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Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace
Beach nearby
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access

Casual Lake Living

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Welcome to Casual Lake Living! This rustic, five-bedroom lakefront home sits on a prime acre of grassy expanse overlooking Lake Michigan and includes 100 feet of private shoreline. The main level of the home features a large living/dining room combo with sweeping lake views, a brick wood-burning fireplace, a large harvest table with seating for 10, and a wet bar with a minifridge. There is also a four-season room on the south side of the living area. Both of these rooms open up to the wraparound patio deck and large backyard, where guests can take advantage of the stunning view from the bluff overlooking the home's beach and Lake Michigan. The kitchen is adjacent to the dining area and includes a stove, a dishwasher, and a fridge.

Down the hallway from the kitchen are the bathroom and a laundry area. A door to the north leads outside to the outdoor shower and to the beach-access stairs just beyond. There is another living area located on this level with a flatscreen TV and a couch near the front breezeway. The second level is where all five bedrooms are located, along with a full bathroom. There are three bedrooms, each with king-size beds, plus two more bedrooms that each contain two twin beds. Each bedroom has cable, new flatscreen TVs, and it's own window-mounted air conditioning unit in addition to a large floor air conditioner on the main level that keeps the bedrooms nice and cool. Open, spacious, and comfortable, Casual Lake Living is the perfect place to stage your next Lake Michigan getaway with family and friends!

*Please note: there is a small public beach next to the private beach at Casual Lake Living and local authorities will no longer enforce the evacuation of unauthorized people.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,294 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 not allowed

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

48458

About the neighborhood

Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Local - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 40 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 Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Burnison Galleries are also within 15 minutes.

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Family-friendly Home w/ Lake Views, Free WiFi & Private Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great summer vacation
Location was awesome! Easy access to beach with amazing view. House is old and rustic as listed so nothing unexpected. Could use some improvements. Appears to have some updates in decorating and bedding then what is shown in pictures. Beds were comfortable and house was spacious and so was the property. Great family vacation with 10 adults and 2 children.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Lauren B.

The view and beach are great, but the house is not!
The house was not as advertised. The listing pictures were not recent and did not reflect the true status of the home. The bathrooms were not well cleaned or maintained and the two upstairs showers were not large enough for a normal-sized adult to fit in. There were exposed electrical wires throughout the house and a musty, mold smell permeated the entire inside. The kitchen was not well-appointed with necessary utensils and cutlery. The house was extremely dusty and looked like another party had just left- coolers and other items were left throughout the home that should have been discarded by a cleaning crew. The two positive aspects of the house were the close proximity to the beach and there were AC units in each bedroom, so the house stayed cool. I would not stay at this house again due to the lack of cleanliness and the misrepresentation from the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Rebecca D.

Needs lots of work.
Extremely unkept. Smell of mold- particularly upstairs. Needed to do cleaning myself at beginning of the week. Numerous items under the couch (cherry tomatoes, stuffed animal and dirty s socks). Used tooth brush in the bedroom. Poorly stocked kitchen. Very little grass in back- mostly mud. 5 windows would not open at all. (Difficult without central air.) With that said the location was perfect. Shame more time isn’t spent on basic upkeep and maintenance.

6/10 Okay

Susan W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty House with a GREAT Beach & View
Beach was great! View was wonderful! Deck surrounding the house needs some TLC, but was a great place for coffee, and conversing. Shower outside the back door was perfect for washing off sand. No air conditioning in some bedrooms - ugh! Washing machine stopped working and no one came to repair it. Sand and dirt in the house when we arrived. Stairs had not been swept or mopped. Sand & dirt under couches in living room and beds in bedrooms. Some covers in bedrooms had bugs on them. Kitchen floor had not been properly cleaned in who knows how long. Kitchen faucet dripped constantly. Bathrooms were not completely clean. Hair was evident around toilets and sink.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Union Pier
Home location: Excellent- close to neighboring towns and backyard steps to the beautiful private beach. Home condition-a bit tired. We never tried the fire pit nor the fireplace. Only 1 working shower on the first floor (sign on 2nd floor said the 2nd floor shower not working).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirk a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bigger than the photos
This is place is a perfect lake house! The rooms are much larger than the photos make them seem.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend Getaway
The 2023 reviews of the property did not reflect what we found in 2024. We found a well maintained older lake house that had plenty of room for 3 couples. The walk down to the beach was through a steep set of stairs so be forwarned. The grill worked perfectly, towels were available and all we needed was there. The town of New Buffalo is wonderful and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynn M.

Really nice!
This house was beautiful with an even better view of the lake! You can tell it is an older home but is very well kept. We had an amazing time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David H., Chantilly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House by the Lake
The house is old, but nice. Great downstairs with fireplace, dining area and separate lounge area. Some lights did not work and one of the bedrooms is a bit cramped, but overall a very nice property. Access to the lake is very convenient and a nice experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Peter M.

Amazing Location
We really enjoyed our stay in this home. The location is incredible. Stairs right down to an amazing beach. Right down the street from good shops. Location/lot are incredible. The house is pretty worn. Multiple broken doors, paint cracks, no central air, no dishwasher, lots of general wear and tear. But for what we wanted (young family beach vacation) it was great. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Tara L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Location location location!
The location was perfect! We were able to walk everywhere and the beach access was perfect! The house was a little disappointing although the pictures didn’t lie they didn’t tell the whole truth. The downstairs bathroom was great! The upstairs bathroom had wall damage that had been repaired but not painted. The shower wasn’t clean and it was tiny! The comforters were stained or had dead bugs on them in two bedrooms. The kitchen was not clean….dead flies covered the windowsill and sink and counters. The downstairs was huge and open which we loved!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021