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Union Pier Cottage for Rent: Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat in Union Pier, Michigan - Property 158066

Cottage 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Union Pier cottage photo
Rates (shown in USD)
$225 - $375/nt
$1,400 - $2,500/wk
Call Mary Pat Bay
563 332-0764
(International 563 332-0764)  
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Property type:
cottage, 2000 sq. ft. 
Location type:
lake, beach  
Highlights:
beach, lake, air-conditioning, washing machine, internet access  
  • Union Pier cottage photo - our sunny yellow home

    our sunny yellow home

  • Union Pier cottage photo - spacious, secluded back deck

    spacious, secluded back deck

  • Union Pier cottage photo - open living room area

    open living room area

  • Union Pier cottage photo - steps down to beach

    steps down to beach

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Union Pier Cottage Summary

This beautiful year round home has over 2000 square feet of exquisite living space just steps from the sandy shore of Lake Michigan. Designed in Frank Lloyd Wright's Prarie Style it features wide open spaces and cozy side rooms. French doors separate living areas and stained glass accents the windows. Step onto one of the decks to enjoy the colorful gardens that surround this half acre private yard. No shortcuts were taken in furnishing the home blending the comfort of Crate and Barrell with treasures from local antique haunts and nearby art galleries. Cozy up on winter evenings with the indoor hot tub, steam shower and wood burning fireplace after cross country skiing or touring local wineries. Fall offers bike trails, apple picking, bonfires and nearby Notre Dame football. Fly a kite or play bocce ball on the beach in the spring and float on a raft or body surf in the lake on a warm summer afternoon. The home is ideal for family time or romantic getaways in any season.

Location of Cottage 158066

Nearest airport:   South Bend Regional at 40 Miles
Nearest train:   Amtrak at 5 Miles
Nearest motorway:   Highway 12 and I 94 at 3 Miles
Nearest beach:   Beach at 0.1 Miles
Car: recommended

Union Pier is a charming area 5 miles north of the Indiana border. There are no chain restaurants, no traffic and no strip malls... just quiet roads to bike on and easy access to larger cities. Our home is only a few miles off Highway 94 and yet feels centuries removed from it. Many people from Chicago who got fed up with the pace and competition there moved to this area to create their dream.... be it building a lake shore home, opening an art gallery, trying out their recipes as a one of a kind restaurant owner or operating a B & B. Lake Michigan offers a rare gem. A great lake with waves that lap along its shore, clean clear water warm enough for adults to swim in for hours and proximity to a major metropolitan city (Chicago is an hour on Amtrak). You can enjoy the feel of being on an ocean shore in the middle of the country. It's an ideal retreat for all ages and we have designed our home to allow you to 'escape the ordinary.'
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Union Pier Cottage Availability

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May 13, 2008
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Union Pier Cottage Rates

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
spring 2008 Apr 1, 2008 - May 24, 2008 $ 1,800 n/a $ 275 $ 275 n/a n/a 2 Nights
summer 2008 May 25, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008 $ 2,500 n/a $ 375 $ 375 n/a n/a 1 Week
Notes: will consider less than a full week until mid june
fall 2008 Sep 6, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 $ 1,800 n/a $ 275 $ 275 n/a n/a 2 Nights
winter 08-09 Nov 1, 2008 - Feb 28, 2009 $ 1,400 n/a $ 225 $ 225 n/a n/a 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

  • $225 - $375 per night
  • From mid June through Labor Day there is a one week minumum. Prime spring and fall months rent for $275 per night and colder months are at $225. The cleaning fee is a minimum of $120 regardless of the length of stay. Pets and additional people (beyond the maximum of 8) may be considered on a case by case basis and depending on the circumstances this may mean an additional charge. Please do not hesitate to ask.

Fees

Tax Rate:
6.0%
Cleaning:
$ 120

Union Pier Cottage Amenities

Property Type:
  • cottage
Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • lake
  • beach
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • Alarm-Clock
  • Ceiling-Fans
  • Firewood
  • Hair-Dryer
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • grill
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • iron & board
  • Blender
  • Coffee-Grinder
  • Spices
  • Stove-Top-Burners
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • woodstove
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 bathroom(s)
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower, steam shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Deck - Outdoor Shower, & indoor hot tub
  • The home has two full baths, the one is shared by the two bedrooms with queen size beds and the other is off the master bedroom. This bathroom has a double size steam shower, tiled by a local artist representing the wildflowers indiginous to southwestern Michigan. There is also an indoor hot tub off the master bedroom and an outdoor shower on the back deck for cleaning the sand off before coming in from the beach.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, attached bath
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen, attached bath
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen
    Loft - 2 Twin/ Single, 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, loft space
  • The home has three large bedrooms, two with attached bathroom s and one that shares the bathroom just a few steps away. All have down comforters, hardwood floors with throw rugs, beautiful wooden headboards and fine linens. There is also a twin size trundle bed and a double size futon in the sleeping loft. The loveseat in the family room pulls out for an extra guest if desired as well.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • tv
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • cd
  • Books
  • Games-Adults
  • Games-Kids
  • Music-Library
  • Video-Library
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • Deck-Wood
  • Outdoor-Grill-Gas
  • Parking-Off-Street
  • child's swing
  • garden
  • garage
  • 10 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome
Local Activities:
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • paragliding
Pool / Spa:
  • Indoor-Hot-Tub
  • Steam-Shower
Onsite Equipment:
  • Beach-Chairs
  • Beach-Towels
  • Cooler-Small
  • Inflatable-Boat
  • Raft
Leisure Activities:
  • Beachcombing
  • Bird-Watching
  • Freshwater-Fishing
  • Gambling-Casinos
  • Hiking
  • Outlet-Shopping
  • Sledding
  • Water-Tubing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Coin-Laundry
  • Restaurants
  • Scenic-Drives
  • Winery-Tours
Nearby Services:
  • Massage-Therapist
Notes: The home is wonderfully stocked with appliances for the kitchen gourmet. The owners leave their spices and non perishables for you on the top shelf. They also always leave toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, laundry soap, etc when they are there but if renters use it and do not replenish it, there is no promise there will be nay when you arrive. We recommend bringing at least a starter roll just in case. Also, the laundry service does the sheets but the renter is expected to clean the twoels. For that reason, I always bring a set from home to use on the last day and take with me. It makes check out so much easier. There is a large dryer in the basement but the washer and dryer on the main floor are just stackables and don't fit a lot of towels at once. Thanks!!

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Union Pier Cottage Details

Water Sports: While our family enjoys the simple life of sand and water we do recognize that some people like to boat. There is a marina in New Buffalo, 5 miles south of our property that offers docks for your boat. There are jet skis available to rent in Michigan City, Indiana, and the local boating store in New Buffalo rents canoes and kayaks. If you do bring your own small boat you may store it in the dunegrass near the base of the stairs while you are renting. We have an inflatable canoe that is available for your use in the garage, as well as rafts and boogie boards and beach toys.

Off Season or Rainy Day Fun: We are never at a loss for a new art gallery or antique store to explore in Harbor County. The town of Michigan City to the south has a large outlet mall for the shopper in your group. East is Three Oaks, known for its theatre, and north is Bridgman, home to Warren Dunes State Park and the famous 'Tower Hill'. They have well groomed cross country ski trails, marked hiking trails and a toboggan slide in the winter. Apple and fruit farms are dotted throughout the county for berry picking and several area wineries offer tours and tastings. There are massage and day spas in New Buffalo and restaurants for any palate.

Guest Book: Spent a wonderful weekend at this private, spacious, comfortable and charming cottage set in the midst of a lovely english cottage garden. The home is on a quiet street with a gorgeous beach a short block away. Very well equipped with all the comforts of home. We loved it and are already planning our return trip!


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