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Shorewinds beachhouse Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath No roads to cross!

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Townline Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Union Pier

When you stay at this cottage in Union Pier, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 9 minutes from New Buffalo Public Beach. .This beach cottage is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Four Winds Casino New Buffalo and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Warren Dunes State Park.

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Union Pier Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Townline Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shorewinds beachhouse Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath No roads to cross!

Lake Shore property, footsteps down to the beach.

Coastal Concepts, Inc., a design and development team, is excited to offer, Shore winds Beach House, now available to rent to discriminating guests. This stylish home is located on the beachside of Lakeshore Road in desirable Union Pier. There is direct beach access to Miller Street beach from the garden gate.

The interior environment cleverly mixes the use of original artwork, artifacts, and antiques in a playful way that captures the essence of coastal living. French doors lead from the kitchen to a side patio that is adjacent to the beach path. Each bedroom has its own French door that opens to an exterior seating area.
The property has a fence as well as professional landscaping of the gardens offering you privacy while still being able to hear the waves on the shore.

Dining furniture sits under the pergola-covered deck and is an inviting spot to spend the late afternoon relaxing with a good book and a beverage or outdoor dining. Seating is nestled by the firepit for late evening star gazing.
We offer 2 full bathrooms as well as a hot and cold beach shower.
This is a cottage that you'll be thrilled that you chose for sharing with your loved ones.
Our house keeping staff has been groomed and trained to be a cut above the best with attention to details.
Reservations are not secured until a 50% rental deposit and a signed contract are received. The balance is due 60 days before the scheduled arrival along with a security deposit and housekeeping fee. There is a 3-night minimum for holiday and Special Event Weekends, at the weekend rate.

Payment in full is required with bookings made less than 30 days in advance. Summer rentals are booked as a 8-day/7 night package only. All summer rentals begin on Saturday afternoon and end the following Saturday Morning..
Check in at 4pm and check out at 10am on Saturdays for weekly rentals. Cancellation fees may apply.
We sleep 5 privately in the bedrooms and 7 with the sofa sleeper in the great room for over night guests.
Note, weekly rental cleaning rate is $275.00.


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

home sleeps 6, the 5th additional party, linen fee is $10.00 per night for bedding and towels.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Private yard to play in.

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, a first aid kit, 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 Registration Number 159832

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Shorewinds beachhouse Garden Gate opens directly to beachpath No roads to cross! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and the place was great for a relaxing weekend away from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy access to beach, and Joan is a lovely host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just perfect! We shall return!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danius A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean, charming cottage full of local character. The host was incredibly welcoming, the amenities were thoughtful and complete, and the location—right along the path to the beach—couldn’t have been better. A fantastic stay all around. Highly recommended, will happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!! Such a charming cottage close to town and also on path to beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stated here in the past. The cottage is simply great and the location near Lake Michigan is superb. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time for all.Great location. Peaceful and serene.Safe. Beautiful beach, low crowd.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy perfect for us 3 plenty of roomThey convienience to beach was awesome just steps away and no crossing roads . Very quiet location and nice garden outside . Nothing to compain about .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Our second stay...love the location and the layout. Our go-to long weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Team was very easy to work with and so gracious. Messaged about traffic, weather conditions etc and offered adjusted times related to rain. House is exactly as advertised. Steps to path and beach. Perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Great place, great location!

Great place, great location! Would definitely stay here again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful cottage

We absolutely loved our stay! The cottage was very nicely decorated and clean. The location is perfect if you’re looking for beach-time. Communication was a breeze, and the property is exactly as stated in the listing. Would 100% stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Cottage was well-equipped and clean. Excellent access to the beautiful beach. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay!

This cottage is perfectly located, spotlessly clean, well equipped and just a fantastic place to stay. Thank you for a wonderful weekend and we hope to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cozy home

Our family had a wonderful stay. Loved having the beach in our backyard. Clean, lovely home with beautiful outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get away

Great proximity to the beach, accommodations matched descriptions, and exceeded expectation. Good communication and and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second visit as good as the first

Clean, well-appointed and easy access to the lake - a winning combination!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend away

We had a great stay at Shorewinds. The cottage was perfect for us. It was had everything we needed, it was clean, bed was comfy and it was a short walk to the beach. Great communication with owner! We’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family summer vacation

Wonderful cottage in Union Pier, Michigan. It's got everything you need for vacationing on the beach. Fully equipped, clean, sleeps five, laundry, close walk to beach. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our second stay

This was our second stay and we loved it! The location is great for having little ones bc you can come up from the beach for potty runs and the outdoor shower makes life easy. The place is cozy and clean and the outdoor space is very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Great location!

Perfect house for 2 couples exploring Michigan for the first time. The beach was so close and the Union Pier/New Buffalo area was great. House was super clean and well stocked with everything we needed for very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay at the Shorewinds Cottage

The property is nicely maintained and is close to Lake Michigan. We have stayed here before. Joan does a great job making us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful first stay

Great first time visit at this cottage. Property is as-advertised and very comfortable for our family of four with two little ones. Easy beach access and private. We’d happily stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great house in a fantastic location. Backyard walkout to beach path. Very convenient. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021