Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches!
Welcome to our recently upgraded, spacious yet comfy and inviting family lake house! Feel the zen as you step on the front porch, outfitted with rockers and sofas. This home can be your getaway any time of year!
Located in the heart of Union Pier, a quick 4-6 minute walk to the corner bakery (Black Currant), market (Union Pier Market), mini-mart grocery store (Milda's), beach gear and rentals (Red Arrow Ride), frozen treats (Neon Moon Gelato), restaurant (Union Pier Social, Red Arrow Road House, Whistle Stop and Timothy's), breweries (Barn Dogg, Mangata Beer and Seedz).
Choose one of two public beaches (Townline or McKinley), each about an 8 minute walk from the property. Walk to Skip's Restaurant and Farmer's Market from May to September!
For security, there are two Ring cameras installed at both the front and back entrances.
This is a NO PET and and NO smoking/vaping property. We ask our guests to please honor this policy as the the owners have serious allergies.
The main level of the home offers many gathering spaces.
There are two living rooms. The main/large living room has multiple sofas, a large tv with cable access and a Blu-Ray DVD player. A library of movies (and books and games!) is available for your stay, located on the shelves - Feel free to watch (read or play!) your favorites and please leave them for the our next guests. There is a gas fireplace and instructions regarding usage are on the mantle.
The smaller living room across the hall has a pull out sofa (twin). There is a tv with an attached DVD player, which is perfect when others want to watch their own shows/movies!
The spacious kitchen is stocked with plates, utensils and all your cooking needs. The island has chairs for three. There is also a chair at the desk area.
The kitchen flows into the dining room, which has 6 seats, but can seat 8 comfortably (feel free to move chairs from the kitchen).
The screened in porch has a table and chairs for 8. Enjoy the gas grill for cookouts during your stay!
The powder room is located off the hallway.
This home sleeps 11 comfortably with the main/primary bedroom (king) on the first floor. The bathroom is en-suite and includes a large shower, jetted tub and walk in closet with a double vanity.
There are four spacious bedrooms upstairs, each with beautifully vaulted ceilings.
The first upstairs bedroom has a bunk bed that sleeps 3 - The lower bunk is a full and the upper bunk is a single. This room has a walk in closet that is perfect for building forts, playing games and having an indoor camp night for younger children.
The second upstair bedroom has a queen bed plus a desk.
The third upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a small corner desk.
The fourth upstairs bedroom has two twin beds.
The upstairs bathroom has an extra large shower, double vanity and skylight.
The laundry room is on the main level and has a front loading washer and dryer for your convenience.
The basement has extra high ceilings and provides an oasis of games for kids and adults, including a pool table, foosball table and XBox 360. Feel free to use the games provided during your stay and please leave them for our next guests.
End your day with a soak in the hot tub, located a few steps outside of the screened-in porch. Towels are provided. There is also an outdoor shower.
Major highlights of the property include a putting green and fire pit with Adirondack chairs.
Guests are also welcome to use the beach chairs and toys that are stacked in the basement.
The detached garage is not available to rental guests.
There is so much to do here year-round! Explore the local antique shops, botanical gardens, breweries, casinos, farmers markets, fruit orchards, amazing local restaurants, the shopping center at Lighthouse Mall, wineries, and Warren Dunes state park, just to name a few!
Please NO pets and NO smoking/vaping in the property. In the event these house rules are broken, additional fees will be charged.
An hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago.
Enjoy your stay at Sun's Up - Bar Down!
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Host will send a text with instructions 1-2 days prior to arrival and also a day before departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 85-3724503
Property # 2034895vb
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: 11
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 on a lake. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, wildlife walks and birdwatching.
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
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 - 12 min drive
Four Winds Sports Bar - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 14 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches!?
As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches! on 22 May, 2026 start from S$1,049, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches! located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 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
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Came for a Spring Break trip with the 6 kids and wife and had an incredible stay. House was exactly what we were looking for -- spacious, great amenities, 5 min walk to beach, 2 minute walk to town of Union Pier. Host was incredibly responsive. Zero issues with the house. Can't wait to come back!
Wonderful place to stay in Union Pier! We had a group of small kids 3-8 and loved the space, the yard and hot tub are awesome! Spacious enough to fit both families and short walk to the beach, hope to be back soon!
Great location for a weekend getaway since our group had people coming from both Chicago and Detroit. House was exactly as described when booking and communication was always there if you had questions with check-in/check-out. Would highly recommend!
Bernadette was incredibly accommodating of our large group and was very easy to get a hold of if we had any questions! The property was clean, close to the beach, and very enjoyable. Would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in New Buffalo who needs space for their group!
We really enjoyed our stay and Bernadette was wonderful to work with! The house was as it appears in the pictures. It is very clean and spacious. The location was great - just a short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Great place that was spacious enough for our extended family (6 adults / 5 kids). Easy walk to Townline beach and local Union pier attractions. We will be back!
Lovely home on a large property in a quiet neighborhood. Short walk to one of the nicer beaches in the area. The VRBO owner Bernadette was very responsive and accommodating.
My family had a wonderful stay at Bar Down. We loved the home. We also loved how close it was to the beach and to local coffee shop. Bernadette was super easy to communicate. Already planning to book here next summer.
We had a great stay! The house was well equipped for our family vacation. Very short walk to the beach and to the little town. Easy drive to New Buffalo, as well. We had a couple rainy days but the house had plenty to do for the kids to stay entertained. We also enjoyed the fire pit at night.
Had a great time at this property. The house was clean and spacious and the hot tub and fire pit in the back were a huge hit. Communication with the host was easy -- and she graciously allowed us to check out 2 hours after our designated check out time. Very close to restaurants, beach, etc. Would come back again!
This is our second stay at this beautiful home. Our annual family get together, creating beautiful memories in a home located within walking distance to everything. Our family comes from California, Indiana, Arizona, Illinois, Texas, and Michigan. Thank you thank you for a beautiful stay.
This was the perfect place to have our family gathering. The bedrooms were huge, the family gathering spaces were large and the backyard was wonderful. The hot tub was a great way to relax with the cloudy weather and the beach was an easy walk. Super clean and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again.
We loved our stay! The house is big, comfy and very clean! We especially loved the fire pit and spent a lot of time hanging out in the kitchen. The neighborhood is adorable with little shops just down the street. Thanks for being such a wonderful host!