis, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway!
This place and the property owners are fantastic! The house was the perfect size for my wife, two boys and me. It’s literally a five minute walk to the beach and a two minute walk to a local restaurant that’s kid and dog friendly! The house has a nice little private patio and is on a very quiet road. There are lots of neat places to explore and the location makes it convenient to visit places nearby. We’re so glad we stayed here and will likely be back with more family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
The property was just what we needed for a relaxing getaway from Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fall retreat!
With all Of the craziness going on, I needed to get home to The Mitten. I found Elephant Walk, a perfect little place where I could also bring my dog and be close to the lake. I couldn’t have asked for a more cozy place to stay to get away and recharge. I’ll definitely be back and bring family and friends. Thank you for such a nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

sherry s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Mom and 2 adult daughters, here for a weekend getaway, very nicely decorated, very comfortable. Loved that we could walk to Red Arrow Roadhouse and Whistle Stop. Erica was great to keep us updated and answer questions, even with a 5 to 6 power outage! We'd return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael J J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan Lakeshore Cottage
Property is an easy stroll to a beach on Lake Michigan and a 10 minute drive to Warren Dunes State Park. The Whistle Stop was a 2 minute stroll and offers wonderful coffee, bakery items, gourmet sandwiches, etc. 15 Breweries within 30 miles. Fresh fruit stands.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019