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500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit

Holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Welcome to Lake Affect Main House
Open Floor plan kitchen and living area
Relax and unwind in this beautifully decorated living room
Bar seating in the spacious main house kitchen
The guest house at Lake Affect

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91712 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Townline Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom - Guest House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom - Main House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom - Main House - Bunk Bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom - Main House

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom - Guest House

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit

Welcome to Lake Affect, a spacious Union Pier retreat just 950 feet from Center Beach. This beautifully designed home features bright open living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, three inviting bedrooms, and two stunning bathrooms. Enjoy coffee on the huge front porch, evenings around the fire pit, and the added bonus of a charming guest house with its own kitchen and queen bedroom. The perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy lake life.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Union Pier

Union Pier is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve, while Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Burnison Galleries are cultural highlights. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gordon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Townline Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 500 FT To Beach, Main House, Guest House, Fire Pit located?

Situated in Union Pier, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a great location, very easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

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

A Wonderful Family Vacation

My wife and our two children and their spouses and our two grandchildren had a great time here. This house is an easy walk to the beach, coffee shops, a gelato place and more. We all agreed we want to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jared K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and nice finishes. I can see the guest cottage being nice if needed, but we didn't need it and it had a bit of a funky smell (pretty normal with high moisture lake cottages). The kitchen, living space, and front yard fire pit were all nice. The beds were super comfortable. Quick walk to the beach. The grill didn't work the first night when starting to make dinner, even though the gas tank was full. Someone came promptly to try to fix it, but couldn't so had to come back the next day. He said they have spare grills for situations like this, but given it was a super busy holiday weekend they had already given the spares to other houses - so we just got unlucky with the delayed repair. The main house didn't have kitchen paper towels, but the cottage house did so we used that. The sliding screen to the front porch also didn't have a bottom track, so it would swing outward easily so we didn't feel comfortable using it. Just a few things that no one wants to deal with when paying four digits per night after taxes/cleaning/fees.I'll end by repeating that the finishes were very nice and the concept of having a firepit in the FRONT yard was new to us but we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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