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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91644 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 2-Story Home Near Beach with Firepit, WiFi, Central AC - Dogs OK

Sunshine Villa

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Welcome to Sunshine Villa! Sunshine Villa is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-story villa nestled in Pier 9 Bungalows. Located in picturesque Union Pier, this lovely home has so much to offer, including a convenient locale just walking distance from the beach. As you enter the first floor, you are welcomed by a dining area, a full kitchen, and a living area area. You'll also find a bedroom with a twin-size trundle and a full bathroom, easily accessible by guests. The second floor enjoys the main bedroom with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a private balcony. There is also a bedroom with a queen bed and a bedroom with a bunk, both sharing a full bath with plenty of space for families. The outdoor firepit and sitting area is a welcome accommodation for enjoying those beautiful summer nights. Beach access is just a few short blocks away, making it convenient even for families to walk to the beach. Please note that the owner has a cat and a non-shedding dog. The guest is allowed one non-shedding dog under 20 lbs.

THINGS TO KNOW
The pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

* Please Note: If you are booking the home between the months of September - May, please verify with the agent that the hot tub and/or pool will be accessible.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 28 years of age to book. Guests under 28 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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 only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 30 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this vacation home is near the beach. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gordon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Union Pier Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Birch Market - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 2-Story Home Near Beach with Firepit, WiFi, Central AC - Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 2-Story Home Near Beach with Firepit, WiFi, Central AC - Dogs OK?

As of Apr 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 2-Story Home Near Beach with Firepit, WiFi, Central AC - Dogs OK on May 5, 2026 start from $245, 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 Beautiful 2-Story Home Near Beach with Firepit, WiFi, Central AC - Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 2-Story Home Near Beach with Firepit, WiFi, Central AC - Dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 2-Story Home Near Beach with Firepit, WiFi, Central AC - Dogs OK located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Deb L.

Great location!

the condo was very nice, location to the beach was a short walk and having a heated pool was a definite plus! Will definitely go back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

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

Work Trip

Very Nice place to stay and close to everything..
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Great location

Great location for easy access to beach, and bike routes. Nice having 3 full baths.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Great space

Nice sized rooms and private yard in a great location. Nice kitchen as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alice m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice place

Nice property—well equipped kitchen. Good for family. Like that beach is nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleased to have stayed at this residence. Prompt delivery of needed bath towels when requested. Communication with manager was always prompt and polite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Sunshine Villa

Will definitely go back. We went with our family. It is a nice walk to a beautiful beach. The pool is great. The house has everything you need. It’s walkable to restaurants, bakery, gelato. Short drive to the grocery store. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheila m.

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

Loved it

Great house, clean & well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Blocks from the beach!

Very comfortable house, comfortable bed, great wifi. Union Pier is quiet this time of year but the area is very nice. We took Amtrak from St Joseph to downtown Chicago - super convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

STEVEN S.

Sunshine Villa-Union Pier, Michigan

Spacious residence for 9 people. Provided cart, umbrella, chairs and sand toys. Nice having a fire pit. Plenty of hangers in closets. Hooks in bedrooms and various locations in the residence to hang jackets, hats and beach bags, etc. Communication with manager was polite and prompt with any request needed. All in all a very pleasant stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property but does need some repairs. The upper deck floor boards are rotted through in places and I thought it unsafe to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Review

Everything was very nice. It was odd that there were no mattress pads on the beds upstairs. Also the master bath shower head needs to be cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is large and easy walk to Miller Beach. Close to restaurant, ice cream, and little grocer. Appreciate access to community Pool. Would be a 5 star property for family stay if better maintained and price had not increased significantly. Have stayed at this property 2 times in past couple years. Cost went up significantly this stay. Several things were broken and house needs more thorough cleaning/maintenance. Property management was very responsive but could not fix gas grill to use during stay. White couch cover very stained and our feet were black from walking on floors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Great home set up and a 10 min walk to pretty beach

This town house was set up well for family and friends to enjoy Michigan together. The primary bedroom is large with a king bed and an ensuite bath. The other 2 bedrooms on the second floor include bunk beds with a trundle then another room with a queen bed. The shared 2nd floor bath is good for children. And the 4th bed on the first floor is a twin with a trundle. The full bath on the first floor makes this a great guest room for teens or older guests who cannot navigate stairs well. The kitchen is well appointed and the beach is a 10 min leisurely walk away from the house. For our stay the tv remote wasn’t working well but it wasn’t missed as the teens still found a way to cast to it from their laptops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

Great location

This is a really nice property with plenty of space for a family. The location is perfect - a couple blocks from a nice, clean, quiet beach and steps from the community pool that was never too crowded. Just around the corner is a cute market store with all the necessities, a great little bakery, and quaint ice cream shop (we were there daily for one thing or another!). The townhouse community is charming and quiet, perfect for families and couples. There were a couple of issues upon entering the home, all of which were promptly and thoughtfully addressed by the property management team. Ant traps were present upon arrival, and we certainly noticed the issue throughout our stay. I would recommend a thorough extermination, if possible. Minor problems aside, we would absolutely stay in this home again. We had a wonderful vacation and really enjoyed staying here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Perfect Spot

Great unit. Saw some beautiful fall leaves. Close to beach, close to everything.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Wonderful Vacation

Our families came together for the holiday and was the perfect space. Enough room for everyone and great outdoor space. Close to the beach and just down the street to grocery store, coffee and donuts! Onsite pool was great for days when carrying all the kids toys to the beach was too much! Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Magnificent weekend in Union Pier

This home was perfectly situated in a quiet neighborhood but still walking distance to restaurants and the beach. The rooms were well-appointed, the main kitchen and living area was spacious and open. We will be back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Communication

We were disappointed in the lack of communication with our plumbing problem. We made due with the other bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Wonderful

Great place. Clean cute comfortable. Close to beach . Close to everything. Nice patio with fire pit and barbecue.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Margaret L.

Great location, family home

The location could not be better! You're 2 blocks from the public beach, which is incredible. They have all the things you need to make a great beach get away. Would definitely book again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie N.

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

Great vacation spot!

We had a great time at this property! It could have used a few more dish towels and communication with the rental company went just ok. But, it is a great location and you can’t beat the easy walk to the beach, ice cream shop, and market along with the great pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anita B.

Great space and location

This is my second stay in this unit. The space works well for my family, and the location a few steps from the pool, and an easy half mile to Miller Beach is perfect. A well stocked convenience store within easy walking distance was a nice bonus. The outdoor area is wonderful as well, and we enjoyed the fire-pit in the evenings. Likely due to constant use and limited opportunity for cleaning between engagements, the unit is looking a bit worse for wear, e.g. sofa slipcovers need a wash, carpet on staircase badly in need of cleaning. Llighting over the kitchen island was so dishearteningly grimy, we decided to clean them ourselves (and it made a huge difference.) Some necessaries are overlooked, i.e. Silverware was almost non existent, with only 5 or so forks and no butter knives, no trash can in bathroom, very few hangers in the 1st floor closet, no discernible top sheet / blanket for the trundle bed in 1st floor bedroom, front door lock / handle loose (the handy people in our group attempted to fix this and achieved minor improvements.) I should note that management delivered additional forks and butter knives, as well as a trash can for the bath -- good response on that aspect. All these issues have easy remedies, which I hope for. It's a nice property, the pool is delightful, the beach is gorgeous at sunset, firepit is delightful. NOTE: If you have toddlers, the back yard is only partially fenced, so wandering children need to be monitored. Also, the 1st floor bedroom does not have a closet IN the bedroom, though there is one nearby.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Louann T.

Home and pictures were described!

Everyone loved the house, it was clean, modern, spacious and updated. We weren't able to use the pool because it wasn't open. The beach was like a 12min walk. The only suggestion I would say is that we wished the downstairs bedroom would be a queen size bed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Beautiful Home

This home is beautiful and in a lovely location. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

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