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Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat Union Pier, Michigan Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 99403

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Location: Union Pier, Southwest, Michigan, USA (one hour from Chicago, 30 minutes to Notre Dame/South Bend)

Accommodations:  Lake Home, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)

This beautiful, year-round home has over 2000 square feet of exquisite living space and is only a short walk from the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. It is designed in the Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie Style and features Wide open living spaces and cozy side rooms making this sunny cottage ideal for family time or a romantic retreat for couples. French doors separate living areas, stained glass accents the windows and beautiful gardens surround the half acre of private property.

No shortcuts were taken in the furnishings and amenities from fine wine goblets and calphalon pans to Crate and Barrel beds with Ralph Lauren linens. The home has interesting antique pieces purchased from the local haunts and art from nearby galleries.

Fall is a wonderful time to visit for bike rides, apple picking, bonfires and roasting marshmellows. Notre Dame football games are only 35 minutes away. Why pay more to stay in a motel in South Bend?

With the bright and cheerful decor, wood-burning fireplace, steam shower and indoor hot tub, winter weekends are far from chilly. Cross country ski trails or Winery tours help pass the time. A sleigh ride can even be arranged which always wows the kids.

The owner assures that the gardens offer visual delights throughout the summer. The walk to the Lake is less than 1/10th of a mile and because the home has deeded rights renters may use the private association beach. The sand is squeaky clean and the water is crystal clear. Catch up on your reading, make castles, swim to the sand bar, float on a raft on a calm day or body surf when the waves are high. Kite flying, bocce ball, beach walks or just plain relaxing awaits you. Enjoy your dinner on the large back patio or take your coffee on the front deck. The spacious picket fenced yard is serene and peaceful.

Escape the ordinary. Find time to treat yourself to a vacation at this beautiful home.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer: stackable
    • Dryer (2) : stackable on main floor, large dryer in basement
    • Linens Provided
    • Garage: filled with beach toys and chairs, and a wagon to haul firewood to the beach for a bonfire.
    • Off Street Parking
    • Wood Fireplace: always plent of cut wood available for a roaring fire
  • Beds
    • King Bed
    • Queen Bed (2)
    • Double Bed: actually a double futon in the loft
    • Twin/Single Bed (2) : this is the trundle in the loft
    • Convertible Bed: single size/love seat pull out in family room
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • DVD
    • Video Library: DVD's that is
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
    • Music Library
    • Private Hot Tub: Indoors off the master bedroom... older model, some of the jets have decided not to work very well
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
    • Deck/Patio (2) : front porch and back patio both
  • Communications
    • Telephone
    • Free Long Distance
    • Broadband Internet
  • Other Amenities
    • 2 Dryers, Private Indoor Hot Tub, Hardwood Floors, Beach and Yard Toys for Renters Use, Double Sized Steam Shower, Pull Out Sofa in Family Room, Additional Storage in Basement
  • Suitability
    • Kid Friendly
    • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Shopping
    • Restaurants
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Jet Skiing
    • Swimming
    • Windsurfing
    • Biking
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Snowmobiling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Antiquing
  • Other Activities
    • Outlet Mall Shopping in Michigan City, Indiana Dunes State Park or National Lakeshore, Apple and Fruit Farm Picking, Biking Trails, Kayak and Canoe Rentals, Winery Tours, Art Galleries, Incredible Restaurants

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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Summer & holidays 2009: ...... $2700/week or $400/night
Shoulder season 2009 (Sep-Oct)..... $300/night  ($2000/wk)
Winter 2009-2010: (Nov-Mar).......................... $250/night  ($1500/wk)
(6% michigan ocupancy tax must be added to the rental amount)
2 day minimum rental off season, full week in summer
* Damage Deposit: $500 due at booking.  50% due 30d before, remainder 14d before
* Cleaning fee of $130 for the stay due prior to rental

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Owner's Profile

Owner Description

Year Purchased: 1999

Mary Pat lives in Iowa with her husband Randy and is the proud mother of 5 children. They make a week in Union Pier their only summer vacation each year...they can't imagine going anywhere else. They spend Christmas with the extended family there, and sneak in as many fall and spring weekends as time allows between their work and childrens committments.

Why the Owner Chose Union Pier

Mary Pat grew up in South Bend, Indiana and every summer her family (all eleven of them) rented a home in the Union Pier area. These wonderful childhood memories led her to bring Randy up to Harbor County for a visit, secretly hoping he would feel the same way about it. By their third day, they were working with a realtor and found this dream home before the following summer. They will gladly pass on that name if the bug to buy bites you once you rent...

The Unique Benefits of this Lake Home

The family loves being away from strip malls and chain restaurants and exploring new and different venues each time they visit. They look forward to our bonfires on the beach, the afternoon beach bocce tournaments and early morning walks along the shore to find the treasures the water brought in. And seeing who wins the week long monopolgy game at the house is like the "extreme challenge".

 

Property Photos

Decks, patios and gardens surround the home - Union Pier, Michigan Vacation Rental
Decks, patios and gardens surround the home - Union Pier, Michigan Vacation Rental
Wide open spaces filled with light - Union Pier, Michigan Vacation Rental
Wide open spaces filled with light - Union Pier, Michigan Vacation Rental
A short walk down a quiet road to the private association beach - Union Pier, Michigan Vacation Rental
A short walk down a quiet road to the private association beach - Union Pier, Michigan Vacation Rental
unwind in the sunny family room
unwind in the sunny family room
open the skylights and sliding doors to give the indoor hot tub an outdoor feel
open the skylights and sliding doors to give the indoor hot tub an outdoor feel

Guest Comments (4)

  • 09/17/08
    Positive Rating
    , Chicago, IL
    • Absolutely loved this house. We had a one year old child with us; so we really appreciated the comforts of the home as well as the short walk to the beach. The owner thought of everything in furnishing this house. It's beautiful and very cozy (even on a rainy day).
  • 11/08/07
    Positive Rating
    Vanessa , Chicago, IL
    • My husband and I spent nearly a week here in October of 2007 and loved it! We enjoyed fires in the big fireplace and cooked several meals in the well-equipped kitchen. There is also a very nice gas grill. The home is comfy and charming, the yard is big and beautiful, and the area is really cute. It was a short walk (less than five minutes door-to-sand at a slow pace) from the house to the homeowners beach. We had a great time and hope to return again.
  • 11/08/07
    Positive Rating
    Kelly ,
    • We spent a long weekend at this wonderful home in Union Pier. This was the ideal home for our girls' weekend getaway. We enjoyed the big open areas where we could all gather to cook, talk, laugh and even dance to our favorite songs. The hot tub was a wonderful escape after a long day of shopping. The beds were very comfortable and the location was ideal. We started each morning with a walk along the beach which was about a block from the house. We had such a wonderful time that we didn't want to leave.
  • 09/18/06
    Positive Rating
    , Carmel, IN
    • Spent a wonderful weekend at this private, spacious, comfortable and charming cottage, set in the midst of a lovely English cottage garden. The home is on a quiet street with a gorgeous beach a short walk away. Very well equipped with all the comforts of home ... we loved it and are already planning our return trip!

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Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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