Perfect summer family getaway. 3min walk to the beach. Fire pit, wraparound yard

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View from the front of the long driveway.

Front of Three Gems cottage. Fenced yard wraps around side.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8152 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Union Pier, MI

Townline Beach12 min walk
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room3 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo13 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Common area 1 Front Porch

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The perfect location in Harbor Country for your getaway! One short block to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Our cottage is peaceful and homey, with plenty of room for everyone. Large wrap around fenced-in yard with lush gardens, hammock, fire pit, and new Weber gas grill. We have two cozy screened in porches at front and back of the house. Our sun filled kitchen is the heart of the cottage, with ample space for cooking and hanging out before dinner. We've got everything you need for your carefree beach vacation - including beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, and even a wagon for carrying it all down to McKinley Beach.

Details:
First Floor:
-Mud room with washer and dryer
-Enclosed back porch with lounge area, overlooking back gardens
-Full Bath with tub/shower combo
-Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher, disposal, faucet and refrigerator, butcher block countertops, and a farmhouse sink
-Large dining area off kitchen, with long table and bar area
-Family room with big cozy couch around a gas fire place, with a flat screen TV
-Master bedroom with plenty of closet space.
-Enclosed large front porch overlooking front gardens (with twin trundle bed)

Second Floor:
-Full bath
-Open sleeping area with two trundle beds and a flatscreen cable TV
-Large second bedroom

Private driveway with plenty of space for parking.

Property manager

Susan and Victor Venturi

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Semi private beach short walk down the block

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please care for our cottage as you would want others to care for your own home. *An extra cleaning fee will be added if the following is ignored..

* Before check out wash and put away dishes or load and start the dishwasher, take out trash leave used beds unmade leave used towels on top of washer

Checkout time is firm-10 am EST. If you'd like a later time, inquire in advance, with owners.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this cottage 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

Townline Beach - 12 min walk
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
Local - 6 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive

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
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 15 min drive
Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect family getaway. Roomy yet cozy. 3min walk to beach. Fire pit, huge yard. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect family getaway. Roomy yet cozy. 3min walk to beach. Fire pit, huge yard.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect family getaway. Roomy yet cozy. 3min walk to beach. Fire pit, huge yard.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect family getaway. Roomy yet cozy. 3min walk to beach. Fire pit, huge yard. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Townline Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

25 Sept 2023

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

September 23

Everything at this house is amazing. They had everything you could need for great family trip. The beach is a very short walk away. The hosts were great and easy to contact. We will definitely stay here again next chance he get.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

11 Sept 2023

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

Awesome house for family beach getaway!

We loved this house! It was a great location - about a 5 minute walk to the beach and also a short walk to the Black Currant Bakehouse for morning coffee. The house is so well designed and comfortable. We loved sitting in the backyard by the fire pit and on the hammock. The grill is great. The beds were comfortable and the bedding great! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed! We were 7 and fit comfortably in the house. We had everything we needed including beach chairs and towels and a wagon to get it all to the beach. We highly recommend it and can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

20 Aug 2023

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

Great beach getaway

Great house! Fully equipped with everything you need - from fully stocked kitchen to beach chairs. And only a five minute walk to the beach. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

16 Aug 2023

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

Three Gems Cottage is a gem

A very comfortable cottage, well decorated and stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and throughout the house. The gardens surrounding the cottage were absolutely lovely at the beginning of August. Very short walk to great beach - soft sand and lovely vistas. The only caveat in the house might be that the stairs to go to the second floor are old and very shallow so anyone that is a bit unsteady may find them a challenge. As for the beach, the public area is fine, but it is bordered on both sides by prominent signs that read "Private Beach!" I don't think I have ever seen that posting before. We were a family of four adults and one four year old child and there was enough to do in the surrounding area. If you need a day trip, St. Joseph has a wonderful carousel and lots of shops and restaurants. p.s. the bakery in Union Pier is amazing and the hosts give a lot of restaurant information in a packet in the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C., Lagrange Park IL USA

5 Aug 2023

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

Lovely Cottage

Perfect. Just perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan and Victor Venturi

After renting in Union Pier with our family for over 20 years, we have finally found our dream cottage. We love the short drive from Chicago and always look forward to getting away from it all to Three Gems Cottage. The beaches in Union Pier are stunning. This is an incredibly relaxing and refreshing retreat. We cherish our time here and we know you will as well.

Why they chose this property

This property has been a dream come true for us. Our cottage is quiet, clean, cozy, (yet spacious) warm and welcoming. We can cross the street and walk one short block to Lake Michigan's shoreline. We love taking long walks through the neighborhood and to all Union Pier has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Home sweet home and so close to the beach. Relaxing evenings abound.. whether sitting by the fire pit in the back yard, gathering with friends and family at the huge dining room table...barbecuing, or just relaxing in the spacious screened back porch, we cherish every moment here. Life is good at "Three Gems Cottage".