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4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly

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front of property
Front of property
back yard seating area off of screened in porch
firepit reconstructed in 2019 for Main House use only
view of the updated firepit from 2nd King bedroom balcony, overlooking backyard
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Popular LocationRound Barn Union Pier Tasting Room3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTownline Beach3 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly


Come explore Elephant Walk, a dog-friendly compound, walkable to beach and town, designed to make memories for your group. It provides multiple gathering spots both outside and in while ensuring ample privacy at the same time. This is a listing for our Main House, which offers giant living spaces to accommodate the whole group and provides 4 very large bedrooms and 3 baths. On the same grounds, there are 5 smaller cottages that offer full kitchens/bathrooms/living spaces and house 1-2 bedrooms each. If you would like to rent the Main House as well as 1+ cottages, please see our VRBO links to the other cottages or message me to check on availability. Host your retreat, wedding party, or reunion here for an unforgettable experience!

We allow large group bookings only (Main House + at least 2 cottages) until around late Fall of each year at which point we'll open up the calendar for anyone to reserve the house and cottages separately and allow for instant booking. Please message us for details, and we will respond within 24 hours.

Much work has been done to this compound since we bought it in Jan 2019. Stay tuned to this as we will update pictures as changes are made as well as provide more updates we'll make over the coming years.

*2024 updates from a home maintenance standpoint:
-Entire property: new exterior paint, parking signs for all of the cottages, new ceiling fans
-Main House: gas grill added to charcoal grill option, new screened porch furniture and ceiling (no leaks!), kitchen backsplash, new balcony off primary bedroom
-Cottage 2: electrical overhaul to fix sporadic outages
-Cottage 3: expanded private enclosed yard
-Cottage 4: new basketball hoop
-Cottage 5: kitchen refresh with new countertops and kitchen sink

**Everyone must review the rental agreement which is comprehensive: lists the terms of the rental agreement, the dog waiver (if you are bringing a dog), provides suggested packing items, lists the hot tub rules (for Main House only).

**Please designate upon checking out if you are bringing a dog so you can have the pet fee added onto your final total.

**Note that Cottage 1 shares a wall with the far hallway corner of the Main House but as of 2022, we've added insulation and other measures to ensure noise transfer is drastically minimized. Cottage 1 and 2 used to have an interior door that locked but it was the source of noise transfer so in Spring of 2022, we closed up that door and added insulation in the units to minimize noise transfer. Cottages 4 and 5 share no walls as they stand alone on the property. All cottages have a pull out couch, and the Main House has 2 pull out couches, one in each king bedroom.

Thank you for visiting, we hope you choose Elephant Walk for your next group get-away! Email us with any questions, and we'll answer any questions within 24 hours.

The links to the other units on the property are as follows:
Elephant Walk- Main House: www.vrbo.com/1519363
Elephant Walk- Cottage 1: www.vrbo.com/1519692
Elephant Walk- Cottage 2: www.vrbo.com/1519733
Elephant Walk- Cottage 3: www.vrbo.com/1519782
Elephant Walk- Cottage 4: www.vrbo.com/1519804
Elephant Walk- Cottage 5: www.vrbo.com/1519825

The Main House is the anchor for the compound-- kitchen and main living spaces can house a huge group, and the backyard provides a huge space for games and has a large fire pit. Main House renters have use of a private driveway although there is ample street parking.

• 2 Bedrooms King
• 1 Bedroom Queen
• 1 Bedroom w 2 Twin Beds
• 2 Queen Sofa Beds/Futons (1 adult can fit )
• Cable TV
• Free wi-fi internet
• 4 TV's with DVD player
• Two Large Balconies
• Oversized Screened Porch with Harvest Table and Sitting Area
• Soaking tub in Master Bath
• Wood burning Fireplace
• Air Conditioning/Central Heating
• Large Yard
• High end Weber Performer Charcoal Grill and gas grill
• Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Outdoor Shower and Hot Tub
• Game room in garage with ping pong table and bar stools w bar top
• Use of private driveway

--From Memorial Day to Labor Day we require 3 night minimum stay, but a 7 night stay (Fri-Fri) is required in the heart of the summer, from June through beginning of August unless the week is already broken up.
--Well behaved dogs are welcome. Pets are required to be on leash outside of fenced yard, and you are required to pick up after them or fee will be assessed.
--Note our suggested packing items we provide right before your arrival. Starter paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags are provided but you'll have to bring your own after the starters. We don't do this because we're cheap or insensitive. We do this because we are not often in the area to run these kinds of things over, and we also like for guests to be respectful of the environment which we've noticed happens more often when guests bring their own disposable supplies. Thank you for your understanding!

Property manager

Erica Carli
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Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
I don't host weddings or anything formal

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs only, waiver must be signed, $100 fee applies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-Pls bring own paper towels, toilet ppr, garbage bags. We provide starters only. No Saturday check outs ever! Cleaners don't work on Saturdays.
- Well behaved dogs are welcome, must adhere to pet waiver and must pay $100 pet fee at check out.
- 7 night rentals, Fri-Fri,last week of June-mid Aug, unless week is already broken up.Email for exceptions for large gps. 2 or 3 nt min other times

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: I don't host weddings or anything formal
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • Townline Beach - 3 min drive
  • Local - 6 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 13 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 15 min drive
  • Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 13 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
  • Redamak's Tavern - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly located?

This family-friendly Union Pier holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Burnison Galleries are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome time
Elephant Walk was great as usual. We have stayed here multiple times. Location is fantastic and the Main House is great. Perfect fall destination. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and comfy!
Erica was accommodating and helpful and a pleasure to work with. The house was perfect for our family of 11 and dog. The kitchen is large with lots of counter space and a good supply of cookware, dishes and utensils, and the living room has plenty of comfortable seating. The weather for our visit was rainy and cold, so the ping pong table saved the day! Seems like a great summer rental with the beach only a few minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving Getaway
We rented the main house at Elephant Walk for a family Thanksgiving. The kitchen has every item you can imagine from crock pots to serving trays and large mixing bowls with a fabulous stove/oven and an abundance of serving spoons and silverware. We needed nothing to pull of 3 days of appetizers, meals for 12 and a full Thanksgiving dinner. There is plenty of seating for lounging around the TV to watch football or sitting at the dining room table. The bedrooms are huge with lots of extra pillows and blankets. We enjoyed the hot tub immensely. Appreciated that the owner was very clear this is a shared property with other rental cabins. We did see other guests in the back yard during our trip. Erica was amazing providing excellent communication and a few extra perks. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melisa C., Hoffman Estates

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return Renters' Review
This is our second visit to the Elephant Walk Resort and consistent with our last trip, everything was wonderful. The house is spacious and clean and kitchen has everything we needed and more! The fire pit and hot tub are great at night, after a long day at nearby Warren Dunes or trips to Tabor Hill or Round Barn Wineries. Great dog friendly location too and a very comfortable stay. Erica is so responsive and helpful and made check in and check out so easy. You won't be disappointed staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
40th B'day Weekend
Elephant Walk was perfect in every way! Lots of room to spread out, great screened-in porch, plenty of outdoor space, and the location was terrific! Kitchen was well equipped, and the beds were super comfortable. We are all already planning for next summer

About the host

Hosted by Erica Carli

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We live in Chicago and discovered Harbor Country through a family member, who has a home in New Buffalo. We fell in love with the area as it is a very short drive from Chicago, but makes you feel like you are a world away from the hustle bustle of the city. We know you will love this area of the country as much as we do. We are very detail-oriented when it comes to furnishing a home and have tried to think of everything to make your stay fun, relaxing and enjoyable. We are fair, level-headed and love to hear feedback about how to make your stay even better.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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