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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

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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.




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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

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
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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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

James Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Not crazy about the parking, they definitely need to get a new lock on the front foor! It was a struggle to get in the house every time! No dishwasher. Could walk down a trail to the neach, but for people in their seventies, steps down to beach too difficult if carrying items! Town is cute, we did go other places to shop, nice restaurants and bakery close by and Warren Dunes ! Good antiqueing! Dogs enjoyed the walks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 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

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

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

Marius S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lisa W.

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

Cabin fun!

Clean. Well stocked. Lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Peaceful and lovely!

East of Eden exceeded expectation in many ways! The fireplace came in handy on rainy evenings. The beach walk was pleasant, and the beach was perfect. Enjoyed waving to people passing by on the deck and walking to Black Currant Bakehouse. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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

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

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

Greta T.

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

Weekend in Union Pier

Great location and a cute cottage! We loved our stay at East of Eden. Close to the lake and you can walk to several of the area restaurants. We were primarily in this area for a visit to the Indiana Dunes National Park but loved the Union Pier area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean R., New Baltimore Michigan

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

Nice place

Very clean. Everything was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK A.

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

Good house with a great beach close by

House was as expected. Public parking in front can be a little noisy but it was quiet after the holiday. The walk to and the beach were amazing. A little yard work would make the property look a lot better but overall a nice vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

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

Loved our stay at East of Eden cottage!

We had a great week staying at East of Eden cottage! Loved the walking along the beach, swimming and the sunsets were so beautiful also a plus the cottage is doggie friendly.🐶 Everything is close restraunts, grocery store and a golf course.This cottage had everything that we needed and more we definitely plan on returning next year.! Thank you Terri and Perry Joan and Don
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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