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Sprawling ranch w private pool, sleeps 16, all 5 Star ratings!

Lakefront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Location

Exceptional

6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 164500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Fireplace
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer

Explore the area

Union Pier, MI

Place, Gordon Beach
‪1 min drive‬
Place, St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
‪7 min drive‬
Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Enormous great room + dining area+ shuffleboard table area

1 Single Futon

Master

1 King Bed

Sun Room with TV, skylights

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Sprawling ranch w private pool, sleeps 16, all 5 Star ratings!

The Rambling Hideaway
Welcome to The Rambling Hideaway — a spacious 4,500 sq. ft. ranch on 1.5 wooded acres in Union Pier. Perfect for multi-generational families and group getaways, the home features two private bedroom wings connected by expansive common areas, plus a newly renovated private pool area and multiple outdoor living zones. Sleeps up to 16 guests.

Layout & Bedrooms
The home is divided into two wings, each with three bedrooms — giving everyone both privacy and connection.

Wing 1
*Primary suite with flat-screen TV, Comcast Xfinity, fireplace, and spa-like bathroom with walk-in shower and whirlpool tub
*Two additional stylish bedrooms

Wing 2
*Custom-built bunk room with 2 full beds on the bottom and 2 twins on top, plus flat-screen TV — perfect for kids
*Two more renovated bedrooms and a fully updated bathroom

Shared Living Spaces
At the center of the home are bright, spacious areas for gathering:
*Great room with two-story wall of windows, fireplace, dining area, flat-screen TV, and a 12-ft Brunswick shuffleboard table
*Sunroom with three walls of windows, skylights, and a flat-screen TV
*Large eat-in kitchen, fully stocked and equipped with two refrigerators plus a large cooler for pool or beach days
*Laundry room with new washer/dryer, plus a half bath
*Bose SoundTouch speakers and strong Wi-Fi throughout

Outdoor Spaces & Pool

The property shines outdoors, with multiple upgraded living zones (July 2025):
*Pergola deck off the house with a large dining table and adjustable slatted roof — open for sun or close for shade/rain protection
*Dedicated BBQ area with a large Weber grill and prep space for outdoor cooking
*Poolside pergola with adjustable slatted roof and lounge seating
*Completely renovated heated pool with shallow and deep ends, deck chairs, umbrellas, water basketball hoop, fire table, outdoor dining set, bocce ball, and cornhole
*Large fire pit for evening gatherings — we even provide the makings for s’mores!

Most guests plan for beach days but quickly discover that the pool, pergolas, BBQ area, and fire pit become the centerpiece of their stay.

The 1.5-acre wooded lot provides plenty of space to play and relax. It’s common to see deer and wild turkeys wandering through, adding to the peaceful getaway feel.

Guest Experience

We’re proud to be recognized as a Guest Favorite, consistently rated 5 stars and ranked among the top vacation rentals in Harbor Country. Guests love the thoughtful layout, upgraded amenities, and the value we deliver with every stay.

Location Highlights

5-minute drive (or 20-minute walk) to Lake Michigan beaches

Minutes from New Buffalo, Warren Dunes, breweries, wineries, restaurants, and shops

Centrally located for exploring all of Harbor Country

Perfect for families, friends, and groups who want both space and style — with plenty of ways to relax, play, and make memories indoors and out.

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Family events OK. No wild parties!

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Events are OK. But events that are centered around families only - reunions, birthday parties are OK. No crazy parties, keggers, ragers!

Important information

You need to know

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: 16

Note from host: Family events OK. No wild parties!

Long-term renters welcome

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

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 a rural area and on a lake. 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. Water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

Gordon Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Townline Beach - 9 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sprawling ranch w private pool, sleeps 16, all 5 Star ratings! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sprawling ranch w private pool, sleeps 16, all 5 Star ratings! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sprawling ranch w private pool, sleeps 16, all 5 Star ratings!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sprawling ranch w private pool, sleeps 16, all 5 Star ratings!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sprawling ranch w private pool, sleeps 16, all 5 Star ratings! located?

This family-friendly Union Pier holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Lake Michigan. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Townline Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy S.

27 Sept, 2025

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

Girls weekend, had a great stay! Chris and Susie’s home is beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

27 Jun, 2022

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

Great Family Vacation

This property is perfect for a large family gathering. There is plenty of space for everyone and the large, warm pool keeps everyone happy and busy for a large part of each day. Wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

14 Nov, 2021

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

Great property, Great location

This is such a great location. Loved the fall colors, and the indoor fireplace. Great gathering rooms. Wish it was warm enough to take advantage of the pool, and outdoor seating.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Excellent Property, Excellent Hosts!

We really enjoyed the welcoming nature of the hosts and the beautifully kept property. They clearly care about the property and genuinely want the guests to enjoy themselves and relax. 10/10 reccomend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Union Pier

Comfortable and relaxing. Nice pool and grounds.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

21 Jul, 2023

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

Nice big home with pool

Really enjoyed our stay. Owners were in communication with us to make sure we had what we needed. Pool was warm and grandkids loved it. Lots of room in the house to play games on rainy days.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

6 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

This is a great property for a large group of friends. The two wings of bedrooms gives a nice sense of privacy from the main living and kitchen space. Great amenities including large pool and fire pit area. The woods right next door makes the property feel nice as secluded so you can have relaxing getaway. The host is very communicative and provides a helpful guide prior to your stay. Would definitely choose to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

13 Jul, 2024

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

Comfortable vacation house

The house was very nice and comfortable for our annual family reunion of 9 adults and 2 kids. We all had fun with the pool floats and enjoyed the beautiful gardens and nice patio furniture. Chris and Susie were very attentive to our needs at all times. (Only recommendation is that since bedrooms have no closets, empty armoires or chests with empty drawers should be made available for guests. We would also recommend better quality pillows and linens.) Overall, we recommend this beautiful home!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas Y.

11 Sept, 2022

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

Family Reunion 2022

This is a great property. The host communicated extensively with us, answered all questions, and did more than expected to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Would not hesitate to recommend or rebook.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

25 Jul, 2022

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

Great Property Nearby Everything Around New Buffalo

We couldn't be happier with this property. We had 11 people in our party - 6 adults and 5 kids. This location had a lot of room for a big family like ours. We enjoyed the pool and back yard, and how close we were to downtown and everything in the New Buffalo area. Had a great vacation and highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW F.

6 Sept, 2021

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

Great property

Amazing outside area, very secluded and beautiful. Nice proximity to union pier and new Buffalo. Would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Saint Henry

3 Aug, 2021

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

Beautiful relaxing home

Beautiful Home inside and out, as our Adult kids said "this is Awesome.....a great layout for everyone!" Kids enjoyed the bunk room, and ample space for all Adults. The pool was very nice, enjoyed this everyday! Pool guy came by once through the week, which gave us peace of mind on the cleanliness of the pool. Had a couple nights around the fire ring. The kids even played some kickball in the front yard! Some Adults took morning walks and jogs, some even checked out Townline Beach, some mornings. Yes, that close to the beach! A nice location, away from people but close enough to things to do. We enjoyed going to the beach, a fun park, wineries, golf and sand dunes....all near by! Union Pier is quaint and New Buffalo has a lot to offer, for the traveler. So easy to get around, in the area. Chris was easy to communicate with and followed up in a timely manner, with all questions. When coming back to the area, we will try for this home again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jerry N.

19 Jul, 2021

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

July family vacation in Union Pier Michigan, July 9 to 16

We loved the house, especially the pool., but there were several things concerning the house we felt could have been better taken care of. The lighting system in the house was hard to get use to and several lights would not come on. One light was with the fan over the large dinning table. The others were the out side house lights, either we could not figure out how to work them or they just did not go on with the wall switch in the master bedroom and in the small hallway to the outside. The biggest problem with the lights were in the master bedroom bathroom over the sink. With my wife and four other woman using this bathroom the over head lights for the sink would work one time and not the next. and the two lower lights over the sink had no bulbs in them. I believe there may have been a short in the wiring behind the light switch. Doing the laundry for the week there were only 3 tide pods for the wash left for us to do the wash, so we bought more to complete washing of the towels plus before we left some of the bedding. While cooking for the week we could not fine a 9x13 standard size baking pan. All of these things we could live and work around during our stay, but thought it should have been better prepared. The weather (lots of rain) may have been treble during our stay but we all did enjoy out vacation there. My family really enjoyed the shuffle board table.as well as playing corn hole in the back yard. The wood outside was wet and hard to start a fire but we did manage to get one started on one night. Here we felt the wood could have been covered to protect it from getting wet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

25 Jun, 2021

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

Wonderful Experience

Great place for large family. Being on one level made it very convenient with our young grandchildren. Large open indoor areas accommodate many comfortably. Kitchen fully equiped. The heated pool was a big hit even on the cooler days. Convenient location to other activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Chicago

23 May, 2021

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

Great place for a large group

Group of guys staying and loved this property. Tons of room for everyone to sleep, pool and outside area are really great, and plenty of things to do in the area, even though the house itself is great and we rarely wanted to leave!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

9 Oct, 2020

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

Loved it!

We really enjoyed our family weekend at this beautiful and spacious home. Even though it was October, the kids were in the heated pool every day! Thank you for a lovely weekend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

8 Sept, 2020

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

Great Family Getaway, Especially During Covid

Great family home. Beautiful outdoor space. Lots of activities. Chris and Susie are AAA hosts. Very accessible before and during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James M.

8 Aug, 2020

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

Stunning home in a beautiful nature setting

We had a wonderful time at this house! The pool area is phenomenal and the pool water is nice and warm. The firepit is huge and we had a beautiful fire! The interior and exterior of the house are furnished beautifully! Very private and woodsy setting. Our week went by too fast! We highly recommend this house!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

15 Jul, 2020

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

Perfect Covid Retreat House

We recently stayed at this lovely house and it was just perfect for our 2 families. The house has 2 wings and each family took a wing to themselves. The kids bunk room is adorable and the kids just made themselves at home in the sunroom and large family room. The pictures don't due the house justice - very cute and well decorated. The private pool was especially nice during the hot weather and not feeling comfortable going anywhere due to Covid. The owners really made it easy for us, supplied us with wood for campfires and even the fixins for smores. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse F.

15 Jul, 2020

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

Awesome getaway for family/friends with kids

Great hosts, great home, lots to do. Layout of space is perfect for two families with young kids. A+ all around.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Filip F., Chicago

21 Jun, 2020

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

Very private, spacious, and beautiful place.

Place was decorated beautifully. It was spotless. There was so much space in the house with amazing layout that our group of 6 grown ups and 6 kids never felt in each others’ way. So much light everywhere. Every window looked out at the woods. Pool was great. Very clean. Yard was huge. We were able to play ping pong and yard games outdoors in soft grass in shade or in the sun. Even the fire wood was dry and flaky- burning perfectly. Did owners Susie and Chris hand pick the logs? Unlikely. But seems like it. I can’t think of a better place for a large group of grown ups and kids.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by CHRIS KELLEHER

We bought The house in 2018 and completely reimagined it into the welcoming retreat it is today. Nearly every corner of the 4,500 sq. ft. home has been renovated with guests in mind. We call it the Rambling Hideaway for its size and the way it is tucked away on a dead end street with trees surrounding the house.

Highlights of our updates include:

Creating a massive open-concept Great Room and Dining Room for family and friends to gather

Building Wing 2 of the house from the ground up, adding brand-new, stylish bedrooms and bathrooms

Adding fun touches like a 12-foot Brunswick shuffleboard table and multiple entertainment options

Designing the home with both comfort and convenience in mind, so groups of all sizes can feel right at home

We love sharing this house with others and are proud that so many guests return year after year to make memories here.

Why they chose this property

Union Pier is one of the most charming and convenient spots in Harbor Country. We fell in love with this location because it offers the best of both worlds:

Peace and privacy on our 1.5 wooded acres, where you’ll often spot deer and wild turkeys wandering through

Quick access to Lake Michigan beaches — just a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk

Close proximity to New Buffalo, Warren Dunes, wineries, breweries, restaurants, and shops

It’s a place where you can be completely tucked away in nature, yet have all the best activities, food, and fun of Harbor Country just minutes away.

What makes this property unique

The Rambling Hideaway stands out because of its size, privacy, and upgrades. Few homes in the area offer:

A private heated pool with a newly renovated deck and lounge areas

Two adjustable pergolas (house-side and poolside) for dining and relaxing in sun or shade. Fire table, fire pit, plenty of room to run around

A thoughtful floor plan with two separate bedroom wings, perfect for multi-generational groups

Unique touches like a 12-ft shuffleboard table, bunk room, Bose speakers, and strong Wi-Fi

Over 1.5 acres of wooded land with space to play and relax outdoors

It’s a true combination of comfort, style, and fun — making it one of the most versatile and memorable vacation rentals in Union Pier.