BREEZY LANE-FAMILY BEACH COTTAGE, SHORT WALK TO PRIVATE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH

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Breezy Lane Cottage on a private lane with large backyard surrounded by trees

Screened porch large enough for dining and relaxing.

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Union Pier, MI

Gordon Beach
‪14 min walk‬
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
‪4 min drive‬
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
‪14 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Blue Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

East Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Green Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

North Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Peach Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Sleeping Porch/sunroom

1 Double Futon

South Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

6 BR private cottage, on wooded and secluded 1.5 acres in Union Pier, Michigan, just 90 minutes from Chicago in the heart of Harbor Country. Breezy Lane cottage is across from a private sandy beach on the shore of lake Michigan, modern kitchen including dishwasher, washer/dryer;,six bedrooms, each with private views overlooking the lawn and woods. The cottage has a deck, a sun room, and a new large screened porch. There is plenty of outside furniture and a gas barbeque. The lawn and yard are large enough for group games in one area, play set in another, dining and private outside lounging in yet another, all on beautiful private grounds. Swim, sun and walk for miles on the sand beach, rinse off in the outside shower, enjoy evening bonfires and stargazing. Includes TV, cable, and wireless. Breezy Lane cottage is perfect for groups of friends or family, plenty of space to spend time together or privately for reading, sun bathing, or other peaceful pleasures. Perfect for coping with COVID, so close to Chicago or Detroit.
Located in the heart of Harbor Country, Breezy Lane cottage is just minutes from local restaurants, or visit nearby butcher ships, bakeries, farm stands, and farmers' markets --to create your own feast. Check out the local brews at Greenbush Brewery in Sawyer or local whiskey at the Journeymen in Three Oaks. Hunt for treasures at Harbor Country antique shops, rent bikes, kayaks, canoes for the lake or nearby rivers, enjoy movies or acclaimed local theater in Three Oaks. Or just relax in the yard or on the beach. There's always many ways to enjoy your vacation at Breezy Lane Cottage.
We rent Friday to Friday during the summer months, July. Available for weekends, long weekends or school vacations during the year, October-June.

Keywords: cottage, cabin, private beach and lake access, group and family

Property manager

Peg Dublin

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 cottage is on the beach. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

Gordon Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Townline Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BREEZY LANE-FAMILY BEACH COTTAGE, SHORT WALK TO PRIVATE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BREEZY LANE-FAMILY BEACH COTTAGE, SHORT WALK TO PRIVATE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BREEZY LANE-FAMILY BEACH COTTAGE, SHORT WALK TO PRIVATE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BREEZY LANE-FAMILY BEACH COTTAGE, SHORT WALK TO PRIVATE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH located?

Nestled on the beach, this Union Pier cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect combination of beach access and privacy

It’s hard to find somewhere with both private beach access and a private backyard but this rental managed both. Beach is very nice and the winner of the weekend was the screened in gazebo with plenty of seating. Would definitely rent again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

12 Aug 2024

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Great home, great location

This home is extremely well-appointed and comfortable. The large lawn/garden is perfect for kids & family. The beach is perfect.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

9 Aug 2024

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Breezy Lane Beach Bliss

Clean, spacious, easy walk to beautiful beach

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra S.

27 July 2024

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Annual family vacation

My family and I have been vacationing together in Union Pier for 30+ years. Last year, we had to find a new cottage to stay in after our former cottage we rented burned down. We could not have been happier to find Breezy Lane and it fits our family so well. We’ve had a great two years here and we look forward to (hopefully) many future years renting here and making many more years of memories as a family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

deb c.

26 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay! Plenty of space for a large family. Everything that we needed to make our stay comfortable was provided. We will definitely consider returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

14 Aug 2023

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Family Beach Vacation

We stayed with my sister and my Aunt and all of the cousins ages 3-9. We loved the house. Lots of space and the layout was perfect for putting the kids to bed earlier and be able to visit in the living room and kitchen area.The walk to the beach was a bit far for my elderly Aunt. She was able to do it but it took some time. We had a wonderful time and would come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra S.

4 Aug 2023

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Amazing!

My family and I have been vacationing in Union Pier every year for the last 30+ years and it’s always our favorite week of the year. Unfortunately, the house that we had been renting had a fire and no longer does rentals. We are so fortunate and happy that we found this place for our family as it was absolutely perfect! The bedrooms, huge yard, screened in porch, and short walk to the beach was amazing for our group of young kiddos to adults. Plus, it was dog friendly and our dog had a blast! We already rented it for next year and cannot wait to come again. We hope to call this place “home” one week per year for many years to come!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

3 Aug 2023

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Wonderful Lake House

Lovely yard with lots of trees. Private outdoor shower was a wonderful addition to the 2 bathrooms. Easy access to beautiful beach. Very clean and well air conditioned house. Everyone especially liked the detatched screened porch and the live deer in the yard. We are already booked for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

21 July 2023

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A lot of space

The living/dining room was bigger than I expected. The kitchen was well stocked, lots of dishes and I liked the filtered water dispenser at the sink. The bathrooms worked well but not the best remodeling. The house goes on and on! A nice bedroom of the living room that I didn't even see at first, 2 more just past the bathrooms, then a door with a hallway and 3 more bedrooms! The bedding was very clean and plenty of pillows. The screened porch is the best room of the house! Large table, hammock and porch swing. The fire pit had plenty of chairs and a storage bin to keep wood dry. Deer came to visit the yard every morning and evening. The locked gate to the beach is very close and there are tons of gate keys on lanyards. 67 steps down to the bottom and then a bit more hill down to the beach. The beach chairs were very nice. Glad they are kept in a nice storage bin at the bottom of the steps with nice umbrellas, too. There were a couple of kayaks laying there but no paddles to be seen. Only negative I'd say is not much in the way of games and toys. The house is comfortable and functional, but not fancy. Worked great for our 8 people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

26 June 2023

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Great

Everything was at the property, no major issues. Plenty of room for the extended family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

20 June 2023

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Family vacation

We had a fantastic time! The kids and grandkids had a blast at the beach. We enjoyed the large and private yard and used the fire pit nightly for smores. The beds were very comfortable. There were plenty of towels for our family of 13. We would absolutely return for another stay! Thank you!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

E. C.

16 June 2023

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Great place for a group

Wonderful property - loved the yard & screened in porch.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

23 Oct 2022

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Excellent stay!

We were thrilled with this lovely rental. So many pros: ample space, both indoor and outdoor, to comfortably house our group of 13; love the screened in porch, yard is huge for lawn games, beach was gorgeous, well stocked kitchen and a homey versus “show place” rental where I’d be a nervous wreck worrying if the grandkids would break something. Communication with our host was outstanding. My family and I can’t wait to stay here again:)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

14 Aug 2022

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Breezy Lane

Overall we had a wonderful time. The house was very clean. It’s a very interesting house. There are different sections of the house that can be closed off with doors. This is very helpful if you have little ones that you want to keep out of the kitchen when cooking or if you want some extra quiet time for little ones naps. The decor is very unique & vintage! We LOVED the screened in porch. The swing set and hammocks were enjoyed by the children. The host & owners were very responsive & welcoming. The only caution I have for future rentals is the accessibility of the private beach. If anyone in your family has hip or knee issues, they may not be able to get to the beach. There are 70 some steps to go down & a small sand incline to reach the stairs when going back up the steps. The beach area was absolutely beautiful & peaceful. They provided umbrellas & some chairs to use when on the beach. We had a wonderful time. Just wished it was easier to get to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

9 Aug 2022

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Family vacation

Great for large family group with young kids. No twin or bunk beds. We brought a twin blow up and port a crib, which made room sharing with kids a bit easier. Fantastic outdoor playground, hammock, fire pit, grill, and large yard space safe from road. The very large (sat 14) screened porch was essential for family meals and relaxing. Ample beach chairs and towels. Steep climb up sand dune, then stairs, so be patient getting to beach. In unit laundry and A/C was a definite plus. Well equipped kitchen. Three of the bedrooms were shut off down their own hallway, so noise from adults after kids in bed was not heard. Made for easy evening visiting. Bring a baby monitor. Had a wonderful time! Highly recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

6 Aug 2022

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Family vacation

A bit difficult for us to locate, Breezy Lane was a great place for this large group with an age range from 7 to 70. We used the deck, screen porch, hammocks, fire pit and gas grill. Unfortunately, we are not as physically fit as we should be and that sand dune at the foot of the beach stairs proved a challenge to many of us. The outdoor shower at the house was so helpful in keeping most of the beach out of the house. Sunsets were amazing and most of us spent a great deal of time enjoying Lake Michigan's inviting, cooling water. Very memorable week !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

17 July 2022

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Summer Breeze

This was our second family vacation at Breezy Lane. It was terrific! The cottage worked well for14 of us (from 6 years old to 72). The large screened porch is perfect for dinners, relaxing or playing board games (the LR/DR has ample space for the same). The huge yard provides great space for playing catch and other outdoor games - and we enjoyed S'mores at the fire pit. The beach is outstanding, with plenty of room and beautiful sand. Giving this property a 5-star review is Easy Breezy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cambria C.

23 June 2022

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Cozy cottage

Great beach stay for our large group. Prompt communication and response. Everything needed for a relaxing, quality home away from home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

LISA M.

20 June 2022

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Family trip

When we first drove up i was not ao sure. The garbage cans were blocking the entrance & there is a large dip as you pull in. The yard was not mowed and and chairs were just sitting askew all over the porch. Once you got in side it was amazing. Old,but clean. Plenty of room for 8 adults & 2 kids. They had tons of pots & pans and cookware. Nice washer & dryer. The screen porch was a blessing because the bugs were terrible. The lake and beach are wonderful. As the description says- its a long walk to the beach and the sand is not soft” its not leveled off so its hard ro walk in. The chairs etc at the end or the steps - some were broken & there were quite a bit of spiders in them. I was not sure if the kayak’s were our to use. We had the best time at the beach. The house had everything you could ever want and more. We left extra things we we did not open in the pantry. You may want to being more toilet. Pam text to check on us & asked if we had all we needed. The lawn people came to mow the day we left. Take a few hours and rent a boat from okelska Marina. You do all your forms on line & then when you get there your ready ro go. Great people. You have drive a ways to find things to so. There is a little store on the corner by union pier market that makes some good sandwiches if you want to plan for a picnic or just toeat it was very nice an homy. Keep in mind this is an older home. It has everything you want & need. Go and enjoy the beach halfway up there is a nice bench to sit on to catch your breath. The outdoor shower did not woek, but they had a hose to use i am glad we rented this place. Pam made sure all was well and always asked if we needed anything. I give it 🔹🔹🔹🔺stars. The 1/2 star is because ir dis not have curb appeal. We enjoyed our stay and wanted to an extra day. I am sure we will stay there agIn. The screen porch was my happy place. They need to have the fans blowing down not up out there. You will not regret booking & staying at Breezy Lane. We enjoyed our stay immensely- Lisa, Kermit, Josh marc Ellyce and boys; Devyn, lucas & Elliott

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meljun G.

15 June 2022

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Home away from home.

Property is well maintained and host made everything easy by anticipating what guests would need and making them available. Location is awesome and is close to everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie P.

28 Oct 2021

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A wonderful vacation home

A phenomenal place to stay. The neighborhood is adorable, and the property is close to tons of amenities while also being private and secluded. The private beach access was the cherry on top. We stayed with a large group of cousins and a baby, and there were enough bedrooms that we all felt comfortable. I would absolutely stay here again. 100000000/10!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

20 Sept 2021

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Cozy down home cottage

Cottage was clean, beds were very comfortable. Air conditioning and fans in every room made it a cool retreat from the hot sun. Beautiful, breezy screened in porch and big fire pit were fun places to congregate. Well supplied with towels and sheets, beach towels and chairs, etc. Cottage was very affordable and very close to the beach. If you prefer staying in the lap of luxury, this cottage is not for you. But if you want a fun, cozy place with lots of bedrooms at an affordable price, you'll love it. Easy beach access. And the front yard sports a fabulous apple tree full of fruit!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jackie L.

19 Aug 2021

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House was set up nicely, kitchen had everything you needed.

Great family rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

7 Aug 2021

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Breezin' on a Sunny Afternoon

Our extended family (14 of us ranging in age from 5 to 71) had a marvelous week at Breezy Lane. The property is terrific with six bedrooms plus a sleeping porch. Each of the five couples had their own room; our two grandsons shared a bed in one room and our two granddaughters shared the futon on the sleeping porch. (If there were a bunk bed or a couple twin beds in one room, it would be a little better for our grands with their age differences, but it worked out fine.) We appreciated how the sleeping area is separate from the Living Room, so the night owls could continue to play board games or just talk without disturbing those who turned in earlier. Our time at the beach was fabulous. With the private beach access it felt like we had our segment of lake shore to ourselves. The 69 steps and small dune at the bottom could be a challenge for some, but if you take your time it is well worth the journey. I can't say enough about the house. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and plates/silverware. There are games and books, and plenty of towels for both beach and bath. And the yard is a huge bonus with room to play games and sit by the fire pit eating S'mores! At least once a day a doe and her two fawns came to eat apples in the yard! It's hard to pick a favorite spot, but the screened porch was amazing, catching every breeze and keeping away any stray mosquitos. We ate all our evening meals there. The owners of Breezy Lane are clearly beach people. They have provided all that you need to have an exceptional time. Breezy Lane was the perfect spot for our long planned family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany K.

1 Aug 2021

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Just what our family needed.

This property suited all our needs. It was very peaceful and relaxing filled with so many amenities and plenty of room for the kids to run around. The stairs to the beach were hard at the end of the day but it was nice to have the storage bin down by the beach to place all the items and not drag them back and forth each day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peg Dublin

Three generations of us have enjoyed using this great vacation property for over 40 years. We bought Breezy Lane with 5 families 40 years ago and are still enjoying it!

Why they chose this property

Its location is perfect, easily accessible from Chicago, as well as other Michigan and Indiana towns and cities. We have private access to one of Lake Michigan's most beautiful sand beaches and the surrounding area provides opportunities for any interest, active, cultural, nature. Its six bedrooms allows all generations to enjoy it together.

What makes this property unique

private beach access, huge screen porch for dining, reading, and relaxing, large yard and lawn for multiple activities, six bedrooms, room enough for large groups and gatherings, beautiful views, privacy.

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Blue Bedroom 4

East Bedroom 1

Green Bedroom 6

North Bedroom 2

Peach Bedroom 5

Sleeping Porch/sunroom

South Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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