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Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross!

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Driveway entrance.
Shorewinds is only 150 paces from the beach.
Our community beach entrance is outside our garden gate.
Pergola with blooming flowers welcome guests.
Colorful vines bloom in summer on arbor

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪1 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Twin Beds

Common area /great room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

hot/cold shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross!

Lake Shore property, footsteps down to the beach.

Coastal Concepts, Inc., a design and development team, is excited to offer, Shore winds Beach House, now available to rent to discriminating guests. This stylish home is located on the beachside of Lakeshore Road in desirable Union Pier. There is direct beach access to Miller Street beach from the garden gate.

The interior environment cleverly mixes the use of original artwork, artifacts, and antiques in a playful way that captures the essence of coastal living. French doors lead from the kitchen to a side patio that is adjacent to the beach path. Each bedroom has its own French door that opens to an exterior seating area.
The property has a fence as well as professional landscaping of the gardens offering you privacy while still being able to hear the waves on the shore.

Dining furniture sits under the pergola-covered deck and is an inviting spot to spend the late afternoon relaxing with a good book and a beverage or outdoor dining. Seating is nestled by the firepit for late evening star gazing.
We offer 2 full bathrooms as well as a hot and cold beach shower.
This is a cottage that you'll be thrilled that you chose for sharing with your loved ones.
Our house keeping staff has been groomed and trained to be a cut above the best with attention to details.
Reservations are not secured until a 50% rental deposit and a signed contract are received. The balance is due 60 days before the scheduled arrival along with a security deposit and housekeeping fee. There is a 3-night minimum for holiday and Special Event Weekends, at the weekend rate.

Payment in full is required with bookings made less than 30 days in advance. Summer rentals are booked as a 8-day/7 night package only. All summer rentals begin on Saturday afternoon and end the following Saturday Morning..
Check in at 4pm and check out at 10am on Saturdays for weekly rentals. Cancellation fees may apply.
We sleep 5 privately in the bedrooms and 7 with the sofa sleeper in the great room for over night guests.
Note, weekly rental cleaning rate is $275.00.


Property manager

Joan Arquilla
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Private yard to play in.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
home sleeps 6, the 5th additional party, linen fee is $10.00 per night for bedding and towels.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 159832

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Union Pier Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Townline Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shorewinds cottage Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath. No roads to cross! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Union Pier cottage is just steps from Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristian P.

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

Peace and quiet on the beach

This is our second time staying at Shorewinds cottage, which probably says enough. The cottage is amazing. It is *extremely* close to the beach. It is also well stocked and kid friendly (our 4 year old daughter loved the place). The food in the area is really good, with a couple of great restaurants and cafes - Union Pier Social, Tapa Tacos, Red Arrow Roadhouse, Whistle Stop Grocery. There are more restaurants and cafes in New Buffalo, which is very close. David's Delicatessen and Coffee is a must. Both times we have visited we came in March, and while it can be a bit chilly, we really enjoy the peace and quiet in the off season. other must-do things: Warren Beach Dunes and Galien River County Park
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Perfect Location

Our second stay...love the location and the layout. Our go-to long weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira B.

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

Happy New Year.

Property was accurately described. The kitchen was well appointed. Cozy hangout for the new year. Walk out to the beach in minutes. Will stay again.Joan was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

Wonderful!!!!!

The property was simply gorgeous! The proximity to the beach was spot on. Had a wonderful stay with my best friend. Girl's trip! Kitchen was well equipped. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Football Weekend

House is very clean, but be sure to know it is behind three other houses. Had there been a view it would have been outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

celeste p.

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

Amazing Stay!

Booked the shorewinds cottage as a last minute weekend trip for my mom and I and it was perfect! The inside was cuter and bigger than pictured. Everything was clean and comfortable. I loved the outdoor seating areas and the proximity to the beach - amazing to not have to cross the street to get to the beach. Perfect location within walking distance of the Whistle Stop, The Roadhouse and Milda's. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Great location

Cottage was well-equipped and clean. Excellent access to the beautiful beach. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

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

2nd summer at our happy place!

We came back for our 2nd summer and we already booked again for our 3rd summer! Clean and spacious and very comfortable, appreciated the new beds and TVs and other improvements. The grounds are even more beautiful than the photos, bird lovers remember to bring seed for the feeders! Easy checkin, good communication with property manager. And the location cannot be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Great location, cozy home

Our family had a wonderful stay. Loved having the beach in our backyard. Clean, lovely home with beautiful outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tresa S.

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

Long weekend away

We had a great stay at Shorewinds. The cottage was perfect for us. It was had everything we needed, it was clean, bed was comfy and it was a short walk to the beach. Great communication with owner! We’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Exactly what I needed!!

Loved the skylights in almost every room! Loved how close it was to the beach! Loved all the flowers! Kitchen had everything I needed to cook/save money on going out to eat! Loved the fireplace! Loved it ALL!! Thank you Joan!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Best value and location

2nd time in home with host and again a flawless experience . Easy walk up and down to beach with little kids .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

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

Our new happy place!

We had been staying for years at another property that stopped taking rentals and we were looking for our new happy place. We definitely found it! The property was exactly as the description stated and even better than the photos showed. No beach view but yes literally steps from the property to the path that leads to the beach. But still felt private and serene. The house was very clean and well furnished. We loved the natural light and the open layout inside, as well as the multiple exits to the cozy spaces outside. Joan the property manager was responsive and gave us clear communication re checkin/checkout. I brought birdseed as she suggested and spent hours on the front porch watching and listening to the birds. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S., Cincinnati OH USA

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

Family summer vacation

Wonderful cottage in Union Pier, Michigan. It's got everything you need for vacationing on the beach. Fully equipped, clean, sleeps five, laundry, close walk to beach. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Migely J., Chicago, USA

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

Michigan Oasis by the beach

The location is amazing -just in from the beach. The garden is an oasis with everything from cute outdoor shower to fire pit to quiet places to read and watch hummingbirds. The house is immaculate, well equipped and tastefully decorated. This is our second time at the property and are planning on returning next year. Joan is a great host as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cozy and relaxing

A very special cozy spot close to the beach. Amenities, fantastic! Bird and deer watching was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Nature’s Bounty

The whimsical cottage was so much more than any pictures on vrbo could show! we were surrounded by nature from the time we walked up on the front porch. Watching the birds was a total delight. Even saw a doe nosing around. Just out the garden gate and down a small path is the beach. There are several steps going down to the beach so if you are handicapped, bring your crutches or cane. There are gourmet restaurants, markets, and boutiques within five minutes. You can’t go wrong renting from Joan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooks G.

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

Wonderful

Easy to find; Person-less check-in; Easy back-door walk to beach; Nice fireplace; Nice open great room (better than photos); Peaceful setting (this area is full of little cottages sort of packed in, but you don't really notice); not much traffic on the street; excellent rate deal for early May (bang for buck). Good variety of bird sounds. Owner and grounds keeper responsive to any questions. No "howevers" here; just a good deal, no hiccups at all. Thank you Joan and Emily.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Family friendly getaway!

Location location location! You just can’t beat what this property has to offer. The cottage is beautifully decorated but still cozy enough for our family to relax in. It’s such a special place in a great area. We enjoyed the clean relaxing beach, the many playgrounds in the area, Black currant bakery and Rios in New Buffalo. We can’t wait to come back and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison S., Chicago, IL

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

Loved it!

I stayed here with two adults and a two year old. We loved it! The location is so close to the beach (just a short walk through the gate) you can’t see the beach from the house but it is as close as you can get. It was very clean and the amenities were as listed. Be sure to get donuts at Black Currant Bakehouse and breakfast /lunch sandwiches at the Whistle Stop Grocery, both are about 10 min walk from the vrbo. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Again!

This was our second visit to this lovely home. Will definitely return again. House is so comfortable. Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian P.

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

Relaxing off-season vacation by the dunes

We had a fantastic stay at Shorewinds cottage. This is the second time we visit the area in March, and love the quite and calm of the off-season. We went hiking at both Indiana Dunes (both state and national parks) and at Warren Dunes. Our little one (almost 2 yrs old) loved walking around the dunes and being carried in her hiking backpack. The weather was cold when we went to Warren Dunes, but that meant we got the whole place almost to ourselves, and were able to snatch some amazing photographs without crowds. Lots of delicious place to eat even in the off-season. We particularly enjoyed brunch at Beer Church and coffee and lunch at David's Deli. The cottage was great - easy check in, clean, well stocked, ample lighting, and with a great host. Having a hyperactive toddler in tow, it was great to not to have to worry about crossing any streets on the way to the beach. If you're looking for a relaxing, disconnecting stay, I'd highly recommend shorewins in the off-season.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

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

Happy New Year!

The owner was amazing! We couldn’t get there for Christmas because of the weather. She graciously offered us the next weekend, new year’s weekend and we accepted. Her home is immaculate, beautifully furnished, and close to the Lake Michigan beach. Weather wasn’t great but a great getaway from home to read, watch football, and relax! Thank you so very much Joan!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Everything was perfect

We loved our stay. The house was cozy and had everything. The beach is right there - just out the back gate. Easy communication with the owner. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

What a wonderful place to stay !

This cottage is such a great place to stay . The second you step in you realize all the thought and love that has went into it ❤️ It smells amazing , so clean and adorable . The outside space is so lovely and just a short walk to the beach !! Joan was so helpful with questions she answered for us and ideas of places to eat and visit . We will be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joan Arquilla

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Interior Designer. Project manager and developer of residential home sites. .
Lives in Illinois. Illinois State university and University of Illinois for under grad. degree in art education. 4 year diploma from Harrington Institute of Design. Certified with the National Home Builders Assoc. in project management in Home construction.

Why they chose this property

While developing new home sites in Union Pier under the management of Coastal Concepts Inc.,I fell in love with this little site along the waterfront.
The first time I viewed the property I was so excited when I opened the garden gate and realized I could see the water from the property.
The house is on the shore side of the road and the lot is adjacent to the beach path. The location was unbelieveable, however, the little house had much to be desired. The home went through a major renovation and doubled its size overall.
The porch and pergola are architectural charmers and are very important to the outdoor living! A very private property site was achieved through landscape design. The old garden gate was utilizing and kept for a little bit of the old mixed with the new.
The beach house indeed has its own karma and soul! One feels it from the moment you pull up the pebble stone drive way and walk under the purple flowered pergola and turn the key in the door. The house and grounds exhibit love and care and Shorewinds has its own heart beat and soul.

What makes this property unique

A unique location . Approximately 150 paces to the beach platform! No roads to cross between you , the house and the beach! The location is what you would expect of a premium beach house rental.

Languages:

English

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