1 bed\/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach\/town, dog friendly, fenced yard
About this cottage rental
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. Our Main House 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 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. Cottages 3 and 5 have small, private, fenced-in yards. **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! 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 Cottage 3 is a private cottage on the property with a private fenced in yard. Still a great arrangement for an extended family visit as you can connect through the backyard, but also fine if traveling alone. Drivers park on the street in front of house, 1 car max. • 1 Bedroom Queen • 1 full Sofa Bed in Living Room • 1 Bath • private fenced in yard • Cable TV and Smart TV combined • Free wi-fi internet • Air Conditioning, Central Heating • Private front yard with bbq grill • Access to Main House big backyard and other amenities (hot tub, outdoor shower, fire pits, game room, etc.) if sharing compound with large group • Weber Kettle Grill for Charcoal • Fully Equipped Kitchen
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(26 Reviews)
5.0
Wry nice place with great location. Owner could not have been more helpful and checked on our stay.
5.0
The Elephant Walk is a wonderful relaxing place! Cottage 3 worked well for us and our Sheepadoodle, the side yard was perfect for relaxing in the evening and allowing Aspen to join us! Will definitely stay again!
5.0
Very nice and clean cottage. We enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Nice and clean! Great location! Fenced area wonderful for our sweet older dog. We would stay there again!
5.0
A great place to stay and well located to the beach and area attractions.
Highly recommend this place!
5.0
We needed a place to stay close to 3 Oaks, that allowed dogs. This place was just right! Clean, cozy and a yard big enough to throw the ball for our lab. We would stay here again. The Roadhouse next door had amazing food as well!
5.0
Very nice clean property
5.0
Short walk to beach. Relaxing atmosphere.
5.0
Great place for a couples getaway. Easy access to the beach, food, and nature.. we’ll definitely be back
4.0
Cute Cottage
Nice clean small cottage.
Bed and the couch were not very comfortable at all. They squeaked every time you moved. After three nights of attempting to sleep we just left because it was that uncomfortable. Which is a bummer because we lost out on all that money renting the place for a week.
5.0
Great little spot
We really enjoyed this cottage. The location is nice and close to the beach. Cottage is well appointed and comfortable. Grounds are nice and we enjoyed the firepit. No laundry is a bummer, so I would definitely recommend bringing extra towels or them providing extra. It was quite humid and there is no vent in the bathroom so they never dried out. Other than that we loved it and will stay again.
5.0
Elephant Walk
Elephant Walk is an amazing property, with everything we needed for our visit. A close walk to the beach, restaurant, and mini store. Our host was amazing, and everything was so smooth. We will definitely be back!!
5.0
Bruno the Chihuahua and I had a really great time in #3. It is the perfect getaway. The bed was super comfy and everything was clean and tidy. I loved walking around the area and had a great time hiking and exploring. Hosts were awesome.
5.0
Perfect!
Bruno the Chihuahua and I had a really great time in #3. It is the perfect getaway. The bed was super comfy and everything was clean and tidy. I loved walking around the area and had a great time hiking and exploring. Hosts were awesome.
5.0
quick getaway to union pier
This is a lovely place in a fantastic location-close to the beach, restaurant, cafe, etc.
3.0
The hideaway bed mattress needs replacing, very poor condition. The firepit area...simply unkept. The neighbor directly behind the firepit area; his music was so loud that my sister and I walked over to ask him to turn it down. He said he was trying to drown out the noise...he was the only one making noise. Too much money for the experience.
3.0
Just ok
The hideaway bed mattress needs replacing, very poor condition. The firepit area...simply unkept. The neighbor directly behind the firepit area; his music was so loud that my sister and I walked over to ask him to turn it down. He said he was trying to drown out the noise...he was the only one making noise. Too much money for the experience.
4.0
Review
The place was very clean and it was a short walk to relax beach. While the picture are what you get, it does not show the layout well. We were both a bit surprised when we walked in. It is connected to the main house which took us a minute to find.
5.0
Dog friendly and nice place close to beach, a little bit of hike to lake with baby but then we took stroller and much easier!
5.0
Great location
Dog friendly and nice place close to beach, a little bit of hike to lake with baby but then we took stroller and much easier!
5.0
We had a great stay at elephant walk in Union Pier, Michigan. The cabin was very clean and the location is great – walkable to the beach and the Union Pier Roadhouse restaurant. I would gladly stay there again.
5.0
Great Stay at Elephant Walk
We had a great stay at elephant walk in Union Pier, Michigan. The cabin was very clean and the location is great – walkable to the beach and the Union Pier Roadhouse restaurant. I would gladly stay there again.
5.0
A short walk to the lakefront, and good launching point for exploring small towns, wineries, outdoors, & local restaurants. Dog-friendly, too!
5.0
Basic, relaxing get-away
A short walk to the lakefront, and good launching point for exploring small towns, wineries, outdoors, & local restaurants. Dog-friendly, too!
5.0
Lovely stay
Needed a few days to myself and this was perfect. Everything I needed in the cottage. Comfy and clean. Nice back yard. Easy walk to lakefront. Flexible and communicative host. Thanks!
5.0
What a retreat!
My husband and I were looking for a short getaway from Chicago and this place was perfect! Erica was an amazing host. The place was clean and she was great about communicating with us. We will be back!
4.0
Nice get away
Walking distance to the beach. Excellent restaurants. Plenty to do.
4.0
Great place, check your packing list
In COVID times, a fully equipped cottage is valuable for staying in, and not depending on restaurants and stores. For the premium we paid on this charming property, and the care the host put into COVID measures, we were not expecting to have to fake it in the kitchen. It might have had a real knife, a cutting board and a few more utensils. So BYO, and throw in some dinner forks as there are only little salad forks, and you will have a good time here! The
5.0
Elephant Walk
We really enjoyed our stay at Elephant Walk. Close to everything we wanted to do. Thank you for letting us stay with our little dog Scruffy😄
4.0
Great getaway!
Nice, cozy cottage with an easy walk to the beach. Hope to stay again sometime. Owners are very kind.
5.0
Cute little cottage
Cute little cottage (dog friendly) and very close to the lake/beach. Road House restaurant located right by the Elephant Walk is walking distance and has fantastic food. Short drives to many restaurants and grocery stores. We did road trips to St. Joe, New Buffallo, Warren Dunes & Indiana Dunes all very close to the cottage. Beach access is in the backyard of the property... don't miss it as it shortens your walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay and fell in love with Michigan. The owner, Erica is very nice & responsive.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?
The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $526 per night. This rental is $280 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 1 bed\/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach\/town, dog friendly, fenced yard. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 1 bed\/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach\/town, dog friendly, fenced yard pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 1 bed\/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach\/town, dog friendly, fenced yard?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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