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8+ Bedroom House on 30 Acres with Pool/Kayaking/Woods/Trails/Farm, Near Beach!

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Rent the Goldberry Woods Inn as a private rental for family, retreat, or wedding
Each of the 8 suites feature artisan-made beds. American Hornbeam has king, deck
Comfortably swim any day of the year--even in inclement weather!
Farm fields and greenhouse. Organic produce available May-Oct with fruit u-picks
Take one of our kayaks out on the Galien River that wraps our property!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 24603.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

American Hornbeam

1 King Bed

Cedar Log

2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 King Bed

Driftwood

1 Queen Bed

Golden Maple

1 Queen Bed

Ironwood

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Sassafras

1 King Bed

Silver Maple

1 Queen Bed

White Birch

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

9 bathrooms

American Hornbeam

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bath near kitchen

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Cedar Log

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Driftwood

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Golden Maple

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ironwood

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sassafras

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Silver Maple

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

White Birch

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

8+ Bedroom House on 30 Acres with Pool/Kayaking/Woods/Trails/Farm, Near Beach!

10% Discount for weekly rentals. - Heated Pool Enclosed in winter -

Welcome to Goldberry Woods, SW Michigan's #1 rated property! Look no further for your family reunion or company retreat as there are simply more amenities and options on the 30-acre space than any other property in the region. On-site options include hiking woods, kayaking the river that wraps the property, picking berries, feeding chickens, swimming in the 45-foot heated pool or relaxing in hot tub. Bike or walk to nearby Lake Michigan beach (bicycles provided), play bags or badminton/volleyball, sit by campfire, or relax in our top-rated Inn. Lots of space to spread out for your group.

Please see our goldberrywoods site for more details. We are a Select Registry property (one of only a few in Michigan and featured in Midwest Living, Conde Nast Traveler, Washington Post, Chicago Magazine, Chicago/Metro Parent Magazine, and more) and we are the perfect spot for your family reunion, holiday, or corporate retreat. The inn sleeps 16-24 in beds or add a cottage/house or vintage camper to accommodate 2-30+ more. Relax by the heated pool with auto cover and hot tub, enclosed for indoor swimming all winter long; shared with our other cottages --but lots of seating options and room for everyone to spread out. We also have a new barn venue that overlooks the pool--great for groups/weddings/reunions (can seat up to 75) or rent for your own private pool house. The Barn includes ping pong, pool table, arcade game system, bathrooms, and more.

Come and stay in the heart of Harbor Country on 30 secluded acres of woods with hiking trails, river and stream, orchards, organic farm, and prairie less than one mile from the beaches of Lake Michigan. Pets are NOT allowed in the inn (but are allowed in our cottages or vintage campers).

The Inn is normally run as a bed & breakfast, but we have opened our doors to make it available as a group Vacation Rental for select dates/weeks (in order to give ourselves some needed breaks during the year!). If you have a smaller group and do not require the entire inn, then we can likely accommodate you as part of our standard B&B (and we may allow for smaller groups to rent the inn, depending on season--call for details). Please see our goldberrywoods website for details and availability.

The Goldberry Woods Inn includes over 6,500 sq ft of space to relax. Each of the 8 bedrooms/suites includes a private bath with double jacuzzi tub with shower or walk-in marble shower, gas fireplace, large streaming tv with Blu-Ray player and Satellite channels, WiFi, and a hand-crafted king or queen bed made by a local artisan using native Michigan trees, featuring luxurious bedding. Three of the rooms include additional, private sleeping areas/bedrooms (great for families, total of 11 different sleeping areas). Though the Inn features vintage and unique décor and furniture, we will provide you with classic comfort including luxury linens and immaculate rooms. The three first-floor rooms are also handicap accessible, with two suites featuring barrier-free showers with grab bars and benches.

Indoor amenities include a fully-stocked kitchen with all the pans and dishes you'll need; a dining room with wood-burning fireplace and seating for 24 people; a laundry area; a large living room with board games, books, and a wood-burning stove; and a 4-season sun room with couches and chairs, a 65" streaming tv, a game/puzzle table, and a large selection of DVD's to watch. Sit by one of the windows and watch the birds at the feeders, or relax with a game or puzzle by a roaring fire.

Outdoor amenities include numerous decks overlooking the gardens with tables/chairs and a Weber gas grill; fire pit with free firewood; seasonal games including bags, badminton, bocce; bicycles to borrow to ride to the beach or explore the back roads; a large custom multi-level play set featuring climbing walls, swings, slide; a fruit orchard and organic farm; kayaks and canoes to float peacefully down our river; and 20+ acres of serene woods with hiking trails to explore (a truly beautiful location).

We also have a 3 bedroom, 2 bath Creekside Cottage (sleeps 6-8, 1300 sq ft) for rent as well. It includes a full kitchen, dining area, laundry room, large screened porch, jacuzzi tub in master bath, living room with leather sectional sofa and wood-burning fireplace with stone hearth, streaming TV with DVD, Weber gas BBQ, and fire pit. It overlooks the woods and creek and is located about 100 yards from the main inn. See Vrbo Listing #421134 for details.

The River’s Edge House includes 2,900 sq ft with 4 bedrooms (sleeps 8-12+, including a bunk room), 4 full baths, river views from most rooms, full kitchen with breakfast bar and separate dining room, large screened porch, laundry room, living room with large leather sectional, gas fireplace, WiFi, and large streaming TV with cable/Blu-ray DVD player. There is also a Weber gas grill, fire pit, firewood, and outdoor seating. Full access to Goldberry Woods main property is included and the pet-friendly cottage is located 75 yards from the main inn. See Vrbo Listing #735645 for details.

The Deerpath Cottage features 1,600 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (sleeps 6) and is set up very similarly to Creekside Cottage. See Vrbo Listing #4058338 for details.

Lastly, we also have two vintage campers available (each sleeps 2). Tucked at the edge of our woods under the majestic old pine trees, they feature all of the amenities you would want in a glamping experience. Please see our goldberrywoods site for more info (not on Vrbo). These are located approximately 200 yards from the inn.

You can also rent the Entire Estate for your group stay. See Vrbo Listing #4217522 for details and please contact us directly too to discuss further (or if you would like an event with the inn, cottage, etc), as Vrbo is not set up for this. Combined, our 7 buildings/units include over 15,000 sq ft, 20 bedrooms, 20 full baths, 6 kitchens/fire pits/BBQ's, tons of fireplaces, and can sleep 20-50+ people. Please consider Goldberry Woods for your reunions, weddings, corporate/church/yoga retreats, or holiday getaways. Our new Barn can also accommodate groups up to 75 people for events as well. The Barn overlooks the heated pool, farm, and woods--and is a beautiful space for your large group to gather.

There are tons of activities in the immediate area, including exploring the beaches and dunes (our amazing, quiet local beach is a mile away, Warren Dune state park is 10 minutes, and Indiana Dunes National Park is just 20 minutes away), antique/vintage shops, art galleries, lots of great small towns to explore, bakeries, children’s museums, botanical gardens, horseback riding, fishing/boating, zoo, golf, fun park with go-carts and mini-golf, casino, movies, microbrews, wineries, organic distillery, and tons of fantastic restaurants!

Goldberry Woods can also add on private experiences for your stay, including yoga, marma massage, ayurvedic wellness, foraging tours, farm tours, cooking classes/dinners, and sandcastle building at the beach. Please inquire for pricing/availability.

Please call or visit our Goldberrywoods site for more details! Discounts for week-long stays. We also strongly encourage Trip Insurance, as it protects both of us and is easy and affordable (such as TravelGuard by AIG, for example).

Property manager

Julie and Eric Haberichter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents responsible for any damage by children.
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Events

No events allowed
No High School/college/prom groups allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum $400 fee for evidence of smoking inside.
Cancellations may receive a credit back if we are able to re-book your dates for your total (minus 10% standard cancellation fee).
Quiet hours 11pm - 9am. Please watch your small children and be courteous to other guests.
Guests are responsible for any damage caused by their guests. If we are unable to host guests after your stay due to issues, you will be accountable.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No High School/college/prom groups allowed
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Townline Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gordon Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Local - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 8.8 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

Does 8+ Bedroom House on 30 Acres with Pool/Kayaking/Woods/Trails/Farm, Near Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 8+ Bedroom House on 30 Acres with Pool/Kayaking/Woods/Trails/Farm, Near Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 8+ Bedroom House on 30 Acres with Pool/Kayaking/Woods/Trails/Farm, Near Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 8+ Bedroom House on 30 Acres with Pool/Kayaking/Woods/Trails/Farm, Near Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 8+ Bedroom House on 30 Acres with Pool/Kayaking/Woods/Trails/Farm, Near Beach! located?

This family-friendly Union Pier holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Lake Michigan. Townline Beach and Union Pier Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70th birthday getaway
Our family rented the property to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday. It was everything we needed, wanted and more. The home was well thought out and equipped for 8 couples to comfortably enjoy a weekend together. Plenty of space to gather and yet have space to ourselves. The grounds are beautiful and the hosts responsive and friendly. Thank you for making my mom's birthday weekend so enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation for big family
We rented the entire inn plus a cabin for 17 adults and two children. It was perfect in every way. Everyone was able to find something fun to do: pool, hot tub, bicycling, canoeing, kayaking, going to the beach, feeding the chickens. The beds are wonderfully comfortable (new mattresses) and each couple had their own bathroom. Very comfortable for all. We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna P., Batavia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dad’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Our Dad has been widowed since 2005 and is ultimately doing great. He had been independent in his living environment up until the pandemic! His life came to a screeching halt once the pandemic shut us down he has become more frail physically. Mentally he is sharp as a tack. with one main health scare over this period the family decided to have a momentous birthday celebration! Goldberry Woods was the perfect place for everyone in the family to enjoy family time together!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Inn for us to enjoy our celebration!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas Celebration
This is a very unique inn, and we took advantage of all it has to offer. The inn itself is beautiful with unique bedroom suites and generously appointed kitchen. (Most of the time this is a B&B, and we imagine they prepare impressive morning meals. The beverage glasses are awesome!) We prepared all our own meals and took advantage of the Whistle Stop and Barneys for provisions. All eleven of us ate at one of the trestle tables, and then moved over to the other for reading, games and cards. The property is fun and educational. We hiked the woods, admired the fruit trees and bee hive, and loved feeding the chickens! Our grandkids will always remember collecting the chicken and duck eggs which was a very new experience for them. Eric and Julie gave just the right amount of information so that the kids had to figure out how to get the eggs out of the coop! We made delicious quiches with the eggs. As if that is not enough, we also had an easy-to-use hot tub, and fun games (air hockey and ping pong) at our disposal. Our family had a wonderful 3 days at Goldberry Woods and will surely make it a tradition to gather there. We were just the right distance from Lake Michigan and enjoyed its winter glory with a walk at the New Buffalo city park. Eric and Julie were perfect hosts--they let us have the run of the place but were nearby if we had questions or requests. Thank you, Craig and Marsha Lesley
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property
My friends and I stayed for 4 nights recently. The property was fantastic and was great for accommodating our large group (~24 adults + a few kids). Eric and Julie were also very kind and willing to help with any questions. We would highly recommend and would love to be repeat customers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Great rental.
We rented the entire inn for a reunion. The property was exactly as described and the owners could not have been nicer. Location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

BYHSI I.

Awesome Place
We came with a really large group. Goldberry was clean, spacious and very accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay . There was plenty of sleeping space and common space. The kitchen was perfect for all our food and the eating area was able to seat all of us comfortably. It was a short walk to lake and the water was beautiful. We would highly recommend Goldberry.

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Very spacious and a great place to stay!
I have a large family and Goldberry Woods was a great place to accommodate everyone. The rooms were very spacious and well designed. The house was very clean and well kept. My family had a peaceful and private setting. The owners were attentive and readily available. Overall, Goldberry Woods met all of my family’s needs. We look forward to more family gatherings at this great place!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

This is a perfect setting for your Staff Retreat!
This is the second time that we have stayed at Goldberry Woods. We rent out the entire property for our all staff meeting. We opt out of the breakfast so that we are able to have access to the kitchen during our stay to cook lunches and dinners. We hold our meetings in the main lodge. It is spacious enough to hold 15 comfortably if you are comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere. The reason for renting out the entire property is so we can retreat to our own space on breaks and at night. We have brought people in to lead yoga and we have done the same for wine & canvas. We will definitely keep Goldberry Woods in mind for future meetings.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great for Small Company Retreat
I booked Goldberry Woods for my company's senior leadership team for a private off-site retreat. We were able to book the entire inn at an extremely reasonable price. Eric and Julie were wonderful to work with and were very accommodating for various requests! It provided my team with privacy, and a relaxed setting for in-depth discussions & brainstorming. My team came back from the two-day visit raving about how beautiful the space and property was - it was a very good experience. I will be keeping Goldberry Woods at the top of my list for future company (& personal) outings!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

B & B Tranquility
Inviting, comfortable, roomy, accommodating...all of these are great words to describe Goldberry Woods. This is the second holiday our family of 24 has spent together at this B & B and once again we were so pleased with our experience while there. The bedrooms are large and comfy and a great getaway when you need to pull yourself away from the conversations and busyness of the family. Each of the bedrooms has its own jacuzzi tub, tv, reclining chair and very comfortable bed. In addition we had a fireplace and sliding door leading to a deck in our room. The communal gathering areas were perfect for family games, conversations and holiday present opening. The Christmas tree that was there kept us all in the spirit of the holiday too. We love the kitchen with it's up-to-date appliances and more than enough utensils and cooking dishes to accommodate our large family meals. The extra large coffee maker and on demand hot water were perfect for the coffee and tea addicts in our family. The kitchen tables and chairs sat all of us nicely for our meals. While the weather was rainy most of the time during our stay we did venture outside for family photos on this beautiful micro farm property. Last year the kids took on the scavenger hunt the owners had made through the trails in the wooded area. It was wonderful and a perfect activity for adults and children alike! I was able to get away for a few outdoor runs during our stay and the surrounding area is very safe and made for scenic and pleasurable runs. Thanks to Eric & Julie for opening up their B & B to help make our family times together so memorable!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Space for Retreat
I led a writing retreat at Goldberry Woods in March of 2015 and can't recommend the place highly enough. Eric and Julie are professional and wonderful to work with: Eric was responsive and flexible while I was making the arrangements and he made it easy to book the space online. Both he and Julie provided us with all the info about the area we needed to know once we arrived. The space and the property are beautiful: calm, warm, and inviting, perfect if you're looking for a quiet place for a group to get away. In addition Julie's breakfasts are delicious! A great place for a group or a family that wants to take a break from everything.

About the host

Hosted by Julie and Eric Haberichter

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Julie and Eric are looking forward to welcoming you to Goldberry Woods. We are college sweethearts who both became engineers. We honeymooned at a B&B in Hawaii which was a working flower farm. After that experience, we have continued to stay at bed & breakfasts whenever we get the chance. We also vowed that someday we would become innkeepers ourselves.

The Haberichters lived in the busy Chicago suburbs but began spending every possible moment vacationing in Harbor Country. On a family vacation in 2011, we stumbled across the old River’s Edge B&B in Union Pier. The property was close to the beach with beautiful woods and enough pasture to create a biodiverse farm with organic practices. It included two cottages and an Innkeeper’s House so that our young family would have a bit of private space.

We are so in love with Harbor Country, and we are just dying to share it with you! We are also quite proud that Goldberry Woods has become the top-rated inn in all of SW Michigan!

Why they chose this property

Goldberry Woods Cottage is located just one mile from Lake Michigan; however, our 30 secluded acres offer a bit of quiet amongst the bustle of Harbor Country's busy summers. An entire day can be spent just on our property, kayaking or canoeing in the Galien River or hiking our trails. Explore our organic farm, which grows a little bit of everything that Michigan has to offer. Fall and Winter are also a great time to visit!

What makes this property unique

Secluded, private, quite property with heated pool/spa tub, orchard, organic farm, and woods literally right out your door. Everything you should need is available (and included in price). Property includes 30 aces to explore with hiking trails, heated pool, barn pool house, and so much more. This is a Select Registry property and is the #1 rated property in SW Michigan.

Very close to fantastic restaurants, wineries, microbrews, an organic distillery, botanical gardens, art studios, antique shops, a large casino, outlet shopping, golf, and of course the beaches and dunes along Lake Michigan.

Languages:

English

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