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Perfect vacation steps to the beach, walk to town. Large yard,fire pit,gardens.

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8152 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Union Pier, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪13 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.

Perfect vacation steps to the beach, walk to town. Large yard,fire pit,gardens.

The perfect location in Harbor Country for your getaway! One short block to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Our cottage is peaceful and homey, with plenty of room for everyone. Large wrap around fenced-in yard with lush gardens, hammock, fire pit, and new Weber gas grill. We have two cozy screened in porches at front and back of the house. Our sun filled kitchen is the heart of the cottage, with ample space for cooking and hanging out before dinner. We've got everything you need for your carefree beach vacation - including beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, and even a wagon for carrying it all down to McKinley Beach.

Details:
First Floor:
-Mud room with washer and dryer
-Enclosed back porch with lounge area, overlooking back gardens
-Full Bath with tub/shower combo
-Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher, disposal, faucet and refrigerator, butcher block countertops, and a farmhouse sink
-Large dining area off kitchen, with long table and bar area
-Family room with big cozy couch around a gas fire place, with a flat screen TV
-Master bedroom with plenty of closet space.
-Enclosed large front porch overlooking front gardens (with twin trundle bed)

Second Floor:
-Full bath
-Open sleeping area with two trundle beds and a flatscreen cable TV
-Large second bedroom

Private driveway with plenty of space for parking.
Our customers tell us they enjoy this cottage's walkable location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 13 minutes by car from Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
Perfect vacation steps to the beach, walk to town. Large yard,fire pit,gardens. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Union Pier cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Susan and Victor Venturi

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

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

  • No pets allowed

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, 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.

Property is also known as

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Perfect vacation steps to the beach, walk to town. Large yard,fire pit,gardens. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merikay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Union Pier Visit
Impressed with the attention to detail especially if you are doing any cooking. Spices, condiments and cutlery were all at hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Union Pier Getaway
Genuinely enjoyed Three Gems with it’s tasteful decor + great access to downtown Union Pier + Lake Michigan!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot. Perfect location.
Perfect beach cottage. Super close to the beach and "downtown" Union Pier and very well equipped for an easy stay - everything you need in a kitchen to feed the lot plus beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas, etc for hanging out. Best part is there are sooo many windows allowing you to open up the house and take advantage of the cool SW Michigan nights after a hot day at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great yellow house!!!
Great location. The best! Just perfect. House was comfortable and easy. Beds very comfortable and the host has gone the distance to offer all the essentials. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beach Home!
We were are family of 5 adults. Plenty of room, super cute, better than the photos.Fully stocked kitchen, everything you would need. Loved the backyard with the fire pit. The location was amazing ,close to the beach, local store and coffee shop. Susan & Victor are incredible hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2024
Location is perfect! We loved the large dining area for meals and games. The fire pit was perfect for evening s’mores! The house is comfortable and inviting. Lots of towels, beach chairs, and the perfect wagon to help cart it all to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fantastic stay
Second year in a row staying here and it was just as great as the first year, if not better. Truly a wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing.
We had another wonderful stay! This year we made a point to use the backyard fire pit which came loaded with tons of firewood. Such a great family tradition spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill G., Park Ridge, Il.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Pefect Stay
We have rented several houses in Union Pier and this is by far the best one. Everything was top notch. We love to cook at home and the kitchen has everything you need and then some. And a Weber grill! Plus a large table to dine at if you have a bigger group. Also, towels, bedding etc great quality. I have stayed at many places where that was not the case. Great fire pit area in the yard where we sat at night several times. When the owners say a quick walk to the beach they mean it. I wouuld say about 5 minutes. I never really timed it due to how close it was. The beach was great and owners provided Tommy Bahama chairs and plenty of beach towels. Communication was great as I spoke with Susan serveral times. Will definitely be back. Thanks for a great week for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house for playing at the beach!
We enjoyed four nights with my husband and four children ages 8, 6, 4, and 2 and my mother and father in law. We slept comfortably and loved the spacious and well supplied kitchen and large dining table. We easily walked to the beach multiple times a day to play in the sand and water. The front and back porches were great additional spaces for spreading out. Everything was very clean and well organized!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
September 23
Everything at this house is amazing. They had everything you could need for great family trip. The beach is a very short walk away. The hosts were great and easy to contact. We will definitely stay here again next chance he get.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house for family beach getaway!
We loved this house! It was a great location - about a 5 minute walk to the beach and also a short walk to the Black Currant Bakehouse for morning coffee. The house is so well designed and comfortable. We loved sitting in the backyard by the fire pit and on the hammock. The grill is great. The beds were comfortable and the bedding great! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed! We were 7 and fit comfortably in the house. We had everything we needed including beach chairs and towels and a wagon to get it all to the beach. We highly recommend it and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach getaway
Great house! Fully equipped with everything you need - from fully stocked kitchen to beach chairs. And only a five minute walk to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three Gems Cottage is a gem
A very comfortable cottage, well decorated and stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and throughout the house. The gardens surrounding the cottage were absolutely lovely at the beginning of August. Very short walk to great beach - soft sand and lovely vistas. The only caveat in the house might be that the stairs to go to the second floor are old and very shallow so anyone that is a bit unsteady may find them a challenge. As for the beach, the public area is fine, but it is bordered on both sides by prominent signs that read "Private Beach!" I don't think I have ever seen that posting before. We were a family of four adults and one four year old child and there was enough to do in the surrounding area. If you need a day trip, St. Joseph has a wonderful carousel and lots of shops and restaurants. p.s. the bakery in Union Pier is amazing and the hosts give a lot of restaurant information in a packet in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C., Lagrange Park IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Perfect. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for a perfect vacation
Absolutely lovely house within minutes of one of, if not, the best beach in the area. Wonderfully appointed home that has everything you need for a perfect beach trip. Room for the whole family, of all ages. Fantastic hosts, don’t pass this one up!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming!
We have a wonderful time at three gems. The house was immaculate and very inviting. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful!
Amazing location and property. The place had ample beds for kids, and the trundle setup on the top floor is excellent. Between beach chairs, wagon, and sand toys - we truly didn’t want for much during our stay! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merikay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Octoberfet
Weather perfect. Short walk to Lake . Great time spent with our children and grandkids. Thanks. Will definitely plan on another stay in this cottage. MKay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fall getaway!
The property is great- spacious enough for kids to have room to play. Fantastic location just down the street to the beach. Loved the fire pit! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeanne c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Union pier weekend
Lovely home, perfect for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful Birthday Getaway
We returned just yesterday from our wonderful stay at Susan and Victor’s cottage. My young adult sons, my brother, and I gathered to celebrate my milestone birthday. And it was all we hoped for. Everything was just so…easy. Susan responded in record time to my one or two initial questions. The kitchen is impressively stocked. . . I didn’t need to bring most of the kitchen supplies I packed! And Susan was kind enough to let me “borrow” a few peppers from her lovely garden for our dinners. The layout was perfect for us and allowed for both privacy and generous common areas to spend time together. One of my sons had a few remote meetings — the upstairs front bedroom has a little nook with a desk that was perfect for him, with a strong WiFi connection, too. Other reviewers mentioned kind touches such as complimentary toiletries. Or the best of both worlds — proximity to the beach as well as a feeling of privacy from the mature trees that provided a buffer from any sounds from neighbors. But, for us, the icing on the cake was the back area — one of the best fire pits I’ve found, and a back yard that’s large enough for silly grownups to play a little frisbee. Thank you so much, Susan and Victor. You made my 65th birthday one of the most memorable ones of my life, for both me and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage for all ages!
Our multi-generation family enjoyed this property. The cottage was well equipped with everything we could need. The beach is a short walk away. The cottage is well stocked with beach equipment including chairs, umbrellas, toys and even a wagon to haul it all! We hope to stay at this cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great all around
We spent a week in August and have only good things to say. The location is a 5 minute walk to McKinley beach which is quieter than other beaches, and the house has everything- chairs, umbrellas, laundry detergent, paper towels, cable- it’s all there. We didn’t cook but it’s a fully equipped kitchen. This is a perfect spot for a relaxing beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C., Arlington, Va USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week at perfect beach cottage!
We had the most wonderful week at Susan and Victor's cottage. This was a family trip to meet up with other relatives in the area before a wedding. The cottage is super cute, bright and fresh and very comfortable and roomy - enough to have all the family over for dinner one evening. We didn't want for anything. The kitchen was VERY well supplied. There was plenty of space for my daughter and her husband to work remotely and still feel like they were on holiday. The wifi was perfect. We loved the porches in the front and back. There was space to squirrel yourself away to work or read or to be with the family in the main area. Loved all the flowers and the herbs in the garden too and the picture perfect arbor and picket fence. It was so warm we didn't use the firepit, but we'd love to another time. Our daughter and her husband had their own upstairs area and we had the downstairs bedroom and bathroom - so everyone had their privacy. But there would be room for our other daughter and the grandkids too. We hope we can return with them all next year as they would love it. Super easy walk to the beautiful beach. Really, everything was thought of - beach chairs, a cart to take your things to the beach, towels, and it wasn't just that they were supplied, everything was so nicely done and beachy. I think we will have some competition from other family members to rent it next year, because everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022