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Five minute walk to the beach! 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Townline Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Local
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Children's

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Five minute walk to the beach! 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage.

Dear friends - Welcome to Beach Bird Cottage, situated on a quiet street with other vintage cottages in the heart of Union Pier. It is an easy 5-minute walk to an association beach.

The cottage has many updates, including a new kitchen, a bathroom, washer/dryer, outdoor shower (to be installed by June 2021) and a wood-burning stove. The master and second bedroom each have queen-size beds with new Serta Concierge Suite Firm 12-inch mattresses. The children's bedroom has two new Dorel Living twin beds with Linenspa 8-inch hybrid mattresses.

Enjoy an early swim before breakfast or have an evening beach picnic under the sunset. It is a short walk to other nearby public beaches, the weekend farmer's market or Union Pier's ice cream parlor. Take a trip to Warren Dunes or a quick drive to area antique shops, restaurants, wineries, galleries, parks, golf courses, etc. Or just stay nearby!

What to expect:

-High speed internet and WIFI
-TV with Amazon Firestick (NO cable or satellite)
-Netflix included
-Amazon Prime Video included
-Boomerang kids channel included
-Britbox channel included
-Paramount + channel included
-Outdoor shower (to be installed by June 2021)
-Woodburning stove (must buy own wood)
-18 inch Weber charcoal grill
-Firepit
-4 beach chairs and red wagon (two children's trucks, two buckets, and a frisbee)
-Dishwasher
-Central heat/AC
-Washer/Dryer
*NO cable TV
*NO beach towels

*Unfortunately we cannot rent to anyone under the age of 25.

*Our base price is figured for two people. Above two people we charge a $15-per-person-per-night extra guest fee. VRBO will automatically include this fee in your bill. If you will have extra guests staying for just a portion of your entire stay please let me know so I can (a) let our housekeeper know to leave extra towels, linen, etc. and (b) have VRBO send a custom extra guest fee covering the nights the extra guests will be staying.

Property manager

Peter

Languages

English, French, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
This is a quiet neighborhood; parties not allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the cottage please.
If you will have extra guests staying for just a portion of your entire stay please let me know how many guests/nights so VRBO can calculate the fee.

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
Note from host: This is a quiet neighborhood; parties not allowed.
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 on the waterfront. 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.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Townline Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Local - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 6 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 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 Five minute walk to the beach! 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Five minute walk to the beach! 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Five minute walk to the beach! 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Five minute walk to the beach! 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Townline Beach and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

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

Great place

great cottage. Loved our stay. Hope to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Quiet Get Away

We had a great time, walking the dunes of the Lake and exploring New Buffalo. The wood burning stove was wonderful and kept the house warm and cozy. We hope to go back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

Lovely to vacation in off-season

Loved our stay. Wonderful quiet vacation. Perfect weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.,

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

Great place with easy beach access

Clean with nice kitchen and bathroom-great for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great lake cottage.

This house was perfect for our weekend getaway. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angela E.

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

Apple Cider weekend

Nice spot, close to beach. Good space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Perfect solo getaway

Property was nice and quiet. Loved the kitchen and the wood burning fireplace. Nice neighborhood to walk around and easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimber C., Charleston

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

Union pier gem

Property has everything I want in a stay. Very close to the beach, well equipped, peaceful, clean, close to a private beach, one of my favorite places to stay. Close proximity to the local shops and restaurants, lovely neighborhood. Can’t wait to come back! Peter is a fantastic host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

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

Summer in October

We had a wonderful stay at this property. We had surprising summer temps. The cottage is such a lovely, short walk to the beach so we spent a lot of time there. The cottage is impeccably clean and quaint. We had everything we needed, along with excellent communication with Peter. The area is so fun to explore. We found Concord grapes, freshly picked apples and great Breweries. River St. Joe is a favorite. Hiking at Warren Woods is beautiful this time of year and it’s close by. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

teresa t.

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

Weekend getaway

Great location, short walk to beautiful beach! Great communication with owner. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Frankie S., Highland Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

On the small side

Everything is built for individuals who are smaller in stature. In order to relax and watch the television, you must lay in bed. The location was great and house was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K., Indianapolis, in

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

Clean and chic cottage

Our stay was very cozy and we made many good memories on the beautiful private beach and nearby beach towns. Peter was an excellent host. My kids also loved it, ages 1 and 4. There are a few glass items we quickly moved out of reach of our 14 months old. Popped the kitchen cleaning supplies from under sink to high floating shelf and home was good as childproof. The price and quality of accommodations exceeded expectations (as some of the surrounding stay are very very high). I could live in this community and home! Got to take a run along the beach and through the neighborhood and spotted 3 bucks in a yard that I got to jog past! My husband watched a doe and fawn from one of the bedroom windows as he played with our daughter. If you’re thinking about it, just book it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H., Crawfordsville indiana USA

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

Adorable place!

House was immaculate and a great location. Private beach area was fabulous. Everything we needed was at the house. Property next door was a little unkept and that area of the yard was a little overgrown but understandable this time of the year. We’d definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie G., Whitestown

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

Peaceful Lake Michigan Town

The house was great and everything needed was provided. I loved the peacefulness of this neighborhood and it's dirt roads. And the best part is access to their private beach just a block away! We loved our stay here! I would love to see this little forest village in full bloom at summer time. Thanks for letting us stay at your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

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

Peaceful celebration

Bumpy (roads) streets to get to a peaceful, quaint cottage in the woods. Everything comfy for my daughter & I to meet for a birthday celebration weekend. We spent half our time relaxing with a puzzle, books, music & food. Great location to explore the beach & Three Oaks shops when we went out. Looked for a soup ladle or large spoon, fridge to chill better, paper towels & a more cooperative kitchen faucet but otherwise a well stocked kitchen. Be prepared for the sole t.v. to be in the master bedroom. Will likely return to this great getaway cottage if possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Weekend getaway

This cottage is exactly as described and so cute! They had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. It’s close to New Buffalo, Michigan City and all the local wineries and breweries. We loved the little wood stove! We will definitely be back! Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Cute, clean, great location

Peter's property was great! It was cute, comfortable and clean. I love the little beach neighborhood and private beach on Lake Michigan. So beautiful! It's also close (within 10 min) to the Warren Dunes, Warren Woods and Greenbush Brewery, all of which we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Brownsburg In USA

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

Very cute cottage!!

We were up on a chilly gray November weekend. The property is a very cozy older cottage with an interesting layout. We were touring breweries and were in the cottage for the evenings. The wood burning stove is a great feature and the property is just as described by the owners. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Cute cottage & really close to the beach!

The perfect little getaway for a mom and me trip with my teenage daughter for fall break! The cottage is well stocked and had everything we needed. The beach is great! We had fun finding sea glass. The neighborhood is cute and perfect for walking. There are some great little restaurants around and ice cream shops all within 15 minutes. Be sure to double check hours of operation, especially in the off season. Our favorites included Redamak's, Red Arrow Roadhouse, Villa Nova Pizza, and Oink's Dutch Treat Ice Cream. Galien County Park has some great hiking trails and Dinges Fall Harvest in Three Oaks is an adorable family farm. Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets in Michigan City was a short 20-25 minute drive. 4 nights ended up being just the right amount of time to enjoy the area for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Cute house in nice neighborhood

The house was clean and cute for our stay. We didn’t spend much time there but it was perfect for our stay. Great location and close to where we had to go. The driveway was a bit muddy so we easily tracked it into the house but they had stuff near the door to clean it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew p., KANKAKEE

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

PERFECT COTTAGE!!!

Great little get away spot and perfect cottage! Very clean, close to the beach. Loved the area! THANKS
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terrie S., GLENVIEW

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

Lovely post-Labor Day getaway

My husband and I stayed for 4 nights the third week of September. Very close to a local beach, New Buffalo is just minutes away, and we took many trips to Warren Dunes State Park and a driving (rainy) tour of nearby Warren Woods State Park. This home is cozy, tidy and charming. Peter, our host, had terrific ideas to help with the particulars of our stay. My husband is a little older and I wanted him to enjoy the Michigan shore without walking miles through sand or climbing too many stairs. With Peter's advice, we found a way we could both enjoy a trip to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Great location and stay!

This was our second time to this area and this location was perfect. Great location and such a wonderfully remodeled and clean house. Short walk to the Lake and lots to do in the area. Easy communication too. Everything was provided and lots of good lighting (I've stayed at many rentals and this had some of the best lighting). One drawback that is hopefully on the list of " to-do": provide much more comfortable seating in the living area and front porch room. Wicker is "beachy" but not comfortable to read a book in. A full size sofa or small sectional would be a perfect addition. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

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

Summer's End

My good friend and I decided to take a short (Sept.) trip to Union Pier to say goodbye to summer. This home was perfect for us. It was so clean and cozy. The walk to the beach was a beautiful, short walk. We enjoyed a quiet night at the campfire. Everything we needed was provided. Communication with Peter was easy and quick. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

Perfect week at the beach

Great communication, great house, great beach. Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter

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Languages:

English, French, Russian