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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101328 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Union Pier

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Union Pier cottage, you'll find Lake Michigan and Union Pier Beach. Also, Gordon Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gordon Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Townline Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

(June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier!

5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Sleeps 10

Belle cottage is a lovely lakefront bungalow with lots of charm and classic style on your own private beach. This home will take you back to a more traditional way of enjoying lakefront living. There are a total of 5 bedrooms; two on the main floor, the remaining three upstairs. There are also two full baths, one on each floor. The main floor is very spread out, with lots of nooks and crannies. Although the kitchen is smaller, the rest of the home gives you lots of separate spaces to gather as a group, or find a cozy corner for a little quite time. This home prominently features a 3 sided wrap around porch, which is a large part of the living space. A big bonus of this home is the very large double lot, a nice deck overlooking the lake, and your own private beachfront. Located on the Lake in Union Pier.

**All Guests required to sign and return our Guest Occupancy Agreement.

**Minimum age of 25 years old to rent.

**Maximum four car parking.

Property manager

Bluefish Vacation Rentals

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,328 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lovely Lakefront Union Pier Bungalow House
Lovely Lakefront Bungalow House
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Frequently asked questions

How close is (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier! to the airport?

This cottage is 32.1 mi (46-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 3-minute walk from Union Pier Beach and 4-minute walk from Gordon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is (June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier! to downtown Union Pier?

This cottage is 0.5 mi away from Union Pier.

(June 08-15 OPEN!) Spacious Lakefront Home in Union Pier! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent for Executive Retreat

Perfect get away for executive retreat. Several places to gather inside and out. Plus beautiful Lake Michigan for walks and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as described

The location cannot be beat, the beach was wonderful. The house is old and has its quirks, but it made for a wonderful weekend with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies weekend

A long weekend with friends from high school. Celebrating our 70th birthdays
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Belle Cottage Long Weekend

4 ladies enjoyed 4 nights 5 days this fall weekend. The space was perfect and just what we were looking for - rooms to sit and chat, play games, eat and share a beverage or two. We each had our own bedroom and shared bathrooms. Lots of personality and character in this comfy older lake house. Several of us hope to return in the future with our own families or other groups. The view of the lake is beautiful and the beach was a delight, even in October. Thank you for making this available to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

ND Football Weekend

I have few regrets about vacations, but I sincerely wish we had a week to relax on the lake in Union Pier. This is a lovely cottage, beautifully appointed, in a phenomenal spot. I'm grateful to our hosts for being thoughtful, detail oriented and just for proving us with a way to be immediately relaxed. I love a trip to Notre Dame, but the time in the cottage was a highlight of the year for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Belle Cottage beach experience

Belle Cottage was as nice as advertised. All of the amenities that we expected and the location in Union Pier on the beach were perfect. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dick R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Fantastic house and location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rob v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. House is very inviting.

Recommend this property for a quiet location with the amazing Lake Michigan just out your door!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay

Great property for a relaxing stay. Quiet location, steps from the beach, huge enclosed porch with lots of cozy corners for reading and conversation. Non-commercial area with great small local businesses, not loaded with tourists like many beach towns in the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Lake Michigan view

The check in process was flawless. No contact needed at all with anyone which was important for us during pandemic. The house was clean and well kept. The deck overlooking the lake is amazing. It would have been nice to have some of the trees trimmed to have a better view of the lake. It was nice to go down to the private beach. It is disappointing that so much of the beach has been washed away in Union Pier from a decade ago, but it was enough space to enjoy. The house itself is an older home with antiques in home. It has a lot of charm, but some of the furniture should be replaced or refurbished. It was nice to have televisions on site. My recommendation when I stay at vacation homes as not a lot do this, is to have a night stand on both sides of the bed and at least one lamp. It was a minor inconvenience. All in all, excellent stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Frank B.

Great location

We enjoyed our stay here in Union Pier. Being able to walk down the stairs right on to your private beach was the most memorable part of our stay. Every night, we enjoyed a short walk for ice cream down the road. The location was superb. Bluefish was very easy to communicate with over email and made the whole process very easy. The only complaint was that we wish the floors were cleaner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jyl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Grande Dame

Very charming old lake home, full of nooks, crannies and secret hide aways. Updated kitchen, vintage inspired baths, right on Lake Michigan. Clean beds and lots of towels. Our family had a wonderful time and will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Suzanna T., Cleveland, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice beach escape.

We enjoyed this spacious yet cozy, quirky house. The sandy beach was wonderful! It was so nice to have our own private beach to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

This is a nice property. The private beach is superb: Nice amount of sand, good frontage, mostly sand bottom. There is a public beach a few hundred feet away and sometimes you have to push back on people expanding out from that area. Access is pretty easy, about 50 stairs. Even the young kids were OK to go to the beach. There are a few beach toys. The house is generally good. The enclosed porches provide a fair amount of room and yet privacy. The bedrooms downstairs are pretty tight, upstairs a little more room. Decent bathrooms but only 2 so lots of sharing if you have a big group. The house is meant to be more of a traditional lake home rather than a new shiny structure. You do have to put up with rattling doorknobs and doors that don't quite fit. A big surprise was how many of the doors squeak loudly. We were particularly surprised that the oven and the dishwasher positively shrieked every time they were used. Remember to bring paper towels, soap, kleenex etc because that is not provided.. The AC worked well. The yard was spacious and good for kids to play. The deck is large and has nice view of lake. Good grill. Al in all, a pretty nice place for a week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Karen F.

Gorgeous Sunsets

Quaint turn-of-the century home with beautiful private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect house at perfect location

2nd year in Union Pier and 8th year vacationing in southwest Michigan. Everything was as advertised. Outside of bringing extra paper towels and toilet paper the house was stocked with everything you could need. The weather was spotty, but the house was big enough to accommodate 4 kids and 5 adults without feeling cramped at all. The kids had a blast at the beach and enjoyed sports in the huge front lawn. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

janice s.

charming but needs a little more TLC

Charming and spacious --the wraparound porch and the proximity to the beautiful private beach were our favorite features, but several things needed repairs and sprucing up, and the towel supply was very inadequate (1 towel and washcloth per person for 4 days). We truly enjoyed our stay but expected a few more amenities for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Rumya R.

Fulfilled all our family’s needs!

We enjoyed the home and it’s proximity to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Fantastic stay for a group!

Everyone really enjoyed the clean house, wraparound porch, and private beach. Ownership was professional and house access was easy. The only minor complaint was a lack of any household items such as dish towels, paper towels (one roll provided), beach towels, shampoo/conditioner, soap, fridge condiments, etc. I wish we had known this in advance as we would have brought our own supplies. We would definitely stay here again for a group trip from Chicago - it was the perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Beautiful property and home.

Great place and would rent again! Kitchen supplies were limited though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018