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NEW LISTING—-UNION PIER PERFECTION—HOT TUB, FIRE PIT, WALK TO LAKE!!

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

NEW LISTING—-UNION PIER PERFECTION—HOT TUB, FIRE PIT, WALK TO LAKE!!

Relax in a luxury home within walking distance to the beach and downtown Union Pier. Hang out on the deck, around the fire pit ...or in the brand, new hot tub. Cardinal sits on a three quarter acre lot with a spacious backyard so you get the peace you crave yet find yourself close to all of the attractions. Walk to Milda’s, The Corner Grocery, Black Currant Bakehouse and Union Pier Social. A mere two-minute drive to the Roadhouse, St. Julian or Round Barn wine bars..

Features include:

——Hardwood floors throughout and solid oak kitchen cabinets
——Stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave
——Brand new master bedroom with king bed and en-suite bathroom
——-Brand new beds, towels and linens
——-Fireplace
——-Gas grill
——-Brand new 8 person hot tub
——-Brand new fire pit

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU HERE!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve, while Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Burnison Galleries are cultural highlights. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Union Pier Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gordon Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Younger Family Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW LISTING—-UNION PIER PERFECTION—HOT TUB, FIRE PIT, WALK TO LAKE!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at NEW LISTING—-UNION PIER PERFECTION—HOT TUB, FIRE PIT, WALK TO LAKE!!?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW LISTING—-UNION PIER PERFECTION—HOT TUB, FIRE PIT, WALK TO LAKE!! on 22 May 2026 start from AU$482, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at NEW LISTING—-UNION PIER PERFECTION—HOT TUB, FIRE PIT, WALK TO LAKE!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW LISTING—-UNION PIER PERFECTION—HOT TUB, FIRE PIT, WALK TO LAKE!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW LISTING—-UNION PIER PERFECTION—HOT TUB, FIRE PIT, WALK TO LAKE!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW LISTING—-UNION PIER PERFECTION—HOT TUB, FIRE PIT, WALK TO LAKE!! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious home walking distance to evertything including the beach. Awesome hot tub too!Jonina is an amazing host and very responsive.I highly reommend this property and we wil be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2025
Susan, I thought you guys were fantastic! I’m delighted that you enjoyed your stay. I’m looking forward to a return visit. Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and well kept up. We love coming to UnionPier every year! This is our second year to stay at the home and hoping we can stay again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Mary Jo, Thank you for your feedback. Please come again next year! Sun, fun and relaxation await you at Cardinal. 😊 Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Great Area

Easy to get to a great public beach and super close to both Indiana and Warren dunes State parks for extra hiking adventures. House worked great for the limited times we were actually there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Alex, I’m glad that you had such a good time. Hope you come back in the fall! Hiking in Warren Dunes gets even better. Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Great place and hosts

The property was great - clean, spacious and comfortable..the hosts were wonderful and very responsive. The property had everything we needed..highly recommend !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Julia, Thank you so much for your review. You guys were great! I really enjoyed meeting your family. I hope you come back soon! Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

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

Excellent Vacation Home

Everything we needed was provided and the house was very clean The location was great! Near everything from food to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Susan, Thank you for your feedback. I’m so happy you had such a great time. I hope you come back to Cardinal soon! Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo R.

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

Our stay at Union Pier

It’s a great place to stay and very clean. Nice size bedrooms and clean spacious bathrooms. The location is great for easy access to shops and other small towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Friends vacation

Families with kids staying for the weekend. Everyone was comfortable and it had great proximity to the beach. The only drawback is the layout of the living room furniture. There's not a huge sectional/sitting area for everyone to be at the same time, but we made it work and would still stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Allison, We enjoyed having you and will be looking forward to your return visit! 😀😎 Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a pretty neighborhood! We loved the covered porch, large hot tub, clean and spacious house. It was so great to bike ride in the neighborhood and look at the pretty houses. Jonina was so helpful and kind. She met all of our needs. We plan on coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Julie. I’m delighted that you enjoyed your stay. You guys were fantastic!!!! Love you! Can’t wait for a return visit. Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My 2 sisters and I take a week every year, this is our 2nd year staying at Cardinal House. We were very comfortable. With 3 full baths, we had our own space. If you are looking for a 4 bedroom 3 bath home don't hesitate to choose Cardinal House. Always clean, prompt communication from Jonina and easy check in.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Joanne, Thank you for your feedback. Your group and you of course were fantastic! I look forward to your return visit! 😎 Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

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

Family weekend

Quick trip before our kids go back to highschool and college. Very nice place. We would stay here again. Loved the pastries from Black Currant Bakehouse not far from the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Ruth, Thanks!! You and your crew are welcome back anytime. I agree- anything from the Black Current is awesome! Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara O.

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

Great Location

Really enjoyed the area, one level made it great for us! Played games and did puzzles at the kitchen table while enjoying time with my Sisters. Close to lots of shops, beaches, food and fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Barbara, Thank you for your review! I’m so happy that you had such a terrific time! I look forward to seeing you and your group for another visit!! Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great Place for a Getaway!

Our family got out of the Big City for a few days at the beach and some together time! The house was a great size for us and we loved the well-equipped kitchen. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2023
David, Thank you so much for your review. Next time you’d like leave the big city, please remember that you can always escape to Cardinal. We look forward to your next visit! Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan B.

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

Nice,quite,peaceful

Recommend for everyone,nice location,reasonable,quick connection!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Ruslan, I’m thrilled that you and your group had a great time! I look forward to your return visit. Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew I.

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

Jonina was great and property was very clean

Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Matthew, Thank you so much for your review. I always feel great when someone has a good time at Cardinal. Hope you come back! Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

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

Great weekend getaway

We had a very nice and relaxing weekend! Everything was so convenient and exactly how described. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Samantha, Your group was great. I look forward to a return visit! Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Ladies’ Trip

Pleasant stay. The table with a bench and chairs in the kitchen was the most conducive for a group to congregate and talk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Kim, Thank you for your feedback! Great to hear that your group had an opportunity to connect. I look forward to your return stay!! Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

June get away

We stayed here last year. Everything was excellent. We find the home very comfortable and roomy. We enjoyed the hot tub and firepit. We did some grilling as well. The Cardinal properly felt private while being close to other properties. Several activities we wanted to do were within walking distance or a short drive. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Richard, Thanks so much for your feedback and review!!! I’m delighted that you and your crew had such a good time. I’m looking forward to your return visit! 😊😊😊 Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

The Perfect Place for a Gathering of Friends

Clean and comfortable, Cardinal provides plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for a groups of gals to get together. Even the hot tub was roomy! We had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Linda, Thank you for your feedback. Your group was great. I hope you and your team come back to Cardinal soon!!!!!! Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

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

Girls trip

The place was great. Plenty of room. Updated and clean. Host was very easy to work with. Close to restaurants, bars and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
Jane, Thank you so much for your review. I’m delighted that you had such a great time. You guys were great!!! Please come back soon!! 😁 Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Perfect Girl's Weekend!

We loved it. Wine tasting weekend with friends. We were very comfortable - loved the hot tub, the new fireplace and the firepit! Great location - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2022
Thank you! I’m glad you had a good time!! You and your entourage are welcome to stay at Cardinal anytime. Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beata R.

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

Beautiful, relaxing and peaceful!

We had a beautiful stay at the Cardinal! The house was incredibly spacious - everyone in our family had their own room, which made it very comfortable. All rooms were updated, very clean and the hot tub was a wonderful bonus, perfect for relaxing in the evenings, and added that extra touch of luxury. The location was super convenient - close to the beach, winery, grocery store and everything we needed - yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and quiet. It truly felt like a perfect getaway. We would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Beata, Thanks! I’m glad you guys had such a good time. Hope you come back to Cardinal soon for some fun and peace and quiet. 😊😊😊 Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Great Fall Stay

We had a family Fall weekend here, 3 couples and a baby. Really nice kitchen and living space, and 3 bathrooms. Nice combo of private and get-together space. Relaxing fire pit and hot tub. All was as listed on VRBO, and good communication with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Steve, I am thrilled that you had a great time at Cardinal. I look forward to a return visit - anytime!! Jonina
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

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

Good stay in lovely Union Pier

House was clean with a spacious kitchen & primary bedroom. We enjoyed the trees, yard & deck. Peaceful neighborhood. More seating on the deck would be nice. The beach gear is very handy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
Thank you for your review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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

Comfy Home

The home easily accommodated 4 couples. With 3 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms everyone was comfortable. The house was clean as well. We would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Michele, Thanks! I look forward to your return! FYI: You will find lots of baking equipment. Jonina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Michigan Getaway

The property was just like it was described. It was in a great and easy to get to location. We are familiar with New Buffalo and the stores in that area so this property was a great fit for us. We had great weather and we were able to enjoy the area beaches. The weather was idea for us to enjoy the hot tub at night. The house had everything that we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Carrie, Thank you for your review and leaving the place in such great shape. I’m thrilled you had such a lovely time. I hope you and your family come back to Cardinal soon!! Jonina

About the host

Hosted by Jonina

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I grew up in rural Maryland and now I’m in rural Michigan. I guess I’m just a small town girl.

Union Pier is paradise!

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting Union Pier for over a decade as renters. It’s so relaxing and there is so much to do. Hang out on the beach during the summer, ride bikes through the cornfields, kayak or hack up the golf course.

Doing nothing at all is always an optional too!

What makes this property unique

When I walked into Cardinal for the first time I was immediately struck by the high quality of the hardwood floors and furniture. I soon found out that the previous owner was a professional woodworker who applied his craftsmanship to his home.

In fact, if you stay here you will notice a rectangular building at the end of the lot that served as his workshop!

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