2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Explore the area

Union Pier, MI

Union Pier Beach
4 min walk
Union House Restaurant
7 min walk
New Buffalo Station
7 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
46 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 cottage

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Enjoy a Quintessential Classic Cottage with all the features and comfort you are looking for. Now in our 25th year. Load up our wagon and walk just a block and half to the beach and beautiful Lake Michigan. Swim, sunbathe and enjoy endless walks along Michigan’s clean beaches. Don’t miss the incredible sunsets and gaze at the stars. Walk three blocks to village shopping, cafes, restaurants, art galleries, and gourmet foods. That’s just the beginning because there is so much to do and it is all very close by. (Look at the list of activities below) The owner provides a comprehensive guide to this year's attractions, events, and Shops. Enjoy a Quintessential Classic Union Pier Cottage with all the modern updates to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. HDTV, Broadband Wi-Fi Internet, Bluetooth Sound system, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Jacuzzi bathtub, walk-in shower, Weber gas grill, hammock, outdoor heated shower, large dining area with enclosed deck, great for parties. Comfortable furnishings and beds. Three bedrooms, sleeps 6-8, 2 bathrooms, laundry room.

Why the Owner Chose Union Pier: We wanted a relaxing fun place so we could get away from our everyday surroundings yet still be close to Chicago. Very clean and safe area for our children. One block from great uncrowded beaches. Many things to see and do and all close by. Great galleries and restaurants. Could easily commute to Chicago if needed. Just the right balance of everything. Check-in / check-out time is the eastern time zone. Weekly rentals during the high summer season. Turnover days are Saturdays.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include 1 hot tub. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 3-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 4 minutes on foot from Union Pier Beach

2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Union Pier cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Howard Hirsch

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Outdoor shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library

Outdoor areas

Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Coin laundry
Washer/dryer

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair
Office

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On a lake

Things to do

Bicycles
Golf
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Bicycles
Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

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 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Yes, contact owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Games, Beach toys, play fountain and Hammock.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: Contact owner

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, a first aid kit 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 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., Paso Robles Ca

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate Charming Cottage - Perfect Location

I cannot recommend this cottage highly enough! I will return myself to this property. The cottage is immaculate, so incredibly clean. The interior and exterior space is so comfortable and charming. The cottage is very spacious and is so well appointed. Howard has thought of everything for your stay. There are 30 + windows in this home letting in so much light and breeze. The neighborhood is peaceful with just a short walk to the beach. Howard has a wagon, beach chairs, towels umbrella, etc all waiting for you. Staying at this property could not have been easier. This property would be great for couples traveling together or a family. There is a large dining room indoors and a nice outdoor area for dining and lounging as well. The cottage is pet friendly which is a huge plus as well. I cannot wait to return. If you are looking to stay in Union Pier, look no further. This cottage is a lovely and incredibly comfortable place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle J.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Comfortable cottage with everything you need for a relaxing vacation, both indoors and outdoors Easy walk to the lake, friendly neighbors, great shops nearby Owner is responsive and helpful

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house

This is a perfectly relaxing house a short walk to a wonderful sandy beach. Everything you need. The two bedroom and bathroom areas are separate from each other for nice privacy. The neighborhood is very quiet. We plan to return for our third stay.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

The cottage was completely charming and had a fantastic layout for our family, with the highlights being the luxurious master suite and the extensive outdoor area. The location was perfect. Union Pier is the best little beach town in the area, in our opinion, and the cottage is tucked in a great spot close to the beach. Surpassed expectations!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Lincolnshire

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Union Pier - September 2023

Howard is extremely welcoming and accommodating. This is our second time staying in this lovely home

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie M., Chicago, IL

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay

We loved Howard’s home! The location couldn’t be beat - two blocks to both a beautiful beach and delicious bakery. The house was cozy and well equipped with kitchen and beach items. There was no crib as seen in the photos but there is a pack and play available for use. Howard was wonderful to communicate with. We loved our stay and hope to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach vacation

This house was perfect for our group. Easy walk to the beach and well equipped with beach chairs, towels, wagon. The house itself was even better than it looked in the pictures. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook and eat in for most of our meals. The air conditioner worked well which was essential during the heat spell we had. Howard was there to meet us at check in and helped us with one small problem we had with a key during our stay. We couldn’t have asked for more from our vacation! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The Light House

This is a bright, comfortable house all on a single floor. The master bedroom and bath are totally separate from the other bath and two bedrooms. Spacious deck areas and very private. Just a laid back, casual experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Stress Reliever Available

This house and it's location are about as close to perfect as you can get. The house was clean, comfortable and very nicely appointed. The location of the house in relation to the beach is just great. Very very walkable and Howard provides a little wagon and beach goodies. Union Pier is a very walkable and friendly town. It's growing and my personal hope is that it does not grow to much to fast. This is just really hard to beat.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation

First of all, the property owner was there to greet us and go over allpeetinent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

House was great … weather in MI made for a great Lake MI vacation experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rannie K.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Super location-wonderful host!

Seamless booking, great communicator, and home just as pictured. Perfect getaway over the long holiday weekend. Would recommend this home and it’s owner anytime!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Lincolnshire

21 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Union Pier stay

A slight delay with our check in time. Howard worked very hard to correct this issue. The remainder of our stay was fabulous!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ewa G.

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

Very happy we stayed at this sweet place. Highly recommend!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Vacation!

This cottage was perfect for our family vacation! It has a nice living room where we could all be together indoors, and a nice deck area where we could be together outside! The outdoor shower was such a nice bonus...my sister & my son used it everyday! The beach was just a quick walk away (4-5 min), and the cottage had a cute area where we could wash sand off our feet (little frogs). My son (age 7) just loved it! The cottage was so cute and had all the comforts of home-oven, dishwasher, microwave, air conditioning, etc. There are so many books & games that were available to us. And thank you for letting us use your wagon...it came in so handy to get all our stuff to the beach! We all had our separate bedrooms for privacy as well. Howard was so quick to respond when we reached out. Thank you for renting your adorable cottage to our family. We really enjoyed our time there!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Cottage

Howard’s cottage is charming! Front porch, deck, outside shower, dining area, comfortable furnishings, nice kitchen, & nicely supplied. We loved the space!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris K., Chicago, IL

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

This is a super cute house really close to a beautiful beach in Union Pier. It is a great place for a family get away with plenty of space & nice amenities to enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol Bott d.

17 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Union Pier, MI

Enjoyed staying in this beach community. Charming home with a short walk to the beach. Great sand and sunsets, restaurants and shopping.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

10 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

We had a great family vacation. This property was wonderful - clean, well cared for, and had everything you would need for a beach vacation. The owner's were very responsive to any questions we had. And the location is perfect. My daughters enjoyed walking to local places to eat, I loved being just a few blocks from the beach, and my mom spent hours reading on the back deck. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to Union Pier.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Loved it. Just what we needed for a weekend retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

22 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Union Pier

Thank you Howard for a relaxing fall week!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tanya M.

21 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Walking distance to beach!

We had a very nice stay at Howard’s property. We had everything we needed; the beach supplies (wagon especially) were much appreciated. This is a great place to stay if you have small kids and want to be within walking distance of a small, not/crowded beach. 10 minutes to the dunes, and a 10 minute walk to the shops on the Main Street for gelato or groceries.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

28 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great stay. A good family vacation. One of the best houses we've rented in over 20 years of going to Union Pier. The kitchen and deck are big. Close to the beach and market, bakery, gelato place, Whistle Stop, and Red Arrow Road House.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

21 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Union Pier Cottage

We had a wonderful stay for a full week in Union Pier. The cottage was very comfortable, well appointed, and close to the beach. Perfect for our family and pet friendly. Hope to stay again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Beth A., Glen Ellyn, IL

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and allows dogs!

Location is perfect and easy walking distance to all Union Pier has to offer. No board games so be sure to bring your own. Loved the outdoor shower especially after taking our puppy to the beach with us. Howard was very easy to reach when any issues arose during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021