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Camp Wanderlust-Cozy lodge-20 minute walk to beach

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a framed painting of a harbor scene above it, and two bedside lamps on either side.
A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, two bedside lamps, and a wall art piece above.
A bed with a pillow featuring a camel illustration and the word "adventurer."
Room
A room with a white cabinet, a globe, a television, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Union Pier Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Camp Wanderlust-Cozy lodge-20 minute walk to beach

A place to wander with the ones whose company you enjoy. Enjoy a cozy getaway, in our quiet cottage.10 minute walk from shops and brewery and restaurants of Union Pier.10 minute walk to Winery Tasting. 20 minute walk to Townline Beach.Union Pier is the perfect beach town in the heart of harbor country, enjoy exploring this magical region or maybe just kick back and build a fire and enjoy the space. 1914 a colony of Chicago bohemians, vacationed at the "Camp's Cottages" at Union Pier.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 5 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4026443vb
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

About the area

Union Pier

Union Pier is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Public Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local.
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Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gordon Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Union Pier Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 40 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 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp Wanderlust-Cozy lodge-20 minute walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

How much is parking at Camp Wanderlust-Cozy lodge-20 minute walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Camp Wanderlust-Cozy lodge-20 minute walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camp Wanderlust-Cozy lodge-20 minute walk to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Camp Wanderlust-Cozy lodge-20 minute walk to beach located?

This family-friendly Union Pier holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Lake Michigan. Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Fully stocked house. Relaxing backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Camp Wanderlust was wonderful. The home was very family friendly and had lots of things avaliable that made traveling with children very easy. The beds were comfortable and the home was stocked with all the items you need for day-to-day living.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 7th or 8th visit to Camp Wanderlust and expectations are always exceeded. Keith and Debbie are professional and responsive hosts who ensure their guests’ comfort. The house is in a great location, close to beach, town, wineries, etc. Everything is clean and comfortable and they’ve taken great care to stock the kitchen with all the essentials. We are already discussing our return this fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Great Time!

Great Time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim F.

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

Weekend getaway

Great location. Clean and comfortable home. Great kitchen supplies to make meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

2025 Rains Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay here and found this home to be very cozy. It was very important to us that it was pet friendly and nice to have so many things that were available for all family members to enjoy while staying there. The backyard is very private with nice sitting areas and a fire pit. The location was also wonderful with being close to the local beach and within driving distance to many shops, restaurants and local places to check out.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s in a great location! You can walk to so many things around town. Plus you’re a quick drive from a national park or a number of other small beach towns. Everyone was very nice and dog friendly! The VRBO owners were very kind and accommodating. The house was comfortable and clean! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Great getaway!

We enjoyed the home and walkability to the cute town of Union Pier. We ate donuts from Black Currant Bakery, enjoyed BBQ at Red Arrow, and visited Round Barn and Tabor Hill in Baroda, finishing with a tour and dinner at the Journeyman Distillery. It was a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Work Stay

The home was as described. Worked well for us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The cottage was great for our short weekend stay. We loved the fire pit in the backyard and that our dog could join us this year. My husband was upset that the Yuke only had three strings, but he tuned it for you. Loved the music theme throughout, many thoughtful special touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Holiday Getaway

Camp Wanderlust was perfect for our stay. Loved that it was right off the highway. Made it easy to get to various places. Really liked that the bedrooms and family room are on opposite sides of the house. Plenty of room for five adults and our dogs. The house has everything we could possibly need. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Suzanne S.

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

Everything we were looking for!

Our family had a great stay at Wanderlust cottage. The house had everything we needed and the hosts provided a welcoming and warm environment. There was plenty of room for playing board games and we loved the fire pit and outdoor seating. The kitchen had everything we needed, although we did not cook much because of all the great restaurants in the area. Thanks for making our end of the summer get away so enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

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

Fantastic friends getaway

This was our 6th stay at Camp Wanderlust and it continues to be one of my favorite getaways of all time. It's the perfect property for a group of friends or family. It's spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything you could possibly need for cooking and for fun. We especially loved the wood burning stove on a cold winter night. The location is perfect with easy access to New Buffalo, Union Pier, and other SW Michigan towns. We especially love that it's an easy walk to wine tasting! Communication with the hosts was easy and they made check-in a breeze. We're already looking at the calendar to return this fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Cute Property with lovely additions

We had a great time. Thank you to the property owner for letting us use their games and water toys. The house is a cute updated house with lots of extras for both kids and adults. We didn’t get to use the yard because of rain, but it’s a really nice yard. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again. We only had trouble with the door because of user error, it’s simple when you get the hang of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Excellent Fall Weekend with Friends

This is our fifth visit to Camp Wanderlust - we come from Grand Rapids and meet friends from Chicago so it is the perfect meeting place! We loved using the kitchen and amenities to make our meals and always feel welcome to use the space like our own. It feels like to us and our dogs who join us. Keith and Debbie are great hosts and provide information on the area as well as entertainment such as books and DVDs. This weekend was too warm for the wood stove so we enjoyed the nearby beaches and sat on their comfortable patio. We look forward to coming again this winter for a cozy weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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