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Juniper Presents Nan's Escape: 1 Block to Private Beach, Deck & Firepit

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, dense greenery, and residential properties.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white microwave, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A room with wooden floors, white walls, and a sloped ceiling. There are two white chairs, a wooden table, and a lamp.
A wooden pathway leading to a house with a white picket fence, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Burnison Galleries
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Union Pier

Union Pier is home to this vacation home. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gordon Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Juniper Presents Nan's Escape: 1 Block to Private Beach, Deck & Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Juniper Presents Nan's Escape: 1 Block to Private Beach, Deck & Firepit?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Juniper Presents Nan's Escape: 1 Block to Private Beach, Deck & Firepit on Nov 2, 2026 start from $345, 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.

What time is check-out at Juniper Presents Nan's Escape: 1 Block to Private Beach, Deck & Firepit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Juniper Presents Nan's Escape: 1 Block to Private Beach, Deck & Firepit located?

Situated in Union Pier, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Burnison Galleries and Gordon Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful! Charming combination of an old beach cottage with excellent beds and linens. Updated and easy to use appliances. Very well appointed kitchen and home. All coupled with a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2026
Thank you, Heidi! We’re so happy you had a lovely stay and truly appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Getaway

Cute house very clean. Great outdoor areas. Access to the beach is just down the street and very nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2025
:) Thank you Ian! We love the beach access for this property too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage!

The cottage was beautiful and had everything we needed, from a fully stocked kitchen to a fire pit with wood. I was a little worried about size, but even with 8 adults, we never felt crowded or out of room. Lots of privacy in the yard and at the private beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share this too kind review of your experience at our property! We're beyond happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your recommendation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Weekend

It was a great Thanksgiving weekend except for the fact that we couldn’t get any football games on the tv. We had to go to a local bar/ restaurant to be able to watch our games.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2023
Thank you Gail! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your Thanksgiving weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place, great location

This home was perfect for our family. We enjoyed lots of time on the lovely beach. The house was set up nicely and had everything we needed. The management was quick to resolve a minor issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Buddies

The 4 of us had a wonderful stay at the cottage in Union Pier. The beach was close and wonderful. We rode bikes and played golf. The kitchen could use an upgrade, but overall the cottage was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Fun for Family of 4

Our family of 4 had the best time! The house is spacious inside and out. Lots of room for sleeping, relaxing, playing, etc. The hammock was a my favorite - it looks up into the most spectacular trees. Gorgeous! Fire pit and yard was great for the kids. There are so many little nooks, decks, sitting areas to enjoy! And the yard is very shady and fenced! Kitchen had everything we needed. (Grill was great but note that only half it works.) Beds were comfortable. Loved the short walk to Whistle Stop Cafe. Access to the beach was close. We have a 3 and a 4 year old, but with the help of a wagon, we were able to easily tote the kids and all our stuff to the beach. Note - the steps access to the beach only gets you about halfway down. Then you have a short but steep decline of sand to walk. This was easy on the way down with little ones, but not easy on the way back up. Anyone with mobility issues or super little ones would have a difficult time. There are other points of entry onto the beach, however. You would just need to walk down the street a little further. Other things to note that might be important to some - internet is not strong. My husband had to work a couple days on our stay and the internet was a little challenging. Also, there were wet towels left in the washer by the previous people/cleaners. Glad we caught it after just a couple days. Otherwise that would have gotten smelly. Overall, this place worked great for our family. We always felt safe, cozy, relaxed, and happy :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

The cottage was very updated and clean. The private beach access was just down the street. We were happy to see that they were stairs going down all the way to the bottom of the beach. We just had to walk a little bit further down the street. That was a lifesaver. The private beach was so quiet and nice and clean. We never even made it over to the public beach. We were able to rent a paddleboard and bring it to the private beach. The cottage was so clean and cute. We would definitely stay again. We love Union pier and how they have added a few more restaurants since a few years ago. It is nice to go into new Buffalo which is just a five minute drive but even nicer to have a couple of local grocery stores and restaurants walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Little Bungalow close to the beach

Nice small house near the beach with all the items you will need to have a great time. Beach chairs and umbrellas were great to have handy when we went to the lake. Great communication from the property manager as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy beach cottage in perfect Union Pier location!

We had a great stay at Nan's Cottage! The location can't be beat - 1 short block from the private beach access, and right around the corner from the Whistle Stop Cafe. The cottage is charming and well-taken care of: plenty of space for gathering around a game, bedrooms were comfy, the outdoor fire pit was delightful on a cool evening, and the outdoor space was lovely for morning coffee, grilling and dining. The beach chairs and towels were much appreciated for visits to the lake! We would love to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
We are SO glad you enjoyed the house, along with our great beach and other local treats! Please come back and see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A pleasant getaway

Very cozy and clean! Nice and roomy with great amenities. Very enjoyable except that the front door lock did not work . We could not get in or out of the front door , which made packing up and leaving a little tricky on the icy back door steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
So glad you enjoyed the home and that you reached out to us regarding the lock. Both front and back doors have since been upgraded to brand new electronic locks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fall weekend at Nan's place

We stayed for a weekend in October for weekend that included a Notre Dame football game (45 minute drive from Union Pier). Place was clean and well-kept and is consistent with the listing description. There are three good-sized bedrooms (one with 2 bunk beds) and two nice bathrooms. Kitchen was appropriately stocked. Lots of towels for beach use. Nice outdoor dining space and fire pit (which we didn't use). Checkout time was a bit early (10) - made it feel rushed on Sunday morning. 11:00 check out would be more reasonable. Didn't receive check in instructions until check-in day (Friday) - when I reached out to the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charmed

This was just as advertised. Great beach access; cozy and clean accommodations in the charming Union Pier area. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girlfriend Getaway

Lovely, charming home with spaces for everything - Comfortable seating in the TV/fireplace living area which is larger than it appears in the picture. The kitchen is well-appointed, beds are comfy, and multiple outdoor gathering areas provide lots of opportunities to gather and enjoy the Michigan fresh air. Plus, the location allows for an easy walk to beach access (a bit of a challenging climb back up for some of us, but I believe there is another public access point down Lakeshore with an easier incline). A short walk the other direction brings you to the Whistle Stop - a small market/deli with a cool vibe (and delicious scones :). Heather was immediately available with any info we needed. My friends and I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful beach!

The location is wonderful, beach is steps from the front door. Nice quiet neighborhood too. House itself is not that nice but certainly adequate. Very tight for 6 adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A post summer escape and art trip

Very nice cottage in quiet residential area. Hop step and a jump to a glorious beach. Great time of year to go!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely time

We had a blast at Nan’s! Great property and location. Perfect for two families of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun and exciting!

Nice family retreat with good beach access and convienient walk to dining. Comes with lots of beach towels, chairs, beach umbrellas and kid-friendly beach toys..the floating boards were a big hit! Nice gazebo, but not bug proof. Could have use some emergengy night time lighting during a strong storm, but power was restored within a day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely beach home

The house was lovely and walking distance to the beach. House was very clean and well equipped. Unfortunately, There was a power outage for 24 hrs while we were there, but the property manager did an amazing job keeping us informed. Only comment I have is the listing said there was a king in the master and it is a queen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay was really nice. We had great weather!

Our experience was good. The beach is close. Please note there are two ways to get down to the beach. The one with stairs all the way down is better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to everything

Property was clean and provided everything you need. Just need to bring your food and drink. And special beach equipment/toys if you desire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beach Vacay

Our group of eight, which included children. parents, and grandparents, had a fabulous time at Nan's Escape. The house was the perfect size for us and had everything we needed. We've stayed at quite a few vacation rentals and this one was one of the nicest we've seen. Great beds, bedding, showers (ample hot water), appliances worked great, plenty of dishware and cooking utensils. We took full advantage of all the outdoor space, deck, yard, and gazebo. The neighborhood beach we had access to was a quick walk down the block. It was very clean and we spent a lot of fun hours down in the sand. The outdoor shower got used a lot and it was nice that it had hot water too. Heather was a great communicator and responded quickly if I texted her. Overall a great experience and would consider staying again if we are ever in that neck of the woods in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Family Trip

This was a great little getaway for our family of 6. There's a large private beach only about four houses away! The same distance in the other direction brought us to a cute little coffee shop (The Whistle Stop Cafe) and nice restaurant (Red Arrow Roadhouse) with a full bar and family room. The food was great at the restaurant and it is awesome to get a little coffee or house made kombucha within such close walking distance from the cottage. The furnishings in this quintessential beach cottage were comfortable and updated. The kids loved the cute bunk room, as well as the fenced in yard, hammock and gazebo. During warmer weather the gazebo would be a nice place for card games in the evening, or to read a book. There's even an outdoor shower (which is probably great during summer time) - we'll definitely be coming back! The location can't be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage

The property was perfect, amazing location, 1 block to beach and the other direction to an adorable market. Perfect amount of space to accommodate the family and friends in our party!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We rented this property and it was a great place for a weekend getaway. It was clean, and big enough for 6 adults. The location was better than expected, the private beach entrance is at the end of the street. At the corner of the street is the Whistle Stop Grocery Story, which is a good place for morning coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Its also only a 5-7 minute drive to downtown New Buffalo. We will be booking this house in the future when going to back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
We’re so glad you enjoyed the house and it’s great location! Looking forward to having you stay with us again!
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