Title: Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91127845&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! Vacation home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! ![Beach - Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! (Union Pier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91127900/91127845/a710084e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! (Union Pier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91127900/91127845/e1b992dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! (Union Pier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91127900/91127845/d5c1b63b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! (Union Pier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91127900/91127845/a3c72d0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! (Union Pier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91127900/91127845/25751c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Golfing on site, a firepit, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61456 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! Lakeside Summer Cottage SLEEPS: 6 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 \*Within walking distance of private access Lake Michigan beach! (1 block and 136 steps down to the beach) \*Pet-friendly A peaceful beach getaway is right around the corner-- just down the street from the sandy shores of Lake Michigan! The fact that this home is pet friendly is a true bonus for this area! While close to a popular road, the deck backs up to a forested backyard. This immediately brings out a feeling of getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Lakeside Summer Cottage is more vintage than modern, yet has a great flow for that simple Union Pier family gathering, near the beach. The kitchen is the hub which provides has ample space to prepare your meals, plus eat around the table together. The kitchen table doubles as the host for family game night. This older, manufactured home is all on one level. It has a classic appeal. The master bedroom, with a queen bed, has an en suite bathroom with a large, deep tub and separate shower. The other two (2) bedrooms have a queen bed, and two (2) beds, respectfully. The additional full bathroom can be easily shared by the two (2) bedrooms. We look forward to your visit to Union Pier where privacy, ease and your furry family member are welcome! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Air Conditioning: Yes. Central air. ATV's: Not nearby. Not ideal for this area. Bathrooms: Master bathroom- Separate tub and stand up shower, sink, toilet Bathroom #2- Shower/tub combo, sink, toilet Beach/Swimming: Private community Lake Michigan beach access. One block from the cottage. Just 136 stair steps down to the beach. Bedroom Configurations: Master- Queen bed Second- Queen bed Third- Two twin beds Boats: We do not provide any boats. Boat Launch: Public Boat launch approximately 5 miles in New Buffalo, MI Bugs: Typical Michigan bugs. Mosquitos. Please bring bug spray. Cable: Not traditional cable. Its ROKU. Cell Phone Service: Most major cell providers work well. Coffee Maker: Keurig and drip Distances: \* Just steps away from historic Lakeside Inn 5 min walk (.2 miles) \* Private access Lake Michigan beach 6 min walk (.25 miles) \* Notre Dame University: 35 minutes (28 miles) \* Chicago: 90 minutes (82 miles) \* Detroit: 3 hours (170 miles) Drinking Water: City water Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city. Fireplace: No fireplace Fire-pit: There is not a classic fire-pit. There is an area where you can have a fire on the beach. Wood not provided, but wood scattered around the property. Wood is also sold across the parking lot at the store. Chairs on the deck can be brought down to sit around the fire. Please make sure to bring them back up when done. Golf: Woodlands Course at Whittaker 10 mins( 7.6 mi) Grill: Propane. Grocery Store: Union Pier Market - 3 min (1.3 mi) Whistle Stop Grocery- 1 min (.7 mi) Heat: Propane, forced heat Internet: Comcast/Xfinity. Great streaming and video calls. Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels. Parking: Six parking spaces. Can easily fit a trailer and have room for 3-4 cars. Pets: 1 dog allowed. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed. Privacy: There is more privacy here than at most places in the Union Pier area. While the store is next to the property, it provides great buffer. Space: Single-level manufactured home near the railroad. Seniors: Welcome! There are three (3) stairs at the entry door to the property, but the home is on one level inside. Televisions: Two TV's-- main area- 40 inch with ROKU. 32 with ROKU in master bedroom. Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you! Washer and Dryer: Yes. Wood: Not provided. You can purchase wood at the store across the street. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - 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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 585878 ## 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%7C41.84186%2C-86.67600&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0_ECJ3BLDi4jJF9tStR_54a64Rg=) Union Pier, MI #### What's nearby - Burnison Galleries \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve \- 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - Union Pier Beach \- 2 min drive \- 2.1 km - Gordon Beach \- 2 min drive \- 2.1 km - Chikaming Township Park and Preserve \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Oaks Eatery - ‬11 min drive - ‪Roma Pizza - ‬6 min drive - ‪Union Pier Social - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach!? ### What time is check-out at Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach!? ### Where is Lakeside Summer Cottage: Experience the Beauty of Autumn Just Steps from the Beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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