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Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

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.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Union Pier

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

  • Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gordon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Birch Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬7 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.

2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here

Enjoy a Quintessential Classic Cottage with all the features and comfort you are looking for. Now in our 25th year. Load up our wagon and walk just a block and half to the beach and beautiful Lake Michigan. Swim, sunbathe and enjoy endless walks along Michigan’s clean beaches. Don’t miss the incredible sunsets and gaze at the stars. Walk three blocks to village shopping, cafes, restaurants, art galleries, and gourmet foods. That’s just the beginning because there is so much to do and it is all very close by. (Look at the list of activities below) The owner provides a comprehensive guide to this year's attractions, events, and Shops. Enjoy a Quintessential Classic Union Pier Cottage with all the modern updates to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. HDTV, Broadband Wi-Fi Internet, Bluetooth Sound system, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Jacuzzi bathtub, walk-in shower, Weber gas grill, hammock, outdoor heated shower, large dining area with enclosed deck, great for parties. Comfortable furnishings and beds. Three bedrooms, sleeps 6-8, 2 bathrooms, laundry room.


Why the Owner Chose Union Pier: We wanted a relaxing fun place so we could get away from our everyday surroundings yet still be close to Chicago. Very clean and safe area for our children. One block from great uncrowded beaches. Many things to see and do and all close by. Great galleries and restaurants. Could easily commute to Chicago if needed. Just the right balance of everything. Check-in / check-out time is the eastern time zone. Weekly rentals during the high summer season. Turnover days are Saturdays.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please respect neighbors, no disturbing noise after 10 pm.
Pets are not permitted on furniture Dogs must not urinate on grass Curb your dog and use doggy or plastic bag

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Yes, contact owner

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Games, Beach toys, play fountain and Hammock.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact owner

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Contact owner
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. Note from host: Contact owner For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here to the airport?

This cottage is 31.9 mi (46-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here to the beach?

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

Does 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here?

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 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is 2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here to downtown Union Pier?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Union Pier.

2 blocks to the beach and pet friendly.. Memories are Made Here Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed for 3 nights with 4 adults, our dog and my toddler. My son is about 2 and we were able to use Howard’s crib and he was very comfy in it and slept the whole night no problem! There were plenty of books and toys too that my son loved to look at. The house has everything you could need and we loved the proximity to the beach and how walkable everything was. Laundry on-site, the grill and enclosed patio was amazing too. We would love to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay immensely. The cottage was incredibly well stocked, clean, and left us extremely impressed. We particularly enjoyed hosting our extended family on the large patio. Howard was an excellent host and very attentive to inquiries and was available during and after our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

So cute and quintessential!

So much charm! Howard was so responsive and it was a nice touch that he was there to greet us!
Great place to sit and listen to the rain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y., Libertyville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely summer cottage in a great location -- close to the beach and restaurants. Howard, the owner, was there when we arrived and showed us around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., Paso Robles Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate Charming Cottage - Perfect Location

I cannot recommend this cottage highly enough! I will return myself to this property. The cottage is immaculate, so incredibly clean. The interior and exterior space is so comfortable and charming. The cottage is very spacious and is so well appointed. Howard has thought of everything for your stay. There are 30 + windows in this home letting in so much light and breeze. The neighborhood is peaceful with just a short walk to the beach. Howard has a wagon, beach chairs, towels umbrella, etc all waiting for you. Staying at this property could not have been easier. This property would be great for couples traveling together or a family. There is a large dining room indoors and a nice outdoor area for dining and lounging as well. The cottage is pet friendly which is a huge plus as well. I cannot wait to return. If you are looking to stay in Union Pier, look no further. This cottage is a lovely and incredibly comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Comfortable cottage with everything you need for a relaxing vacation, both indoors and outdoors Easy walk to the lake, friendly neighbors, great shops nearby Owner is responsive and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house

This is a perfectly relaxing house a short walk to a wonderful sandy beach. Everything you need. The two bedroom and bathroom areas are separate from each other for nice privacy. The neighborhood is very quiet. We plan to return for our third stay.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

The cottage was completely charming and had a fantastic layout for our family, with the highlights being the luxurious master suite and the extensive outdoor area. The location was perfect. Union Pier is the best little beach town in the area, in our opinion, and the cottage is tucked in a great spot close to the beach. Surpassed expectations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Lincolnshire

Liked: Cleanliness

Union Pier - September 2023

Howard is extremely welcoming and accommodating. This is our second time staying in this lovely home
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie M., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay

We loved Howard’s home! The location couldn’t be beat - two blocks to both a beautiful beach and delicious bakery. The house was cozy and well equipped with kitchen and beach items. There was no crib as seen in the photos but there is a pack and play available for use. Howard was wonderful to communicate with. We loved our stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach vacation

This house was perfect for our group. Easy walk to the beach and well equipped with beach chairs, towels, wagon. The house itself was even better than it looked in the pictures. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook and eat in for most of our meals. The air conditioner worked well which was essential during the heat spell we had. Howard was there to meet us at check in and helped us with one small problem we had with a key during our stay. We couldn’t have asked for more from our vacation! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Light House

This is a bright, comfortable house all on a single floor. The master bedroom and bath are totally separate from the other bath and two bedrooms. Spacious deck areas and very private. Just a laid back, casual experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Stress Reliever Available

This house and it's location are about as close to perfect as you can get. The house was clean, comfortable and very nicely appointed. The location of the house in relation to the beach is just great. Very very walkable and Howard provides a little wagon and beach goodies. Union Pier is a very walkable and friendly town. It's growing and my personal hope is that it does not grow to much to fast. This is just really hard to beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation

First of all, the property owner was there to greet us and go over allpeetinent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

House was great … weather in MI made for a great Lake MI vacation experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rannie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super location-wonderful host!

Seamless booking, great communicator, and home just as pictured. Perfect getaway over the long holiday weekend. Would recommend this home and it’s owner anytime!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Lincolnshire

Liked: Cleanliness

Union Pier stay

A slight delay with our check in time. Howard worked very hard to correct this issue. The remainder of our stay was fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ewa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

Very happy we stayed at this sweet place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Vacation!

This cottage was perfect for our family vacation! It has a nice living room where we could all be together indoors, and a nice deck area where we could be together outside! The outdoor shower was such a nice bonus...my sister & my son used it everyday! The beach was just a quick walk away (4-5 min), and the cottage had a cute area where we could wash sand off our feet (little frogs). My son (age 7) just loved it! The cottage was so cute and had all the comforts of home-oven, dishwasher, microwave, air conditioning, etc. There are so many books & games that were available to us. And thank you for letting us use your wagon...it came in so handy to get all our stuff to the beach! We all had our separate bedrooms for privacy as well. Howard was so quick to respond when we reached out. Thank you for renting your adorable cottage to our family. We really enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Cottage

Howard’s cottage is charming! Front porch, deck, outside shower, dining area, comfortable furnishings, nice kitchen, & nicely supplied. We loved the space!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris K., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

This is a super cute house really close to a beautiful beach in Union Pier. It is a great place for a family get away with plenty of space & nice amenities to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol Bott d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Union Pier, MI

Enjoyed staying in this beach community. Charming home with a short walk to the beach. Great sand and sunsets, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

We had a great family vacation. This property was wonderful - clean, well cared for, and had everything you would need for a beach vacation. The owner's were very responsive to any questions we had. And the location is perfect. My daughters enjoyed walking to local places to eat, I loved being just a few blocks from the beach, and my mom spent hours reading on the back deck. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to Union Pier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Loved it. Just what we needed for a weekend retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Union Pier

Thank you Howard for a relaxing fall week!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021