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Steps to McKinley Beach walk to all in Union Pier Fire Pit

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of a house.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table.
A sign for McKinley Road Lake Access with guidelines for visitors, including no lifeguard on duty, no alcohol, no glass, no dogs, no fires, and emergency contact numbers.
A living room with a beige sofa, a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a door with a coat rack.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Townline Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Burnison Galleries 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center and Silver Creek Event Center. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gordon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Townline Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Burnison Galleries - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to McKinley Beach walk to all in Union Pier Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to McKinley Beach walk to all in Union Pier Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to McKinley Beach walk to all in Union Pier Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to McKinley Beach walk to all in Union Pier Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to McKinley Beach walk to all in Union Pier Fire Pit located?

Located in the heart of Union Pier, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum 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. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean, very accommodating hosts, great communication- and a great community we stayed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and house was were perfect. Communication with the host was more than perfect. They were so gracious to let me reschedule not once but twice. Very understanding. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Our host was very responsive and let us check in slightly early as soon as the cleaners finished. Very convenient location for us in Union Pier. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location only 1 block from a nice beach in a beautiful neighborhood. Cute ice cream shops, a bakery and restaurant within walking distance. The house was clean and so cute! Beds were super comfy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Loved the house and location, perfect place for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was cute and comfortable. It was so nice and convenient to be so close to the beach!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little home in tucked away on a gravel street that is RIGHT across from beach access. It was the ideal location. The beds were very comfortable, and we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental is a three bedroom house with ample living room and kitchen space for a small family. The beach is one block away (does require the use of at least 30 stairs leading down to the beach.) The location is perfect for going to the beach and patronizing local restaurants and shops. We would stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect get away.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We needed a house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms that was close to the beach. This fit the bill perfectly. It was such a clean and fresh smelling house- not a hint of mold. Kitchen and living room had a nice flowing layout. All of our children commented how they really enjoyed the house. A definite winner.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home for beach fun or getaway in Harbor Country!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such a lovely time at this home! The kitchen was beautiful and so well-stocked with all the tools, bowls, and plates we needed. The bathroom towels were so nice, and the step stool for the little ones was a thoughtful touch. Thank you also for the new beach chairs—we really enjoyed using them! The short walk to the beach was perfect, and coming back to a clean home with the A/C keeping us cool during the hot week was a real plus. We also loved roasting marshmallows around the fire pit and grilling a couple of nights—everything worked perfectly! The home is just a few minutes from the beach—just pull your wagon down the road and walk down the stairs to the beautiful sands and water. It was a great spot for a week of fun before school starts, and we’re sure others will love it too for their next beach getaway or a fun-filled visit to Southwest Michigan!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was nice enough, but house was not the most well stocked compared to most short-teem rentals we’ve stayed at. If it’s a rainy day, be aware, TV doesn’t really work or connect to devices at all. They also send you a separate rental agreement outside of VRBO that you have to sign. They emailed us every day asking us to sign starting several weeks in advance. We continued to receive email requests even after we signed (about 2 weeks before we arrived). Even after we forwarded them the receipt of signature and our signed copy, we continued to get email requests and it continued daily, up until several days after we checked out. Finally, this is a personal pet peeve, the cleaning fee for our 3-day stay was over 200. Despite the hefty fee, they still including a long list of chores to be completed before checkout, including a checklist that needed to be signed, under threat of an additional heft fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and its location. We’re sorry to hear you felt it wasn’t stocked as expected. We do provide a starter set of essentials, as outlined in the information we send ahead of time, and then leave it to guests to purchase additional items they may need. We also apologize for the inconvenience with the repeat emails. This was due to a system glitch, and had we known it was ongoing, we would have been happy to step in and resolve it right away. As for the cleaning fee, it covers a full professional service. The few guest responsibilities we ask—starting the washer and dishwasher and placing trash in the outdoor bin—are minimal and standard for most vacation rentals. Lastly, we truly would have been glad to come by and help with the TV and anything else, but we also want to respect your wishes since you asked that no one come during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second year we have rented this unit in union pier. We absolutely loved it the first year and when it was available this year, we knew we would book it again. It definitely did not disappoint. Location to the beach access can’t get any easier or much closer. Plenty of space inside of the unit with two nice bathrooms. Communication with the host if you need anything is super easy to get a hold of them. Plenty of privacy as well and an outside shower to rinse off when coming back from the beach. This is by far our favorite unit we have stayed at in Union pier and hopefully we will continue to be able to rent this unit years to come. Thanks again for another wonderful summer Vacay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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