Entire home

Oak Dunes - Walk to the beach from this Cozy home

Photo gallery for Oak Dunes - Walk to the beach from this Cozy home

welcome to Oak Dunes
beautiful porch wraps around 2 sides of the house
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
dining area on porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Union Pier, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪10 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Guest 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Oak Dunes - Walk to the beach from this Cozy home

Oak Dunes is a warm and spacious 3 bed/2.5 bath open concept home. It features a wooded double lot only a few blocks from Berrien St Beach (approx 5 min walk). First floor features an open living, dining, kitchen area with a new 65” TV and plenty of seating for family fun. The large kitchen has anything you may need to cook or entertain including all stainless steel appliances and wine fridge. The star of the house - a beautiful wrap around screened in porch complete with fans for the most comfortable summer nights! Also enjoy the newly built fire pit area for s’mores and evenings around the fire.

The spacious master bedroom features a king size bed. Relax in the en suite master bathroom with whirlpool soaking tub, heat lamps, and separate shower. Rounding out the first floor is the laundry room and powder room.

Walk up the stairs to the bright and airy den with a couch, another TV, and a selection of board games, cards, and puzzles to enjoy. Down the hall is a large bathroom with dual sinks, tub/shower, and skylights. Two guest bedrooms each with a queen bed and twin w/trundle (sleeps 4 guests/room). All new bath and bed linens to provide the most comfortable stay.

Office desk, chair, and monitor provided in one of the guest bedrooms for anyone who wants to work from Oak Dunes. Xfinity cable, High Speed Wi-Fi, nest thermostat, and portable bluetooth speaker are all available for all your technology needs. Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, sand toys, and wagon also provided for your convenience. Gas grill on deck.

Oak Dunes is in an A+ location near the beach, around the corner from Whistle Stop Grocery and Red Arrow Roadhouse, and walking distance to the Union Pier shops and restaurants on Townline Rd (.5 mile). Quick drive to downtown New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Warren Dunes, Wineries and all the other fun activities Harbor Country has to offer. Also, less than 40 miles from Notre Dame campus.

Rental Rules:

Check-in time 4pm EST.

Check-out 10am EST.

Absolutely NO pets allowed.

This is our family home that we rent out when we’re not using it so please treat it as such. No parties, no pets, no more than 10 people, no exceptions. Thank you!

Property manager

Betsy
Lock

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No using indoor fireplace
No shoes in the house
Quiet Hours 10pm-7am per Chikaming Good Neighbor Ordinance

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Townline Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Dunes - Walk to the beach from this Cozy home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oak Dunes - Walk to the beach from this Cozy home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oak Dunes - Walk to the beach from this Cozy home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oak Dunes - Walk to the beach from this Cozy home 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 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Wonderful stay!

One of the nicest, cleanest, and best equipped homes in all of Union Pier! Couldn't have asked for a better host and home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Wonderful Stay

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The house is great and conveniently located to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Great stay!

Lovely house in a great location! Exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter w.

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

And a Good Time Was Had By All!

Clean, well maitained, very well appointed, great location for the beach and other adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G., Elmhurst, IL USA

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

Perfect Getaway

We loved our long weekend! Perfect spot for our family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Another wonderful stay

Oak Dunes is a wonderfully kept home and property! The homeowner keeps the home stocked with all the essentials for relaxing. It truly is a home away from home! It is cozy and inviting and a short distance either by car or on foot to many eateries, shops, wineries/distilleries, state parks and beaches. There are many fun fall activities during the season. Looking forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne F.

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

Great location

Great home for group of 6. Open area kitchen and living room. Nice screened in porch and short walk to beach and bakery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy p.

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

Perfection!

The best house ever for our family of 10! Betsy was quick to respond with any requests and her home was fabulous! We know we’d love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann S.

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

Beautiful Accomodations!

Beautiful home! Easy walk to the beach. Private and relaxing. Will use this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie L., Chicago, IL

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

Great SW MI Stay!

Betsy's home is great for a group. We loved the open concept living space, screened-in porch and firepit. It is in a great location walkable to The Whist Stop, Red Arrow Roadhouse and the beach. Small detail, but especially loved that they have and soap for all of the sinks which I find rare in rentals in :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Fabulous cottage

Our family enjoyed staying at Oak Dunes. The space was inviting, cozy and relaxing. It was incredibly clean and had everything we needed! We HIGHLY recommend staying at Betsy’s cottage. Definitely will be back. Thank you for making our weekend getaway wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P., Chicago

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

Comfortable & cozy!

We were very comfortable and couldn't be happier about the location. The home is in a quiet area with various restaurants, wineries, and shops nearby. The hosts were extremely attentive throughout the process and the home offered various amenities. Thank you for an incredible stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Another marvelous weekend

A busy yet wonderfully relaxing weekend at Oak Dunes. This property is incredibly welcoming and cozy. We always enjoy our stays here and so grateful for Betsy’s hospitality. Will be back soon! 11/10!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Bike weekend in Michigan.

Well appointed kitchen. Great space. Close to beach. Beautiful home with wonderful screened in wrap around porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

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

Beautiful Home

This home is beautiful. Clean, comfortable and has plenty of room for everyone. Easy walk to the beach and short drive to the restaurants and wineries. The host was very easy to work with and we cannot wait to get back there as this is by far our favorite house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane w.

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

Fantastic property

I rented this home for a ladies weekend, it was everything as advertised and more. Betsy was great to work with, answered quickly to all inquiries even prior to the rental agreement. Do not hesitate to rent this property ( except the weekend we want)!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

bob p.

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

family perfect

house had everything you would possibly need.Beautiful screened porch to have your morning coffee. Large yard to play games in and a nice fire pit. Short walk to the beach was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie F.

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

Another Amazing Trip!

This was our third time staying here and we absolutely loved it! Everything was top-notch and we didn't want to leave! My two boys cried when we had to go home, but we hope to come back next year! Our favorite part is the large, wrap-around, screened-in porch. The bedrooms are all comfortable and the beach is amazing! Thanks for a memorable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcella C.

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

Family girls trip

Perfect home for our trip to celebrate a graduation & successful school year. Plenty of room for 7 adults & 3 children. Very clean & comfortable space with everything we needed for our stay. A short walk to a beautiful beach, The Whistlestop & gelato! We have traveled to this area several times & this is one of the nicest rentals we have found. Highly recommend it! Betsy provided clear check in & out instructions & lots of great info on nearby restaurants & places to visit. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter w.

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

Fun in Union Pier

All good, third year same group, fun had by all. Spectacular appointments and conveniences. Only suggestion is a cleaning tool for grill, we had to leave messy due to inabillity to clean and was burdened when we went to use initially. See you next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donovan D.

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

Beautiful home

We have stayed in this house every summer for the last several years. Every year we see the improvements the owners make and it just gets better every time. Literally a five minute walk to the beach. Also, a five minute walk to The Whistle Stop store and The Roadhouse bar. Less than a ten minute walk the other direction to the shops at Union Pier. Hope to go back every summer for years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Beautiful Harbor Country home

Beautiful Harbor Country home. Situated close to the bike trail adjacent to the Red Arrow highway. A five-minute walk to the closest public beach. The property features a screened in wrap around porch, a fire pit, and a gas grill. Inside the place was spotless with more than enough room for us. Six to eight people would be comfortable here. It's one of the best places we've stayed in this area. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Pratima S., Us

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Vacation

Air conditioning was not working master bathroom and upstairs bedrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D., Willow Springs

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

Pure Michigan Vibes

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this location. The check in process was very smooth and efficient. This house provided all the amenities mentioned in the listing and we didn't have to bring a lot of extra items. It is a short walk to the beach which was helpful for our young kids. Since we would spend all day at the beach, we didn't even get to take advantage of the screened in porch or the fire pit outside. The Whistle Stop is a short walk around the corner which made for easy mornings to get some coffee and donuts. I highly recommend this house and my family and I can't wait to stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Great Girls Getaway

My girlfriends and I had a wonderful weekend getaway at this house. It was clean, updated, had great spaces for gathering/chatting and the sleeping arraignments worked out very well. We are interested in booking again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Betsy

Host profile image