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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Union Pier Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Townline Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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Exterior

Private Beach, Sleeps 8, dog friendly. Steps to the Beach.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (90)
The price is €1,169
for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Private Beach, Sleeps 8, dog friendly. Steps to the Beach.

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Close To Beach ~ Private Lovely Pool ~ Family-Friendly Vacation Getaway!

3 bedroom home with a nice in-ground pool located in Union Pier, Michigan only 90 minutes from Chicago in the heart of Harbor Country. Lake Ave Retreat is 400 steps to a nice sandy beach on the sunset shore of Lake Michigan. The home has central air conditioning. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home can sleep 9 guests comfortably. Has a modern kitchen with a dishwasher. The outdoors has a nice double deck overlooking the in-ground pool and a hot tub on the lower deck. Plenty of outdoor furniture with dining tables and a nice gas grill. Includes TV's, cable and wireless internet.

Lake Ave Retreat has plenty of room to spend together or privately for reading, sunbathing or other activities. Located in the heart of Harbor Country, Lake Ave Retreat is just minutes to local restaurants, or visit nearby farmers market butcher shop, bakeries to create your own feast. Check out local brews at the Round Barn or wine tasting at St. Jullian's. Hunt for treasures at Harbor Country antique shops, rent bikes, canoes, kayaks for nearby rivers.

There are always many ways to enjoy your vacation at Lake Ave Retreat.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. An outdoor pool, a water park, and a spa tub are available. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 13 minutes by car from Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
This vacation home offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Valery Ryshkevich

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: can smoke outside

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Beach, Family Friendly
Close To Beach Family Friendly
Close To Beach, Family Friendly Union Pier
Close To Beach, Family Friendly Private vacation home
Close To Beach, Family Friendly Private vacation home Union Pier

Close To Beach ~ Private Lovely Pool ~ Family-Friendly Vacation Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Union Pier Gem
Amazing location walking distance to McKinley and Townline beaches. Backyard pool and hot tub have us other options for cooler/breezier days. The decor is quite dated but property is clean with great spaces!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great backyard
Great backyard. Good space inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house, nice pool, great location
We enjoyed our stay very much- house is as described- pool was A plus with kids and adults, and we were a 5 minute walk to two different lovely public beaches on the lake. Easy walk to the store and bakery. Beds in grown up rooms firm and linens fresh (bunk room was comfy for the younger ones). Kitchen suitable. Big living and dining room. Nice table on deck, gas grill an Aplus - cleanest I’ve ever seen a rental grill. Cooked all meals on it. Two small quibbles: Wi-Fi and internet were limited- not sure why, but more than 2 people on it at once slowed it to a crawl. Also, the trash piled up, due to an apparent schedule issue with the collector- it was disappointing to have the trash bins in front of the house all week. Owner was great at communicating and I know was trying to solve. We had a good time overall and would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation with family
Our family had a great time in Michigan. This was our first time staying in Union Pier so we were unfamiliar with the area before arriving. We were in extremely easy walking distance to 3 public beaches, the closest right down the street. Our baby who is still “iffy” on lakes loved to be in the pool. We were able to walk to breakfast every morning with a handful of options. The house was roomy with all the necessities, had TVs in every bedroom and the grill was used every night. We were very happy with our stay, as the location was absolutely amazing and so was the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing summer get away
We loved the house! it was perfect for our two family with kids and dog. Great proximity to the beach and restaurants. Can’t wait to go back.!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
This cottage is a gem in a beautiful area with easy and private beach access. The house was stocked with the essentials for cooking, and they provided lots of towels for bathing. Everything was clean and tidy. The backyard is an oasis! Very ideal spot to include dogs too. We had a wonderful stay and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness
love this place
We have come here year after year and love it. True cottage feel. Good spaces for eating, getting together both inside and out. The only thing that would make it perfect for us ( have one elderly and one handicapped family member) would be to convert the lbath in the back to change the tub to a walk-in shower).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful family vacation!
This vacation rental was perfect for our family. The house was perfectly clean and comfortable. The best part of it all was the amazing outdoor space with the pool and the hot tub! The owners were always available via text and took good care of us. We hope to come back again every year to enjoy our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Now this is a vacation!
The home was spacious and welcoming. We found the short walk to the beach especially nice. The pool area was great and we spent a lot of time there. I especially loved the beautiful flowers. While we had next door neighbors on either side, you couldn’t see them and made it feel more secluded. The grill and kitchen were great. I always bring an extra large pot to cook a boil, but that was the only thing missing. There was no need to improvise or buy anything, wonderful! My family will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice October get a way
Most of the house was updated with lots of amenities. Outdoor area in the backyard was awesome with the pool, hot tub, & nice seating area. The bathrooms could use some updating and some of the door ways did not open and close well. The living room furniture was very comfortable and provided many seats for our family. Overall, a very nice getaway & would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant home and pool.
Plenty of room for a family. Excellent pool area. A relaxing stay and enjoyed the time in Union Pier. No complaints and would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house near the beach
Wonderful pool and huge deck. Brand new hot tub, only a short walk to a nearly private beach. House has just about everything you could want for fun in southwest Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice location.
We had a very nice stay here. It has quick access to a very nice beach that is semi private so it was never too crowded. The pool was very nice. It was a chilly week so we asked them to turn up the heat a bit and they had someone do this the very next day. The owner was very pleasant. The only negative comments would be it was not stocked with very many items so be sure to bring everything you need for cooking including sugar, flour, spices, oil, etc; and bring washcloths if you like to use them. They did provide many bath towels and have 2 washers & 3 dryers so that was very convenient. It is a very nice wooded area but with this you may want to wear bugspray if you will be out in the evening and keep an eye out for ticks. Overall we loved the stay and would return to this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and back deck are so relaxing and welcoming this is our third time. Hope to come next year
Wonderful. Homey. Close to beach and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas R.

Great location. Wonderful deck, hot tub and heated pool for Lake Michigan vacation
Renting in early June, I thought a heated pool would be great for the grandkids and it was. Short walk to the beach (McKinley Rd) which was never crowded. Owner was responsive for questions. Huge private backyard.

8/10 Good

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house. Deck and pool was great. Short walk to the beach
Rental was easy. House was clean and ready when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Union Pier vacation house
We loved this house. It's perfect for the size of our group: two adults, four teens. It's clean, well stocked, and the location is nice: across the street from the lake, short walk to downtown Union Pier. The yard is huge and enclosed. Pool and jacuzzi are great. The owner is very responsive and helpful. Definitely will return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Escape
I can't stress enough how nice this house is! The rooms are all so much bigger than they look in the pictures, and that back yard is MASSIVE. We had a group of three adults who stayed here as a "work from a different home" getaway. I'm really happy to report that the internet supported all three of us working and even videoing at the same time. The area is fantastic. I thought from the photos that we might be in a slightly crowded residential area and while we did have neighbors on both sides, there's so many trees that the property felt incredibly secluded. The beach is a really easy walk from the house. You're also a pretty close drive to hiking and other attractions. A few people have mentioned the Black Current Bakery and I'd love to throw in a mention for the Whistle Stop Grocery- we really liked our 40 minute round trip walk every morning for delicious coffees and pastries (it's about a 5 mintue drive). The kitchen had everything you'd want. I might suggest packing a few storage containers for leftovers, but otherwise was really well equipped. Bedrooms are all a good size with plenty of storage options. The back yard, as mentioned, is glorious. There's two grills in great condition, and plenty of room in the hot tub. There's also a fire pit and plenty of wood. We were too chilly to try the pool, but it looks pretty nice. One of my friends referred to the yard as "the country club!" I didn't need to communicate with Valery while there, but he was so helpful and quick to respond with a few questions I had while we were looking at the house. We received check-in instructions the day of our visit with plenty of time before we arrived. This truly was a wonderful week and such a nice house for a relaxing stay. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Fall Getaway
This house is very spacious. Backyard is a heavenly retreat with a very large pool and hot tub. Very private as well. We were there the first weekend in October and the pool was warm even though the outside temperatures were in the 50s. The beach is a short walk away. We would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific and relaxing stay.
The place is so easy and relaxing. Many spaces to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Sheridan,In

Union Pier
Great house for a family. It was child proof and close to lake. The grocery store was in walking distance.Plenty of towels. 2 refrigerators, one by the pool. 2 washers and dryers Comfortable beds
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and amazing backyard
We loved our stay here. The house was a nice size. Val made sure we had all the kitchen tools and appliances we needed. Leading up to our trip Val was wonderful and quickly responded to all our emails. The location is perfect. Just a short walk to two public beaches. We walked into town a few times for breakfast from the black currant bakwry (highly recommend). The true treat was the yard and the pool. We spent a lot of time in the pool and hot tub and had many meals on the spacious and well covered back deck. We hope to come back in 2021.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and excellent house!
We loved the pool and hot tub and the location to the beach. House was stocked with everything we needed, which made our vacation seamless. The house was very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Virginia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation
We had such a great time ! The house is so clean and the backyard is spectacular. The owner could not be more accommodating. I had a couple of questions (10) and the responses were prompt. I hope to return next year! The weather also cooperated. The sunsets are beautiful on the beach. My whole family had a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth y., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
great family get away
my family stayed here for a week and the kids had the best time since Covid! the house is very spacious, clean, and the ranch style keeps everyone on the same floor. kitchen was well equipped and having 2 refrigerators was ideal (one for the beverages!) the backyard is very spacious and large tress around make you feel like you are in the woods. Large pool is a great for kids and adult fun. the hot tub is icing on the cake. great area in union pier many neighbors walk/run the path that the house is on. 2 public beach accesses 1-2 blocks away. would stay the whole month if I could!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020