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Living area
Living area
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Union Pier, Michigan
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Close to town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill Beach 2.5 blocks

Aqua White Sands-*BEACH 2.5 BLOCKS FROM HOUSE*
Fall 2 nt minimum

Please be sure to check out all of Aqua Vacation Rentals 20+ properties located in Southwest Michigan! Our properties are listed on multiple booking sites and rates may vary.
Please be sure to read all policies before booking.

Aqua Vacation Rentals White Sands is a beautiful newly renovated home that features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and just 2 blocks to Downtown Union Pier. As you enter the home the open floor plan and vaulted ceilings take your breath away. The kitchen has updated finishes with stainless steel appliances and large island for breakfast or having a cocktail while watching dinner being made. The living room has a large sectional large enough to watch a movie or hang out and chat. The dining room has seating for 8 guests and plenty of windows for lots of natural light. Venture down the hallway and you will find the laundry room, main bathroom and three spacious bedrooms. The first and second bedroom have queen beds and the primary suite has a king bed with ensuite bathroom (walk in shower). As you make your way upstairs you come upon a beautiful loft area with an oversized leather chair, day bed with twin trundle and a TV area for the kids with a gaming system. Beyond the loft is the fourth bedroom with 3 twin beds and plenty of space for the kids to hang out. Enjoy the fire pit and large yard or relax on the front porch in one of the rocking chairs. The beach is located just .3 of a mile from the house and there is a wagon, beach chairs and a beach umbrella for your use located in the garage. This home is located right in the heart of Union Pier and is just a couple of blocks from Union Pier Market and a few blocks to Red Arrow Road House. Come and enjoy all this home and the area has to offer!

Please note: In lieu of a Refundable Damage Deposit (providing a credit card for damages), Aqua charges a non-refundable fee which provides up to $1500 of coverage towards unintentional rental property damages.
Payments-50% down upon booking and final payment due 4 weeks prior to your arrival.

Policies
- All Guests required to sign and return our Guest Occupancy Agreement.
- Minimum age of 30 years old to rent.
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Maximum car parking- 3
- No smoking
- NO Pets allowed
- Events, parties and large gatherings are not allowed
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- In lieu of a Refundable Damage Deposit, Aqua charges a non-refundable fee which provides up to $1500 of coverage towards unintentional rental property damages.

Property manager

Aqua Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Union Pier, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Townline Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Local - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill Beach 2.5 blocks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close to town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill Beach 2.5 blocks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill Beach 2.5 blocks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill Beach 2.5 blocks located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Girls weekend

Stayed here with my aunts and cousins. Great location!! Hosts were easy to get in touch with! Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avi G.

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

Union pier is awesome

This house fit the bill for two families (with 4 young kids combined) getting to the beach for a long weekend. Easy walk to coffee, ice cream, restaurants in UP and 5-10 min walk to the beach. House is as advertised. Clean and nice and well stocked with games and beach toys/chairs/towels. Also well stocked with kitchen equipment if you want to cook. My only knock is that when you’re paying $600+/night to stay somewhere you shouldn’t have to run dishes and laundry and take out trash when you leave (not suggesting you can trash the place either). Especially when it’s clearly not someone’s home you’re staying in, just a rental business property..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather J K.

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

Love Pure Michigan

This was our 1st time back to Michigan in 3-years. We love this rental. It's perfect in so many ways. Thank you for the wonderful stay. We had a lot of fun, family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renatas I.

Rental Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a really nice home we had a lot of fun, but the house needs more blankets
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis O.

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

Amazing House

We had a great time at this property spending the Thanksgiving day weekend with family. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Great place for an extended family get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second time we have used White Sands for our family fall get away. There is plenty of room for six adults and four children. It is within walking distance of the beach and it's location makes it easy for us to visit the pumpkin patch in Three Oaks. The house is close to New Buffalo restaurants and any restaurants that are close to Red Arrow Highway. The house is very clean. We did not encounter any problems that required us to contact management. We would not hesitate to visit again. Reservation, checking and checkout processes were very easy.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Easy getaway to celebrate 40th birthday

The home was beautiful and the location was perfect. We went out in New Buffalo, wine tasting in Baroda, and explored Warren Dunes. The House had everything we needed and sleeping arrangements were perfect. The loft is great for planning a group because there are 3 twins and a pullout for extra sleeping spaces. We did not need to space since several people cancelled last minute. The house is right off of a busy street and the train horn was startling at times in the middle of the night. Also Just be prepared to spend a couple hours with the check out process. Most rentals I have been in lately do not require that many steps since there are so many added fees For cleaning/etc. Small suggestion would be adding a mirror in the back left bedroom so many people can get ready at once. Overall a very positive experience. Had a wonderful getaway for my sister’s 40th.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Family vacation

Family had a very nice trip. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joe F.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed the stay. The house was a perfect fit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fran M.

Michigan getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family had stayed in this home last year so we were really looking forward to returning - and we’re definitely not disappointed. The rooms were spotless and all “provisions” that were promised were there. The loft area is absolutely perfect for teenagers who like to sleep late and enjoy their privacy. My grandkids were very happy and I only ventured up the morning we left to make sure they had taken care of the space. Beach is not crowded and an easy walk. Loved the rocking chairs on the front porch. I often spent mornings with coffee and my book of the day. We will be back again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Beautiful home

Our family had a great stay at White Sands! The house was beautiful. The only drawback for us was the location of the Lake. It's quite the walk for elderly people, so we drove to the lake and the younger ones walked. We also had one bath towel each, so we laundered frequently, but overall, would definitely recommend!!! Never used the back yard, but enjoyed sitting on the front porch each evening! Very peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

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

Week at the Beach

My family enjoying staying at this cottage, and the rental company was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris A.

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

Top notch

The property was just as described in the kisting. The beds were so comfortable! The quiet, slow-paced town is walkable too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judith V.

Family Vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. The house was immaculate and beuatifully decorated. Kitchen was stocked with just what we needed. Our only issue was, not enough blankets.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mattelyn C.

THE PERFECT HOME... JUST BOOK IT!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was literally perfect. Perfect location... and the perfect house for a cousins vacation. There was plenty of room for seven teenagers and three adults. The pictures don't do it any justice... just a beautiful clean home. Close to beaches and breweries and tons of places to eat! This will be our annual trip each year... White Sands is our new Pure Michigan Vacation Home :)

6/10 Okay

Raquel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice stay

Overall enjoyed our stay. Pros: house was clean and comfortable. Near restaurants, close to the beach. There is a fire pit to enjoy s’mores. Also quick communication from owners. Cons: The check in process was frustrating. I did not like having to message my group asking what time everyone was going to arrive and then having to email owners so they can put a key inside the house and then to message them letting them know when we arrived. When traveling with 5 kids under 6 that’s the last thing u should need to worry about. Get a lock box or a key pad. It should not be that complicated. The small back deck needs rails, one of the kids fell off the side of it and got hurt. There is no fire wood ready to use for the fire pit. We had to go purchase some. The grass was also very long around the house and needed to be cut. I couldn’t let my baby crawl around outside at all. They also had a dozen ant hills all around the yard. The warning notes around the house of what you can’t do or they will charge you don’t exactly give you warm and cozy vibes. The long check out list that needed to be done exactly a certain way or you’ll get charged made our last nite stressful trying to pack and get everything done exactly the way they want. They provided the bare minimum for the rental. Again, overall we had a good time but I don’t think the cost matches the value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B., Blue Island, IL USA

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

Great property for family celebration

Plenty of room for a family celebration consisting of 3 couples and 4 children under the age of 10. Very clean and easy walk to Lake Michigan beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy E.

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

Fantastic friends getaway

We loved our stay! The house was exactly as described and the pictures were spot on. We had plenty of space for a group of 5 friends. Loved that the house was straight down the street from a fun bar for Friday night and we all enjoyed a lovely walk to the beach the next morning. The fire pit was all stocked with wood for us and it truly was so turnkey, we loved it and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Family Fun Weekend

Beautiful home in a great location. Perfect for family gathering with young kids. Easy Check in with great communication. Close to lots of food choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Great location, enough space for family

Great communication with owner. Location was great, close to Red Arrow Highway and walkable to beach... even with kids. Bedding was very comfortable, which everyone appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Zack S.

Union Pier Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 4 stayed with another couple and their two kids during our time here and we had a great time. There was plenty of room both inside and outside for the kids to play. Everything in the home including kitchen appliances and utensils were new so we had everything we needed to cook various meals during our stay. The newer Weber grill was nice to have as well as we did grill out a few times for dinner. The home is a short walk to both the beach and downtown Union Pier if you something from the market. It is also a short walk up to the Whistle Stop if you need a coffee in the morning. Overall we really enjoyed our stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Family getaway

It was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt H., DeWitt, IA

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

Great Family Stay

Overall, our experience at this rental was great. It accommodated 10 of us and gave us plenty of space. Our favorite part of the property was the location distance from the beach. It was a little under 10 minutes to walk there and the beach was just beautiful. The only suggestion would be to bring extra toliet paper, paper towels, and trash bags for they only provide a bear minimum. Since we had 10 of us staying in the home it was easy to use more than what was provided. They do provide some beach towels which was a nice touch. Overall, our stay was great and we would recommend this property to anyone looking to have a nice getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Great space!

The house is very-well laid out with plenty of space for privacy and for gathering around mealtimes. It is well organized, has everything you need and is spotless!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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