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Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities.

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View of living room from front door area
Living Room with leather sectional and oversized chair. Wood-burning fireplace.
Living area
Wood burning fireplace in living room.
New large kitchen fully equipped.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Townline Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs loft bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 2

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

Loft bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities.

Everything you need to relax and enjoy your vacation, MI ReTreat features...
Master bedroom with king bed and master bath
Guest bedroom with queen bed and adjacent bath
Upstairs loft bedroom with two twin beds and bath
Pull-out full sofa bed in separate room
Kiwi green leather sectional sofa
Renovated and fully-equipped kitchen
Central A/C and heat
Screened-in porch
Outdoor deck with BBQ grill and dining table
Flat screen TV, cable, DVD movies
WiFi internet
Washer and dryer
Wood-burning fireplace
Outdoor fire pit
High ceilings, skylights, many windows and natural light
Colorful artwork throughout home

Note for people with severe pet allergies: Renters are not allowed to have pets, per association rules. However, i do have my dogs that stay once or twice a year.

Property manager

Jena Hollensteiner Armistead
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
MI ReTreat is part of a quiet community.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
MI Retreat is a smoke-free home.
Thanks for being considerate of the other homeowners in this community - it's a peaceful and tranquil environment. Remove sand before entering home.
Firepit: no garbage in fire pit. wood only or charcoal. Use beach chairs or patio chairs. Return to proper area.
Garbage: cans in front of house. Place by road on Monday evening for early Tuesday pick-up. Recyclables: glass, paper, cans, boxes (break-down).

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: MI ReTreat is part of a quiet community.
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
Property Registration Number STR-25-0086

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. 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

  • Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Townline Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gordon Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities. located?

Located in Union Pier, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Townline Beach 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. 113 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Amazing stay in Union Pier

We had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed great accommodations and ease of rental. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Wonderful, well appointed retreat

Can’t say enough
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Perfect location

Easy walk to a beautiful stretch of beach, a great bakery/coffee shop, and a market. Plenty of beds and bathrooms for our group. Good space for group meals and playing tabletop games. Very wide open and light filled, which is great for socializing. It might be a challenge for guests who are running different hours from each other, or who are seeking quiet while others are active.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Relaxing Stay

We really enjoyed the house & location. It has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

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

Great!

Super cute and cozy with great hang out space. Location was ideal for our plans, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Y.

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

Wonderful wedding weekend

WOW! Enjoyed everything from the weekend; the home, location, things to do, the list is endless!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashkan K.

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

College Reunion

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Spring Getaway

Close to the beach and some of the shops of Union pier! Can’t beat the location and space this home provided for our short stay. The home is decorated nicely in each room. We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Outstanding stay

Absolutely exceptional in every way. Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

ACC Bike Weekens

We had a wonderful stay. Loved the area and house. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

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

Great spot

We have been coming to Union Pier for the last ten years and this is one of my favorite properties we have stayed in. Great location, great layout and it has a very homey feel. A lot of properties you stay in feel generic or sterile but this feels like a place you actually want to stay and come back to. The beach is just down the road and the yard is terrific too. Top notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Great house, great location!

Really enjoyed our stay! The house was very clean, lots of amenities, the location was excellent (just a few minutes from both the beach and the Union Pier shops). Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared J.

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

Great location and home!

Had a great time in MI thanks in part to this wonderful home that was in a wonderful location to food, shops, and the beach. The home was beautiful and everything we needed (except more time :) )
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Incredible beautiful home!

What a treat this house is!! Fantastic location really close to lots of fun places to eat and things to see and do. The house is super clean, with everything you could possibly need for for a weekend getaway! The beds are extremely comfortable with wonderful linens! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Summer fun

Beautiful house with lots of thoughtful extras. We are going to copy their sand brush idea!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

annual winter weekend

The house was perfect. The host is amazing. The company VRBO was terrible to work with. There was an error on the bill. Not the owners fault. VRBO would not credit me for the error. With such a wonderful property the host may want to rethink the listing agent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

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

Perfection

This property had absolutely everything! A beautiful and comfortable home in a perfect location. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Wonderful home, wonderful host!

This was the house we’ve been looking for in years of coming to SW Michigan! Beautiful inside and out, great location, comfortable and very well laid out. Owner was proactive and very responsive throughout the process. Definitely will be looking to see if this one is available next time we go!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Wonderful Lake Michigan Beach Town House

Our stay at this property was wonderful! Jena is a wonderful host and easy to communicate with if you have any questions. We were comfortable and felt right at home. The kitchen has everything you may need, there’s plenty of beach items (towels, toys, wagon, etc.) and there’s plenty of entertainment. The house is a quick walk to Lake Michigan and the shops and restaurants of Union Pier.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Bright and cheerful

This was a comfortable home that was well supplied. Host was accommodating throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mary o.

Wonderful Week at MI Retreat

We loved this open and bright cottage. The screened porch in the evenings was always a great place to gather. We had everything we needed and the beds were comfy. Jena was a great host and returned texts if we had a question.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Great Choice!

We spent a long holiday winter weekend and everything was perfect! Great location, with a very easy walk to a nearby bakery/coffee shop. House was wonderful, with a very comfortable living area to hang out in, along with a wood burning fireplace. Nicely decorated and super clean. Strongly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Beautiful, clean, near all attractions

Went for a lovely fall weekend. We all enjoyed the well kept cottage. Very clean and provided everything one may need for a weekend getaway. The location was very central a least 10-15 minutes away from popular locations. We will definitely be back! The host was very sweet and gracious. Thank you for a lovely anniversary getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

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

Great week in Union Pier

We had a great week in Union Pier. The rental was exactly as described, the kitchen had everything we needed, there were plenty of beach and bath towels, the beds were comfortable, and the place was very clean upon arrival. Jena quickly responded when we had questions both before and after we arrived. We go to Union Pier every summer and definitely would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Mother's day weekend girls trip

My sister & cousins stayed here together for a time of relaxing and spending time together. We enjoyed the large well-appointed kitchen, with ample counterspace and had ALL the pans/utensils we ever could have need. Very nicely stocked home that was clean and organized and super welcoming. The short walk to the beach offered us lots of enjoyment especially when we got to experience our first Northern Lights viewing! We also walked to town to enjoy dinner every evening. It's a very quaint, quiet town and everyone was very friendly. We will completely stay there again because we loved it so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jena Hollensteiner Armistead

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I bought the house in 2009. I renovated the kitchen, guest bathroom, added an outdoor deck and made other improvements in 2013-16. In 2022, I added a dormer for more living space, bedroom and a third full bathroom. I cherish MI ReTreat, but am not able to use it as often as I'd like since I moved from Chicago to Nashville. I enjoy sharing it with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

I looked for two years before buying MI Retreat. I loved the open floor plan, skylights, fireplace and creating a colorful/relaxing space.

What makes this property unique

Abundant natural light. Screened-in porch. Outdoor deck. Modern kitchen. All the comforts of home. Colorful artwork. Wood burning fireplace. You can walk one way down street to beach, and the other way to the town of Union Pier. The place is unique and unlike most rentals. Furnished not like a rental property, but like a real home! MI Retreat is Your Retreat.

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English

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