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Charming Cottage - 1500 feet to private Gowdy Shores beach!

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Interior
Exterior
TV, fireplace
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage - 1500 feet to private Gowdy Shores beach!

Welcome to Anchor On Alice a charming lakeshore cottage offered by Third Coast Vacations, a full-service vacation rental company run by locals who love Harbor Country.  When you book with us, you aren’t just getting another vacation rental company, you’re getting access to the area’s experts. We know where to go because we live here and we love it. 

Third Coast Vacations is more than a place to find a great home base for your getaway. Staying with us gets you:

Discounts for beach rentals and other vacation gear
Charcuterie boards and breakfast with free delivery
A concierge who can book winery trips and distillery tours for you
Tons more resources to make your time in Harbor Country amazing

Learn more at the end of the listing!

Looking for a quiet place to getaway from it all? You found it!

This lovely Union Pier cottage will charm you from the moment you walk through the original arched doorway and Private Gowdy Shores association beaches are just a short 3 minute walk away. 

With tons of living space, this is the perfect getaway a group or family looking for some beach therapy! There is a fenced in front yard for the kids and a lovely firepit to sit by in the evenings.  Walk through the front doors into a lovely enclosed patio with a dining table and a cozy sofa. Step through the arched doorway into Anchor on Alice and you'll discover a dining area with a cozy seating area. Continue into the home where you'll find two charming bedroom and the home's two bathrooms. 

Down the hall is the fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave, range, and more! Head down to the lower level of the home into the large den with sleeper sofa and the newly added bedroom with a large King bed. 

Off the den is a cozy patio area with outdoor dining and a gas grill. 

The home has beach equipment for guest use including Kayaks, a beach wagon, toys, chairs, and more! 

For a walkthrough video of this home as well as more videos of local beaches, vacation homes, and other local attractions, check out the Third Coast Vacations Youtube Channel. If this link doesn't work, just search Youtube for Third Coast Vacations.

Once you’ve booked a home we will provide you with discount codes for the following:

Weekends Harbor Country, offering beach gear, maui mats / lilly pads,stand up paddle boards, corn hole sets, board game boxes, coolers, baby items… and more believe it or not.

Want a charcuterie board awaiting your arrival? How about a s’mores board for the campfire? Don't want to make or go out for breakfast? Bougie Boards is a partner company that can help you with all these and more with free delivery to your vacation rental.
Discounts offers will be sent after your reservation is confirmed.

Property manager

Third Coast Vacations

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1532 sq ft (142 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

131576

About the neighborhood

Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Townline Beach - 7 min walk
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive
  • Local - 5 min drive
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 9 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 6 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage - 1500 feet to private Gowdy Shores beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage - 1500 feet to private Gowdy Shores beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage - 1500 feet to private Gowdy Shores beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage - 1500 feet to private Gowdy Shores beach! located?

Situated in Union Pier, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Townline Beach and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Charming Cottage - 1500 feet to private Gowdy Shores beach! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

J. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet place with funky vibe
We have stayed here before and it's lovely with a fenced in yard. Just pay attention to those pesky details like no flowers left by previous guest that had seen better day, repair the swing chaise in front and make sure guests know the heating system in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly What We Needed
The owner was super fast and responsive via text. We wanted a spacious spot that had a fireplace/fire pit, close to the lake, with room for multiple adults, our toddler, and a dog...and this location was exactly what we needed. The living area being in the back area was a perfect layout so the adults could stay up late playing board games without waking the toddler in the other room. The kitchen was plenty stocked with supplies we needed to make breakfast/meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Union Pier
We love the Union Pier community, and this property was set in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. It was just a short walk to the private beach. We enjoyed being able to bring our dog and take her to the beach in the morning and evening. The property was decorated quite charmingly and as pictured in listing. The physical condition of the property could use some TLC. Also important to consider for older guests or those with mobility issues, the king bedroom is on the lower level and down 4 stairs. There is no bathroom on that level.There are also numerous steps down to the beach. We enjoyed shopping for our groceries at Barney's in New Buffalo. Their fried chicken makes a nice picnic. We also really enjoyed Emma Hearth in Bridgman. We brought steaks with the intention to grill, but it appears that a prior guest grilled too close to the home and the siding was slightly melted in that spot, so we opted to cook them inside. We enjoyed relaxing in the small courtyard off the lower level and sitting in the front fenced year. The little porch was also quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

paula B., Forsyth, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house for a weekend getaway
Overall, the house was decent and we had a good stay. It wasnt perfect, and the online pics made it look a little better than it is.that being said, the lower level updates are very nice, and it is apparent that it is a work in progress. We would definitely stay here again. It was close to the beach and a nice neighborhood to walk our dogs in as well. Proximity to othwr towns was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary T., St. Louis

Beautiful location
We loved the location of Anchor on Alice. We took many walks on the beach and around the neighborhoods. The house was surface cleaned but for what was charged as a cleaning fee I would expect a deep cleaning. The family room was a very comfortable area. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to go back to Union Pier.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location for a Quaint Vacation
The accommodation were very close to Lake Michigan and the activities we wanted to do on our stay. As a family we wanted to kayak, horseback trail ride through the woods, and enjoy the lake in a quaint and quiet location. The amenities were well kept up in the house. The second bedroom and master bedroom were switched from the diagram however it was nice to have two bedrooms and two bathrooms for our three person family. The renovations that were complete were wonderful! Thank you for a well kept vacation location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023