1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly

Union Pier, Michigan
$154 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay


Come explore Elephant Walk, a dog-friendly compound, walkable to beach and town, designed to make memories for your group. It provides multiple gathering spots both outside and in while ensuring ample privacy at the same time. Our Main House offers giant living spaces to accommodate the whole group and provides 4 very large bedrooms and 3 baths. On the same grounds, there are 5 smaller cottages that offer full kitchens/bathrooms/living spaces and house 1-2 bedrooms each. If you would like torent the Main House as well as 1+ cottages, please see our VRBO links to the other cottages or message me to check on availability. Host your retreat, wedding party, or reunion here for an unforgettable experience!

We allow large group bookings only (Main House + at least 2 cottages) until late Fall of each year at which point we'll open up the calendar for anyone to reserve the house and cottages separately and allow for instant booking. Please message us for details, and we will respond within 24 hours.

Much work has been done to this compound since we bought it in Jan 2019. Stay tuned to this as we will update pictures as changes are made as well as provide more updates we'll make over the coming years.

*2024 updates from a home maintenance standpoint:
-Entire property: new exterior paint, parking signs for all of the cottages, new ceiling fans
-Main House: gas grill added to charcoal grill option, new screened porch furniture and ceiling (no leaks!), kitchen backsplash, new balcony off primary bedroom
-Cottage 2: electrical overhaul to fix sporadic outages
-Cottage 3: expanded private enclosed yard
-Cottage 4: new basketball hoop
-Cottage 5: kitchen refresh with new countertops and kitchen sink

**Everyone must review the rental agreement which is comprehensive: lists the terms of the rental agreement, the dog waiver (if you are bringing a dog), provides suggested packing items, lists the hot tub rules (for Main House only).

**Please designate upon checking out if you are bringing a dog so you can have the pet fee added onto your final total.

**Note that Cottage 1 shares a wall with the far hallway corner of the Main House but as of 2022, we've added insulation and other measures to ensure noise transfer is drastically minimized. Cottage 1 and 2 used to have an interior door that locked but it was the source of noise transfer so in Spring of 2022, we closed up that door and added insulation in the units to minimize noise transfer. Cottages 4 and 5 share no walls as they stand alone on the property. All cottages have a pull out couch, and the Main House has 2 pull out couches, one in each king bedroom.

**From Memorial Day to Labor Day we require 3 night minimum stay, but a 7 night stay (Fri-Fri) is required in the heart of the summer, from June through beginning of August unless the week is already broken up.

**Well behaved dogs are welcome. Pets are required to be on leash outside of fenced yard, and you are required to pick up after them or fee will be assessed.

**Note our suggested packing items we provide right before your arrival. Starter paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags are provided but you'll have to bring your own after the starters. We don't do this because we're cheap or insensitive. We do this because we are not often in the area to run these kinds of things over, and we also like for guests to be respectful of the environment which we've noticed happens more often when guests bring their own disposable supplies. Thank you for your understanding!

Thank you for visiting, we hope you choose Elephant Walk for your next group get-away! Email us with any questions, and we'll answer any questions within 24 hours.

The links to the other units on the property are as follows:

Elephant Walk- Main House: www.vrbo.com/1519363
Elephant Walk- Cottage 1: www.vrbo.com/1519692
Elephant Walk- Cottage 2: www.vrbo.com/1519733
Elephant Walk- Cottage 3: www.vrbo.com/1519782
Elephant Walk- Cottage 4: www.vrbo.com/1519804
Elephant Walk- Cottage 5: www.vrbo.com/1519825

Cottage 2 is a great cottage, quaint with ample space for 2-3 guests. Drivers park on the street in front of house.

• 1 Bedroom Queen
• 1 Queen Sofa Bed in Living Room
• 1 Bath
• Cable TV
• Free wi-fi internet
• Air Conditioning. Central Heating
• Back patio shared with cottage 1
• Large shared front yard with cottage 1
• Access to Main House big backyard and other amenities (hot tub, outdoor shower, fire pits, game room, etc.) if sharing compound with large group
• Weber Kettle Grill for Charcoal
• Fully Equipped Kitchen

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

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

    Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs 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 : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Francesca

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Came for a weekend wedding to beautiful Michigan and had the absolute best time at this spot! The space was clean and safe, the bed was SO comfy! Cannot wait to come back!

  • TOM A.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed three nights mid week , beach was great .realyq

  • Candace M.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    We traveled to Union Pier for a family reunion. This property was conveniently located, close to other family members and close to the lake. It was a perfect place to return to for comfort and privacy. The cottage is very clean, the bed is comfortable, and everything we needed was provided. We loved it!

  • Rebecca R.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Cute and cozy but definitely on the small side. Very close to highway and train tracks, could hear both. The location is a 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach. The beach is beautiful! Our host, Erica was attentive and easy to communicate with. A great place to stay.

  • Cathy C.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 21, 2024

    Loved the cottage and being so close to Lake Michigan. Great location for restaurants, hikes shopping.

  • Harold A.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2024

    Stayed Feb 16, 2024

    Great beach house with plenty to do in walking distance. Very accommodating hosts who were quick to reply to any questions. Can’t wait to visit in the summer

  • Andrea W.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2023

    Stayed Dec 27, 2023

    Such a cute place! We ran into some hiccups upon arrival (no heat / no internet). Erica was super responsive - both issues were quickly resolved. The rest of our stay was absolutely comfortable and enjoyable. We recommend this place for all seasons!

  • Karen P.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2023

    Stayed Oct 27, 2023

    Cute, cozy and comfy cottage. Perfect for our weekend getaway. Bed was very comfortable which is a major plus! Would love to return in the summer to enjoy the beautiful beach!

  • Susan T.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2023

    Stayed Oct 7, 2023

    Overall, this was just we needed. Lake Michigan is our favorite to rest and relax. We were also heading into Chicago from the Detroit Suburbs, so this is a great stop if you want to break up the trip. The lake was a short distance away with lots of shore to walk on, the neighborhood was charming and a restaurant was right around the corner. The only thing of note, is to check your coffee maker. I had to push on cord in back to get it to turn on and it did. Otherwise, it was a comfy rest for us. Thanks so much for the accommodations. We may definitely make this a stop on our way to Chicago again.

  • Barbara S.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2023

    Stayed Sep 19, 2023

    Enjoyed our short stay at Union Pier, cottage was great!

  • Trisha L.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2023

    Stayed Aug 6, 2023

    Cottage was very nice and had everything we needed but wasn’t quite big enough for 3 of us. It was pretty cramped when we did want to just chill or play a game. It would’ve been a great place for just my husband and I for a getaway. We were blessed with great weather so we really went and did stuff each day all day. It was nice and close also to the beach which was stunning. The whole complex does not have great internet either we never could stay connected if that’s important to you if you have work to do or even want to watch a movie on your personal fire stick. Wonderful place to unplug though. The owners were available also if needed. Cute quaint cottage!!

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