75 Paces to Beach Stairs! Week of Fri., 6/26 to Fri., 7/3 Available!

Union Pier, Michigan
$261 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

YES, WE REALLY ARE THAT CLOSE TO THE BEACH AND WE TOOK PICTURES TO PROVE IT! So be sure to check out the pictures in our photo album. These pictures, together with our owner's map of Union Pier say it all--from our front door, we are less than a two-minute walk to the beach. (view map, then magnify a few times). We have DEEDED access to our beach through the Luna Gowdy Beach Association. Our beach is private for the residents of our small subdivision of about 50 homes. The designated beach area is about 300 feet of lake frontage, so there is plenty of room. Our beach is seldom crowded, although it is crowded for holiday weeks, like the 4th of July and Labor Day.

Another nice feature regarding the beach is that our unit is located on the lake side of Lakeshore Road. You never have to cross that road or any other road to access the beach. Our cozy condo/cottage (585 sq. ft.) is one of only nine units, surrounding a spacious courtyard. Our cottage is attached to another cottage. We are a corner unit and we share a wall on one side with our next-door neighbor.

When we renovated our unit, and we wanted to keep all of its 1930's charm, but we wanted to add some contemporary comforts too.We loved all of our cottage's wooden, wrap-around casement windows, but we added plenty of skylights as well.

Our full kitchen is complete with a GE dishwasher, Quartz countertops, a brand-new Whirlpool fridge, and a new microwave. Be sure to check out our photos.

When it came to the bathroom we looked for a simple vintage design for replacing the fixtures, but we couldn't resist installing a Jacuzzi bathtub. We furnished our cottage with mostly beautiful antiques that we have collected over the years. Most are over a hundred years old.

Even though it's cooler by the lake, we thought central air conditioning was a must for when the temperatures pushed too high. To eliminate those inconvenient trips to the laundromat, we installed a brand new LG combination washer/dryer (locating it in a bedroom closet, hiding it from view, but making it very, very handy). Doing laundry now is so much easier. However, we kept our outdoor clothesline up for those who still like to air-dry their wet bathing suits and beach towels.

We wanted fast WiFi, so we installed Comcast Internet along with Comcast Cable TV. We have a small DVD library, but we also encourage guests to bring their own DVDs for special movies and programs that they or their kids enjoy seeing. We installed the TV in the bedroom, due to all of the glare and reflections coming from our wrap-around windows and skylights in the living area. The bedroom location makes TV viewing so much easier and enjoyable.

We also have a hooked-up, Weber gas grill right outside our back door---no propane needed! Now, how convenient is that !

Our cottage rental includes TWO parking spaces (designated on-street parking) and a huge outdoor common area (it is actually to the side of our cottage, about 35 paces from our back door) for picnicking and ball-playing......and of course, our rental includes the use of our spectacular Lake Michigan Beach. We think our private Luna Gowdy Beach is one of the clearest, cleanest, and best beaches in Union Pier! Besides being so close to Lake Michigan, we are an easy walk to the Whistle Stop Grocery and Deli and the Red Arrow Road House Restaurant (3 to 3 1/2 blocks).

We think our cottage is wonderful, but please keep in mind that our cottage is NOT a party house. Our cottage is much too small for a wedding or family reunion or any kind of party with lots of people. Remember it's only 585 sq. ft.--- that's little! Also, keep in mind that we only have parking for TWO cars. Our absolute MAXIMUM IS FOUR PEOPLE, THAT INCLUDES CHILDREN. We must abide by this maximum number, as it is also mandatory as dictated in our rental license with Chikaming Township.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 585 Sq Ft (54 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jill W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Absolutely loved this place! Rosemary was very helpful checking us in and showing us how everything worked. The cottage is small but has everything you need, and you can tell it’s very well taken care of. The beds are super comfortable, the kitchen is very well stocked with very nice pans and appliances. Everything about the place is quietly luxurious, even down to the jacuzzi tub! Would definitely come back!

  • Deborah H.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    The cottage is beautiful and super clean! Everything we needed was provided. We'd love to stay again!

  • Dayna M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    This cute cottage was very comfortable and clean. Even cuter that the photos! We were 2 couples here for a long weekend. Beds were very comfortable, plenty of nice towels and beach towels, great hot water/pressure, and perfect heating/cooling. Rosemary showed us everything we needed to know. It was very quiet. And easy access to a beautiful, quiet beach. We would love to go back.

  • Andrea H.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Awesome access to beach!! Small cottage (part of a multi-unit property), but we were only ones there. Nice owner Very walkable to coffee and dinners in Union Pier

  • Kevin K.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    The place was very clean and well maintained. It was a short walk down to the beach. The views from the beach are great! Would definitely stay again!

  • Megan R.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Such a beautiful cottage on a quiet street with easy stair access to the beach. We loved it!

  • Kirsten

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Can I live here!? My parents and I went with my daughter and didn’t want to leave.

  • Sarah C.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    We had an amazing time at this quaint and cozy cottage! It was so close to the beach and allowed our family to soak up as much time by the water as possible! We loved the close proximity to Whistle Stop and the New Buffalo classics. We hope to come back soon!

  • Kevin N.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Everything was perfect and Rosemary was very friendly. Can’t wait to come back again.

  • Frederique P.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    Extremely well located and clean. It’s bright and as everything one would need. The owner is adorable. It’s small but it was perfect for us. I would recommend it and stay here again.

  • Bonnie K.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    This place was exactly as described. Reviews are correct. Rosemary met us and showed us helpful hints. We stayed for two nights in April, our after tax season getaway. Bed was great. Walked on beach a couple of times. Good restaurants within a few minutes of driving. No one else was on either side of us which was great. The place’s bedrooms were adjoined to next door’s cottage.

  • Nicole Ö.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Everything was perfect!

  • Nik M.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Wonderful!

  • Gaylene L.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    The location was perfect for us. A short walk to the beach and we could hear crashing waves with our windows open. The bed was comfortable and the cottage was decorated with love. Thank you!!

  • Kevin K.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Had an excellent time staying here. Very close walk to the beach. Will definitely stay here again.

  • Kathleen E.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    The perfect place to end the summer with. The beach does not disappoint and the cottage had every creature comfort we could ask for. We hope to be back soon!

  • Nick V.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    This is a clean, cozy cottage. Fits 4 adults nicely with one bathroom. It has everything we needed without excess or clutter. The beach is down several flights of stairs but very close (75 steps). I would go back without hesitation. The owners are friendly and work hard to maintain the property.

  • Donna C.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Perfect cottage for a week’s stay in Union Pier, MI. Easy access to beach by sturdy stairs with a few built in benches. Great communication with hosts. Truly enjoyed our stay and hope we can stay again. Highly recommend!!

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Rosemarys cottage was perfect for our little family! The kitchen is well stocked and we were able to cook a few meals. The access to the beach was awesome for getting back and forth with our infant. One thing to note for future renters is that the only TV is in the bedroom- not a deal breaker for us but worth knowing ahead of time!

  • Kimberly W.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    Rosemary greeted us with all the tips on how to run the cottage which was a great help. We loved the cottage my 9 year old grandson said he could live at the cottage! It was roomy for the 3 of us. All the amenities you could need. Private beach was a plus. Will stay again

  • Lynn K.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 29, 2024

    We had a fabulous stay. The cottage is perfection as well as the location. We loved it. The attention to detail is amazing. Thank you Rosemary & Mike

  • Molly B.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    This cottage was super sweet- breezy and bright! It was great to be able to just pop down to the beach any time we wanted- from a morning walk to a swim in the afternoon to a sunset viewing. The comfort and convenience could not be matched anywhere else- and we have stayed in several places in the area. Clean, cozy, and it had everything we needed! We LOVED our stay here and would come again, any time! And we did not turn on the TV once LOL!

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