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Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities.

Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities.

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View of living room from front door area
Living Room with leather sectional and oversized chair. Wood-burning fireplace.
Interior
Wood burning fireplace in living room.
New large kitchen fully equipped.

Overview of Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7173 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Union Pier, MI
  • Popular LocationTownline Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationLocal5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo12 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

Loft Living Room

Master

Upstairs loft bedroom

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Loft bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bright, Colorful, Cozy Home Close To Beach, Town And Activities.

Everything you need to relax and enjoy your vacation, MI ReTreat features...
Master bedroom with king bed and master bath
Guest bedroom with queen bed and adjacent bath
Upstairs loft bedroom with two twin beds and bath
Pull-out full sofa bed in separate room
Kiwi green leather sectional sofa
Renovated and fully-equipped kitchen
Central A/C and heat
Screened-in porch
Outdoor deck with BBQ grill and dining table
Flat screen TV, cable, DVD movies
WiFi internet
Washer and dryer
Wood-burning fireplace
Outdoor fire pit
High ceilings, skylights, many windows and natural light
Colorful artwork throughout home

Note for people with severe pet allergies: Renters are not allowed to have pets, per association rules. However, i do have my dogs that stay once or twice a year.

Property manager

Jena Hollensteiner Armistead

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach
Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (77 reviews)
Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
MI ReTreat is part of a quiet community.

Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry - allergy issues and association rules.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
MI Retreat is a smoke-free home.
Thanks for being considerate of the other homeowners in this community - it's a peaceful and tranquil environment. Remove sand before entering home.
Firepit: no garbage in fire pit. wood only or charcoal. Use beach chairs or patio chairs. Return to proper area.
Garbage: cans in front of house. Place by road on Monday evening for early Tuesday pick-up. Recyclables: glass, paper, cans, boxes (break-down).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: MI ReTreat is part of a quiet community.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Townline Beach - 8 min walk
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • Local - 5 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 13 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 14 min drive
  • Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 13 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding stay
Absolutely exceptional in every way. Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible beautiful home!
What a treat this house is!! Fantastic location really close to lots of fun places to eat and things to see and do. The house is super clean, with everything you could possibly need for for a weekend getaway! The beds are extremely comfortable with wonderful linens! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

C J M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retiree friends trip
Loved cleanliness and decor. The loft is open to the downstairs, so the tv and conversations and activity upstairs competes with the living room downstairs. We were sight seeing by day, so only had issues in the evening. Getting local tv channels for downtime was a challenge. We needed more exact instructions to follow for this. We still enjoyed the visit and enjoyed our time in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April Ratekin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Wine
Had trouble getting warm water in upstairs bath
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home, wonderful host!
This was the house we’ve been looking for in years of coming to SW Michigan! Beautiful inside and out, great location, comfortable and very well laid out. Owner was proactive and very responsive throughout the process. Definitely will be looking to see if this one is available next time we go!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jena Hollensteiner Armistead

Host profile image
I bought the house in 2009. I renovated the kitchen, guest bathroom, added an outdoor deck and made other improvements in 2013-16. In 2022, I added a dormer for more living space, bedroom and a third full bathroom. I cherish MI ReTreat, but am not able to use it as often as I'd like since I moved from Chicago to Nashville. I enjoy sharing it with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

I looked for two years before buying MI Retreat. I loved the open floor plan, skylights, fireplace and creating a colorful/relaxing space.

What makes this property unique

Abundant natural light. Screened-in porch. Outdoor deck. Modern kitchen. All the comforts of home. Colorful artwork. Wood burning fireplace. You can walk one way down street to beach, and the other way to the town of Union Pier. The place is unique and unlike most rentals. Furnished not like a rental property, but like a real home! MI Retreat is Your Retreat.
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