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Lakeside Summer Cottage(Union Pier, Mi)- access to private Lake MI beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Union Pier Beach
    19 min walk
  • Gordon Beach
    2 min drive
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room
    4 min drive
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    18 min drive

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About the area

Lakeside

With a stay at this vacation home in Lakeside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Burnison Galleries and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Union Pier Beach.

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Townline Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬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.

Lakeside Summer Cottage(Union Pier, Mi)- access to private Lake MI beach

Lakeside Summer Cottage

SLEEPS: 6

BEDROOMS: 3

BATHROOMS: 2

*Within walking distance of private access Lake Michigan beach!
*Pet friendly

A peaceful beach getaway is right around the corner-- just down the street from the sandy shores of Lake Michigan! The fact that this home is pet friendly is a true bonus for this area! While close to a poplular road, the deck backs up to a forested back yard. This immediately brings out a feeling of getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Lakeside Summer Cottage is more vintage than modern, yet has a great flow for that simple Union Pier family gathering, near the beach. The kitchen is the hub which provides has ample space to prepare your meals, plus eat around the table together. The kitchen table doubles as the host for family game night.

This older, manufactured home is all on one level. It has a classic appeal. The master bedroom, with a queen bed, has an en suite bathroom with a large, deep tub and separate shower. The other two (2) bedrooms have a queen bed, and two (2) beds, respectfully. The additional full bathroom can be easily shared by the two (2) bedrooms.

We look forward to your visit to Union Pier where privacy, ease and your furry family member are welcome!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes. Central air.

ATV's: Not nearby. Not ideal for this area.

Bathrooms:
Master bathroom- Separate tub and stand up shower, sink, toilet
Bathroom #2- Shower/tub combo, sink, toilet

Beach/Swimming: Private community Lake Michigan beach access. One block away.

Bedroom Configurations:
Master- Queen bed
Second- Queen bed
Third- Two twin beds

Boats: We do not provide any boats.


Boat Launch: Public Boat launch approximately 5 miles in New Buffalo, MI

Bugs: Typical Michigan bugs. Mosquitos. Please bring bug spray.


Cable: Not traditional cable. Its ROKU.

Cell Phone Service: Most major cell providers work well.

Coffee Maker: Keurig and drip

Distances:
* Just steps away from historic Lakeside Inn 5 min walk (.2 miles)
* Private access Lake Michigan beach 6 min walk (.25 miles)
* Notre Dame University: 35 minutes (28 miles)
* Chicago: 90 minutes (82 miles)
* Detroit: 3 hours (170 miles)

Drinking Water: City water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: No fireplace

Fire-pit: There is not a classic fire-pit. There is an area where you can have a fire on the beach. Wood not provided, but wood scattered around the property. Wood is also sold across the parking lot at the store. Chairs on the deck can be brought down to sit around the fire. Please make sure to bring them back up when done.

Golf: Woodlands Course at Whittaker 10 mins( 7.6 mi)

Grill: Propane.

Grocery Store:
Union Pier Market - 3 min (1.3 mi)
Whistle Stop Grocery- 1 min (.7 mi)

Heat: Propane, forced heat

Internet: Comcast/Xfinity. Great streaming and video calls.

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Six parking spaces. Can easily fit a trailer and have room for 3-4 cars.

Pets: 1 dog allowed. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: There is more privacy here than at most places in the Union Pier area. While the store is next to the property, it provides great buffer.

Space: Single level home

Seniors: Welcome! There are three (3) stairs at the entry door to the property, but the home is on one level inside.

Televisions: Two TV's-- main area- 40 inch with ROKU. 32 with ROKU in master bedroom.

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes.

Wood: Not provided. You can purchase wood at the store across the street.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include rafting nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1456 sq ft (135 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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

Property is also known as

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Lakeside Summer Cottage(Union Pier, Mi)- access to private Lake MI beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
Perfect place to stay if youre looking to relax at a beautiful beach nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Blythe H., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
annual beach trip
We had a lovely time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wooded retreat
A few friends rented here to visit friends in the area. We received very clear instructions on how to enter (needing to flip the breaker for the water heater almost took us by surprise). The yard is gorgeous, and the property feels secluded in spite of being close to Red Arrow. The home is a bit eccentric - it’s prefab on cinderblocks, with a mix of antique furnishings and more contemporary, functional pieces. That can be seen in the listing, but you may not notice quirks like carpet in the primary bath. We noticed that there were plenty of dishes and serving platters. Overall, it feels functional and cozy. I had my dog with me (much appreciated) and the large kennel in the primary bedroom was convenient. The cleanliness of the home in general was great, but my dog could tell that past dogs had peed on the rug in a couple of places. I’ve never seen him try to mark territory in a new place, but he tried that almost immediately here. I cleaned the places he was interested in and he was fine. Some degree of that is out of your control when your place is open to pets, so I totally get that, but it might be time for a deep clean on those carpets. I also suggest better lighting in the main room. Brighter, warmer overhead lighting on a dimmer would make a big difference toward coziness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Sumner
Overall, very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

B S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Has everything you might need. Convenient location. Very accommodating owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Union Pier vaca
Nice property, great beach area, beautiful area, but noise level from vehicle and nearby train crossing was high.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Cottage
My friends and I were a bit disappointed. My first impression of the property is that it could use a lot of updating. It does not have great curb appeal. The inside was very clean but outdated. The location is great and near the beach which is beautiful. We also had some issues with the hot water. The property manager was very responsive to my concerns and did what he could to help our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy M.

Great location!
PROs: Walking distance to the beach is amazing, plenty of space inside, it was pretty clean.and they allow furry friends. CONs: This is a double wide, its right next to a state hwy with plenty of road and rail noise, & the price is 20% + over what it probably should be. We enjoyed our stay but there should be better options in the Union Pier area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well stocked & beautiful beach
This place had plenty of room for us (myself, husband, parents & 2 kids). It was very well stocked & the beach was amazing. Helpful info: once you turn off red arrow highway & onto golf road the house is immediately to your left, light brown house with about 4 parking blocks. To get to the beach take the same road you turned on. It splits into 2 different paths but both lead to the paved road that you need to cross to get to the beach. If you take the path to the left, turn right once you get to the paved road. If you take the path to the right turn left once you get to the paved road Enjoy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C.

Liked: Cleanliness
comfy cozy and stocked with all you could need
We took a little get away to celebrate my husbands and brothers birthdays. The location was a bit obscure directly off the highway and hidden by trees but once we found the place (with just a quick call to the rental group!) the check in was painless. Don’t let the outside fool you once we walked in the living area was spacious and the kitchen was ready to be used ! It was a quaint cabin vibe for sure! The bathrooms were clean the outside was beautiful the only issue was that the patio door didn’t have blinds (we didn’t mind as the backyard is fenced and covered in trees!) we felt very safe and our kids loved it! The walk to the beach was quick - however we were not expecting the multiple steep staircases down to the beach! It was all worth it to get to the white sand beach- which was practically empty even on 75 degree days! We are definitely going to be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
My birthday
Everything was amazing!! I would recommemd highly and stay again!! ONLY thing i can recommend is a bigger water heater as the hot water ran out fast. But seriously so relaxing and amazing worth the money for a perfect get away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
136 stair steps to the beach each way!!
Very comfortable & nice! My only negative comment is it is exactly 136 stair steps each way to the beach, which should be clearly communicated in the listing! The beach was beautiful & worth the trek however.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori E., Detroit, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Main contact
It was perfect. Entertaining from California and Switzerland to show off the west coast of Michigan. Had a fabulous time. Very clean and comfortable home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard to find property!
Location was good, once I found it. Better directions would have been appreciated. ( turn into retail property - Adirondack chairs-then turn left into property driveway) Listing location of lockbox as on the gate at the right side of property. No garbage cans or instructions of where to put garbage. Hot water heater took several hours to warm up. All our showers the first night were COLD! Not appreciated!!!!! Kitchen was well appointed! Overall a good stay once we got past the initial issues. Clear communication would have made it easier. Management company turning on water heater would have eliminated cold showers.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This house was a short walk to the Lakeside public beach. The beach was great and not crowded. We used a wagon to cart everything to the top of the stairs and then carried everything down to the beach. We'll definitely be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice accommodations!
The house was very nice and we had no trouble during the stay. The house is comfortable, nicely stocked with kitchen items, towels, etc. Just a few negative issues. The house is close to the highway and railroad tracks, so there is some noise. The community beach is described as a 5 minute walk....it doesn't include the steep stairway to get there, so beware if you have mobility issues. All that being said, our group would definitely book this location again. Close to many things to do and the house is worth the money we spent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Very clean and very well stocked. Hot water ran out but overall very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great casual getaway with a dog
The Lakeside Summer Cottage had all necessities in clean, pleasant spaces. Especially great was the deck and small fenced-in yard for our dog. The vegetation creates a lovely private space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old-time Charm
This little house was perfect for our stay. My husband and I spent the weekend with our good friends and our dog. The layout was perfect! There is a primary bedroom suite on one side and two smaller bedrooms with another bathroom on the other side with the living space in the middle. There is a nice sized table for games and gathering for dinner. The deck was spacious and they have a lovely back yard. The RedArrow Highway and one or two trains per day added a some noise, but it didn’t bother us. A short walk down the street put us at the beach (lots of stairs down to the beach). Dogs are welcome on the beach and everyone we encountered was so nice! It’s also a great neighborhood to walk around or bike up and down Lakeshore Drive. We will book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming House
Great experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023