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Newly remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and recycled beach glass
Union Pier Cottage at the Town Line Beach
Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Beach Steps to the Lake.

This Union Pier Cottage is a member of The Gordon Beach HomeOwners Assn offering private beach access with a soft Westerly breeze and rising lake water temperatures. Only a 75 minute drive from Chicago and a 90 minute drive from Naperville. This beach front cottage offers the beautiful sunsets of the summer and the clean sandy beaches of Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan. Our 3 bedroom 900 square foot cottage has been the owners weekend getaway since 1991. Situated on 5/8 of an acre this heavily shaded property offers open space of lawn to play baseball or croquet, or rest on the front deck, drink a cold lemonade and enjoy the warm lakefront breeze. The stairs to the beach are fifty feet away where you can situate yourself on the expansive private beach area (patrolled on weekends to keep strangers off) or sit on the public community beach. The private beach is an association beach shared by Gordon Beach Homeowner’s and their guests. The second floor has a built in Queen size bed and custom bunk beds with a master suite bathroom and shower. Our beach chairs and umbrellas are always new. We welcome the privilege of hosting your family or group. We are a dog friendly unit and our private beach has limited hours of dog access daily.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
No we’d to strip th beds.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is on 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Townline Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gordon Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

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 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach Steps to the Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Beach Steps to the Lake.?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Beach Steps to the Lake. on Mar 29, 2026 start from $647, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach Steps to the Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach Steps to the Lake.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach Steps to the Lake. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Union Pier cottage is just steps from Townline Beach and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jalen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for a week by the beach with family! Perfect location to walk right down to the beach each day. Excited to come back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean cottage steps from an immaculate beach. Family of six, three day trip, all went smooth. Owner very nice and attentive. Fun little town, hope to be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Family weekend getaway!

Our stay was wonderful - we had two families of 4 with kids ages 1-4 years old. Our favorite amenity was the heated outdoor shower that we used daily to rinse the sand off the kids and all their gear before entering the house. The private beach access and proximity to new Buffalo restaurants was our reason for booking and we will most likely be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Lovely girls trip weekend!

Such a cute house and John was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan A.

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

Great beach stay

Perfectly clean and kept cottage just steps from the beach. Easy drive to food and restaurants. Would definitely stay again. Owner very easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to private beach. Nice area of MI. Updated interior with all desired amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tejal D.

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

Perfect Getaway

This little cottage was perfect for weekend getaway and the location is amazing!!! We enjoyed the beautiful Lake MI private beach steps away and the beach chairs they had for us were perfect...we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena B.

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

Great location

We celebrated a 50th bday and had great access to the beach. Recommend this Propeety!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Beautiful Home steps away from the beach!

I had a wonderful time staying at this property for a weekend get away. The property is steps away from a private beach! John the owner was extremely kind and helpful with the check in process. The home was very clean and cozy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Fabulous stay with an ideal location!

For starters, John is a wonderful and super attentive host! His place was an amazing location to the beach and to downtown Union Pier. The house is darling with a huge yard! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CT R.

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

Perfect cottage

We had a great stay in union pier. The house was well equipped. The location cannot be beat. It’s so easy to get to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Cute beach house

House was very clean. Close to the beach. Bunk beds are perfect for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes D.

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

Summer Vacation

We had a great time. House was great. Beach was great. The house is nice and close to restaurants/bakeries.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

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

Lovely

Lovely house. Lovely host. The sound of the waves and wind rustling through the trees sang us to sleep every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Great location and Wonderful hosts!

The cottage is perfectly located with easy access to the beach. The home is well equipped with everything you'd need including beach towels, beach chairs & umbrellas, sand toys, bathroom amenities, WiFi, etc. The host, John, was quick to answer any questions or concerns and made the check-in/check-out process seamless. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karrie P.

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

Fantastic!

Place was absolutely adorable! Anything we could of possibly needed was available and complimentary. 5 out of 5!!! Would highly recommend 🥰
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Gordon Beach rental

Property is just as manager stated and as shown in pictures. We had family of 6 with plenty of room. Perfect if you want to enjoy a beach vacation, location is excellent. Very thoughtful manager who thinks of everything and makes process easy! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Spring 2024

This house is a perfect location steps away from the beautiful beach. The house was clean & comfortable & the hosts are very friendly & great communicators. Check in was a breeze. My kids loved the sweet little loft bunk beds. The town is simply charming. We enjoyed a peaceful weekend and would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jill k.

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

Pure Delight!!!

John is an amazing and very accommodating host!! The house exceeded our expectations in every way. The location is ideal and the house, while compact, is very very functional and extremely well provisioned!!! Tons of towels, comfy beds, a shed full of beach essentials…..and a huge yard was the added bonus! Wonderful getaway… with we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Great location!

My husband, our 3 children (9,6,4) and our English bulldog stayed at this cottage and absolutely loved our stay. Views of the Lake, and just a few steps towards the stairs and down to the Lake with a private beach. Just don’t forget the flag! The yard was very spacious where we played catch and kickball. A short walk to the bakery was very pleasant. The cottage it self was clean, comfy beds, clean showers, plenty of towels (both shower and beach towels). My kiddos loved the upstairs bunk beds! It was like their own little hideaway. I enjoyed having the washer and dryer as well. The beach was very clean and very convenient to walk up and use restroom or grab some lunch from the cottage. There was a fire pit where we enjoyed smoking some sausage and roasting marshmallows. We are definitely going back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michaell J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Home was not opened for the season. Bathrooms and bedrooms were cleaned. Floors were dirty. Furniture slip covers were stained and visably dirty. Living room rug is filthy. Outside decks and furniture were filthy and covered with branches and leaves. Both screen doors were missing spring closure mechanism. Air conditoning was not ready to go. A fuse at the unit had not been turned on. The outdoor grill would not light. I was told by the owner on the Tuesday prior to arrival that house was prepped and ready and the decks were to be power washed Fri am. Not the case. Deck stairs covered in vines in back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Perfect Lakeside Family Get-Away

In short, this property is amazing! When there is consensus among 3 adults and 4 kids (ages 9-17) "we want to come back here again!" that's all you need. Communication with the owner from the moment of reservation to the moment of departure was A+. When a beach umbrella went down, we had a new one within 30 minutes. Looking out the kitchen window at the lake while fixing meals is great. The lot is large, filled with stately trees, and the front and back porches are great to hang out between beach adventures. The location is perfect-stroll down the front sidewalk, walk about 40 paces, and head down the stairs to some scenic, accessible, family friendly shoreline. Immediate access to the private beach ensures you have plenty of room to spread out, not be in crowd, and have some privacy. The proximity is great so folks can run up and down to the house, use the restroom, grab a snack, and return for the next round of fun. There are beach umbrellas and chairs along with plenty of beach towels. The house is fully equipped, updated, and very cozy. It also has a real ambience to it-the thousands of laughs, stories of the day, and shared experience permeate the place if you just sit back and let it soak in. There is a wide variety of very nice shopping, dining, and sightseeing (e.g., Warren Dunes) opportunities within 15-30 minutes. The highlights among them are well cataloged in the info manual that comes with the house. The only question: when will we return?
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rena L.

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

Fantastic property manager and location

The location and property manager are fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great beach cottage!

Our family loved our stay in Union Pier. The house was clean and perfect for our family (2 teenagers). Very short walk to private beach (amazing sunsets). We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Near beach

Very wonderful. A lot to do in area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Summer McCall

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We currently live ,in Chicago and Union Pier is a great short trip to escape all of the weekend festivals, and leave the hustle and the bustle behind. We spend all day at the beach building sand castles and sand sculptures and getting knocked down in the water by the strong waves when the wind is blowing.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. This was the closest that I could get to the beach with out purchasing a lakefront property. We couldn't be happier listening to the waves from the Lake all night with the windows open and able to walk out to the beach every morning. When the heat and humidity rise, we crank out the central air conditioning.

What makes this property unique

I had no idea how important access to a deeded private beach would be as I purchased the cottage in the middle of January. If you want to have a piece of privacy then this is your rental. We are strategically located at the public beach access with access to our private beach. If you care to walk down Lake View Avenue, the private beach access stairs are much wider and less crowded. The Private Beach Stairs are 3 houses down true street, still conveniently situated. You can leave all of your beach chairs and umbrellas and stuff at the beach, and come upstairs to have a lunch or take a quick nap. There is no need to move all of your beach chairs until either sunset or after you enjoy your beach side campfire and show your children how to make s'mores.

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