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Family-Friendly Home w/Oversized Yard Near Tasting Rooms, DT New Buffalo & Beach
Family-friendly holiday home in Union Pier
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Reviews
6.8 out of 10
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12162.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Union Pier, MI
- Place, Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room18 min walk
- Place, St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room19 min walk
- Place, Townline Beach10 min drive
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family-Friendly Home w/Oversized Yard Near Tasting Rooms, DT New Buffalo & Beach
Welcome to Shady Tree Cottage, the perfect retreat for your next getaway!
Our stylish home is stocked with family-friendly essentials to reduce the headache of packing so that you can enjoy your stay without worry. This includes: high chair, pack and play, outlet covers, cabinet locks, step stools, faucet extenders, attached potty seats, books, toys and children's dishes.
We're located ~2hrs from Chicago, close to the best attractions in Southwest Michigan, only minutes away from downtown New Buffalo. Convenient for day trips to St. Joseph and South Haven.
Enjoy a day out exploring southwest Michigan, have a lazy day at home in the game room playing over 400 classic arcade games, curl up with a good book on the oversized sectional or in the homey side chair. Let the kids play in the cozy reading nook stocked with comfy pillows, a variety of popular children's books, and a busy board. Unwind at night with dinner al fresco and a marshmallow roast over the fire, toasting with a glass of local wine from your travels.
We are also pet-friendly and have pet bowls, a waterproof blanket, poop bags, and a stake for your dog's leash. We do ask that you crate your dog when not in the home for the dog's safety.
Additional amenities include a sit/stand work desk, smart TV, high speed internet, gas grill, game room, memory foam sofa bed, dimmable lights in the bedrooms and bathrooms, black out curtains in bedrooms and main living space, noise machines, Lake Michigan tap water, and a flex bedroom, which can be set up as two twins or one king bed depending on the needs of your group.
Nearby attractions include:
St. Julian Tasting Room - 2 min
Round Barn Tasting Room - 2 min
Seedz Brewery - 2 min
Timothy's Restaurant - 2 min
Red Arrow Roadhouse - 4 min
Town Line Beach - 5 min
New Buffalo Farmers Market - 8 min
Woodlands Golf Course @ Whittaker - 10 min
Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 10 min
Journeyman Distillery/Staymaker Restaurant - 11 min
New Buffalo Beach - 12 min
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min
Captain Mike's Fun Park - 13 min
Baroda-area wineries - 20 min
Washington Park Zoo - 24 min
St. Joseph - 25 min
South Haven - 45 min
PLEASE NOTE: When staying with a dog, you need to include them in your reservation. There is a $100 pet fee per stay. Thank you for your understanding.
Our stylish home is stocked with family-friendly essentials to reduce the headache of packing so that you can enjoy your stay without worry. This includes: high chair, pack and play, outlet covers, cabinet locks, step stools, faucet extenders, attached potty seats, books, toys and children's dishes.
We're located ~2hrs from Chicago, close to the best attractions in Southwest Michigan, only minutes away from downtown New Buffalo. Convenient for day trips to St. Joseph and South Haven.
Enjoy a day out exploring southwest Michigan, have a lazy day at home in the game room playing over 400 classic arcade games, curl up with a good book on the oversized sectional or in the homey side chair. Let the kids play in the cozy reading nook stocked with comfy pillows, a variety of popular children's books, and a busy board. Unwind at night with dinner al fresco and a marshmallow roast over the fire, toasting with a glass of local wine from your travels.
We are also pet-friendly and have pet bowls, a waterproof blanket, poop bags, and a stake for your dog's leash. We do ask that you crate your dog when not in the home for the dog's safety.
Additional amenities include a sit/stand work desk, smart TV, high speed internet, gas grill, game room, memory foam sofa bed, dimmable lights in the bedrooms and bathrooms, black out curtains in bedrooms and main living space, noise machines, Lake Michigan tap water, and a flex bedroom, which can be set up as two twins or one king bed depending on the needs of your group.
Nearby attractions include:
St. Julian Tasting Room - 2 min
Round Barn Tasting Room - 2 min
Seedz Brewery - 2 min
Timothy's Restaurant - 2 min
Red Arrow Roadhouse - 4 min
Town Line Beach - 5 min
New Buffalo Farmers Market - 8 min
Woodlands Golf Course @ Whittaker - 10 min
Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 10 min
Journeyman Distillery/Staymaker Restaurant - 11 min
New Buffalo Beach - 12 min
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min
Captain Mike's Fun Park - 13 min
Baroda-area wineries - 20 min
Washington Park Zoo - 24 min
St. Joseph - 25 min
South Haven - 45 min
PLEASE NOTE: When staying with a dog, you need to include them in your reservation. There is a $100 pet fee per stay. Thank you for your understanding.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please note the house rules for our canine guests
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 in a rural area. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local.
Union Pier, MI
What's nearby
- Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Union Pier Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Gordon Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Townline Beach - 10 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 13 min drive
- Four Winds Sports Bar - 13 min drive
- Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 15 min drive
- The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
- Redamak's Tavern - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Dana Connolly
I started hosting as a continuation of my travel-obsession after I had my kids. Vacations aren't *quite* the same as they used to be in the child-free days, but they can still be fun and (relatively) stress-free when traveling in a family-centric environment.
Why they chose this property
We have stayed in several towns in Southwestern Michigan and have always enjoyed the food/beverage scene and the proximity to the Chicago area. Union Pier is about 2 hrs from Chicagoland, close to beaches, close to wineries/distillieries/breweries, with a variety of dining options, making it a great local destination.
What makes this property unique
Our property is very family-friendly, and we have put alot of focus on amenities that will make your stay most enjoyable. We hope you love staying at Shady Tree Cottage as much as we do!
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