Location: Union Pier, Southwest, Michigan, USA (75 Driving Miles to Downtown Chicago, 33 Miles to South Bend) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-6)
This cute and spacious Cape Cod cottage sits on more than two wooded acres and has had a complete remodeling with added amenities in the last couple of years! Enjoy the privacy and tranquility in the hot tub - open year round - on the large screened in porch, while gazing out over the field and woods where the white tail deer graze and play. Great for a romantic getaway or a family vacation! Hear the whispering wails of train whistles, wafting through the woods from afar. Located on marked bike trails, this is a terrific location for bicyclists as well as for those who enjoy walking/hiking. The property is adjacent to Warren Woods Forest Preserve; great for hiking, bird watching and ecological studies. Deer, wild turkey, fox, wood chuck and other animal friends are common sights. Explore Southwest Michigan's quaint lakeside towns; just five miles to New Buffalo with its harbor, beach and restaurants. The towns of Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, Buchanan and Berrien Springs are close by with their shabby chic shops, delightful diners and antique antics. The artsy town of Three Oaks is five-miles away with shops and live theater. There are township beach privileges on beautiful Lake Michigan less than 2 miles away. Boat launches on the Galien River (that flows into Lake Michigan) are close too. For golfers, there are plenty of courses just a short "drive" away! "Four Winds" casino is only 5 miles away.
The floor plan is ideal for two separate/private quarters with common porch, decks and living/eating areas. Two large bedrooms and two modern baths are on the first floor each having access to the large screened in porch with its hot tub and each with a queen size bed. The upper level carpeted bedroom has a single bed with plenty of floor space for sleeping bags. The master bath has an oversized steam/shower and large soaking tub. The family room features a gas starter wood-burning fireplace. Warm up in the morning on the enclosed sun porch with a cup of coffee and the newspaper.
All this gives the aura of an old-time Michigan cottage, yet with modern comforts. This cottage is intimate, cozy and private. There is a large grassed yard surrounded by huge everygreen trees with "bag-toss", bocci ball, croquet and horseshoes available.
This location is excellent for University of Notre Dame football weekends and the "Apple Cider Century" bicycle ride in the fall. THIS IS "PURE MICHIGAN" in Harbor Country!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace: Wood burning with a gas assisted starter
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Large screened porch, large grassed yard, "bag toss" game, steam room in master bath
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Biking
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Other Activities
- Wineries Nearby
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
TWO WEEKS MINIMUM NOTICE ON RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED
Nov 2 2009 - Mar 28 2010 .. $175/night (2 night min)..$950/week
Mar 29 2010 - Sept 12 2010...$195/night (2 night min)..$1150/week
Rates are for 2 persons; add'l charge applies for 3 or more; max. 6 persons
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Union Pier
Carol and Buzz Patterson are originally from Oakland County, Michigan near Detroit. After finishing his MBA at Michigan State, they moved to Chicago for career. Back and forth many times over the years on I-94, they began to explore the B&B's of "Harbor Country" focusing on Union Pier. Close to home in Chicago, yet on the way to visit relatives in SE Michigan as well as to visit a daughter at Michigan State in her college years. Union Pier is a terrific stopping off point from either direction and is also near Northern Indiana where Buzz attended and graduated from Culver.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
Privacy, privacy, privacy! Beautiful forest, quiet and nature all around yet with easy and close access to I-94.
Owner's Map of Union Pier
Starting in 2005, architect Chris Brooks of Stevensville and his colleague Andrea Hutchins began helping us to dream about modifications/expansions to the property we had purchased. In 2006, general contractor Jack O'Toole ("Dreambuilders of Michigan", also of Stevensville) took over. Cute Cottage is the collective result of their combined talents and it was finished as you see it now in 2007. Great job by great professionals!
Property Photos
- Snowy Cute Cottage - Reserve now for your winter getaway! - Union Pier Vacation Cottage with Wi-Fi Internet
- Burning Bush in the Fall at the entrance to Cute Cottage - Terrific! - Union Pier Vacation Cottage with Wi-Fi Internet
- Fall Colors and the nearby Galien River - Union Pier Vacation Cottage with Wi-Fi Internet
- Fall Colors on nearby Lakeside Road
- Hot Tub - Private! ...AND OPEN ALL YEAR!
- Cute Cottage Front View in Summer
- All Season Sun Porch
- Living room with fireplace and color TV
- Dining and Kitchen Area
- Master Bedroom with Queen size bed and color TV/DVD player
- Master Bathroom with steamroom/shower and soaking tub
- Guest Bedroom with Queen size bed
- Upper Bedroom with single bed and floor space for sleeping bags
- Spring has arrived! Forsythia in bloom.
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Thanks again for ANOTHER wonderful weekend. We had a great time relaxing, enjoying the outdoors (it was 70+ deg in November!) and we also explored some of the various wineries. We do hope to be back soon! All our best...Emily & Neal
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Thank you so much for sharing your place. We enjoyed being so close to the woods and the nearby well-marked bike paths - they were wonderful. The steam shower and hot tub made for great post-exercise relaxation. Can't wait to come back soon!
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You are by far the best people to rent from in the Union Pier/New Buffalo area. The cottage was WAY MORE than we expected! The hot tub and screened porch - amazing! It was such a perfect weekend for us!!
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We had a great Girls-Getaway. A wonderful cottage and a great location. Beach on the sunny days and the outlet stores when not. Everything was just perfect. Thanks for allowing us the pleasure of sharing your Cute Cottage. Lots of memories made here.
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We enjoyed so much the peace and quiet, all of the nature and wildlife - it's so beautiful here. The kids loved the big back yard....the bean toss game was a big hit! So was sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows. We look forward to another stay here. Oh, yes, the Lake Michigan beach was a big hit too.
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We really enjoyed our vacation at your place. It is a very charming cottage. Thanks too for the welcome gifts! We hope to be back.
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Thanks so much for everything - we love your place and have already made our next reservation!
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We enjoyed our 9 days here! You have a million dollar view from the back screened porch - and we enjoyed using the pass to Cherry Beach, our favorite beach! We biked around your roadways and enjoyed dinner out at one of the local supper clubs for our farewell night - really great! You have a lovely, quiet neighborhood here. Thanks again....we look forward to another visit.
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What a wonderful place to meet our friends from Chicago! The hot tub was a big hit. Thanks for keeping the place in such nice, well-stocked condition.
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Thank you for a wonderful weekend getaway! To get out of the city for a few days to breathe some country air & relax was fantastic! Hot tub was great too. Thanks much.