Union Pier cottage rental - our sunny yellow home
our sunny yellow home
 
Union Pier cottage rental - our sunny yellow home

our sunny yellow home

spacious, secluded back deck

spacious, secluded back deck

Open living room area

Open living room area

The private association beach is breath taking

The private association beach is breath taking

Family room

Family room

You can walk for miles on the wide sandy beach

You can walk for miles on the wide sandy beach

Year-round plantings grace the gardens

Year-round plantings grace the gardens

cozy separate space

cozy separate space

garden accents

garden accents

Great for bonfires or sunset walks on the shore

Great for bonfires or sunset walks on the shore

peaceful setting

peaceful setting

even the driveway is landscaped peacefully

even the driveway is landscaped peacefully

herbs are available for your use from the garden

herbs are available for your use from the garden

the indoor hot tub room is filled with light

the indoor hot tub room is filled with light

we provide the wood for the fireplace

we provide the wood for the fireplace

the master bedroom has a king size bed

the master bedroom has a king size bed

the middle bedroom has a queen bed

the middle bedroom has a queen bed

The front bedroom has a queen bed

The front bedroom has a queen bed

The kitchen is well stocked and easy to cook in

The kitchen is well stocked and easy to cook in

The table has leaves to accomodate extra guests

The table has leaves to accomodate extra guests

The side yard is spacious and well maintained

The side yard is spacious and well maintained

a local gentlemen rents his horse and buggy for hay rides or sleigh rides very i

a local gentlemen rents his horse and buggy for hay rides or sleigh rides very i

colors and decor were carefully selected to make you feel at home

colors and decor were carefully selected to make you feel at home

the yard has flowers to cut and bring indoors most of the summer

the yard has flowers to cut and bring indoors most of the summer

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Union Pier vacation cottage rental
3 bedrooms and loft sleeping space, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 6-8

This beautiful year round home has over 2000 square feet of exquisite living space and is a short walk to the shores of Lake Michigan. Designed in Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style it features wide open spaces and cozy side rooms. French doors separate living areas and stained glass accents the windows. Step onto one of the decks to enjoy the colorful gardens that surround this half acre private yard. No shortcuts were taken in furnishing the home blending the comfort of Crate and Barrell with treasures from local antique haunts and nearby art galleries. Cozy up on winter evenings with steam shower and wood burning fireplace after cross country skiing or touring local wineries. Fall offers bike trails, apple picking, bonfires and nearby Notre Dame football. Fly a kite or play bocce ball on the beach in the spring and float on a raft or body surf in the lake on a warm summer afternoon. The home is ideal for family time or romantic getaways in any season

Water Sports: While our family enjoys the simple life of sand and water we do recognize that some people like to boat. There is a marina in New Buffalo, 5 miles south of our property that offers docks for your boat. There are jet skis available to rent in Michigan City, Indiana, and the local boating store in New Buffalo rents canoes and kayaks. If you do bring your own small boat you may store it in the dunegrass near the base of the stairs while you are renting. We have some rafts, boogie boards and beach toys for your use in our garage.

Off Season or Rainy Day Fun: We are never at a loss for a new art gallery or antique store to explore in Harbor County. The town of Michigan City to the south has a large outlet mall for the shopper in your group. East is Three Oaks, known for its theatre, and north is Bridgman, home to Warren Dunes State Park and the famous 'Tower Hill'. They have well groomed cross country ski trails, marked hiking trails and a toboggan slide in the winter. Apple and fruit farms are dotted throughout the county for berry picking and several area wineries offer tours and tastings. There are massage and day spas in New Buffalo and restaurants for any palate. You'll need more than one trip to the Harbor County area to do it all.

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9 Reviews of Property 158066 in Union Pier, Michigan

Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
average rating of 4.888889 based on 9 reviews
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Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p158066
563 332-0764
Union Pier Southwest Michigan
Chicago, IL
5

Guestbook Comment

My husband and I spent nearly a week here in October of 2007 and loved it! We enjoyed fires in the big fireplace and cooked several meals in the well-...
5 of 5
Submitted: November 8, 2007 Stayed: November 2007
My husband and I spent nearly a week here in October of 2007 and loved it! We enjoyed fires in the big fireplace and cooked several meals in the well-equipped kitchen. There is also a very nice gas grill. The home is comfy and charming, the yard is big and beautiful, and the area is really cute. It was a short walk (less than five minutes door-to-sand at a slow pace) from the house to the homeowners beach. We had a great time and hope to return again.
Helpful votes: 6/6
business
Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p158066
563 332-0764
Union Pier Southwest Michigan
Worth, IL
5

Wow!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 30, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
I rented this beautiful home for a family get-together, and I couldn't have chosen a better rental. This home is gorgeous! The many skylights and windows let lots of natural light in, and allow a great view of the surrounding yard. The interior is very nicely decorated in a casual, eclectic way. The beach is just a short walk away. Our only comment would be to upgrade the t.v. to something a little larger, or possibly put another t.v. in the living room. The t.v. in the family room was a little small for a group of six to watch a movie on. We would definitely rent again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p158066
563 332-0764
Union Pier Southwest Michigan
Michigan
5

Annual Ladies' Retreat

Annual Ladies' Retreat
5 of 5
Submitted: March 26, 2010 Stayed: March 2010
From the moment we walked through the front door, we knew that we had found the PERFECT place to spend our annual girls' weekend!! The spacious, open floor plan was ideal for gathering to cook, tell stories, play games, laugh, and reminisce. The bedrooms were tastefully decorated and the beds were very comfortable. The large deck was a terrific place to spend a sunny, spring day. The hot tub was such a wonderful, added bonus after a long day of shopping the outlet malls or enjoying the casino. The hot tub was repaired and in perfect working order. The girls have already been commenting that this is where they want to spend next year's retreat! Thank you Mary Pat for sharing your home with us. And thank you & your husband for repairing the hot tub in time for our stay! We will definitely be back!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p158066
563 332-0764
Union Pier Southwest Michigan
Sycamore, IL
5

Beautiful Home

5 of 5
Submitted: August 18, 2009 Stayed: August 2009
My family just spent a full week at this home in Union Pier. It's absolutely lovely, peaceful, and the pictures don't begin to do it justice. The great room with huge harvest table was where we spent most of our time, but the family room in the back of the house was closed off with french doors for the TV watchers. Huge fenced yard, fabulous gardens...everything we had hoped the house would be. There was another review mentioning problems with the hot tub. We found the hot tub to heat up very well and quickly. It is older, and the jets are not as strong, but we enjoyed it none-the-less. The beach is a good couple of streets over from the house and not visible from the house, but we had no difficulty walking back and forth with small children. If you are planning to use the loft for adults, you may want to re-think that. It is only accessed by a very old ladder. Too hard for the adults in our party to get up and down. But for school age kids, or teens, it was just fine. Overall, we'd love to come back again and we had a wonderful, restful trip!!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p158066
563 332-0764
Union Pier Southwest Michigan
Chicago, IL
4

Birthday Away

4 of 5
Submitted: December 3, 2008 Stayed: November 2008
We thought the house was gorgeous. There was more than enough room to sleep 10 people (6 in double beds, 1on the futon, 1on the couch, 2 on the twin with the pull out bed) and we enjoyed grilling outside and cozying up to the fire. This is a great location if you are planning on doing a wine tour of the area, as we did. It was too cold to enjoy it, but the beach is only 2 blocks away, a 5 minute walk at most. The yard is huge and well-maintained. The house had everything we needed to cook with, which was great. The only negative was that the house is advertised as having a hot tub, as it does, but it doesn't work properly. We were able to use it, and we enjoyed it, but half of the jets don't work and the tub doesn't fill up all the way. This is mentioned a great deal once you get to the house, but not so much on the homeaway website. Another little thing, If you don't wash and dry the towels you used you get charged a hefty fee. Be warned: it takes a LONG time to dry anything in the dryer. Much longer than usual. We sat around on sunday waiting for towels to dry, not wanting to be charged!! Overall it was a fantastic experience though and we would love to come back. The owner was so kind and willing to accomomdate- she let us stay for just the one night and allowed us to bring my nephew, who just happens to be a pug. :-)
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p158066
563 332-0764
Union Pier Southwest Michigan
Chicago, IL
5

Guestbook Comment

Absolutely loved this house. We had a one year old child with us; so we really appreciated the comforts of the home as well as the short walk to the ...
5 of 5
Submitted: September 17, 2008 Stayed: September 2008
Absolutely loved this house. We had a one year old child with us; so we really appreciated the comforts of the home as well as the short walk to the beach. The owner thought of everything in furnishing this house. It's beautiful and very cozy (even on a rainy day).
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p158066
563 332-0764
Union Pier Southwest Michigan
Rogers Arkansas
5

Women's Annual Get Together

Women's Annual Get Together
5 of 5
Submitted: May 29, 2008 Stayed: May 2008
My college girlfriends and I (6 of us total) leave work and family behind one weekend every year to catch up. We travel from all parts of the country to get together so the location choice is very important. We've done Vegas...we've done Chicago..and everything inbetween. The first weekend in May of 2008 we spent in Union Pier and it is one of our favorite reunions yet!

The description of the house was perfect. The open layout was just what a bunch of gals need to talk from any room in the place! The drive to/from OHare is not bad at all. The communities of Union Pier and nearby New Buffalo were so quaint. We walked to dinner at Timothy's on the corner and enjoyed an amazing meal. We also had great brunch food at Rosies and Thyme...both in New Buffalo. We went to the Round Barn winery and bought some sparkling wine and fruity liqueur to toast later that evening! The private beach is really a short walk away and simply amazing. It's a bit chilly in early May to take a dip, but we all reveled in several walks along the beach....definitely a highlight. The house is in great condition, and the few questions we had, the owners were available and wonderful to work with. We all would not only recommend this home to our friends and family, but we plan on coming back ourselves. Wonderful memories enabled by a picture perfect place to escape.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p158066
563 332-0764
Union Pier Southwest Michigan
Not Specified
5

Guestbook Comment

We spent a long weekend at this wonderful home in Union Pier. This was the ideal home for our girls' weekend getaway. We enjoyed the big open a...
5 of 5
Submitted: November 8, 2007 Stayed: November 2007
We spent a long weekend at this wonderful home in Union Pier. This was the ideal home for our girls' weekend getaway. We enjoyed the big open areas where we could all gather to cook, talk, laugh and even dance to our favorite songs. The hot tub was a wonderful escape after a long day of shopping. The beds were very comfortable and the location was ideal. We started each morning with a walk along the beach which was about a block from the house. We had such a wonderful time that we didn't want to leave.
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p158066
563 332-0764
Union Pier Southwest Michigan
Carmel, IN
5

Guestbook Comment

Spent a wonderful weekend at this private, spacious, comfortable and charming cottage, set in the midst of a lovely English cottage garden. The home ...
5 of 5
Submitted: September 18, 2006 Stayed: September 2006
Spent a wonderful weekend at this private, spacious, comfortable and charming cottage, set in the midst of a lovely English cottage garden. The home is on a quiet street with a gorgeous beach a short walk away. Very well equipped with all the comforts of home ... we loved it and are already planning our return trip!
Helpful votes: 3/3