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Lake Escape A Cozy Cottage - Private Hot Tub Open All Year - Short Walk to Beach

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Welcome to Lake Escape
View from Berrien Street
Terrace/patio
Stove / Oven / Microwave and door to bedroom (queen)
New high efficiency, stainless steel dishwasher & range - not pictured

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Escape A Cozy Cottage - Private Hot Tub Open All Year - Short Walk to Beach

Lake Escape is a cozy cottage located in Union Pier, Michigan. It's just a short 1 1/2 blocks from Berrien Street Beach and beautiful Lake Michigan -- close enough so that you'll never miss a sunset! Take advantage of the nearby Whistle Stop Cafe and Red Arrow Roadhouse. And it's just a short drive to many other local favorites!

You'll enjoy all the comforts of home with three bedrooms (2 queen and twin bunk) and one bathroom (walk-in shower), washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen, dishwasher, Internet and cable (including MLB extra innings).

The cottage is a great stay for families with a large backyard area (shared with our co-op neighbors), a fire pit, gas grill and outdoor dining space. Take a soak in the private outdoor hot tub (open year-round!) and enjoy the stars to cap off a day at the beach or your time in Harbor Country. Make memories that will last a lifetime at Lake Escape...the beach is calling!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check-in begins at 4 PM. Early check-in at 2pm may be available for $40. Please inquire with us to see if it’s available.
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out may be available at 2pm for $60. Please inquire with us to see if it’s available.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2215492vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Public Beach. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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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
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Birch Market - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Escape A Cozy Cottage - Private Hot Tub Open All Year - Short Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Escape A Cozy Cottage - Private Hot Tub Open All Year - Short Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Escape A Cozy Cottage - Private Hot Tub Open All Year - Short Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Escape A Cozy Cottage - Private Hot Tub Open All Year - Short Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Escape A Cozy Cottage - Private Hot Tub Open All Year - Short Walk to Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Burnison Galleries are also within 10 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. 110 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean cottage right down the road from a public beach access. Charming beach decor and owner provided everything a guest would need for their stay. Walking distance to good food and coffee shop. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thank you Elizabeth. I hope you do stay again. Our road the beach is freshly paved - you won't believe your eyes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I visited for a quick weekend getaway and it was just what I needed. Clean, comfortable and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thanks Rich, we love hearing that!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right off the bat Tammy and Steve were very warm and welcoming! They were very accommodating and truly amazing hosts that really cared and valued our experience! Their place is beautiful inside, and on top of that very clean and organized. We had everything we needed and more for our stay and it was such a great location right in the middle of all places one would want to visit. It was way more spacious than the pictures show, a great open common area right off the beautiful kitchen/breakfast bar and living room. The hot tub was a huge plus and we couldn't be happier with our decision to stay there. HIGHLY recommend this place if you're looking to stay in this area for anything at all! Thank you so much Tammy & Steve for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thank you Dan for your kind review. It's a pleasure knowing guests had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our happy place as much as we do. Come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great! Hard not to have a good time! I will definitely be rebooking in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thank you for the review, Jonathan. We are happy to hear you had a good time. We love it there in the winter, too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year in a row staying here for girls weekend! Tammy and Steve are great hosts! If your looking for a place to stay for a close walk to the beach or Wineries this is the cutest place and great location with a hot tub to wind down your day in!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Thanks for returning to Lake Escape and taking such great care of everything. We appreciate it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey H.

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

Great stay for a family trip!

This was the perfect place for our family to stay during the holiday. We are so grateful for the space and it was all very thoughtful and clean. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Thanks for the review, Chelsey! Glad it worked out that you could be with your family for the holiday! Let us know if you ever plan a meet-up again. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina B.

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

Perfect lake getaway

Amazing location, home had everything we would need, our family of 5 was very comfortable, loads of things to entertain the kids, really loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Cristina thank you for the review. I love hearing your family had a happy vacation. I hope you’ll come back soon. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience and loved that we were able to walk to the beach. The host was very responsive. Everything was clean and it had everything we needed. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Thanks for the review, Jamie. Hope you had some family fun down at the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great beach cottage

Great stay, as advertised. Will return. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thanks for the review, Matt. Glad you enjoyed your stay with your wife. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

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

Perfect place!

Loved staying here! The property was clean and had everything we needed for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2025
Thanks for the review, Meghan! We hope you’ll return with your friends (or family) soon. ☺️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lake Escape was one of our best short term rental stays! The owners were really kind and thoughtful, and they really thought of everything when it came to the property, including providing supplies for the beach, fire, and kitchen. Everything was comfortable, clean, and welcoming. Thanks so much to Tammy and Steve for a great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
We hope it was a perfect home base for your wedding weekend activities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Talk about the Lake Life experience! All the little details were outstanding. Perfect in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Thanks for noticing. We try to think of everything.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing and exceeded all of our expectations. The kitchen was great, all bedrooms were spacious and comfortable, the beach chairs and wagon was a nice touch. The host was very responsive and great to work with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Quaint & Comfortable & Close to the Beach

Quaint and comfortable home only a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Thanks for the review, Patrick and for bringing your three little ones for a beach vacation. Come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn S.

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

Great Vacation Rental!!!!

The property and location were both great. The rental was very clean and modern.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Wonderful

We stayed off season and the price was just right. Walking distance to beach, hot tub is awesome, back yard relaxing. Greeted with wine and a note, hosts were very reachable. Great weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thanks for the review, Tracy. We love Union Pier in every season, too. Happy to hear it was a wonderful spring stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had a great time! The house was exceptionally clean when we arrived. The hosts were very communicative and very welcoming. The house is very well equipped with everything you could want or need for your stay. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Matt thanks for the review! Love hearing you had a great time! Come back anytime. 🤗
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexie W.

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

Amazing

It was just such a good atmosphere I can’t even describe it and great food right next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thanks for the review, Lexie. We are so lucky to have the Red Arrow Roadhouse and the Whistle Stop Grocery nearby to satisfy all our cravings! Glad you had a great weekend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine S.

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

A wonderful getaway!

We had a wonderful time staying at this property! It’s beautiful, clean, and has everything you need! The owner was so kind and set up the pack and play for my daughter. The hot tub was great perk as well! It’s centrally located, with nice outdoor space too! We can’t wait to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Thanks for the review Katharine. Happy to hear the girls trip was a success. Come back anytime. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie S.

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

Wonderful Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This cottage is beautifully decorated and so welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for spending Mother’s Day weekend at Lake Escape - I’m glad you enjoyed yourselves! You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Fantastic Stay

Charming, clean, and consistent with all of the other 5-star reviews!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you, Lisa. I love hearing your family getaway was fantastic! You are welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori K.

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

Wonderful stay!

Everything at this rental way amazing. Clean upon arrival, perfect location, and a cozy vibe made this location a perfect choice. The host had the pack and play set up for our youngest ahead of time, which was super helpful. If we are ever back in this location we will return to this spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thanks for the review, Tori. We're thrilled your family enjoyed the cottage and the area! You're welcome back any time :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house with cute decor gave it a home-y feel. Kitchen was a good size and stocked with all the essentials. Lots of books and games for entertainment. Owners were very nice and responsive. Great location, Berrien Beach only a 5 min minute walk down the street!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this house was well stocked and very clean. The two rooms without vents got warm as it got hot the week we stayed. The owners communicated well and answered questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Thanks for your review, Erin. We’re glad you were so close to the beach during an extreme weather week. 🥵
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley A.

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

Great house for a vacation!

This was the perfect property for our family to stay at. We were able to easily walk to the beach with the supplied wagon carrying chairs and toys. This was also one of the cleanest properties we’ve stayed at, which is a huge plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2024
Thanks for the review, Bradley. I’m glad your family enjoyed our beautiful beach! Keep us in mind when returning to Union Pier - we’d love to host you again.

About the host

Hosted by Tammy & Steve

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In May 2000, we were married at a local inn (you'll pass it on the way to the beach) and Union Pier has held a special place in our hearts ever since. Nineteen years and three sons later, we were fortunate to purchase this cottage and are happy to share with our guests. We hope you enjoy the cottage and the area as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We have been enjoying Harbor Country for over 26 years and are happy to give our recommendations for dining, drinking, shopping, activities and more!

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