Title: Private Beach Steps to the Beach. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Private Beach Steps to the Beach. Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Private Beach Steps to the Beach. ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512900/34512802/eb541ffe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512900/34512802/90-6159383e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512900/34512802/12cdda7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512900/34512802/20e2eec7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512900/34512802/30487791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies This charming beach front cottage offers beautiful sunsets, a soft Westerly breeze, and clean sandy beaches along the Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan. The 3 bedroom home features an updated kitchen and new living room furniture with ample space to play or relax on its heavily shaded lawn. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Private Beach Steps to the Beach. The cottage is a member of The Gordon Beach HomeOwners Assn offering private beach access with a soft Westerly breeze and rising lake water temperatures. Only a 75 minute drive from Chicago and a 90 minute drive from Naperville. This beach front cottage offers the beautiful sunsets of the summer and the clean sandy beaches of Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan. Our 3 bedroom 900 square foot cottage has been the owners weekend retreat until 2008, then they converted the cottage to a rental. Situated on 5/8 of an acre this heavily shaded property offers open space of lawn to play baseball or croquet, or to just sit on the front deck, drink a cold lemonade and enjoy the warm lakefront breeze. The stairs to the beach are fifty feet away where you can situate yourself on the expansive private beach area (patrolled on weekends to keep strangers off) or sit on the public community beach. The private beach is an association beach shared by Gordon Beach families. We have been using this site successfully for 13 years. When comparing properties in this site, check the property address on Google Earth (not Maps) to ensure that the owners description matches the proximity to the Beach or lake front. Most do not match up. Our kitchen was recently updated along with new living room furniture. The second floor has a built in Queen size bed and custom bunk beds with a master suite bathroom and shower. Our beach chairs and umbrellas are always new. We welcome the privilege of hosting your family or group. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On a private beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Optional golf privileges - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Swimming 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33947400/33947367/ae694a2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2024 remodeled historic Lake Michigan waterfront Union Pier home with spa. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: dogs only. ### 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Private Beach Plenty of Sand Private Beach, Plenty Of Sand Private Beach plenty of sand. Steps to Private Beach Really !! Private Beach, plenty of sand. Cottage Private Beach, plenty of sand. Union Pier Private Beach, plenty of sand. Cottage 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%7C41.82798%2C-86.70367&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0KKFwB6RJTZqRN4w6kv3cRAapDY=) Union Pier, MI #### What's nearby - Union Pier Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Townline Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Gordon Beach \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo \- 7 min drive \- 8.1 km #### Getting around - New Buffalo Station - 7 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 Private Beach Steps to the Beach. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private Beach Steps to the Beach.? ### What time is check-out at Private Beach Steps to the Beach.? ### Where is Private Beach Steps to the Beach. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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