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UNION PIER HOME WITH PRIVATE HOT TUB OPEN YEAR-ROUND!

Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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In the heart of Union Pier, Claddagh Cottage offers a cozy retreat with tastefully simple décor and clean lines. Unwind in the outdoor hot tub year-round or gather around the gas fireplace, while enjoying a comfortable yard with a fire-pit. Within walking distance to charming shops like Union Pier Market & Milda’s Corner Market.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

UNION PIER HOME WITH PRIVATE HOT TUB OPEN YEAR-ROUND!

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Sleeps 6

2026 OPEN!

Claddagh Cottage is a charming cottage in the heart of Union Pier. This cottage features 3 bedrooms; one on the main floor with a queen, and two bedrooms upstairs, one with a queen and the other with two twins. This cottage has two full bathrooms; one on each floor. The décor is tastefully simple, with clean lines and pops of color throughout. This cottage features a flat screen TV in the Living Area, a gas fireplace, outdoor hot tub (OPEN YEAR-ROUND!), and a large comfortable yard with a fire-pit. Within walking distance to the charming shops of Union Pier; Union Pier Market & Milda’s Corner Market. And let's not forget Blackcurrant Bakery for your morning coffee & pastries. Union Pier restaurants are also close by; Frankie's & Casual Chef Café. Located in Union Pier approx. 6-7 blocks to the Townline Rd public beach access.

**All Guests required to sign and return our Guest Occupancy Agreement.

**Minimum age of 25 years old to rent.

**Maximum two car parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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: 1,038 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Charming Cottage Heart Union Pier House
Charming Cottage Heart Union Pier
Charming Cottage Heart Union Pier House
Charming Cottage Heart Union Pier
Charming Cottage Heart
Charming Cottage in the Heart of Union Pier! Union Pier
Charming Cottage in the Heart of Union Pier
Charming Cottage Heart House
Charming Heart Union Pier
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About the neighborhood

Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gordon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Townline Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

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
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is UNION PIER HOME WITH PRIVATE HOT TUB OPEN YEAR-ROUND! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at UNION PIER HOME WITH PRIVATE HOT TUB OPEN YEAR-ROUND!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UNION PIER HOME WITH PRIVATE HOT TUB OPEN YEAR-ROUND!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is UNION PIER HOME WITH PRIVATE HOT TUB OPEN YEAR-ROUND! located?

Situated in Union Pier, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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UNION PIER HOME WITH PRIVATE HOT TUB OPEN YEAR-ROUND! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Claddagh Cottage is a lovingly restored property and was comfortable, perfectly situated, and a great fit for our family vacation. We loved the large yard and proximity to the beach as well as to “downtown” Union Pier.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great house with an amazing backyard.The house was in a great location; walkable to one of the local beaches and shops in Union Pier. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

Great Cottage

Clean, well appointed cottage. Nice lay-out for families!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Great place to stay for relaxation and close to tons of fun for the family. Hot tub was great!

Loved the hot tub and being close to the lake and some state parks. We loved exploring the sand dunes and the overall hiking in the state parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

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

Fall weekend getaway

Great location, and nice big yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

The best place we have stayed at in Union Pier!

This place was just as advertised, impeccably clean and super convenient to the beach and areas in town. We LOVED our stay - the quiet street, kind and friendly neighbors that live there regularly and the cottage had everything we needed to feel at home. We would 100% recommend and will likely be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Larissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage that is close to Lake Michigan beaches. We did run into a plumbing issue the first morning there where the bathroom toilet clogged and the shower stopped draining, but it was handled that day and they were very responsive. We also had a bit of an ant issue, they had someone out to spray the day after we reported it, but even with that, the ants did continue to be an issue. That being said, it is a nice little place to go for vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Thanksgiving peace

This was a beautiful place away from holiday hubbub. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Sister getaway

Had a great experience here! Everything was as described and there were lots of fun extras! Within walking distance to the markets and less than ten minutes to new buffalo. Would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kate F.

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

Exactly as pictured, great for weekend getaway

We loved our stay here. The town was adorable and it was a perfect weekend getaway. The house was exactly as pictured. Kitchen/bathrooms are well stocked
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Charming quite cottage

Great property close to beaches and small towns. Great value
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Terri T.

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

Slightly disappointed

The house is cute. Beds are SUPER comfy. However, it was dusty, and there was some fragrance in the house that gave me a headache the entire time I was in it, but as soon as I left, it went away. In addition, the kitchen table and chairs were a little rickety. That's also located right next to a train track and it's loud and woke us up several times in the middle of the night And there was a small ant problem in one of the bathrooms. I wouldn't stay there again, but it was cute.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy S.

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

Lake retreat

Great lake cottage, nice rooms , yard and hot tub. Would give it 5 stars if had a screened in porch. A few hooks in the mud room would be a good addition to hang beach towels and swimsuits! Love Union Pier!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa R.

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

Perfect Beach Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay! The location in Union Pier is great for walking to a delicious bakery in the mornings and with a slightly longer walk you are directly at the beach. We spent a lot of time in the lovely yard, which has everything you need for eating outside, playing yard games, and making a nice fire in the evening. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

very easy to work with. very clean. watched deer cross the property.

Cute cottage. They did a great job. Liked the colors.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darcie M.

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

Slice of Heaven

Charming cottage under swaying pine trees. Deers visited, the train zipped passed, the fireplace crackled. All was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

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

Amazing

This was the perfect place to be to escape the city for a long weekend. Property was clean and as described in the listing. Management was responsive to any questions we had. Cant wait for the next time we can come visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

katie g.

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

Cute bungalow close to everything!

We were very pleased with the cleanliness and accommodations of the house. No one mentions the train tracks directly behind the house that have a pretty robust schedule but it was entertaining for our 8 year old son. Loved the hot tub and all the yard and indoor games to play. Thanks to the hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

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

The other side of the Lake

We were so pleased to be able to stay in this adorable and cozy cottage that had everything we needed so that we could be near beaches and plenty of nature. We had fun spotting deer and turkeys in the yard. The kitchen was stocked to cook a meal and we really enjoyed being able to grill. The clean and roomy hot tub was another great perk. Thank you for sharing your property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Cute and Comfortable

We were a group of four friends visiting from Chicago over Labor Day. We found the house charming, well appointed and comfortable. The beds were very comfortable (as was the couch for an afternoon nap), and we found the kitchen well-stocked with the items we needed to cook several meals for ourselves. One note - The house is in a wooded area, so as would be expected, there are some creepy-crawlies both outside and inside the house, so if you are an arachnophobe, bring bug spray! Check-in and check-out were a breeze, thanks to a lockbox on the door. I missed an email that went into my junk folder the day of check-in so called the office and the person I spoke with was friendly and helpful. I'd definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Some Improvements & Updates Would Go a Long Way in This House!

Stayed here for a long weekend with four friends. Overall the house worked for our needs but we did have some things we wish had been improved. Clean bathrooms, nice showers, good water pressure. Beds were comfy, linens could use replacing. Kitchen was well worn, almost all utensils, equipment and cookware needs replacing. The living room did not feel clean to us at all - the couch, chairs and tables were all dusty and dirty and in need of replacing. The heat was hard to balance - we were cold downstairs and hot upstairs. The fireplace would have helped make it cozy but we had a hard time keeping it from getting smoky in the house. We think the flu could be cleaned to improve this. We did not find the train to be noticeable at all - and when we did hear, it was not annoying. Neighborhood was almost silent, especially for five Chicagoans ha. Some quick and easy updates that would make a huge difference would be to add some pillows and throws in the living room (there wasn't one in the whole house!) for lounging, add a motion light outside near the hot tub to make getting in and out safer and add some additional hooks in all the bedrooms and bathrooms for hanging clothes, towels, suits, etc. We counted 44 empty drawers in the house but little to no easy storage such as hooks for the six people staying in the house. Overall would maybe stay again if some improvements and updates were made and house got a deep clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

As lovely as advertised

This place was exactly as advertised. The pics are accurate as is the description. The location is on a quiet street which was nice. The tres made it seem very private. Most importantly it was extremely clean. I have severe allergies and it's rare for me to stay somewhere new and not have at least a mild reaction, but here I had none. Would definitely recommend this property and rental company.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Bernadette H., Chicago

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

Great location--horrible bed

Pros: the location, the wonderful hot tub, the beautiful big yard with fire pit. Cons: the bed downstairs dipped in the middle several inches and was topped with a foam topper that helped nothing. So old and soft. Pls get a good bed for your guests. We had horrible nights sleep each night. And that makes for very crappy getaway. The house had nothing. We have stayed in many rentals in Michigan that are well appointed, like the place just next door to the north of this house, which was booked :(. This house is clean, but not cozy. In living rm exposed base board heating looked terrible--made the place look really dumpy. Just remove it or cover it. Also, house not well appointed. This house had nothing. No olive oil, no spices, no shampoo, no conditioner, no soap to shower. A majority of places provide that and have something in the kitchen. We have stayed in two other places during the pandemic that had plenty of stuff in the cabinets, even coffee! Most places have dispensers affixed to the shower wall with the shower basics. The ad didn't mention the need to bring your own shampoo or soap to shower. The t.v. was old and had poor visual. It seems that rental homes managed by the owners are well appointed, well kept and decorated vs the ones where the owners are hands off, dont ever come to stay, and have a co. doing it. We could overlook all of the cons, but not the bed. We won't be renting this place again for that reason. When we go away for a break we need to sleep comfortably. That's #1 part of a nice getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe P.

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

Amazing getaway close to Chicago

Super clean and friendly space. Our family enjoyed the large yard, fires, and hot tub. Easy walk to coffee shop in town, walkable to town beach. Loved the proximity to Warren Dunes via a short drive. Loved watching dear and wild turkey wander through the yard. We are very cautious about cleanliness these days due to covid, this place was spotless!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

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

Fall Break Getaway to Southwest Michigan

We absolute enjoyed our stay at the Claddagh Cottage in Union Pier. In fact, the moment we arrived, there were a family of deer to greet us in the neighbor's front yard. The house was beautifully remodeled, tastefully decorated and had all the amenities we needed including a fire pit, hot tub and grill. The location was convenient and just a short walk or bike ride to the corner market, bakery or beach. We were close to attractions in New Buffalo, Union Pier, Sawyer and more. The property management team provided a handy binder with helpful information on things to do and where to eat in the area - very helpful. From our comfortable location, we made quick trips to Warren Dunes, Twin Maples Orchard, Greenbush Brewery, New Buffalo Beach, the Swedish Bakery, and much more. Kudos to the cleaning team too as the Cottage was very clean and orderly. A great stay and a place we would consider returning to next year. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020