Title: (2026 OPEN!) GORGEOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS STEPS TO BEACH! - 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 # (2026 OPEN!) GORGEOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS STEPS TO BEACH! Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45620000/45618400/45618329/d03778b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45620000/45618400/45618329/06ce846c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45620000/45618400/45618329/60b50e5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45620000/45618400/45618329/aa084e6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45620000/45618400/45618329/a6546ea4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into The Sand Castle, a luxurious lakeview home with deeded beach access and plenty of space for relaxation. Enjoy the chef's kitchen, spacious screened-in porch with a gas fireplace, big screen TV in the family room, and roast smores under the stars at the outdoor beach firepit. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 113400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Parking available ## 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. ### (2026 OPEN!) GORGEOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS STEPS TO BEACH! 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathroom, Sleeps 11 2026 Calendar OPEN! Luxurious lakeview home just steps away from 500 feet of deeded beach access. Welcome to The Sand Castle! This five bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home is spacious and immaculately furnished both inside and out. The main floor features a fully stocked chef's kitchen perfect for those who love to cook. Dining table seats eight plus an additional six at kitchen island. Several gathering areas to kick back and relax with amazing lake views! Spacious screened-in porch with gas fireplace is perfect for socializing or just having that morning cup of coffee. Family room has big screen TV and seats six or more. One bedroom on main floor with queen bed and full bathroom next door. The second floor has four bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king bed with an en suite bathroom. Two bedrooms each have two twin beds and the last bedroom has one queen and one twin. Two full bathrooms are on the second floor. Roast smores under the stars with the outdoor beach firepit or cook on your gas grill while watching the sun set over the lake. Lots of space for your whole group to relax and play. All the amenities you would expect in a quality rental including internet, washer/dryer, central AC/heat, gas grill, outdoor beach firepit, screened-in porch, lake views and more. \*\*All Guests Required To Sign Our Guest Occupancy Agreement. \*\*Please Note NO Parties, Weddings, Receptions allowed at this home or on their beach. Large fines incurred if this not heeded. \*\*Minimum Age of 30 Years Old To Rent \*\*Maximum Five Car Parking \*\*TV is streaming only. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited number of onsite parking spaces ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 3,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23558500/23558494/de7086e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LUXURY Lakefront Property on Private Beach with Stunning Lake Views and Sunsets Union Pier - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 126 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=23558494&PinnedHotelID=23558494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118050000/118048300/118048270/924f64f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Luna Lakeshore - fantastic lakefront living in Union Pier Union Pier - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=118048270&PinnedHotelID=118048270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24200000/24199500/24199419/9666e815.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### (2026 OPEN!) 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Walk to lake, restaurants,brewery Union Pier - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 138 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=33741932&PinnedHotelID=33741932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 30 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 House Vrbo Property Gorgeous With Views Steps To GORGEOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS STEPS TO BEACH! Union Pier 71 ## 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%7C41.83266%2C-86.69461&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3EYYXZGwLh505mcltzej_V8WIZA=) Union Pier, MI #### What's nearby - Union Pier Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - New Buffalo Public Beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 7 min drive - 8.0 km #### Getting around - New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 40 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 (2026 OPEN!) GORGEOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS STEPS TO BEACH! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at (2026 OPEN!) GORGEOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS STEPS TO BEACH!? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at (2026 OPEN!) GORGEOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS STEPS TO BEACH!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is (2026 OPEN!) GORGEOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS STEPS TO BEACH! located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is steps from Gordon Beach and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## (2026 OPEN!) GORGEOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS STEPS TO BEACH! 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) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel V. Oct 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, great location! Really enjoyed the well appointed kitchen for dinners with a view of the Lake. Excellent seating in the tv room and the screened in porch. ##### Laurel V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jens V. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at the SandCastle We had a great time in Union Pier. It's just north of New Buffalo but without any crowds. The house is in a very mellow, quiet neighborhood and overlooks the ocean. Had some epic sunsets on the deck and at the beach, which just down the steps from the back porch. House is as advertised, well done, feels very much like a family beach home. The kitchen is great, has most anything you'd need for meal prep for a smaller or larger group. We had small children and elderly parents in our group and the house accommodated everyone equally well. Would certainly recommend this property, and look forward to returning ourselves. ##### Jens V. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Celia D. Oct 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family and Friends gather for a Fall Wedding Our family and friends enjoyed a wonderful weekend at this beautiful house for a nearby wedding. The house is absolutely lovely with main floor spacing carefully thought out for entertaining and socializing with large groups. The kitchen island and dining table allowed many people to congregate comfortably to enjoy snacks and meals. The open space for the family room that flowed into the kitchen but off to the side near the fireplace allowed others to enjoy separate conversations and activities while still feeling part of the group. The back living room allowed for seclusion for those who wanted it. The bedroom space was very adequate and comfortable for our group of 8, including first floor access for my elderly parents. Communication with the management team was easy and they were very responsive. We would love to spend more time here in the future! ##### Celia D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea C. Aug 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Sand Castle We enjoyed every minute of our stay. The home is beautiful and our memories will last forever. Looking forward to returning next summer. Thank you! ##### Andrea C. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### morgan s. May 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend celebrating Moms 70th birthday We loved the Sand Castle house in Union Pier! It was perfect for our large family. We celebrated my Moms 70th birthday. The kitchen is top notch! Stocked with everything and more. A true chef kitchen. We had unbelievable meals in such a gorgeous setting. Beautiful lake views! We caught the best sunset. The home truly made our trip amazing. So many great sitting areas for morning coffee or board games. The yard was perfect for our kids to run around and play. The pictures don’t do this house justice! Better in person. I would LOVE to come back to the Sand Castle house during warmer temperatures to spend more time at the beautiful beach. Thank you! ##### morgan s. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. Apr 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! The house was perfect. Great open floor plan. Loved the outside space and view of the lake. ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick H. Sep 15, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sand Castle Retreat This house was unbelievable! Jason and Trish of Bluefish were also amazing to work with and were super accommodating! After cancelling our wedding, my wife and I were able to "celebrate" our marriage with our parents and siblings over this past weekend all together in Union Pier at the Sand Castle. The house and property were amazing, and we had the best time (even on a super rainy/stormy day on Saturday we posted up in the screened-in porch with a fire and had an amazing day!). Thank you Bluefish and everyone involved with the Sand Castle! ##### Nick H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron W. Jul 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful large house with great views of Lake Michigan, and a short walk to the beach! This house and property is outstanding! - there is a huge custom kitchen that is open to large family room, all with windows with views of Lake Michigan. The home also has great outdoor spaces, also with great views of the lake. And, our family of 10 spent many evening hours both outside and in the large screened in porch. And, the best part is that about 70 steps down the hill are miles of beautiful sand beach, and the clean, clear waters of Lake Michigan. You have access to a private beach for the neighborhood, which is not crowded at all. This is a great place -- we never left all week, except to ride our bikes down to the local market a few blocks away. ##### Ron W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen M. May 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway This home is stunning, the views, Finishes, floor plan & furnishings were all very high end & functional. Incredibly well kept & stocked with everything you’d need & more. Jason, the property manager went above & beyond to ensure we had an incredible stay. We will definitely be back! ##### Kathleen M. 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