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4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 113000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Twin Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
outdoor shower
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly
Come explore Elephant Walk, a dog-friendly compound, walkable to beach and town, designed to make memories for your group. It provides multiple gathering spots both outside and in while ensuring ample privacy at the same time. This is a listing for our Main House, which offers giant living spaces to accommodate the whole group and provides 4 very large bedrooms and 3 baths. On the same grounds, there are 5 smaller cottages that offer full kitchens/bathrooms/living spaces and house 1-2 bedrooms each. If you would like to rent the Main House as well as 1+ cottages, please see our VRBO links to the other cottages or message me to check on availability. Host your retreat, wedding party, or reunion here for an unforgettable experience!
We allow large group bookings only (Main House + at least 2 cottages) until around late Fall of each year at which point we'll open up the calendar for anyone to reserve the house and cottages separately and allow for instant booking. Please message us for details, and we will respond within 24 hours.
Much work has been done to this compound since we bought it in Jan 2019. Stay tuned to this as we will update pictures as changes are made as well as provide more updates we'll make over the coming years.
*2024 updates from a home maintenance standpoint:
-Entire property: new exterior paint, parking signs for all of the cottages, new ceiling fans
-Main House: gas grill added to charcoal grill option, new screened porch furniture and ceiling (no leaks!), kitchen backsplash, new balcony off primary bedroom
-Cottage 2: electrical overhaul to fix sporadic outages
-Cottage 3: expanded private enclosed yard
-Cottage 4: new basketball hoop
-Cottage 5: kitchen refresh with new countertops and kitchen sink
**Everyone must review the rental agreement which is comprehensive: lists the terms of the rental agreement, the dog waiver (if you are bringing a dog), provides suggested packing items, lists the hot tub rules (for Main House only).
**Please designate upon checking out if you are bringing a dog so you can have the pet fee added onto your final total.
**Note that Cottage 1 shares a wall with the far hallway corner of the Main House but as of 2022, we've added insulation and other measures to ensure noise transfer is drastically minimized. Cottage 1 and 2 used to have an interior door that locked but it was the source of noise transfer so in Spring of 2022, we closed up that door and added insulation in the units to minimize noise transfer. Cottages 4 and 5 share no walls as they stand alone on the property. All cottages have a pull out couch, and the Main House has 2 pull out couches, one in each king bedroom.
Thank you for visiting, we hope you choose Elephant Walk for your next group get-away! Email us with any questions, and we'll answer any questions within 24 hours.
The links to the other units on the property are as follows:
Elephant Walk- Main House: www.vrbo.com/1519363
Elephant Walk- Cottage 1: www.vrbo.com/1519692
Elephant Walk- Cottage 2: www.vrbo.com/1519733
Elephant Walk- Cottage 3: www.vrbo.com/1519782
Elephant Walk- Cottage 4: www.vrbo.com/1519804
Elephant Walk- Cottage 5: www.vrbo.com/1519825
The Main House is the anchor for the compound-- kitchen and main living spaces can house a huge group, and the backyard provides a huge space for games and has a large fire pit. Main House renters have use of a private driveway.
• 2 Bedrooms King
• 1 Bedroom Queen
• 1 Bedroom w 2 Twin Beds
• 2 Queen Sofa Beds/Futons (1 adult can fit )
• Cable TV
• Free wi-fi internet
• 4 TV's with DVD player
• Two Large Balconies
• Oversized Screened Porch with Harvest Table and Sitting Area
• Soaking tub in Master Bath
• Wood burning Fireplace
• Air Conditioning/Central Heating
• Large Yard
• High end Weber Performer Charcoal Grill and gas grill
• Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Outdoor Shower and Hot Tub
• Game room in garage with ping pong table and bar stools w bar top
• Use of private driveway
--From Memorial Day to Labor Day we require 3 night minimum stay, but a 7 night stay (Fri-Fri) is required in the heart of the summer, from June through beginning of August unless the week is already broken up.
--Well behaved dogs are welcome. Pets are required to be on leash outside of fenced yard, and you are required to pick up after them or fee will be assessed.
--Note our suggested packing items we provide right before your arrival. Starter paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags are provided but you'll have to bring your own after the starters. We don't do this because we're cheap or insensitive. We do this because we are not often in the area to run these kinds of things over, and we also like for guests to be respectful of the environment which we've noticed happens more often when guests bring their own disposable supplies. Thank you for your understanding!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events are only for those sleeping at property
Pets
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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
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About the neighborhood
Union Pier
Located in Union Pier, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. Traveling with kids? Consider New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Union Pier, MI
What's nearby
- Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Gordon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Townline Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
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
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff M.
Sep 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome time
Jeff M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily H.
Feb 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great winter getaway for a group of friends
Emily H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melisa C.
Oct 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return Renters' Review
Melisa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Courtney R.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best fall getaway
Courtney R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Carolyn M.
Jul 11, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Carolyn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melisa C.
Apr 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place for a family weekend away.
Melisa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam F.
Dec 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday getaway
Pam F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard P.
Nov 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Richard P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
Jan 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and comfy!
Paul C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer N.
Dec 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving Getaway
Jennifer N.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judith R.
May 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
40th B'day Weekend
Judith R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan O.
Dec 31, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun at Elephant Walk.
Susan O.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren W.
Dec 30, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, even in the winter
Lauren W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Tracy K.
Oct 16, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Tracy K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent
annie b.
Sep 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
annie b.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
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6/10 Okay
Vanessa L.
Oct 4, 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Vanessa L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Beau B.
Jul 5, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Getaway House
Beau B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent
susan c.
May 30, 2019
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About the host
Hosted by Erica Carli
We live in Chicago and discovered Harbor Country through a family member, who has a home in New Buffalo. We fell in love with the area as it is a very short drive from Chicago, but makes you feel like you are a world away from the hustle bustle of the city. We know you will love this area of the country as much as we do. We are very detail-oriented when it comes to furnishing a home and have tried to think of everything to make your stay fun, relaxing and enjoyable. We are fair, level-headed and love to hear feedback about how to make your stay even better.
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