75 Paces to Beach Stairs, Walk to Road House Diner & Whistle Stop Deli\/Bakery

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area | Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

About this cottage rental

Nestled in Chikaming Township, this charming cottage for $237 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. YES, WE REALLY ARE THAT CLOSE TO THE BEACH AND WE TOOK PICTURES TO PROVE IT! So be sure to check out the pictures in our photo album. These pictures, together with our owner's map of Union Pier say it all--from our front door, we are less than a two-minute walk to the beach. (view map, then magnify a few times). We have DEEDED access to our beach through the Luna Gowdy Beach Association. Our beach is private for the residents of our small subdivision of about 50 homes. The designated beach area is about 300 feet of lake frontage, so there is plenty of room. Our beach is seldom crowded, although it is crowded for holiday weeks, like the 4th of July and Labor Day. Another nice feature regarding the beach is that our unit is located on the lake side of Lakeshore Road. You never have to cross that road or any other road to access the beach. Our cozy condo/cottage (585 sq. ft.) is one of only nine units, surrounding a spacious courtyard. Our cottage is attached to another cottage. We are a corner unit and we share a wall on one side with our next-door neighbor. When we renovated our unit, and we wanted to keep all of its 1930's charm, but we wanted to add some contemporary comforts too.We loved all of our cottage's wooden, wrap-around casement windows, but we added plenty of skylights as well. Our full kitchen is complete with a Whirlpool dishwasher, Quartz countertops, a brand-new Whirlpool fridge, and a new microwave. Be sure to check out our photos. When it came to the bathroom we looked for a simple vintage design for replacing the fixtures, but we couldn't resist installing a Jacuzzi bathtub. We furnished our cottage with mostly beautiful antiques that we have collected over the years. Most are over a hundred years old. Even though it's cooler by the lake, we thought central air conditioning was a must for when the temperatures pushed too high. To eliminate those inconvenient trips to the laundromat, we installed a brand new LG combination washer/dryer (locating it in a bedroom closet, hiding it from view, but making it very, very handy). Doing laundry now is so much easier. However, we kept our outdoor clothesline up for those who still like to air-dry their wet bathing suits and beach towels. We wanted fast WiFi, so we installed Comcast Internet along with Comcast Cable TV. We have a small DVD library, but we also encourage guests to bring their own DVDs for special movies and programs that they or their kids enjoy seeing. We installed the TV in the bedroom, due to all of the glare and reflections coming from our wrap-around windows and skylights in the living area. The bedroom location makes TV viewing so much easier and enjoyable. We also have a hooked-up, Weber gas grill right outside our back door---no propane needed! Now, how convenient is that?! Our cottage rental includes TWO parking spaces (designated on-street parking) and a huge outdoor common area (it is actually to the side of our cottage, about 35 paces from our back door) for picnicking and ball-playing......and of course, our rental includes the use of our spectacular Lake Michigan Beach. We think our private Luna Gowdy Beach is one of the clearest, cleanest, and best beaches in Union Pier! Besides being so close to Lake Michigan, we are an easy walk to the Whistle Stop Grocery and Deli and the Red Arrow Road House Restaurant (3 to 3 1/2 blocks). We think our cottage is wonderful, but please keep in mind that our cottage is NOT a party house. Our cottage is much too small for a wedding or family reunion or any kind of party with lots of people. Remember it's only 585 sq. ft.--- that's little! Also, keep in mind that we only have parking for TWO cars. Our absolute MAXIMUM IS FOUR PEOPLE, THAT INCLUDES CHILDREN. We must abide by this maximum number, as it is also mandatory as dictated in our rental license with Chikaming Township.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Reviews

4.9/5.0
Outstanding(162 Reviews)
5.0
Oct 2023
Lovely, cozy cottage very close to beautiful beach. Loved the attention to details that made the place feel like home.
5.0
Oct 2023
We loved the area as it was our first time. The sand is soft beyond belief and the privately owned beach was very clean. We left 4 items behind in the cottage and they were mailed to us within days free of charge which we were very grateful for. Thank you Rosemary for going over and above!
5.0
Oct 2023
Wonderful place, with amazing property owner. Attention to detail was above and beyond. Highly recommended this cozy little bit of heaven!
5.0
Oct 2023
Wonderful property. Loved all the attention to detail. Can’t say enough. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Sep 2023
Beautiful place, great location!
5.0
Aug 2023
It was very nice, very clean. Located within a short walk to a very nice beach. Only 2 flights of 31 stairs each with benches if needed along the way. The 2 bedrooms are nice with 1 washroom which off the kitchen.
5.0
Aug 2023
We are incredibly happy that to come back to th8s cozy cottage whenever we can, year after year. It is so obvious the amount of thought and care that has gone into every aspect. We would love to keep this place a secret, but that wouldn't be fair to Rosemaey and Michael. 5 🌟⭐⭐⭐⭐
5.0
Aug 2023
We've stayed in lots of different cottages up and down the coast of Lake Michigan, and this was one of the best. Its hard to find an affordable rental so close to the lake. The rental was spotless and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware that you want to cook/eat on (no rusted pots and pans here!). We travelled with two children and appreciated the blackout curtains in both bedrooms. We also liked that the rental was located well off of the busier roads that run through Union Pier. Highly recommend!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?

The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $344 per night. This rental is $107 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 75 Paces to Beach Stairs, Walk to Road House Diner & Whistle Stop Deli\/Bakery. 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 75 Paces to Beach Stairs, Walk to Road House Diner & Whistle Stop Deli\/Bakery pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at 75 Paces to Beach Stairs, Walk to Road House Diner & Whistle Stop Deli\/Bakery?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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