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1500 FT from Gowdy Shores Beach, Fire Pit

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, light green cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, ceiling fan, and a TV on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen in the background.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front door, and two windows with shutters.
A backyard with a hot tub, a grill, and string lights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Townline Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Bed Room - Full and Twin bunk

3 Twin Bunk Beds

Main Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Main Bedroom

2 King Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom - Shower

Bathroom - shower / tub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

1500 FT from Gowdy Shores Beach, Fire Pit

Enjoy relaxed lake living at Anchor on Alice, a cozy Union Pier cottage just a short walk to private Gowdy Shores Beach. Unwind on the enclosed porch, cook in the updated kitchen, or gather in the fenced yard with a fire pit and dining patio. A comfy lower-level den offers extra space to unwind after long beach days. Kayaks, chairs, toys, and a wagon make everything easy. Family friendly, pet friendly, and close to top Harbor Country fun for all guests.
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3483705
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

About the neighborhood

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this vacation home is on a lake. Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Burnison Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center and Silver Creek Event Center. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Townline Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gordon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 8 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 6 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1500 FT from Gowdy Shores Beach, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1500 FT from Gowdy Shores Beach, Fire Pit?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1500 FT from Gowdy Shores Beach, Fire Pit on Nov 8, 2026 start from $304, 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 1500 FT from Gowdy Shores Beach, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1500 FT from Gowdy Shores Beach, Fire Pit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1500 FT from Gowdy Shores Beach, Fire Pit located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Townline Beach and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to the beach and quiet neighborhood! Hot tub was a nice addition and very welcome after a windy beach day. Loved the spacious kitchen and outdoor seating areas. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage near the beach

Great cottage with everything you need for a fun and relaxing time in Harbor Country. You'll love the updates, good communication with the host, and all the great amenities -- especially the short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This grand parents/kids/grandkids stay was a lot of fun for all of us. The walk to the private sandy beach was very manageable for all of us. Cabin was comfortable and easily lived in for all of us. Rent-handler was very easily communicated with and quick to respond to all my worried nervous questions trying to make sure I understood everything. I probably worry too much about dotting I's and crossing T's. Not sure what next year's schedule looks like yet. But it could work out! Enjoyed the Mexican restaurant, and the Union Pier Social even more, with its outside seating on a perfect day surrounded by happy families and even some dogs. They catered to a family member's milk allergy, and he was fine. For what we wanted/needed, this was a great venue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Anchor on Alice was a great fit for your family gathering and that everyone enjoyed the private beach, comfortable home, and the nearby restaurants and local attractions. It means so much to hear our team helped make your stay easy and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Holiday

Enjoyed Thanksgiving with the family ! The host was amazing getting back to me quickly and with a very positive attitude!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for a small family. Gorgeous little corner of Michigan!We roadtripped in for a week of low-key beach life and were pleasantly surprised at the comfort of our accommodations... even better than the listing photos. The space is thoughtfully updated, plenty big for our family of four (and little pup!), and was well outfitted with everything we needed to unwind and relax. One detail worth mentioning is that the space was impressively well-equipped with beach gear and baby gear: a wagon, toys, chairs, etc... this would have been great to know before we hauled a bulky wagon 400 miles that took up prized real estate in our vehicle. The space includes two pack-and-plays and lots of puzzles and books for kiddos too, very nice.Communication leading up to, throughout and concluding the stay was thorough and timely. The neighborhood is quaint and beautiful, the walk to the beach manageable enough for a pregnant mom chasing two little, excited kiddos while her husband tows the gear. :) The water was calm the first day, fairly rough the next few.For food, we enjoyed dinner Red Arrow Roadhouse and breakfast pastries from Black Currant Bakehouse. Milda's had great sandwiches for lunch and do yourself a favor and don't skip Luisa's Swedish Bakery. We also spent a day driving up to Saugatuck (just over an hour), which was a fun detour for shopping and touristing.This part of the country is simply gorgeous, largely untouched and really enjoyable. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Sweet place with funky vibe

We have stayed here before and it's lovely with a fenced in yard. Just pay attention to those pesky details like no flowers left by previous guest that had seen better day, repair the swing chaise in front and make sure guests know the heating system in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute house for a weekend getaway

Overall, the house was decent and we had a good stay. It wasnt perfect, and the online pics made it look a little better than it is.that being said, the lower level updates are very nice, and it is apparent that it is a work in progress. We would definitely stay here again. It was close to the beach and a nice neighborhood to walk our dogs in as well. Proximity to othwr towns was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We loved the location of Anchor on Alice. We took many walks on the beach and around the neighborhoods. The house was surface cleaned but for what was charged as a cleaning fee I would expect a deep cleaning. The family room was a very comfortable area. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to go back to Union Pier.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2023
Mary, thanks for spending some time with us and for the great review as well! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third Coast Vacations was a joy to stay with. They not only made the process seamless but kept us informed along the way and provided suggestions for activities nearby (HIGHLY recommend the Black Currant coffee and donut shop). The space was cozy and equipped with plenty of blankets and towels. There were even welcome snacks! A very nice and personal touch. For any seeking to travel with a dog, I would warn against allowing your dog to walk in the yard of the property to the right of this rental. The owners specifically requested that we keep our dog off their property after our dog was seen peeing on the edge of their property line. There’s not an actual grassy lawn for this property and not a lot of non-yard areas to take your pet for bathroom breaks. Even though we did our best to be respectful of everyone’s lawns (cleaning up after our pet and obviously not allowing our pet to wander beyond the perimeter of the yards) we were still confronted.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location for a Quaint Vacation

The accommodation were very close to Lake Michigan and the activities we wanted to do on our stay. As a family we wanted to kayak, horseback trail ride through the woods, and enjoy the lake in a quaint and quiet location. The amenities were well kept up in the house. The second bedroom and master bedroom were switched from the diagram however it was nice to have two bedrooms and two bathrooms for our three person family. The renovations that were complete were wonderful! Thank you for a well kept vacation location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2023
Rebecca, Thanks for this nice review - we enjoyed hosting you and your family and are so glad you were able to enjoy so many amenities in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly What We Needed

The owner was super fast and responsive via text. We wanted a spacious spot that had a fireplace/fire pit, close to the lake, with room for multiple adults, our toddler, and a dog...and this location was exactly what we needed. The living area being in the back area was a perfect layout so the adults could stay up late playing board games without waking the toddler in the other room. The kitchen was plenty stocked with supplies we needed to make breakfast/meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful Union Pier

We love the Union Pier community, and this property was set in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. It was just a short walk to the private beach. We enjoyed being able to bring our dog and take her to the beach in the morning and evening. The property was decorated quite charmingly and as pictured in listing. The physical condition of the property could use some TLC. Also important to consider for older guests or those with mobility issues, the king bedroom is on the lower level and down 4 stairs. There is no bathroom on that level.There are also numerous steps down to the beach. We enjoyed shopping for our groceries at Barney's in New Buffalo. Their fried chicken makes a nice picnic. We also really enjoyed Emma Hearth in Bridgman. We brought steaks with the intention to grill, but it appears that a prior guest grilled too close to the home and the siding was slightly melted in that spot, so we opted to cook them inside. We enjoyed relaxing in the small courtyard off the lower level and sitting in the front fenced year. The little porch was also quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for my family. A 5 min walk to a private beach. Everything you need was here. I would definitely stay at Anchor on Alice again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026

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