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4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly

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A living room with a leather sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug. - 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly (Union Pier)
A wooden structure with a metal frame, surrounded by dense greenery and trees. - 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly (Union Pier)
A covered patio with a glass table and chairs, a cushioned seating area, and a decorative chandelier. - 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly (Union Pier)
A white building with a balcony and an elephant logo, labeled "Elephant Walk." - 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly (Union Pier)
A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 113000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly


  • Come explore Elephant Walk, a dog-friendly compound, walkable to beach and town, designed to make memories for your group. It provides multiple gathering spots both outside and in while ensuring ample privacy at the same time. This is a listing for our Main House, which offers giant living spaces to accommodate the whole group and provides 4 very large bedrooms and 3 baths. On the same grounds, there are 5 smaller cottages that offer full kitchens/bathrooms/living spaces and house 1-2 bedrooms each. If you would like to rent the Main House as well as 1+ cottages, please see our VRBO links to the other cottages or message me to check on availability. Host your retreat, wedding party, or reunion here for an unforgettable experience!

    We allow large group bookings only (Main House + at least 2 cottages) until around late Fall of each year at which point we'll open up the calendar for anyone to reserve the house and cottages separately and allow for instant booking. Please message us for details, and we will respond within 24 hours.

    Much work has been done to this compound since we bought it in Jan 2019. Stay tuned to this as we will update pictures as changes are made as well as provide more updates we'll make over the coming years.

    *2024 updates from a home maintenance standpoint:
    -Entire property: new exterior paint, parking signs for all of the cottages, new ceiling fans
    -Main House: gas grill added to charcoal grill option, new screened porch furniture and ceiling (no leaks!), kitchen backsplash, new balcony off primary bedroom
    -Cottage 2: electrical overhaul to fix sporadic outages
    -Cottage 3: expanded private enclosed yard
    -Cottage 4: new basketball hoop
    -Cottage 5: kitchen refresh with new countertops and kitchen sink

    **Everyone must review the rental agreement which is comprehensive: lists the terms of the rental agreement, the dog waiver (if you are bringing a dog), provides suggested packing items, lists the hot tub rules (for Main House only).

    **Please designate upon checking out if you are bringing a dog so you can have the pet fee added onto your final total.

    **Note that Cottage 1 shares a wall with the far hallway corner of the Main House but as of 2022, we've added insulation and other measures to ensure noise transfer is drastically minimized. Cottage 1 and 2 used to have an interior door that locked but it was the source of noise transfer so in Spring of 2022, we closed up that door and added insulation in the units to minimize noise transfer. Cottages 4 and 5 share no walls as they stand alone on the property. All cottages have a pull out couch, and the Main House has 2 pull out couches, one in each king bedroom.

    Thank you for visiting, we hope you choose Elephant Walk for your next group get-away! Email us with any questions, and we'll answer any questions within 24 hours.

    The links to the other units on the property are as follows:
    Elephant Walk- Main House: www.vrbo.com/1519363
    Elephant Walk- Cottage 1: www.vrbo.com/1519692
    Elephant Walk- Cottage 2: www.vrbo.com/1519733
    Elephant Walk- Cottage 3: www.vrbo.com/1519782
    Elephant Walk- Cottage 4: www.vrbo.com/1519804
    Elephant Walk- Cottage 5: www.vrbo.com/1519825

    The Main House is the anchor for the compound-- kitchen and main living spaces can house a huge group, and the backyard provides a huge space for games and has a large fire pit. Main House renters have use of a private driveway.

    • 2 Bedrooms King
    • 1 Bedroom Queen
    • 1 Bedroom w 2 Twin Beds
    • 2 Queen Sofa Beds/Futons (1 adult can fit )
    • Cable TV
    • Free wi-fi internet
    • 4 TV's with DVD player
    • Two Large Balconies
    • Oversized Screened Porch with Harvest Table and Sitting Area
    • Soaking tub in Master Bath
    • Wood burning Fireplace
    • Air Conditioning/Central Heating
    • Large Yard
    • High end Weber Performer Charcoal Grill and gas grill
    • Fully Equipped Kitchen
    • Outdoor Shower and Hot Tub
    • Game room in garage with ping pong table and bar stools w bar top
    • Use of private driveway

    --From Memorial Day to Labor Day we require 3 night minimum stay, but a 7 night stay (Fri-Fri) is required in the heart of the summer, from June through beginning of August unless the week is already broken up.
    --Well behaved dogs are welcome. Pets are required to be on leash outside of fenced yard, and you are required to pick up after them or fee will be assessed.
    --Note our suggested packing items we provide right before your arrival. Starter paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags are provided but you'll have to bring your own after the starters. We don't do this because we're cheap or insensitive. We do this because we are not often in the area to run these kinds of things over, and we also like for guests to be respectful of the environment which we've noticed happens more often when guests bring their own disposable supplies. Thank you for your understanding!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • 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
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

-Pls bring own paper towels, toilet ppr, garbage bags. We provide starters only. No Saturday check outs ever! Cleaners don't work on Saturdays.
- Well behaved dogs are welcome, must adhere to pet waiver and must pay $100 pet fee per pet at check out. -Quiet hours (10pm - 7am) must be observed
- 7 night rentals, Fri-Fri,last week of June-early Aug, unless week is already broken up.Email for exceptions for large gps. 2 or 3 nt min other times

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: dogs only, waiver must be reviewed, $100 fee/dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events are only for those sleeping at property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11
Note from host: events are only for those sleeping at property
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot. Travelling with kids? Consider New Buffalo Railroad Museum and Captain Mike's Fun Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. Visit our Union Pier travel guide
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Burnison Galleries
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gordon Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station
    8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino
    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
  • PostBoy
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly located?

This family-friendly Union Pier holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Burnison Galleries are also within 15 minutes.

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