Union Pier, Michigan
Welcome to our recently upgraded, spacious yet comfy and inviting family lake house! Feel the zen as you step on the front porch, outfitted with rockers and sofas. This home can be your getaway any time of year!
Located in the heart of Union Pier, a quick 4 minute walk to the corner bakery (Black Currant), market (Union Pier Market), mini-mart grocery store (Milda's), frozen treats (Izzy's Bean & Gelato Shoppe) and restaurant (Frankie's Place).
Choose one of two public beaches (Townline or McKinley), each about an 8 minute walk from the property.
For security, there are two Ring cameras installed at both the front and back entrances.
This is a NO PET and and NO smoking/vaping property.
We ask our guests to please honor this policy as the the owners have serious allergies.
The main level of the home offers many gathering spaces.
There are two living rooms. The main/large living room has multiple sofas, a large tv with cable access and a Blu-Ray DVD player. A library of movies (and books and games!) is available for your stay, located on the shelves - Feel free to watch (read or play!) your favorites and please leave them for the our next guests. There is a gas fireplace and instructions regarding usage are on the mantle.
The smaller living room across the hall has a pull out sofa (twin). There is a tv with an attached DVD player, which is perfect when others want to watch their own shows/movies!
The spacious kitchen is stocked with plates, utensils and all your cooking needs. The island has chairs for three. There is also a chair at the desk area.
The kitchen flows into the dining room, which has 6 seats, but can seat 8 comfortably (feel free to move chairs from the kitchen).
The screened in porch has a table and chairs for 8. Enjoy the gas grill for cookouts during your stay!
The powder room is located off the hallway.
This home sleeps 11 comfortably with the main/primary bedroom (king) on the first floor. The bathroom is en-suite and includes a large shower, jetted tub and walk in closet with a double vanity.
There are four spacious bedrooms upstairs, each with beautifully vaulted ceilings.
The first upstairs bedroom has a bunk bed that sleeps 3 - The lower bunk is a full and the upper bunk is a single. This room has a walk in closet that is perfect for building forts, playing games and having an indoor camp night for younger children. Also, a tv with no cable access.
The second upstair bedroom has a queen bed and tv (no cable), plus a desk.
The third upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and tv (no cable) and a small corner desk.
The fourth upstairs bedroom has two twin beds.
The upstairs bathroom has an extra large shower, double vanity and skylight.
The laundry room is on the main level and has a front loading washer and dryer for your convenience.
The basement has extra high ceilings and provides an oasis of games for kids and adults, including a pool table, foosball table, air hockey and XBox 360. Feel free to use the games provided during your stay and please leave them for our next guests.
End your day with a soak in the hot tub, located a few steps outside of the screened-in porch. Towels are provided.
There is also and outdoor shower and a fire pit.
Guests are also welcome to use the beach chairs and toys that are stacked in the basement.
The detached garage is not available to rental guests.
There is so much to do here year-round! Explore the local antique shops, botanical gardens, breweries, casinos, farmers markets, fruit orchards, amazing local restaurants, the shopping center at Lighthouse Mall, wineries, and Warren Dunes state park, just to name a few!
For your convenience, we have partnered with Home Concierge Services to help you with anything during your stay!
Feel free to call Lisa at: 630.388.9833
Her contact information is also available at the property.
Please NO pets and NO smoking/vaping in the property.
In the event these house rules are broken, additional fees will be charged.
An hour and a half drive from down town Chicago.
Enjoy your stay at Sun's Up - Bar Down!
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Bar Down was hands down the best place I’ve had the privilege of staying via VRBO. The house was represented well via pictures and description. The owner was readily accessible if needed and was very helpful throughout our stay. I would highly recommend staying at Bar Down if you are visiting SW Michigan. Only ask is you let me k ow when you plan on booking so I don’t miss out on this property next time I’m in town. ?
Our book club was looking for a special place to celebrate our 40th anniversary. We wee 8 senior women. The facilities were excellent. Wonderful location. Quick walk to the lake. Hot tub and outdoor fire pit was great. All the beds were comfy and there was plenty of space for celebration. There were games, movies and pool. Already planning our return
Beautiful home and excellent communication with the property owner. I would highly recommend this property.
Communication was excellent from the beginning. The home was outfitted with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing trip to a small beach town. It was extremely easy to pop down the road for food or a walk, and the local public beach access was beautifully kept and a short walk the other way. Our only complaint was cleanliness: the home did not meet our expectations for cleanliness of floors and there were a significant number of ants and spiders who found us to be a nuisance to their typical activities. This is somewhat to be expected, seasonally and in a home that isn't occupied all the time, but it did make the stay a little less enjoyable for us. Overall, it was a good place to spend a few days away from real life.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Such a beautiful home we have already booked for next year. Thank you for the delicious pie and checking in with us during our stay. We were greeted by a male and female Cardinal when we arrived in the sunroom. My niece said it was my parents who used to come to Union Pier with us ??. The outdoor space was wonderful, which is where we spent most of our time. Lots of laughter, good food, and memories made❤️. Until next year……
The house was spacious and beautiful. The giant basement with pool table and tv center was A+ The outdoor yard space was perfect for after dinner gathering! A short stroll to a wonderful beach. Located within walking distance to a fabulous bakery and neighborhood grocery/beverage store. Just a few minutes from New Buffalo, Warren Dunes and many other area attractions. Guest/owner communications were excellent.
Bernadette was incredibly accommodating of our large group and was very easy to get a hold of if we had any questions! The property was clean, close to the beach, and very enjoyable. Would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in New Buffalo who needs space for their group!
Had 10 adults for Memorial weekend. Hot tub, fire pit played some games. And of course the beach. The house was lovely, plenty of room to spread out. Would happily come back.
For years, the boys lived a fast paced lifestyle. A new city every weekend, a different club every night. Fast forward to 2023 and we were looking for a change of pace. Enter this beautiful Union Pier property. The house and property were exquisitely maintained and ready for us upon arrival. Our resident bougie boy (let’s call him Shawn) even remarked upon the quality of the stay. All in all, this was a five star experience and would recommend to anyone looking for a getaway. If you don’t wanna work and just bang on the drum all day, this is the place!
Beautiful property with all the amenities needed for a large group. Would definitely stay again.
Great property. Plenty of room for family of 10 with kids. Kitchen stocked with more tools than my house! Great screened porch. Basement filled with pool table, air hockey, foos ball, and other fun stuff! Short walk to wonderful beach. Also short walk to bakery and market. Quiet peaceful neighborhood. Just a great place.
We loved our time at Sun's Up - Bar Down! The house was lovely, and well-suited for multiple families and different age ranges. It was a kids' (and parents) dream in terms of games and activities - Bernadette literally thought of everything. We also appreciated the little extras - amazing sheets and towels, hand soap in every bathroom, and a pie to welcome us! The outdoor spaces and screened in porch were my favorites - with ample room for play and relaxation. The beach was a short walk too, which was great. We can't wait to come back!
We had a great stay! The house was well equipped for our family vacation. Very short walk to the beach and to the little town. Easy drive to New Buffalo, as well. We had a couple rainy days but the house had plenty to do for the kids to stay entertained. We also enjoyed the fire pit at night.
Great place that was spacious enough for our extended family (6 adults / 5 kids). Easy walk to Townline beach and local Union pier attractions. We will be back!
Wonderful place to stay in Union Pier! We had a group of small kids 3-8 and loved the space, the yard and hot tub are awesome! Spacious enough to fit both families and short walk to the beach, hope to be back soon!
The house was exactly as advertised! The hosts were excellent! Would definitely stay again !
Great family property. Easy walkable beach access. Great hot tub. Plenty of space. Large yard for kids to play
Easy accommodations and location for 3 generations to enjoy local breweries, wineries, County, State & National Parks, and sunsets on the local beach.
Fun house that slept our family comfortably. Beach access 10 minute walk plus New Buffalo and Warren Dunes are short drives. Plenty of restaurants and antiquing in the area. Fire pit, hot tub, and outdoor amenities were great. Thanks Bernadette.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back here! There were plenty of spaces for everyone both inside and out. The patio and fire pit had plenty of seating and we enjoyed a fire every evening. Hot tub was very soothing after our long bike ride of 57 mile.Everything was clean and ready for us to relax. t