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Private Beach Rights on Lake Michigan - Short Stroll to most beautiful beach

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A house with a porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.
A covered patio with outdoor seating and a fire pit.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a chandelier with colorful glass orbs.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a mosaic table, and a refrigerator.
A kitchen with a large island, wooden dining table, and chairs. There is a refrigerator, cabinets, and a decorative shark statue.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Townline Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is on a lake. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Younger Family Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Townline Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gordon Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 7 min drive - 9.8 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 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach Rights on Lake Michigan - Short Stroll to most beautiful beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Beach Rights on Lake Michigan - Short Stroll to most beautiful beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach Rights on Lake Michigan - Short Stroll to most beautiful beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach Rights on Lake Michigan - Short Stroll to most beautiful beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach Rights on Lake Michigan - Short Stroll to most beautiful beach located?

This family-friendly Union Pier holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Townline Beach and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked the cleanliness, the private beach and the screened patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
We try very hard to make sure all our guests have a relaxing and carefree vacation. We supply EVERYTHING except your clothes and food so that you don’t have to worry about packing a bunch of extra items on your vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a great area. Had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Francis’ family were great guests. We would host them again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location, everything your family needs!

Perfect location, all the amenities your family needs to relax and enjoy. The owners were very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Michele!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving getaway

My family (2 school age kids and grandparents included) had a relaxing few days enjoying the cozy fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Stay!

We had 2 families, with 5 little kids. Everything was there we needed and plenty of room! It is a short walk to the beach, just at the end of the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Property

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for our friend getaway weekend! The property was clean and had everything we could possibly need. Super close to a beautiful private beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
Thanks Katie. I am so glad our house worked out for your get-together with your friends. You were a great guest to host. Mina and Peter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this beach house! The location couldn’t be better—just two blocks from the beach and a short walk to downtown Union Pier’s charming coffee shops and gelato. The house itself was cozy, comfortable, and perfect for our family’s summer getaway. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the backyard, riding the bikes provided, and using the beach chairs for our days by the water. Everything we needed for a fun and relaxing trip was right there. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
We love when our guests have a great time. We know vacations with family and friends are special and we strive to make sure we provide everything you need for the best and memorable experience. We appreciate your patience when the internet went out during your stay and plugging in the new router when it arrived. You are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house

We were very comfortable. The property was charming with plenty of activities. It took our group with young children 10-15 minutes to walk to the private community beach from the house. It was great that there were chairs already at the beach! We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Molly, we are so pleased your family enjoyed your stay. We strive to make our visitors' stay relaxing and enjoyable. Mina and Peter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

The property has a lot of character, space and the beach is great. The beach was a short walk and the community was lovely. The home had many great areas to eat, talk and relax. We used the porch a lot and the kitchen was perfect for cooking and gathering. Thanks for the great home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much . We are so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect House for a Getaway!

The house is adorable! The main room is even cuter in person and is a great open space where your family can hang out. The kids loved the bunk beds and the ping pong in the garage. Just a short walk to the beach and fully stocked garage with beach chairs, bikes and toys! Firepit setup is great too! Look forward to coming back to enjoy the area again in the future! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2022
Stacy and Willy thank you for your kind words. Sorry we had taken down the hammock and volleyball net before your arrival. Didn’t think it would be warm enough at this time of year. We will have it for you next time! We look forward to having you back in the future. You were great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion at the Lake

Such a great house! Perfect for our group. Kitchen and open concept family room are prefect for cooking, entertaining and hanging out as a big group. Bedrooms were cozy and clean. Screened in porch was a great place for sipping morning coffee. The yard was also a big plus. Volleyball games by day and fire pit by night. My kids loved the tire swing out front. Really the perfect place for us. Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Demetra, You were such lovely guests. We appreciate how communicative you were and for taking such great care of our home. We are delighted that you all had a good time and you had safe travels back home. You are most welcome back any time and we hopefully will see you next year. With appreciation, Mina and Peter
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Inside was adequately clean , but the outside was dirty. The deck off the upstairs bedroom was totally unusable with rusty chairs and dirty deck with leaves . The nicest thing was the kitchen light. Kitchen was inadequately stocked with only Saran Wrap and no Al
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
We are sorry that the cleaning lady missed cleaning the upstairs balcony before your arrival. We have addressed that with her. She usually does an exceptional job. As far as Saran Wrap and aluminum foil not being in the drawer, those are not listed under the amenities we provided to you. We supply paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, garbage bags, dish washer tablets, washing machine pods etc. .. When we used to provide aluminum foil and Saran Wrap, we were replacing it every week because people took all of them home, probably because they thought they brought them. I have rented many homes myself and were never provided with those or a lot of the things we DO provide. I hope you and your family had a great time despite the inconvenience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous home!

We rented this gorgeous home for a family vacation with our young daughters, ages 8, 7 & 4. The girls loved staying in the room with the bunk bed & trundle so that they could all stay together, all of the yard toys and beach toys. We found that we had everything that we needed for a very comfortable stay while we were there and enjoyed the home so much that we only went out to each twice while we were there. The private beach area was only a short walk down the street so we went down there daily and often went back in the evening to enjoy the unbelievable sunsets! We also loved the time we spent together in the screened in porch, reading and playing checkers. The owner was lovely throughout our week, making sure that we were having a nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We understand that vacation time is quite precious. It should be a time to relax and hopefully be stress free. We try very hard to make sure our guests have everything they could possibly need to have a wonderful time and make great family/friend memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Union Pier cottage WOW!

Everything at MIna and Peter's property was 5-star but also managed to look classic Union Pier beach cottage. The beds were super comfy, and there were plenty of absorbent towels. The kitchen and dining area had more utensils and dinnerware than any other vacation rental we've stayed at, so far. More games than could be played in a single visit filled the corner cabinet. Many bikes and beach equipment were found in the garage. Our grandchildren quickly found out what fun a tire swing could be, and it was not even plugged in to a screen. Thanks, Mina and Peter for helping us make positive holiday memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Thank you Linda. We are so pleased that your family was able to make some wonderful memories. We try to make sure there is something for all ages to enjoy. You were great guests. Mina and Peter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bright and sunny lake cottage

We just came back from our second stay at this cozy (yet spacious) and charming lake cottage. We love this home for its comfortable and sunny decor, it’s relaxing and airy screen in porch and it has the best backyard my 11 year old son and his buddy could hope to find on vacation. We spent a lot of time playing volleyball and badmitton along with other sports in the yard. The tire swing was a big hit too! The home is stocked with anything you might need from the kitchen to linens to a garage full of beach supplies. The private beach itself is lovely and a short 7-8 minute walk down a peaceful lane. It’s also within walking distance to one of our favorite bakeries and a small grocery. Mina, the owner, was very responsive to any questions and was accommodating to our last minute booking. We’re looking forward to renting the cottage again and would enthusiastically recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Christina, We are so very happy when our guests have a wonderful experience at our home. We know you have other choices for vacation and are so happy that your stay was what you hoped it would be. We think this is such a special area of the country to be (feels like a step back in time to us) and feel blessed to be able to spend time there ourselves, so it is great to be able to share it. You are more than welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway stay by the beach

We picked this property for our annual family get-together at this property on Memorial Day weekend and had a wonderful stay. The property is amazing. Great kitchen, fully stocked with all the tools, appliances, and major staples you need. We all loved the light in the living room during the day and the house looks so pretty after dark. The rooms and beds are comfy. Beyond comfort, the decoration is pleasing to the eye and the soul. The property is fully equipped for all kinds of family entertainment: two baskets full of books, board and card games, and movies. The weather was gorgeous during our stay so we enjoyed the screened porch, backyard setup, grill and firepit, and beach volley area. Kids spent hours in the garage playing ping pong. The garage was full of bikes, a wagon, beach toys, beach umbrella and inflatables. The beach is within 5-7 minutes' walking distance. Their private beach still has a good amount of sandy area between the dunes and the lake despite the erosion in other areas. We enjoyed the beach during the day and, of course, the sunset. We walked to Blackcurrant bakery one morning and their baked goodies were yummy. Overall, it was a great and memorable stay. We're adding this property to our favorites for future getaways and get togethers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled your family had a good time and that you are adding us to your favorites. We love to make people happy and your words warmed our hearts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and stay! Great hosts, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Weekend

We had a nice Labor Day weekend at the property. We loved the screened in porch and the open kitchen living area with a nice big table for games. The bikes were great to head to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Getaway!

We had a great girls weekend! The home and area were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable time

We enjoyed our visit, thanks for hosting!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for a Quick Getaway

We had a great time here. We enjoyed some sand volleyball on the property. It was also a quick walk to the beach. We especially enjoyed our evenings around the big table for some family game time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

Check in process was easy. House is a 5 minute walk to private beach. Kids had a great time in sand volleyball area, hammock, and tire swing. There are 3 exterior cameras on the property you should be aware of. It took some getting used to especially when you knew they were on, and this is even when we had nothing to hide! There’s a convenient hose/water area outside where you can rinse all the sand off. Neighborhood is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful trip to Union Pier

The location was perfect and the house was really pretty! The yard and the screened in porch were awesome. We try different houses in the area every summer and this has been the best one so far!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property Awesome location! Quick walk to the beach.

We had a wonderful time at this rental. Home is well appointed. Plenty of space to relax and enjoy. Back yard is wonderful. The beach is perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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