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Beautiful,roomy home. Steps to the best beach in Union Pier. Yard,fire pit,bbq.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81640 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • 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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Union Pier

Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan, this cottage is within a 15-minute stroll of Union Pier Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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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 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬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.

Beautiful,roomy home. Steps to the best beach in Union Pier. Yard,fire pit,bbq.

The perfect cottage in Union Pier. Incredible location. Cross the street and walk 1 short block to the best beach in the area. Brand new washer dryer and beautiful new stone kitchen countertops as well as a stunning brand new dining/kitchen buffet. Our home is peaceful and comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. Large wrap around fenced-in yard with lush gardens, hammock, fire pit, and new Weber gas grill. Large comfortable screened in porch . Our sun filled kitchen is the heart of the home, with ample space for cooking and hanging out before dinner. We've got everything you need for your carefree beach vacation - including beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, beach toys, and even a wagon for carrying it all down to the best beach.

Details:
First Floor:
-Mud room with washer and dryer
-Enclosed back porch, with lounging area, overlooking back gardens
-Full Bath with tub/shower combo
-Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher, disposal, faucet and refrigerator, new quartz countertops, and a farmhouse sink
-Large dining area off kitchen. Brand new breakfront piece with all dining room needs in organized drawers. Extra long dining table that seats 10 people easily.
-Family room with big cozy couch around a gas fire place, with a flat screen TV
-Master bedroom with plenty of closet space.
-Enclosed large front porch overlooking front gardens (*with twin trundle bed)

Second Floor:
-Full bath
-Open sleeping area with two trundle beds and a flatscreen cable TV
-Large second bedroom with one queen bed
*Trundle bed on the front porch as well, (if anyone would prefer to sleep downstairs rather than in the upstairs areas.)
Private driveway with plenty of space for parking.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please care for our cottage as you would want others to care for your own home. *An extra cleaning fee will be added if Rule 2 is ignored..
* Before check out wash and put away dishes or load and start the dishwasher. Take out trash leave used beds unmade leave used towels on top of washer
Check- in and check out times are firm. 10 am EST Check-in 3:30 pm EST Check-in If you'd like a different time, inquire in advance with owners.

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, 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
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this cottage?

Guests positively rate the cottage's walkable location in Union Pier, just steps from Lake Michigan, and within a 10-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach. You'll also find Townline Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Beautiful cottage steps to the best beach in Union Pier. Lg yard,fire pit, bbq good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Beautiful cottage steps to the best beach in Union Pier. Lg yard,fire pit, bbq?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is about 21.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Beautiful cottage steps to the best beach in Union Pier. Lg yard,fire pit, bbq?

Yes, every accommodation at Beautiful cottage steps to the best beach in Union Pier. Lg yard,fire pit, bbq comes with a deck.

Beautiful,roomy home. Steps to the best beach in Union Pier. Yard,fire pit,bbq. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill G., Park Ridge, Il.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need right here. And close to the beach!

We have stayed in several houses in Union Pier and this is our second summer here. In fact this year ewe stayed two weeks we liked it so much. We love that it is such a short walk to the beach. And the beach isn't crowded being that it is hard to park near the entrance. The owners provide a wagon to bring the chairs, towels, etc down which is a big help. The house itself has everything you need especially in the kitchen. We like to cook at home and everything we needed was there. Beds are all very comfortable (not always the case at rentals) and plenty of bedding, towels etc. We didn't use the firepit as it was pretty hot out but wood is also provided. You can tell the owners take pride in their house and no detail has been missed. A great place for our family to relax and unwind. We will be back again next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Vacation

Beautiful, clean and comfortable accommodations for our family including our little one (18 mod). Perfect distance to the beach. Lake is accessible on a whim but also able to retreat to the cottage for some A/C and quiet time. The garden and surrounding town add to the relaxing ambience without sacrificing some creature comforts. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best beach location!

We loved the house and the location is absolutely perfect for beach access!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Our best stay in Union Pier

We take a ladies trip every year to Union Pier and have stayed in multiple houses. This one is our favorite.It’s a very cozy cottage, but it slept all 10 of us comfortably. The beach chairs were new and the wagon provided was super helpful. The location is a very short walk to the beach. Excellent location. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and all of the dishes and silver were top end. Lots of extras and super comfortable beds and pillows!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merikay D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic Union Pier Visit

Impressed with the attention to detail especially if you are doing any cooking. Spices, condiments and cutlery were all at hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Union Pier Getaway

Genuinely enjoyed Three Gems with it’s tasteful decor + great access to downtown Union Pier + Lake Michigan!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot. Perfect location.

Perfect beach cottage. Super close to the beach and "downtown" Union Pier and very well equipped for an easy stay - everything you need in a kitchen to feed the lot plus beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas, etc for hanging out. Best part is there are sooo many windows allowing you to open up the house and take advantage of the cool SW Michigan nights after a hot day at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great yellow house!!!

Great location. The best! Just perfect. House was comfortable and easy. Beds very comfortable and the host has gone the distance to offer all the essentials. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Beach Home!

We were are family of 5 adults. Plenty of room, super cute, better than the photos.Fully stocked kitchen, everything you would need. Loved the backyard with the fire pit. The location was amazing ,close to the beach, local store and coffee shop. Susan & Victor are incredible hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2024

Location is perfect! We loved the large dining area for meals and games. The fire pit was perfect for evening s’mores! The house is comfortable and inviting. Lots of towels, beach chairs, and the perfect wagon to help cart it all to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another fantastic stay

Second year in a row staying here and it was just as great as the first year, if not better. Truly a wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply amazing.

We had another wonderful stay! This year we made a point to use the backyard fire pit which came loaded with tons of firewood. Such a great family tradition spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill G., Park Ridge, Il.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Pefect Stay

We have rented several houses in Union Pier and this is by far the best one. Everything was top notch. We love to cook at home and the kitchen has everything you need and then some. And a Weber grill! Plus a large table to dine at if you have a bigger group. Also, towels, bedding etc great quality. I have stayed at many places where that was not the case. Great fire pit area in the yard where we sat at night several times. When the owners say a quick walk to the beach they mean it. I wouuld say about 5 minutes. I never really timed it due to how close it was. The beach was great and owners provided Tommy Bahama chairs and plenty of beach towels. Communication was great as I spoke with Susan serveral times. Will definitely be back. Thanks for a great week for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house for playing at the beach!

We enjoyed four nights with my husband and four children ages 8, 6, 4, and 2 and my mother and father in law. We slept comfortably and loved the spacious and well supplied kitchen and large dining table. We easily walked to the beach multiple times a day to play in the sand and water. The front and back porches were great additional spaces for spreading out. Everything was very clean and well organized!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

September 23

Everything at this house is amazing. They had everything you could need for great family trip. The beach is a very short walk away. The hosts were great and easy to contact. We will definitely stay here again next chance he get.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house for family beach getaway!

We loved this house! It was a great location - about a 5 minute walk to the beach and also a short walk to the Black Currant Bakehouse for morning coffee. The house is so well designed and comfortable. We loved sitting in the backyard by the fire pit and on the hammock. The grill is great. The beds were comfortable and the bedding great! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed! We were 7 and fit comfortably in the house. We had everything we needed including beach chairs and towels and a wagon to get it all to the beach. We highly recommend it and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach getaway

Great house! Fully equipped with everything you need - from fully stocked kitchen to beach chairs. And only a five minute walk to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Three Gems Cottage is a gem

A very comfortable cottage, well decorated and stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and throughout the house. The gardens surrounding the cottage were absolutely lovely at the beginning of August. Very short walk to great beach - soft sand and lovely vistas. The only caveat in the house might be that the stairs to go to the second floor are old and very shallow so anyone that is a bit unsteady may find them a challenge. As for the beach, the public area is fine, but it is bordered on both sides by prominent signs that read "Private Beach!" I don't think I have ever seen that posting before. We were a family of four adults and one four year old child and there was enough to do in the surrounding area. If you need a day trip, St. Joseph has a wonderful carousel and lots of shops and restaurants. p.s. the bakery in Union Pier is amazing and the hosts give a lot of restaurant information in a packet in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C., Lagrange Park IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage

Perfect. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for a perfect vacation

Absolutely lovely house within minutes of one of, if not, the best beach in the area. Wonderfully appointed home that has everything you need for a perfect beach trip. Room for the whole family, of all ages. Fantastic hosts, don’t pass this one up!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming!

We have a wonderful time at three gems. The house was immaculate and very inviting. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Wonderful!

Amazing location and property. The place had ample beds for kids, and the trundle setup on the top floor is excellent. Between beach chairs, wagon, and sand toys - we truly didn’t want for much during our stay! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merikay D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Octoberfet

Weather perfect. Short walk to Lake . Great time spent with our children and grandkids. Thanks. Will definitely plan on another stay in this cottage. MKay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fall getaway!

The property is great- spacious enough for kids to have room to play. Fantastic location just down the street to the beach. Loved the fire pit! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022