1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard

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A house with a covered porch, a wooden fence, and various green plants.
A small white house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A backyard with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden fence.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a wooden floor and a large watermelon on the table.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a blue headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • 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

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

pull out couch

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Burnison Galleries and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, 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 Pere Marquette Depot are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gordon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

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
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Burnison Galleries are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised and Erica was an amazing host!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage close to town and beach. Screened in porch and fenced in yard was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem! Close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Loved hosting you, James. Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the stay very much

Spot was was great, loved my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2021
Thanks Nicholas, we’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely appointed perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2025
Loved hosting you Ann. Please come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Dog friendly Cottage

Cozy cottage, very close to the beach & dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cottage! Beautiful upgrades. Walking distance to the beach and restaurant.

We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2020
Loved having you Kathy! Come back anytime, we love repeat renters!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

Sweet, comfy cottage with a great screened in porch to enjoy coffee and listen to the birds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Was great to host you Jody... come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elephant Cottage

cute , close to beach 🏝️ and activities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Loved hosting you Jennifer... come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Beautiful cozy house, just like the pictures
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2024
Loved hosting you... come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage retreat

Elephant Walk is a quiet, cozy complex with easy beach access. We stayed in pet-friendly cottage #5 and loved having a screened-in front porch as well as a private back yard with deck for our pooch. Cute and comfy the cottage was the perfect setting for a relaxing get-away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2021
Loved having you Pete. Please come back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage close to beaches and wineries

Enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was comfortable after a busy day of checking out the local area. It had everything we needed. The deck was quiet and private. The bed was very comfortable. Close to good places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Loved hosting you Shelley... come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Walk to the Beach!

This cottage and its proximity to the beach was just what I was looking for! Clean and cute! We will likely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Loved hosting you Debbie... come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dog friendly beach cottage

We loved our time here! A cozy cottage with the essentials, a five minute walk to a peaceful beach and cute grocery store/coffee shop, and fenced backyard for our dog. Very easy and peaceful! One thing to be aware of is the cottage is very close to the other properties so you’ll hear/see other families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2024
Loved hosting you Devon! Come back any time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Week

Great stay. Clean, comfortable unit with great location to Whistle Stop, Road House, and Beach. Freddie and Erica were super hosts and were very attentive during our stay. Screened porch, rear deck, and fenced yard were our Frenchie's favorite hang out spots. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Loved hosting you two!! Please come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Needed the four Elements

We needed to spend some time in nature, and we were pleased to find this place. The cottage had a screened in porch and private back yard that we very much enjoyed. The cottage was clean and welcoming. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
Thanks so much Susan, we loved having you. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and responsive host

The cottage at Elephant Walk was a great location and stay. It is perfect for a couple looking for a getaway to Western Michigan. Bed and Linens were comfortable. We didn't get to use the sunroom due to weather, but it would be perfect on nice days. The host was super responsive. We had a family emergency that delayed our stay and she was accommodating to our needs. The location was a great jumping off point to other locations but there were restaurants within walking distance too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pictures Do Not Do It Justice!

We stayed in Cottage 5, my sons in Cottage 1 and other family in Cottage 4. All were very clean, stylish and comfortable. The pictures do not accurately reflect how nice these cottages are!! Perfect location - steps from the beach, right around the corner from Whistle Stop cafe and in the heart of the most adorable beach town ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
It's likely because I'm a terrible photographer-- ha ha. But thank you for your review. Please come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Elephant Walk Ecperience

My teen daughter 10 year old son, and I arrived and were greeted by a quaint cottage surrounded by a couple of other cottages, in a cozy area with voluptuous ivy and green grass, called The Elephant Walk. The inside of the place was squeaky clean and fresh. The decor was inviting, as well. We also loved, it was a short walk to beautiful Lake, Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
So glad you had a great time. Please come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MI Get-away

I was looking for a weekend get away to celebrate my husband's retirement within 2 hours of Chicago. This location (cottage #5) was the perfect quaint, clean home with a small fenced in yard with fencing covered in ivy with a bench and 2 airondeck chairs for morning coffee. The area is surrounded by tall trees on quiet streets. It is a great location for relaxation and fun. Recommend and would also love to potentially rent additional houses on the property for friends and family another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Loved hosting you Kelly… come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, very quiet and great neighbors. Look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
Loved hosting you, Aaron. Come back any time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice Fall retreat

We found Elephant Walk to be a nice break from the daily grind.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
Loved hosting you.... please come back any time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed our stay here

Cottage is quiet. It is well equipped with everything you would need. Close to beach and walking distance to the Red Arrow restaurant serving great food.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
We loved hosting you and hope you come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

My husband and I stayed for three nights at this cute cozy cottage. The kitchen was well equipped which we appreciated as we’re not yet comfortable dining indoors. Small fenced outdoor area for dog to explore unleashed. Location was great - just a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2021
Loved hosting you Karen! Come back any time!
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