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Dog-Friendly Home w/ a Guest House, Private Hot Tub, & Free WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Children's area
6 bedrooms, free internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-Friendly Home w/ a Guest House, Private Hot Tub, & Free WiFi

Berrien Street Beach House

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Situated just a half-block from one of the best beaches in Harbor Country, this warm and inviting, family-friendly home and guest house are sure to please everyone in your travel group! Visiting chefs will feel right at home in the updated, well-equipped, open kitchen, while the additional kitchenette in the guest house offers another option for storing last night's leftovers or brewing up your morning coffee. Dine together at the large table for 12, play games at the pub-height table for six, or put your feet up and relax in the sunny living area with its impressive fieldstone fireplace. Out back, you'll find a screened sunroom, a huge yard with a firepit, and a private hot tub for the ultimate relaxation. When it's time to call it a night, this property offers a grand total of six comfortable bedrooms (four in the main house and two in the guest house) to accommodate up to 16 lucky guests. Choose from a main suite with a cathedral ceiling, fireplace, private balcony, and a king-size bed along with various other bedrooms with plush queens and twins as well as a kid-friendly bunk room.

What's nearby:
This area is known for its mom-and-pop bakeries, destination design stores, woodsy gravel roads, and pristine Lake Michigan beach access. There are also plenty of biking paths, vineyards, farm markets, and distilleries within a short distance that draw families and couples throughout the Midwest. Berrien Street Beach House is the perfect place to stage your next Lake Michigan getaway with family and friends!

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen plus a kitchenette in the guest house
Dog-friendly

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private spa tub
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby

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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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 and a first aid kit
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

48838
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gordon Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Townline Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 11 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 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
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Friendly Home w/ a Guest House, Private Hot Tub, & Free WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Home w/ a Guest House, Private Hot Tub, & Free WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Home w/ a Guest House, Private Hot Tub, & Free WiFi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly Home w/ a Guest House, Private Hot Tub, & Free WiFi located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Burnison Galleries are also within 15 minutes.

Dog-Friendly Home w/ a Guest House, Private Hot Tub, & Free WiFi Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shelly N., Indiana, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
We had four couples stay together for a long weekend, and we had plenty of space. Two bedrooms (1 king and 1 double beds) are in a separate guest house, which was fine for us, but might be a problem for some groups. The common space was great and the kitchen was well stocked. It was a great, walkable location for heading to the beach, as well as a couple restaurants. A couple notes of concern- the outdoor space was very nice but everything was covered in fallen pine needles which we had to clean off path to guest house and all outside seating. Also the space heater was not working correctly. Inside, the upstairs bedrooms and sink areas have openings to the common hallway, so there is a lack of privacy that might be a problem for some people. Overall, we were pleased and would return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy F.

Spacious, yet Quaint
Our family enjoyed our time here at this old house! The pictures are super bright and cheery, but that has to be a filter. There are games and Wi-Fi for the kids. The hot tub was super enjoyable. An easy walk to the beach. They provided bath towels, as well as hot tub towels. The listing isn’t quite accurate as far as beds and spaces. There’s only one king size bed in the entire place. Most of the other bedrooms just have a queen. The guesthouse is pretty awkward and has a very tricky deadbolt that needs to have the handle up in order to turn. Overall, we were pleased with the space and how responsive the owners were!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan K., Chicago

A Bit of a Letdown
We were there to celebrate our 40th college graduation. Although the location was great, a block from the lake on a beautiful tree-lined street, we ran into several problems. The WIFI was not available during our 3 night stay until the last night. I was told if it wasn't working to find the router, and plug/unplug. We could not locate the router anywhere in the house. After texting and calling dozens of times, someone finally came on Saturday afternoon to install a router. Apparently we were the first guests of new owners. The 3 garbage cans out front were supposed to be picked up Friday, but the new owners had not signed up for pick up. So we had full, stinky, buggy garbage cans & had to leave the rest of ours on the front porch. Also there were several things that were either filthy or not working. The tops of the ceiling fans, even the one over the dining table, were extremely dirty. The fan in the upstairs bedroom was not safe to run, super wobbly. There was a food wrapper on top of the shower in the upstairs large bathroom. In the guest house the washer/dryer knobs were about to fall off and the toliet ran unless you shook the handle. The furniture cushions on the front porch were stained and dirty, & one of the front gates was very overgrown. The house was not stocked with enough TP, dishwasher or laundry pods. The wine opener did not work. Finally, the TV in the den had a poor quality picture as we watched the Notre Dame game. Got pics if interested.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential Beach House
Everything about our stay was perfect from start to finish! We had a large group that included teenagers. Having the guest house for the teens to retreat to really gave them space to call their own. The main house is gorgeous with lots of character. Beautiful architectural details, furniture, artwork and décor. The home was extremely clean, very comfy beds, nice linens and lots of space! Kitchen was stocked with all the gadgets, cookware, and dishware you could need, and all appliances worked perfectly. The outdoor space is lush, peaceful and quite spacious. We loved the hot tub and enjoyed it each night! The outdoor grill was great for our big group. The beach is super close, a 2-minute walk and you're there! At the end of the block is the Whistle Stop (amazing coffee, pastries etc.) and Red Arrow Roadhouse. Also, a short walk to downtown Union Pier, some adorable restaurants and super convenient Union Pier Market. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great space
This was a perfect spot for a women's retreat with 10 ladies. Everyone had their own bed and the space provided great space to gather together and find some quiet. Loved how close it was to the beach and the hot tub for warming up!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Beautiful house, well cared for, gorgeous fireplace we used constantly during the rainy cold days. Plenty of spaces for our group to spread out. Kitchen was great fun to cook in. Will definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Fest
Our family of 8 needed a nice spot for a winter getaway. This home was perfect! We loved the charm of the home settled in a sweet neighborhood, great for walking and steps from the beach. Because of the cold weather we loved the giant fireplace, the wonderful hot tub and the variety of games! The kitchen is perfect for big family cooking and we loved the giant table to gather, play cards and simply chat the day away. Union pier is an adorable and quiet winter hang, but we can imagine it being bustling and beautiful in the summer! Perhaps a revisit?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would do it again!
I absolutely love this location. It was close by but this house was spectacular! I loved every bit of it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, poorly maintained & frustrating
If you like a short walk to an easy beach, if you can tolerate kitchen ants, a non-functioning grill, a guest house with sloping floors & tile falling off the shower stall walls, missing bulbs & sockets that don't work, shower door that doesn't close - and a management company, Vacasa, that is of little help - this is your place. BTW-It's falling apart at the seams & dirty. Wife says to mention the outdoor furniture is too filthy to sit at. And good luck getting the key from the lock box..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 2022
We loved this property! Experience with VRBO and Vacasa (property mgr) was top notch! We booked the property 6 months ago. Whenever we had questions prior to our stay, Vacasa always responded promptly. Our party included 8 adults, 2 children (3 and 6 yrs old), and a medium sized dog. The house has all the amenities. The beach is a 5 minute walk. We rented paddle boards from the local beach rental and they conveniently dropped off and picked them up. The backyard is enclosed and is pet and child friendly. Our 3 yr old and 6 yr old grandkids loved the playset in the backyard (although we had to clean it up a bit from a lot of spider webs and leaf debri but not a big deal). The only complaint we had was there was no wifi in the guest house which was not defined in the listing. One of the reasons we booked the property was so my son-in-law could use the guest house for online work meetings so it was a big disappointment for him not to have the space away from our big family for work. Two days of our stay was dangerously hot so it was nice to have such a big home for indoor activities. The central air worked well despite the intense heat. The entire family loved the property and we couldn't have been happier with all the memories made there! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend
This house is the perfect place to stay. It is close to the beach and has tons of space within the property. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our visit in the home. Better salting on grounds
Everything I expected
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Bethany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Overall we had a great stay! - the location is great, and the house is large. A few issues - the downstairs beds are very uncomfortable - to the point I hated to go to bed at night and had pain most of the day. The master bedroom's mattress was great, they just need to work on the downstairs. The bunk room had very little heat coming out of the vents. I can't imagine we were the only ones to bring this up, the manager ended up bringing an electric heater which helped. again great space, backyard and location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A family birthday get together
It was great! The whole family enjoyed it tremendously!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for multiple families
We had a great time staying here. Lots of things to do for three families and six young kids. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Erika A.

Great Stay with One Parking-Related Complaint
We stayed at this house a couple weeks ago. It worked very well for our large group with varying ages (from an infant to adults). It's a short, easy walk from the house to public beach access. The kitchen is fairly well-stocked as far as utensils, pots, pans. The hot tub badly needed cleaning (brown water) toward the beginning of our week, and Vacasa was very responsive and sent someone to clean it the day after I called. It would have been helpful to have information about trash pick up. This is the first house we've rented with a third-party property manager, so we are used to having to put out the trash bins during the week for collection. I had called Vacasa to find out about garbage pick up, but never received a response, so I had the bins sitting out on the street for several days, not wanting to miss pick up. We later found out that someone from Vacasa comes to set the bins out and take them back in. It would have been nice to know this ahead of time. Our major complaint is regarding the street parking in front of the house. We had several cars parked out in front, at an angle, for the week. Toward the end of the week, the Chikaming Township Police gave us two $50 parking tickets for two of the cars parked in front. The cars were ticketed because they allegedly weren't pulled in off the street far enough. Needless to say, this was a very unpleasant surprise, as there isn't anything to indicate that you will or may get ticketed if a police officer decides your vehicle is sticking out too far, nor was this mentioned in any of the check-in information for the house. Plus, the road is in horrible condition, and there is no clear delineation between what constitutes the actual street and what constitutes the space for parking in front of the house. An owner of one of the ticketed vehicles went in to the police station to get more information about the tickets and was met with very smug attitudes and responses. Perhaps ticketing for this is a new phenomenon on Berrien Street, but if not, we would have appreciated a warning about this from the owners in the check-in information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen L.

July 2021
Our multiple generational family enjoyed the house. Large table, guest house and fire pit were great. Floors were not clean when we arrived which was disappointing. Location was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Annie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space, great location, great family time
This home offers space, location, and many more practical and charming features. We loved the big back yard! And the home is super close to the beach. We truly enjoyed spending the week here. The only ding on the property is the home needs a little homeowner TLC. We found a badly cracked carafe in the coffeemaker and some loose door knobs, one of which came off completely. Not a huge deal, but it’s worth noting. I saw another comment from a renter about issues with the house, and the owner responded well. Also- I tried contacting the company that manages the property on day 1 of our week to ask about a replacement coffeemaker, and I never got through. We just brought over the coffeemaker from the guest house. Figured I’d mention these items in the review.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly K., Elizabeth, CO

Perfect location and cozy cottage
We loved the house and our close proximity to the lake. We had lots of room for 14 people. The large table was perfect for all of us to gather for family meals. The cottage offers tons of seating to play games and spend time together. We liked the warmth and cozy feel of the cottage. A couple of issues with the kitchen drain came up and the management took prompt care to address the issues. The kitchen is on the small side and lacks some of the daily essentials for a large group of people. We did find some left over pieces of food, etc. from the previous visitors and would suggest the cleaning crew look under and on top of furniture/shelves. Overall we loved the cottage and location and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean and more than enough space.
Easy and stress free
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becki B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for quality time
We had an amazing weekend getaway with friends and this space was perfect for us. There were plenty of comfortable bedrooms for everyone to have their own space, and in the kitchen and backyard areas were so easy to accommodate everyone. We loved the cute design features in the house and the set-up was exactly what we needed. We kept talking about all the things we will do next time we stay here, so we definitely want to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty, smelly, photos not a good representation
Well, it looks pretty much like the photos, but that's about it. Unfortunately for us, it was too dirty for us to tolerate for more than one afternoon. I used the upstairs master bedroom as an office for a few hours, and the cigarette smell from the adjoining bathroom was unbearable. It stuck in my palette for a couple of hours after we left. There were what I think were Dorito's crumbs on top of the bed and I'd bet the sheets weren't even laundered. If you decide to rent it, you'll see the disgusting collection of linens crumbled up on the shelf in one of the upstairs bathrooms. And step on the filthy "master balcony" at your own risk. A bunch of big dead bumblebees were left on the porch outside. Right outside of the door where a cleaning crew could not miss. We had to cover the sectional couch in the TV room with our own blankets to cover the filth and smell so sit on it. The door handle fell off one of the doors when we tried to open it. Random broken furniture, including the "hands-free" trash can and broken, glass end table. We had to pick up the filthy trash can top to throw anything away. The windows inside and out look like they hadn't been cleaned since they were installed back in '52. We would have never used any of the cookware, plates, silverware in this place. Dirty, messy cabinets and drawers. We felt so filthy we went home and showered -- we rented the place to get away from a disruptive home renovation project and preferred to live with the dust, noise, and workers instead of staying there even an hour longer than we did. We would have left sooner if not for a stack of Zoom calls. I replied to the VRBO "how was your stay" email and let them know that it was basically a waste of almost $4k. No one got back to me. We weren't even going to leave a public review (we typically don't do those things), hoping the VBRO folks or the owner would reach out with some sort of an explanation, but no luck. So we figured we'd tell it like it is. It looks great online, but the second you walk onto that front porch and try to open the lock that sorely needs to be oiled and pull open the door that has decades built up of peoples' hand grime and take that first whiff, you'll know you've been duped. Bums us out. One disclaimer: this is our first VRBO experience, so if this is all expected, then ignore the review.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
Perfect for kids we have 3 ten year olds who loved the outdoor space. Short walk to lake and perfect little store on corner of the road. Very clean and comfortable, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get away
Family gathering with tons of amenities and beach location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house, huge yard, right by the beach
Great weekend stay with our family pod. Enough space for everyone and kids loved the huge backyard with play set! Hot tub was small (for 4) but clean. Noise carried in the house so it was hard to sleep in...but with kids that’s impossible anyways! Quick 5 min walk to the beach. Easy check in and check out. Loved that we could bring our pup!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021