Lakefront retreat, hot tub, beach, pontoon, treehouse, 2 min walk to restaurants

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A covered outdoor deck with a stone fire pit, outdoor furniture, and a view of a lake and distant buildings.
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A residential area with houses, a driveway, and a body of water in the background.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Long Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Union, MI
  • Place, Baldwins Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Union

Located in Union, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Bristol Opera House and Elkhart County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include National New York Central Railroad Museum and Deutsch Kase Haus. Traveling with kids? Consider Wellfield Botanic Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Mottville Speedway. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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Union, MI

What's nearby

  • Baldwins Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Long Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Lerner - 25 min drive - 30.1 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 26 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 33 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station - 21 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaywalker Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪George's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Samuel Mancino’s Italian Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ole State Line Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Evan's Sidewalk Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront retreat, hot tub, beach, pontoon, treehouse, 2 min walk to restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront retreat, hot tub, beach, pontoon, treehouse, 2 min walk to restaurants?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront retreat, hot tub, beach, pontoon, treehouse, 2 min walk to restaurants on Nov 12, 2026 start from $402, 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-out at Lakefront retreat, hot tub, beach, pontoon, treehouse, 2 min walk to restaurants?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront retreat, hot tub, beach, pontoon, treehouse, 2 min walk to restaurants located?

Located in Union, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, just steps from Baldwins Lake and Long Lake. Round Lake and Robbins Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great host
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent house with a great property that has everything that you need.The only thing I could say is more precise detail, and instructions would’ve been helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time at this property. Everything was supplied from beach towels to s'more sticks. Jeff was super helpful, friendly, and accommodating. The beds were comfortable and plenty of space or our family and guests who visited. We rented the pontoon and the kids had a blast tubing on the lake. Fabulous stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff was a perfect host. Went above and beyond to make us comfortable! The sandy beach area was perfect for the grandkids to play and swim. Outdoor tables were great for meals. Covered deck on the fishing hut had comfortable furniture for relaxing and watching the kids play. Kayaks were great fun as well as the pontoon boat for exploring the lake, tubing and fishing. Kitchen was well stocked with all we needed. Bedrooms worked out fantastic for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, easy check in and out, and property was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great people and awesome location. Great for kids and/or a family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite properties we have ever stayed! The hosts were amazing and getting to use the pontoon was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back for another stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All things needed where easily accessible, places to eat a stone throw away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a relaxing week enjoying the hot tub, pontoon boat, camp fires and kayaks available at this property. Jeff is a responsive host and has provided everything needed for wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an absolutely wonderful stay! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The house itself was exactly what we were looking for—spacious and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed to relax and enjoy our time together. The layout was perfect for our group, offering both inviting common areas for gathering and enough private space when we wanted to recharge. The outdoor space was a highlight as well, offering a relaxing area to unwind, whether that meant enjoying morning coffee, grilling, or simply spending quality time together. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the host. They were incredibly welcoming, responsive, and attentive to every question or need we had. It’s clear they take pride in providing a top-notch experience for their guests, and it made a huge difference in our stay.We created such great memories here and would absolutely return in the future. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing, seamless, and enjoyable getaway!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2026
Thank you Apryl for sharing your experience! We are looking forward to seeing you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House

We enjoyed our stay at the Lake House with our grandchildren
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and hospitable. Made every little request possible. Cozy lakeview house in walking distance to very good local spots. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Fourth of July vacation!

The listing description was spot on and even better! Home is stocked with everything you might need. We were able to dock our fishing boat there and rent the pontoon anytime we wanted. Owners were friendly and very accommodating. Definitely a great vacation for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had a great stay at this beautiful cottage for the week. Host was great, available and loved he came and introduced himself. My grandson and I enjoyed Mill's and pizza from Zimmy's. I would highly recommend to any of my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice stay

The place was very clean when we arrived; very easy check-in and checkout. We enjoyed all the amenities (hot tub, outdoor fire pit, small beach, water activities, and grill). The kitchen was well-equipped and the owner was very responsive. We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing trip!

This is one of the best trips we’ve taken! The perfect house rented from a great owner. This place has everything! The boats for fishing tubing and relaxing, the tree house, the sandy beach for the little ones, the hot tub, and the house fit everyone perfect. Recommend this place. We will be going back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Thank you Joe for choosing our lake house. So happy to hear you enjoyed the property. Hope to see you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean. Outside house was filled with toys and the tree house was a definite plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2025
Great guest. Thank you for leaving everything in wonderful condition. We enjoyed hosting you
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and setting were great. House is not luxurious but very functional. It worked well for 3 couples. We assumed, from the listing, that the pontoon boat was included in the rental cost - it was not, and costs a significant amount extra to use. We loved the outdoor seating areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Jeff and his wife couldn't have been nicer or more accomodating. We had a great time and will definitely return. The house is perfect size for 2 families and the garage conversion with the double sets of bunks is perfect for kids! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, great location

Spent a 4 day weekend with the family at Jeff's place. Great area with a few restaurants, a great local grocery store. Peaceful setting on the water. We rented the pontoon as well and enjoyed our time cruising around Long Lake. Appreciated it being pet friendly. The covered area overlooking the lake and the docks was where we spent 80% of our time enjoying the fresh air and lake views. Jeff was very accommodating and ensured we enjoyed our time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our syay very much! We couldn't have had more accommodating hosts. The place was very stocked with your needs, as in kitchen needs, towels, comfy beds, and recreation. If we need something Jeff was right there. We had some elderly with us. Jeff, the owner was right on the spot installing grab bars, to whatever was needed. I would stay here again, and would recommend this home . The fishing was great, convenient stores , and restaurants, close ,was a plus.. Fun for all ages!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family lake retreat

We had a fantastic stay during the week of the 4th of July. The cottage was extremely clean and had all the necessities available. Our boys (ages 14 and 12) enjoyed using the kayaks and the convenience of seeing some of our friends on Long Lake, as well as, the access to Baldwin on the property Having Zimmy’s Tavern, George’s Bar & Grill, and Mills Grocery within a 2 minute walk is a HUGE plus. At the end of a long day on the lake takeout pizza from Zimmy’s was a family favorite. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We can’t say enough positive comments about our experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2024
Thank you for taking time to write a review. Hope to see your family again next 4th of July!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family will never forget our week here. It was a rare gift of time together with our mom who is facing a terminal illness. The house could not have been more perfect—it gave us the gift of simply being together. It was spacious enough to host friends and relatives who rotated in and out, yet cozy enough to draw us all together. Our days were filled with kayaking, canoeing, and soaking in the beauty of the lake.The beds were heavenly, giving us much-needed rest. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked many meals together, including a night of bluegill courtesy of Jeff, the homeowner. What touched us most was the owner’s compassion—checking in, offering flexibility, and truly caring about our experience. We left with hearts full of gratitude and heads full of lasting memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did enjoy our time at the lake. The owners were very responsive and took good care of us. For example , the dishwasher was terrible and when I brought this to their attention they had a new one installed by the next day. They also provided many amenities that you don’t often get with other rentals. Loved having the boat, but the weather wasn’t great and so we didn’t get to use it much as originally thought we would. (No fault of the owners!)The reason we could not give a rating of 5 stars is the house is older and it has some quirky stuff. The small bathroom has a slatted door and so there was no sound barrier. (Uncomfortable). The well pump ran during the night (we don’t know why), but it was very loud and disturbing. It was loud during the day too. Overall, the house is sound, but old and out of date. The parking was pretty tricky too. The hot tub was hot, but it was not very clean. It was green one night, but the owner had chemicals added the next day and that helped. The best part was the outdoor shelter - it was very nice. We really enjoyed that. The smoker grill was really good too. In conclusion- if you don’t expect a new home with a better flow and updated features, but want a reasonably priced home on a lake - then this fits the bill. You couldn’t ask for better owners and most lake homes are very expensive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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