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500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit

Vacation home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Smart TV
Interior
Exterior
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1712 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Townline Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Union Pier

This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Union Pier Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gordon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Townline Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive

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 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 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.

500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit

Welcome to Lake Affect, a spacious Union Pier retreat just 950 feet from Center Beach. This beautifully designed home features bright open living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, three inviting bedrooms, and two stunning bathrooms. Enjoy coffee on the huge front porch, evenings around the fire pit, and the added bonus of a charming guest house with its own kitchen and queen bedroom. The perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy lake life.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Golf

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,712 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Union Pier, just steps from Lake Michigan and Union Pier Beach, and within a short walk of Gordon Beach. You'll also find Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Burnison Galleries less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is about 21.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit?

Yes, every accommodation at 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit comes with a balcony.

500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was in a great location, very easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jared K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and nice finishes. I can see the guest cottage being nice if needed, but we didn't need it and it had a bit of a funky smell (pretty normal with high moisture lake cottages). The kitchen, living space, and front yard fire pit were all nice. The beds were super comfortable. Quick walk to the beach. The grill didn't work the first night when starting to make dinner, even though the gas tank was full. Someone came promptly to try to fix it, but couldn't so had to come back the next day. He said they have spare grills for situations like this, but given it was a super busy holiday weekend they had already given the spares to other houses - so we just got unlucky with the delayed repair. The main house didn't have kitchen paper towels, but the cottage house did so we used that. The sliding screen to the front porch also didn't have a bottom track, so it would swing outward easily so we didn't feel comfortable using it. Just a few things that no one wants to deal with when paying four digits per night after taxes/cleaning/fees.I'll end by repeating that the finishes were very nice and the concept of having a firepit in the FRONT yard was new to us but we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Family Vacation

My wife and our two children and their spouses and our two grandchildren had a great time here. This house is an easy walk to the beach, coffee shops, a gelato place and more. We all agreed we want to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025