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Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach!

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Sunset over McKinley St Beach -- Lake Michigan, Union Pier Oct 2009
Spring at cottage, Union Pier, Michigan 2008
Living Room w/ gas fireplace, trac lighting, exposed wooden beams and skylights.
View into kitchen and entry into bathroom - with shower/tub, basin & toilet
Gas fireplace to warm up by during beautiful Fall and Winter days!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach!

East of Eden is the perfect cottage for a romantic getaway or a fun-filled family vacation--in all seasons. The cottage has been impeccably restored and has it own private yard. It is a large one-bedroom, with well-equipped kitchen, full bathroom, and a beautiful open air living room with vaulted ceiling and skylights. After a beautiful sunset over Lake Michigan, come back and snuggle up with a good book next to the fireplace.

Inside and out, our cottage is the perfect retreat. Nestled amoung 100-foot tall Norway Spruce pines, it is only a block to your own private 'singing sands' beach of Lake Michigan. Union Pier beaches are the softest and widest in SW Michigan! And, it is only a block and a half to great little bakery and breakfast places, coffee and latte shops, unique restaurants and even fine dining. Or you can just stay at the cottage, sit on the front deck, grill your own favorite fare and watch the passer's by.

We are centrally located in the heart of Union Pier just off of the main road into town. Easy to get to, and easy to go to other attractions such as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, various seasonal Art Fairs, Fruit Farms, Antiquing, or just 'Heading up the Red Arrow Highway'.

**Please note that we do have a 2 night minimum, however in the high summer season we rent mostly for one week increments from Saturday to Saturday. We do try to accommodate as many people as we can. Sometimes in the early weeks or later weeks in the summer we can accommodate less than 7 nights. Please don't hesitate to inquire if we can. Thank you.




Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Teri Norris
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Union Pier Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Townline Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Cottage, Perfect Location, Perfect Beach! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 111 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time at East of Eden
Loved it so much we plan to come again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry G C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Spent a long weekend at this cottage and enjoyed it very much. Close to the beach and walking distance to a bakery and restaurants. Definitely recommend this property for a pleasant getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ann V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun cute cottage
Great neighborhood & easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage close to beach
Cottage couldnt have been in a better location. We loved the beach, the neighborhood, the nearby restaurants and farm stands. We'd definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
East of eden
Had a great stay as always.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Had a great time as always. Place is very clean. We love the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy
Excellent location and peaceful atay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great summer getaway
Great cottage a short walk to the beach. Quiet, peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
This cozy cottage was a short walk to a great coffee place, groceries and farmers' market. The short path to the beach and amazing sunsets was a lovely experience by itself, along a grove of towering spruce. The cottage is small but has everything you need. We recommend East of Eden Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little getaway!
The cottage is very cute. Check in instructions are very thorough and go through all the various aspects on how to use everything in the cottage. Easy walk to two public beaches and easy walk to multiple food and market options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
This was a great spot for a weekend getaway for 2! Small space but the vaulted ceilings and windows made it seem bigger. Beach time was great. The weather was mild despite being late July, but so nice The
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
East of Eden is a quaint cottage that is within 3-4 minute walk to the lake. Walkable you’re cafes and markets and the cottage itself is clean and comfy. Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
This is a great property for a couple and very close to the beach. The owners are wonderful and the directions in and about the property are laid out clearly. We ate at the Red Arrow Roadhouse both nights and it was really great! So was Mario's Pizza!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Union Pier Beach Vacation
The cottage was just great. Very clean and the location was awesome - walking to the beach each morning. Teri was very helpful and kind. We loved the area - quiet and relaxing. We will definitely go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rocky V.

Great find!
Great cozy cottage in a wonderful area! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for my small family
Easy walk to the beach. Close to the Union Pier shops. Inside was charming and perfect for my 3 year old daughter to run around.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kat D., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Getaway
This the perfect property for a couple’s vacation at an affordable rate. It was such a bonus to be able to bring our dog. The location is perfect. It is close to everything and a block from the beach. The beaches are some of the prettiest in Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

christine d.

Clean, tidy and close to everything.
Really has everything one needs. Nice to have beach chairs there and the wagon to haul things. Nothing fancy but everything you need. Location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet quaint neighborhood
Loved the quaint neighborhood, loved walking around with Hazel and enjoying all the beautiful landscape yards, also just a short walk to the quiet beach. Loved walking to get dinner. And enjoying the spectacular sunsets. Only thing I wished the cottage had was some outdoor seating to enjoy a meal after cooking on the grill. The location was awesome. Just a short drive to new buffalo and Michigan city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H., Lexington, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend stay at East of Eden. The home was perfect for our family of four. It was clean and had all of the amenities we needed for an enjoyable weekend. We WILL be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin fun!
Clean. Well stocked. Lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Wonderful Time!
Our family of four stayed at East of Eden the first week of August, had a great time. Cottage was cozy and clean, nice short walk to the beach. Parking in front of house was full the afternoon we arrived but we never had a problem after that. Owners were great to work with, would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A., Frankfort, Illinois, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sanctuary at the Lake
Was really wast walk to the beach. Cottage was small, but able to serve our needs for the week. Owner was easy to communicate with. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 year anniversary long weekend
Terri was quick to communicate with. Property was easy to find and literally a 5 minute walk to the beach. My husband and I enjoyed eating dinner at the local restaurants. Sunsets were AMAZING!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beds
Everything was great, except the beds were very very heavy ncomfortable!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Teri Norris

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