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

Union Pier, Michigan
$238 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

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, 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 4 is a stand alone cottage with private deck and reserved parking. Still a great arrangement for an extended family visit as you can connect through the backyard but also perfect for traveling alone. Cottages 4 has a private driveway with a private basketball net.

• 1 Bedroom Queen
• 1 Bedroom with 2 Twins
• 1 queen Sofa Bed in Living Room
• 1 Bath
• Cable TV
• Free wi-fi internet
• Air Conditioning, Central Heating
• Private deck with bbq grill
• Private driveway with private basketball net
• 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
• Washer/dryer

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill 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/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    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

    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 : 5

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • April D.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Great location, short walk to the beach and Union Pier town.

  • ST S.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    So nice to walk to the beautiful beach as well as restaurant and store so quickly and easily. We all enjoyed our quiet and relaxing stay.

  • Laura O.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    It was wonderful stay!

  • Eileen P.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Really comfortable beds. Clean. Easy to get to beach. Nice large back porch.

  • Nate D.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Loved our stay here- would recommend for any ages- location for beach, restaurants and grocery were ideal!

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    It is a very cute little cabin in a great location very near the beach and the town of Union Pier. Although Red Arrow is half a block away we did not hear noise. The beds were comfortable and communication with owner was excellent.

  • Michele M.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2023

    Stayed Jun 25, 2023

    We had a great time. The beach was close and so fun for our daughters!

  • Stephanie P.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2022

    Stayed Nov 23, 2022

    We rented another unit on the property to accommodate extra family members. Everything worked out perfectly. Parking was not an issue. Close to lots of local attractions.

  • Sherrie M.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2022

    Stayed Oct 9, 2022

    We had a great time and really loved the space. Clean and cozy and close to everything!

  • Catherine N.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2022

    Stayed Aug 26, 2022

    We loved our visit to Union Pier. So many great things about this property but I think it’s important to consider some things before booking. CONS - host provides you with *one* roll of single ply toilet paper. To me, this is unacceptable. If you have 4 adults booking your space for 4 nights, you need to do more to accommodate the basic necessities. Even if you go to a state park campground, you’re provided with toilet paper in the restrooms. If you don’t want to drag a bunch of tp with you during your travels, you will pay quite a bit for it at the local stores. - they also only provide one roll of paper towels and one trash bag. Again, having to bring trash bags felt pretty bad. - house is smaller than I realized… it was definitely livable for us but the pull out couch is in a small space and isn't super practical as a sleeping option. - one bedroom did not get air and was really warm and stuffy PROS - lovely location: just a few blocks from a gorgeous beach on a quiet street with restaurant and coffee shop literally at the end of the street! Start your day with a bfast sandwich from the Whistle Stop! - great shared fire pit and plenty of grassy space with elephant statues that our small son loved! Bring s’mores! - house was charming, but small - host was communicative, kind, and flexible!

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Total

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$238+
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