Entire home

Quiet Retreat - Lake Michigan Private Beach

10 minute walk to the Beach on Lake Michigan

Vaulted ceiling, TV, and wood burning fireplace

Open Living Room with glass doors to back yard

Kitchen with eat in breakfast nook (renovated in 2010)

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Fireplace
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Union Pier, MI

Townline Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Local
‪5 min drive‬
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
‪8 min drive‬
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Quiet Retreat - Lake Michigan Private Beach

This well appointed single story home is a 10 minute walk to a private Beach on Lake Michigan. It sits on a beautiful secluded lot with lots of mature trees. There are patios in the front and back yard with a rock Fire Pit out back. It's a great place to lay back in the Hammock and relax the day away.

When you walk in the front door the Vaulted Ceiling makes it feel very big and open. There are two large sliding glass doors that span the living room and dining room and bring the back yard into the house. A wood burning fireplace, a flat screen TV and wireless internet access will give you all of the comforts of home. The kitchen includes an eat-in banquette, honed granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

To the left of the entrance are three bedrooms and two baths. The first room has a queen sized bed and a unique closet made from an old barn door. The next room has two XL twin beds and a large closet. There is a common bathroom with a tub. The Master follows and is a large room with a king bed, lots of closet space and an attached master bath featuring pebble floors and a glass shower.

It's a great place to relax.

We are a registered vacation rental in New Buffalo Township.

Property manager

Michele & Steve Adelman

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pets under 25 lbs with a pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Property Registration Number 13-5750-0030-01-6

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is near 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

Townline Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Gordon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
New Buffalo Public Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Local - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 6 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
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Retreat - Lake Michigan Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Quiet Retreat - Lake Michigan Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Retreat - Lake Michigan Private Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Retreat - Lake Michigan Private Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Townline Beach and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

9 Aug, 2025

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

Our family of four loved our time at the house and on the beach! We only wish we could have stayed longer and hope to return soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

29 Jun, 2025

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

Wonderful getaway!

Owners were very accommodating. Excellent location and we had a wonderful getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

14 Jul, 2025

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

The property is beautiful, in a great location, close to beach and town and restaurants. The house is perfectly decorated, comfortable and accommodating. The host had everything we needed for a family stay. We absolutely loved it

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

27 Jul, 2025

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

This is the third year my girlfriend group has stayed at this lovely home. We enjoy the proximity to the private beach and the ease of driving into New Buffalo. The house is always clean and has the essentials we need for our stay. We hope to be back next year for our annual girls trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

4 Jul, 2025

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

Great start to the summer!

We had a fantastic time! We hope to stay here next year and are already looking forward to it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

4 Aug, 2025

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

Michigan 2025

We loved the house. Everything we needed. Very clean. Easy walk to the beach. Liked the location. We could take walks in the neighborhood. Hope to go back next year

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

27 Jul, 2025

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

Sweet House

We really enjoyed the house. It could comfortably sleep six people, and the owners offered some additional amenities in the house for the beach. We appreciated that. Location relative to the beach is pretty good. Short walk, or short drive and ample parking. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

16 Jun, 2025

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

We had a wonderful time. Steve and Michelle are so kind and have such a nice place. The 4 of us all adults in our family have enjoyed their place these last few years. The beach is so beautiful and we got to see the strawberry moon in the clear Michigan sky and the stars!! We are thankful for the time there

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

5 Aug, 2025

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

Wonderful place

My 4 sisters aan I spent a week at this place and loved it. Very spacious and a short walk to beautiful beach on Lake Michigan.We were challenged trying to get the TV to work but Michele took time to Facetime us and ensured we got it working.Not much going on in Union Pier but we were able to travel around the area and enjoy ourselves.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Fun weekend

We used the house for a place to stay while attending a near by family reunion. The house was beautiful and clean we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Greate Property with Beach Access

We stayed six nights and wish we had more. The house was as advertised and the beach was fantastic. We hope to return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

22 Jun, 2023

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

Another amazing stay!

We’ve be coming here with our 3 kids for a few years now & we love it! It’s our first choice and so convenient to everything while being quiet and peaceful too. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

22 Jun, 2023

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

Quick Summer Getaway

Home was very clean, well kept, comfortable and cozy. Owners were so pleasant to work with. Neighborhood was perfect, close to beach, restaurants, shopping. Loved our stay and are looking forward to visiting again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

16 Aug, 2023

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

Great family vacation

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the home and the bikes and the access to the private beach. The choice of restaurants was good. Seeing deer in the yard was refreshing.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

8 Aug, 2024

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

Thank you

We had a wonderful time

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

29 Jun, 2023

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

Loved this place!

My friends and I have visited Union Pier for seven years and this was our favorite house. It was clean and fully stocked with everything you’d need for the beach. We LOVED the private beach which was walking distance. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

29 Aug, 2023

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

Great Stay

This is our third time renting this property and we seem to have more fun every year. It is exactly as advertised and the owners are always quick to respond to any questions. We hope to be back for more Lake Michigan beach time in 2024!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

1 Jun, 2023

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

End of May visit

Very satisfied, Thank you to the owners for their help!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Y., Chicago USA

30 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful property, and close to the lake.

We really enjoyed staying here. Location was perfect! The neighborhood is quiet and the walk to the lake is very easy. Beach chairs and floaters are available. We really enjoyed using the bikes to ride around. I definitely recommend for families or couples. An amazing relaxing experience and a nice break from our city life.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Annual Girls Getaway

Nice clean house with upgraded kitchen & bath, large family room & dining room and spacious back yard with fire pit. Walking distance to numerous beach access entrances which have steep staircases. Host very receptive to all inquires. Will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Great Getaway

My friends and I have been staying in houses along the Michigan coast for several years. This house was one of our favorites. It was well maintained, clean, and had all the amenities needed for a stay along Lake Michigan. The private beach was not crowded and the walk to the beach was easily doable, but each day we drove to the beach there was always plenty of parking. A most enjoyable stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyte S.

10 Jul, 2023

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

Spacious and well appointed cottage

We enjoyed our family girls’ trip to this home. The home is clean and in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed riding the bikes and sitting on the front patio. It’s a distance from the private beach so we drove to a nearby public beach that had parking. Union Pier is so sweet, a great area!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine S.

17 Aug, 2023

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

Great place for families

We really enjoyed our second stay at this property. The house was very clean upon arrival. It also has a variety of beach items available such as chairs, a wagon, beach toys, floats, etc., which we appreciated. The location is great, just a short drive or bike ride to New Buffalo and the small downtown of Union Pier. Our host was very kind and communicative. Check out procedures were reasonable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine P., Chicago

14 Sept, 2023

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

Labor Day weekend wedding getaway

Super comfortable and spacious home for a Labor Day weekend getaway. The neighborhood was quiet and felt like a relaxing area. We didn’t explore much given the packed wedding weekend agenda, but everything was a quick drive. Will need to come back to check out the beach!! Beds were comfortable, and it was great to have extra space - 3 women getting ready for a wedding need to be able to spread out!! Check in and check out instructions were super clear, and hosts were friendly and proactive with their communication. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Julie E., Batavia, Ohio, USA

7 Aug, 2023

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

Great vacation home

My husband and I really liked this house. Nice quiet neighborhood. When we went to the beach, there were so many beach toys, chairs, floats, etc. that it really made it great, especially with the grandkids. We loved the bikes! There is cornhole, basketball, and lots of things for the kids to do. Our only problem was the very light window coverings in the bedrooms. It is vacation after all, and it would be nice NOT to wake up with the sun each day. And the last night we were there, we had quite the light show from the lightning in our room from the storms, and we had a difficult time sleeping. Otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars. I would recommend this place for a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michele & Steve Adelman

Steve grew up in Essexville, MI and Michele is from Minnesota, but spent over 15 years in Chicago working for Kraft Foods. We met in Memphis, TN our primary residence in addition to Union Pier. We were married at the Journeyman in Three Oaks in 2019. Steve just wrote his first book, Nocturnal Admissions, a memoir of funny stories from a 30 year career running legendary nightclubs in the US. This picture is from the book signing at the New Buffalo Library in JULY, 2022.

Why they chose this property

We love the small town feel of Harbor Country and the great options for dining, breweries, hikes, Lake Michigan and close proximity to Chicago.

What makes this property unique

There's nothing better than bringing a bottle of wine down to the beach to watch the sunset (perk of a private beach). It is considered one of the nicest beaches in the area.