Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan.

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Union Pier, MI

Townline Beach3 min walk
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room4 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo12 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Deck

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This beautiful year round home has over 2400 square feet of exquisite living space and is a short walk to the shores of Lake Michigan. Designed in Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style it features wide open spaces and cozy side rooms. French doors separate living areas and stained glass accents the windows. Step onto one of the decks to enjoy the colorful gardens that surround this half acre private yard. No shortcuts were taken in furnishing the home blending the comfort of Crate and Barrell with treasures from local antique haunts and nearby art galleries. Cozy up on winter evenings with steam shower and wood burning fireplace after cross country skiing or touring local wineries. Fall offers bike trails, apple picking, bonfires and nearby Notre Dame football. Fly a kite or play bocce ball on the beach in the spring and float on a raft or body surf in the lake on a warm summer afternoon. The home is ideal for family time or romantic getaways in any season...during these months of COVId it offers a warm recluse for working or learning from home. We have recently added an outdoor hot tub to make quarantining that more enjoyable.

Water Sports: While our family enjoys the simple life of sand and water we do recognize that some people like to boat. There is a marina in New Buffalo, 5 miles south of our property that offers docks for your boat. There are jet skis available to rent in Michigan City, Indiana, and the local boating store in New Buffalo rents canoes and kayaks. We have many inflatable beach items, boogie boards and beach toys for your use in our garage.

Off Season or Rainy Day Fun: We are never at a loss for a new art gallery or antique store to explore in Harbor County. The town of Michigan City to the south has a large outlet mall for the shopper in your group. East is Three Oaks, known for the Acorn Theatre and the Journeyman distillery, and north is Bridgman, home to Warren Dunes State Park and the famous 'Tower Hill'. They have well groomed cross country ski trails, marked hiking trails and a toboggan slide in the winter. Apple and fruit farms are dotted throughout the county for berry picking and several area wineries offer tours and tastings. There are massage and day spas in New Buffalo and restaurants for any palate. You'll need more than one trip to the Harbor County area to do it all.

Property manager

Mary Pat Bay

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The association beach only allows dogs on the beach on a leash before 9 or after 6

Please clean the sand off your feet with the outdoor shower before going into home or hot tub

Please be respectful of our neighbors by maintaining reasonable noise levels

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

Townline Beach - 3 min walk
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
Local - 6 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 13 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 14 min drive
Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Townline Beach and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Jul 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We missed Mellow Yellow!

We returned to Mellow Yellow for our summer family vacation and had the most amazing time. The house is lovely with plenty of space to relax along with the most gorgeous landscaping. The owners are very gracious and keep the kitchen stocked with everything you could need. We spent most days on the private beach which is only a few blocks away. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Feb 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Winter Getaway

Warm, welcoming home with amenities like a hot tub, steam shower and big wood-burning fireplace made our stay perfect! We may just make this winter destination a habit!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Jul 16, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation in Union Pier

What a wonderful location, property and amenities. Kitchen was stocked with anything you could need, the beds and bedding were comfortable, and the landscaping on the property was beautiful. A short walk to the beach, and they had wagon and some beach toys that made it much easier. The owners were approachable and kind. We didn’t have any issues while we were there, but my impression was that if we did, they would have done what they could to make it better immediately.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Feb 22, 2021

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home for a weekend get away.

This home was perfect for a girls weekend. Roomy, beautifully decorated, and cozy. Will definitely plan to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Feb 11, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wintry perfection near Lake Michigan

Our family thoroughly enjoyed this home for a winter getaway. From cozy wood fires in the great room, to working (+ bird watching!) in the sun room, steam showers after a winter walk to the lake, or gathering around the big dining table for meals, this home was comfortable from the first moment we walked in. This is the best home we've rented in all the years we've been coming to Harbor Country! We so enjoyed it and the memories we made while here!

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Pat Bay

I grew up in South Bend, Indiana and spent my childhood summers with my family renting various cottages in the Union Pier area. My parents had nine children and wanted an area that allowed for a sand walk in to the lake instead of rocks and not too many steps back up to the house at the end of a long day. My life took me to Iowa but I convinced my husband and children that Union Pier was worth the 225 mile drive... one visit and they were sold! We rented the home for 20 years before moving into it ourselves full time in retirement. we now rent only when we are traveling but still love sharing our home and the area with others.

Why they chose this property

This home offered our family of five children the best of both worlds.. a chance for the children to all be together in the open living room, or enough cozy private areas to get a little distance from siblings when that might be needed... The three girls adore the loft space to spread out their messes (barbies years ago, now clothes and computers) and the boys love the TV room to set up the Wii ( we can close off the french doors and not even hear their chaos :). The little area of "Gordon Beach" is one of the few where many of the homes remain the original cottages from the 40's and with less than 100 homes in the association our beach is almost one of the least crowded in the area.

What makes this property unique

The large side yard has been ideal for volleyball and badmitten, bocce, snow forts and even large family parties when my family of origin is able to join us and to revisit their childhood memories. With the Gordon Beach Inn just up the block my siblings and their families book there and we serve large picnic style meals in the yard for all 50 of us... As many of us as can gather at the home every december to celebrate the holiday together... 24 years of that tradition so far...