We had a really lovely stay at this property! It is very spacious and exceptionally clean. The beds are super comfortable and the master bath has a wonderful, very modern shower. We loved how that room opens up to the deck and pool area. The pool is huge and clean, and we used it daily. We also enjoyed the hot tub and having meals on the deck. The grill worked perfectly and was spotless. The short walk the beautiful McKinley was another major highlight.Additionally, the owner was friendly and helpful, and he supplied us with bags of ice which was very kind and unexpected.We have been coming to the area for decades and this has to be our favorite property so far, for all the amenities and conveniences. There were only three of us this trip, but we hope to be back with more of our family next time. There is plenty of room!
Clean and spacious home had all of the amenities we needed for a weeklong summer vacation. The backyard with pool and hot tub were perfect. The short walk to the beach was also very easy and convenient with younger children.
Amazing location walking distance to McKinley and Townline beaches. Backyard pool and hot tub have us other options for cooler/breezier days. The decor is quite dated but property is clean with great spaces!!
This cottage is a gem in a beautiful area with easy and private beach access. The house was stocked with the essentials for cooking, and they provided lots of towels for bathing. Everything was clean and tidy. The backyard is an oasis! Very ideal spot to include dogs too. We had a wonderful stay and weâre already looking forward to our next visit!
Our family had a great time in Michigan. This was our first time staying in Union Pier so we were unfamiliar with the area before arriving. We were in extremely easy walking distance to 3 public beaches, the closest right down the street. Our baby who is still âiffyâ on lakes loved to be in the pool.
We were able to walk to breakfast every morning with a handful of options.
The house was roomy with all the necessities, had TVs in every bedroom and the grill was used every night.
We were very happy with our stay, as the location was absolutely amazing and so was the pool.
We enjoyed our stay very much- house is as described- pool was A plus with kids and adults, and we were a 5 minute walk to two different lovely public beaches on the lake. Easy walk to the store and bakery. Beds in grown up rooms firm and linens fresh (bunk room was comfy for the younger ones). Kitchen suitable. Big living and dining room. Nice table on deck, gas grill an Aplus - cleanest Iâve ever seen a rental grill. Cooked all meals on it.
Two small quibbles: Wi-Fi and internet were limited- not sure why, but more than 2 people on it at once slowed it to a crawl. Also, the trash piled up, due to an apparent schedule issue with the collector- it was disappointing to have the trash bins in front of the house all week. Owner was great at communicating and I know was trying to solve. We had a good time overall and would return.
We have come here year after year and love it. True cottage feel. Good spaces for eating, getting together both inside and out. The only thing that would make it perfect for us ( have one elderly and one handicapped family member) would be to convert the lbath in the back to change the tub to a walk-in shower).
This vacation rental was perfect for our family. The house was perfectly clean and comfortable. The best part of it all was the amazing outdoor space with the pool and the hot tub! The owners were always available via text and took good care of us. We hope to come back again every year to enjoy our family vacation!
The home was spacious and welcoming. We found the short walk to the beach especially nice. The pool area was great and we spent a lot of time there. I especially loved the beautiful flowers. While we had next door neighbors on either side, you couldnât see them and made it feel more secluded. The grill and kitchen were great. I always bring an extra large pot to cook a boil, but that was the only thing missing. There was no need to improvise or buy anything, wonderful! My family will be back!!!
Most of the house was updated with lots of amenities. Outdoor area in the backyard was awesome with the pool, hot tub, & nice seating area. The bathrooms could use some updating and some of the door ways did not open and close well. The living room furniture was very comfortable and provided many seats for our family. Overall, a very nice getaway & would rent again.
Wonderful pool and huge deck. Brand new hot tub, only a short walk to a nearly private beach. House has just about everything you could want for fun in southwest Michigan.
We had a very nice stay here. It has quick access to a very nice beach that is semi private so it was never too crowded. The pool was very nice. It was a chilly week so we asked them to turn up the heat a bit and they had someone do this the very next day. The owner was very pleasant. The only negative comments would be it was not stocked with very many items so be sure to bring everything you need for cooking including sugar, flour, spices, oil, etc; and bring washcloths if you like to use them. They did provide many bath towels and have 2 washers & 3 dryers so that was very convenient. It is a very nice wooded area but with this you may want to wear bugspray if you will be out in the evening and keep an eye out for ticks. Overall we loved the stay and would return to this property again.
Great location. Wonderful deck, hot tub and heated pool for Lake Michigan vacation
Renting in early June, I thought a heated pool would be great for the grandkids and it was. Short walk to the beach (McKinley Rd) which was never crowded. Owner was responsive for questions. Huge private backyard.
We loved this house. It's perfect for the size of our group: two adults, four teens. It's clean, well stocked, and the location is nice: across the street from the lake, short walk to downtown Union Pier. The yard is huge and enclosed. Pool and jacuzzi are great. The owner is very responsive and helpful. Definitely will return.
I can't stress enough how nice this house is! The rooms are all so much bigger than they look in the pictures, and that back yard is MASSIVE.
We had a group of three adults who stayed here as a "work from a different home" getaway. I'm really happy to report that the internet supported all three of us working and even videoing at the same time.
The area is fantastic. I thought from the photos that we might be in a slightly crowded residential area and while we did have neighbors on both sides, there's so many trees that the property felt incredibly secluded. The beach is a really easy walk from the house. You're also a pretty close drive to hiking and other attractions. A few people have mentioned the Black Current Bakery and I'd love to throw in a mention for the Whistle Stop Grocery- we really liked our 40 minute round trip walk every morning for delicious coffees and pastries (it's about a 5 mintue drive).
The kitchen had everything you'd want. I might suggest packing a few storage containers for leftovers, but otherwise was really well equipped. Bedrooms are all a good size with plenty of storage options.
The back yard, as mentioned, is glorious. There's two grills in great condition, and plenty of room in the hot tub. There's also a fire pit and plenty of wood. We were too chilly to try the pool, but it looks pretty nice. One of my friends referred to the yard as "the country club!"
I didn't need to communicate with Valery while there, but he was so helpful and quick to respond with a few questions I had while we were looking at the house. We received check-in instructions the day of our visit with plenty of time before we arrived.
This truly was a wonderful week and such a nice house for a relaxing stay. I'd recommend it to anyone.
This house is very spacious. Backyard is a heavenly retreat with a very large pool and hot tub. Very private as well. We were there the first weekend in October and the pool was warm even though the outside temperatures were in the 50s. The beach is a short walk away. We would definitely recommend this home.
Great house for a family. It was child proof and close to lake.
The grocery store was in walking distance.Plenty of towels.
2 refrigerators, one by the pool.
2 washers and dryers
Comfortable beds
We loved our stay here. The house was a nice size. Val made sure we had all the kitchen tools and appliances we needed. Leading up to our trip Val was wonderful and quickly responded to all our emails. The location is perfect. Just a short walk to two public beaches. We walked into town a few times for breakfast from the black currant bakwry (highly recommend). The true treat was the yard and the pool. We spent a lot of time in the pool and hot tub and had many meals on the spacious and well covered back deck. We hope to come back in 2021.
We loved the pool and hot tub and the location to the beach. House was stocked with everything we needed, which made our vacation seamless. The house was very clean!
3 bedroom home with a nice back yard and in ground swimming pool located in Union Pier, Michigan only 90 minutes from Chicago in te heart of Harbor Country. Lake Ave Retreat is 400 steps to a nice sandy beach on the sunset shore of Lake Michigan. The home has central air conditioning. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths which can sleep 9 comfortably. Has a modern kitchen with dishwasher. The home has a double deck overlooking the in ground pool and a hot tub on the lower deck that has room for 4.Plenty of out door furniture with outside tables. Has a nice gas grill. Includes TV's, cable and wireless. Lake Ave Retreat has plenty of room to spend time together or privately for reading, sunbathing and other activities. Located in the heart of Harbor Country, Lake Ave Retreat is just minutes from local restaurants, or visit nearby butcher shops, bakeries, farmers markets to create your own feast. Check out local brews at Round Barn or wine tasting at St. Jullians in Union Pier. Hunt for treasures at Harbor Country antique shops, rent bikes, kayaks, canoes for nearby rivers. Ther is always many ways to enjoy your vacation at Lake Ave Retreat.