Title: 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215100/33215031/c0214fed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215100/33215031/e0be00a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215100/33215031/adcdaffe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215100/33215031/1c2ae65b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215100/33215031/2701422b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Elephant Walk, a dog-friendly compound walkable to the beach and town, make memories with your group amidst multiple gathering spots. The Main House offers giant living spaces for the whole group with 4 large bedrooms and 3 baths. Five smaller cottages provide full kitchens/bathrooms/living spaces and house 1-2 bedrooms each. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly \*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 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 around January 1 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. \*\*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 1 can be connected to the Main House with an interior, lockable connecting door or it can operate with all doors locked. It is a great arrangement for an extended family visit or a separate holiday vacation. Drivers park on the street in front of house. • 2 Bedrooms, both Queen beds • 1 Queen Sofa Bed/Futon in Living Room • 1 Bath • Cable TV • Free wi-fi internet • Air Conditioning. Central Heating • Back patio shared with cottage 2 • Large shared front yard with cottage 2 • Weber Kettle Grill for Charcoal • Fully Equipped Kitchen ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### 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 ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86500000/86499500/86499431/b84c7790.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enchanting dog-friendly home w/ grill, firepit, full kitchen, & washer/dryer Union Pier - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.2 Very good 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=86499431&PinnedHotelID=86499431&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215000/33214976/w2040h1458x0y0-1cea9cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly Union Pier - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=33214976&PinnedHotelID=33214976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33215000/33214998/w2040h1458x0y0-0b3c8dff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, screened prch, fenced yard Union Pier - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=33214998&PinnedHotelID=33214998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84380000/84371900/84371881/2da07861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint, budget-friendly home walking distance to town with grill - dog-friendly Three Oaks - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=84371881&PinnedHotelID=84371881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22719400/22719397/0c0f5d3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ellie\`s Cottage with Cherry Beach Three Oaks - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=22719397&PinnedHotelID=22719397&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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We provide starters only. No Saturday check outs ever! 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 2 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly House Union Pier 2 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly House 2 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly Union Pier 2 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly 2 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly House Union Pier Cottage 2 Bed/1 Bath, 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town, dog Friendly 2 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly House 2 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly Union Pier 2 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks Beach/town dog Friendly 2 Bed/1 Bath, 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town, dog Friendly Cottage Cottage 2 Bed/1 Bath, 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town, dog Friendly 2 Bed/1 Bath, 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town, dog Friendly Union Pier 2 Bed/1 Bath 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town dog Friendly 2 Bed/1 Bath, 1.5 Blocks to Beach/town, dog Friendly Union Pier ## About the area ![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 - 7 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 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly 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 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 2 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is 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? 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