[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard Family-friendly cottage in Union Pier with a water park ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215000/33214998/w2040h1458x0y0-0b3c8dff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215000/33214998/98717d44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215000/33214998/6f7239d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215000/33214998/a4800537.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215000/33214998/0ad716cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Elephant Walk, a dog-friendly compound near the beach and town, offers multiple gathering spots both inside and out. Main House features spacious living areas for the whole group, with 4 large bedrooms and 3 baths. Meanwhile, five smaller cottages provide full kitchens/bathrooms/living spaces as well as private fenced yards in some cases. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard Come explore Elephant Walk, a dog-friendly compound, walkable to beach and town, designed to make memories for your group. It provides multiple gathering spots both outside and in while ensuring ample privacy at the same time. Our Main House offers giant living spaces to accommodate the whole group and provides 4 very large bedrooms and 3 baths. On the same grounds, there are 5 smaller cottages that offer full kitchens/bathrooms/living spaces and house 1-2 bedrooms each. If you would like to rent the Main House as well as 1+ cottages, please see our VRBO links to the other cottages or message me to check on availability. Host your retreat, wedding party, or reunion here for an unforgettable experience! We allow large group bookings only (Main House + at least 2 cottages) until late Fall of each year at which point we'll open up the calendar for anyone to reserve the house and cottages separately and allow for instant booking. Please message us for details, and we will respond within 24 hours. Much work has been done to this compound since we bought it in Jan 2019. Stay tuned to this as we will update pictures as changes are made as well as provide more updates we'll make over the coming years. \*2024 updates from a home maintenance standpoint: \-Entire property: new exterior paint, parking signs for all of the cottages, new ceiling fans \-Main House: gas grill added to charcoal grill option, new screened porch furniture and ceiling (no leaks!), kitchen backsplash, new balcony off primary bedroom \-Cottage 2: electrical overhaul to fix sporadic outages \-Cottage 3: expanded private enclosed yard \-Cottage 4: new basketball hoop \-Cottage 5: kitchen refresh with new countertops and kitchen sink \*\*Everyone must review the rental agreement which is comprehensive: lists the terms of the rental agreement, the dog waiver (if you are bringing a dog), provides suggested packing items, lists the hot tub rules (for Main House only). \*\*Please designate upon checking out if you are bringing a dog so you can have the pet fee added onto your final total. \*\*Note that Cottage 1 shares a wall with the far hallway corner of the Main House but as of 2022, we've added insulation and other measures to ensure noise transfer is drastically minimized. Cottage 1 and 2 used to have an interior door that locked but it was the source of noise transfer so in Spring of 2022, we closed up that door and added insulation in the units to minimize noise transfer. Cottages 4 and 5 share no walls as they stand alone on the property. All cottages have a pull out couch, and the Main House has 2 pull out couches, one in each king bedroom. \*\*From Memorial Day to Labor Day we require 3 night minimum stay, but a 7 night stay (Fri-Fri) is required in the heart of the summer, from June through beginning of August unless the week is already broken up. \*\*Well behaved dogs are welcome. Pets are required to be on leash outside of fenced yard, and you are required to pick up after them or fee will be assessed. \*\*Note our suggested packing items we provide right before your arrival. Starter paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags are provided but you'll have to bring your own after the starters. We don't do this because we're cheap or insensitive. We do this because we are not often in the area to run these kinds of things over, and we also like for guests to be respectful of the environment which we've noticed happens more often when guests bring their own disposable supplies. Thank you for your understanding! Thank you for visiting, we hope you choose Elephant Walk for your next group get-away! Email us with any questions, and we'll answer any questions within 24 hours. The links to the other units on the property are as follows: Elephant Walk- Main House: www.vrbo.com/1519363 Elephant Walk- Cottage 1: www.vrbo.com/1519692 Elephant Walk- Cottage 2: www.vrbo.com/1519733 Elephant Walk- Cottage 3: www.vrbo.com/1519782 Elephant Walk- Cottage 4: www.vrbo.com/1519804 Elephant Walk- Cottage 5: www.vrbo.com/1519825 Cottage 5 is a stand alone cottage with screened porch and lofted ceilings. Already has a private, fenced in yard. Still a great arrangement for an extended family visit as you can connect through the backyard. Cottages 5 parks in the street. • 1 Bedroom Queen • 1 Twin Sofa Bed in Living Room • 1 Bath • Cable TV • Free wi-fi internet • washer, dryer • Air Conditioning, Central Heating • Private screened porch • Private fenced in yard with bbq grill • Access to Main House big backyard and other amenities (hot tub, outdoor shower, fire pits, etc.) if sharing compound with large group • Weber Kettle Grill for Charcoal • Fully Equipped Kitchen ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215100/33215012/w2040h1458x0y0-c22bf052.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard Union Pier - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=33215012&PinnedHotelID=33215012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, Netflix, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24378400/24378304/9afb4603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### UNION PIER COTTAGE CLOSE TO BEACH AND DOWNTOWN! 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Cleaners don't work on Saturdays. \- Well behaved dogs are welcome, must adhere to pet waiver and must pay $100 pet fee at check out \- 7 night rentals, Fri-Fri,last week of June-mid Aug, unless week is already broken up.Email for exceptions for large gps. 2 or 3 nt min other times ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: dogs only, waiver adhered to, $100 fee @ check out ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 deadbolt lock 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 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly House Union Pier 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly House 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly Union Pier 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly House Union Pier 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly House Cottage 1 Bed/1 Bath, 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town, dog Friendly 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly Union Pier 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly Cottage 1 Bed/1 Bath, 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town, dog Friendly 1 Bed/1 Bath, 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town, dog Friendly Union Pier 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town dog Friendly ## About the area Located in Union Pier, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Union Pier travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Union-Pier.dx168440) [View more Cottages in Union Pier](https://www.expedia.ca/Union-Pier-Cottages.d168440-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.83443%2C-86.68590&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kHzSKmOZV6pzyLh5YEnBaPVC8Cw=) Union Pier, MI ### What's nearby - Union Pier Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Gordon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 8.4 km ### Getting around - New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 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 - ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard located? > This family-friendly Union Pier cottage is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Burnison Galleries are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah T. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Dog friendly Cottage Cozy cottage, very close to the beach & dining. ##### Sarah T. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody M. May 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Sweet, comfy cottage with a great screened in porch to enjoy coffee and listen to the birds. ##### Jody M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy N., Sycamore, IL Oct 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic cottage! Beautiful upgrades. Walking distance to the beach and restaurant. We will definitely come back! ##### Kathy N. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer d. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Elephant Cottage cute , close to beach 🏝️ and activities ##### jennifer d. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cuiting Z. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Beautiful cozy house, just like the pictures ##### Cuiting Z. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley H. Oct 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage close to beaches and wineries Enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was comfortable after a busy day of checking out the local area. It had everything we needed. The deck was quiet and private. The bed was very comfortable. Close to good places to eat. ##### Shelley H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pete D., Schaumburg, IL Sep 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage retreat Elephant Walk is a quiet, cozy complex with easy beach access. We stayed in pet-friendly cottage #5 and loved having a screened-in front porch as well as a private back yard with deck for our pooch. Cute and comfy the cottage was the perfect setting for a relaxing get-away. ##### Pete D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie D. Sep 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Walk to the Beach! This cottage and its proximity to the beach was just what I was looking for! Clean and cute! We will likely return! ##### Debbie D. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie K. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and responsive host The cottage at Elephant Walk was a great location and stay. It is perfect for a couple looking for a getaway to Western Michigan. Bed and Linens were comfortable. We didn't get to use the sunroom due to weather, but it would be perfect on nice days. The host was super responsive. We had a family emergency that delayed our stay and she was accommodating to our needs. The location was a great jumping off point to other locations but there were restaurants within walking distance too. ##### Julie K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Perry Y. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day Week Great stay. Clean, comfortable unit with great location to Whistle Stop, Road House, and Beach. Freddie and Erica were super hosts and were very attentive during our stay. Screened porch, rear deck, and fenced yard were our Frenchie's favorite hang out spots. We'll definitely be back. ##### Perry Y. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley S., Evanston Feb 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dog-friendly! Charming little cottage with small fenced in yard perfect for us and our 2 dogs. Beach is a 2- minute walk. Brought our own couch covers from home since owners didn’t want pets on the couches, understandably. Loved our snowy, wintry weekend. ##### Shelley S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan P. Oct 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Needed the four Elements We needed to spend some time in nature, and we were pleased to find this place. The cottage had a screened in porch and private back yard that we very much enjoyed. The cottage was clean and welcoming. We will be back. ##### Susan P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy W. Jun 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pictures Do Not Do It Justice! We stayed in Cottage 5, my sons in Cottage 1 and other family in Cottage 4. All were very clean, stylish and comfortable. The pictures do not accurately reflect how nice these cottages are!! Perfect location - steps from the beach, right around the corner from Whistle Stop cafe and in the heart of the most adorable beach town ever! ##### Nancy W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. Jul 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Elephant Walk Ecperience My teen daughter 10 year old son, and I arrived and were greeted by a quaint cottage surrounded by a couple of other cottages, in a cozy area with voluptuous ivy and green grass, called The Elephant Walk. The inside of the place was squeaky clean and fresh. The decor was inviting, as well. We also loved, it was a short walk to beautiful Lake, Michigan. ##### Amy B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly C. Nov 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MI Get-away I was looking for a weekend get away to celebrate my husband's retirement within 2 hours of Chicago. This location (cottage #5) was the perfect quaint, clean home with a small fenced in yard with fencing covered in ivy with a bench and 2 airondeck chairs for morning coffee. The area is surrounded by tall trees on quiet streets. It is a great location for relaxation and fun. Recommend and would also love to potentially rent additional houses on the property for friends and family another time. ##### Kelly C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### robin h. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### robin h. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Devon B. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dog friendly beach cottage We loved our time here! A cozy cottage with the essentials, a five minute walk to a peaceful beach and cute grocery store/coffee shop, and fenced backyard for our dog. Very easy and peaceful! One thing to be aware of is the cottage is very close to the other properties so you’ll hear/see other families. ##### Devon B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don N. Oct 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A nice Fall retreat We found Elephant Walk to be a nice break from the daily grind. ##### Don N. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Sep 23, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay here Cottage is quiet. It is well equipped with everything you would need. Close to beach and walking distance to the Red Arrow restaurant serving great food. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen F. Oct 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage My husband and I stayed for three nights at this cute cozy cottage. The kitchen was well equipped which we appreciated as we’re not yet comfortable dining indoors. Small fenced outdoor area for dog to explore unleashed. Location was great - just a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend! ##### Karen F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pasquale M. Oct 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time Had We will definitely be back. We brought our pup and cottage 5 was perfect! He really enjoyed the neighborhood strolls. SW Michigan is very scenic with lots to offer nearby. My wife and I feel refreshed after 4 days of peaceful vibes away from Chicago. Cottage 5 was comfortable with a private back deck area that’s fenced in for the dog! The place was clean and stocked with most items you’d need. There is a wardrobe in the bedroom but next time we’ll bring hangers. Great experience all around and Erica was wonderful. ##### Pasquale M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie H. Jun 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Union Pier cottage Loved the Elephant Rocks cottage. First visit to Union Pier. We will definitely be back! ##### Julie H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin W. Jun 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice location. Easy, convenient beach access. Easy check-in and owner was responsive to any questions. Important to know that dogs are not allowed at Barrien Public Beach but Warren Dunes State Park had a nice dog beach nearby. Surrounding area is great with plenty of dog friendly spots. ##### Justin W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vince A. Jun 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent long weekend getaway Perfect relaxing getaway for a long weekend. The dog got to come along too! The well kept cottage has everything you need and is a close walk to the beach and a short drive to downtown New Buffalo. Highly recommend! ##### Vince A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ariana M. May 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing city getaway Had a wonderful stay at Elephant Walk with my boyfriend and our dog! Def recommend booking cottage 5 if you have a pup so that you can take advantage of the screened porch and fenced backyard. Spacious living area, comfortable bed, plenty of towels and linens, very clean. Beach is so close and SO beautiful. Will def be back! ##### Ariana M. 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