2 bed\/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach\/town, dog friendly

Beach nearby, sun loungers
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

About this house rental

Nestled in Chikaming Township, this attractive house for $211 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. 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. **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, 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 4 is a stand alone cottage with private deck and reserved parking. Still a great arrangement for an extended family visit as you can connect through the backyard but also perfect for traveling alone. Cottages 4 has a private driveway with a private basketball net. • 1 Bedroom Queen • 1 Bedroom with 2 Twins • 1 queen Sofa Bed in Living Room • 1 Bath • Cable TV • Free wi-fi internet • Air Conditioning, Central Heating • Private deck with bbq grill • Private driveway with private basketball net • 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 • Washer/dryer

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Reviews

4.9/5.0
Outstanding(13 Reviews)
5.0
Jun 2023
We had a great time. The beach was close and so fun for our daughters!
5.0
Dec 2022
We rented another unit on the property to accommodate extra family members. Everything worked out perfectly. Parking was not an issue. Close to lots of local attractions.
5.0
Oct 2022
We had a great time and really loved the space. Clean and cozy and close to everything!
4.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2022
We loved our visit to Union Pier. So many great things about this property but I think it’s important to consider some things before booking. CONS - host provides you with *one* roll of single ply toilet paper. To me, this is unacceptable. If you have 4 adults booking your space for 4 nights, you need to do more to accommodate the basic necessities. Even if you go to a state park campground, you’re provided with toilet paper in the restrooms. If you don’t want to drag a bunch of tp with you during your travels, you will pay quite a bit for it at the local stores. - they also only provide one roll of paper towels and one trash bag. Again, having to bring trash bags felt pretty bad. - house is smaller than I realized… it was definitely livable for us but the pull out couch is in a small space and isn't super practical as a sleeping option. - one bedroom did not get air and was really warm and stuffy PROS - lovely location: just a few blocks from a gorgeous beach on a quiet street with restaurant and coffee shop literally at the end of the street! Start your day with a bfast sandwich from the Whistle Stop! - great shared fire pit and plenty of grassy space with elephant statues that our small son loved! Bring s’mores! - house was charming, but small - host was communicative, kind, and flexible!
5.0
Apr 2022
We all had a great time at the Elephant cottage!! It was warm and friendly!!! Cute place & the lake was awesome on Saturday!! Had a nice camp fire & enjoyed the stars!! All tops!!
5.0
Apr 2022
Weekend Getaway
Weekend Getaway
We all had a great time at the Elephant cottage!! It was warm and friendly!!! Cute place & the lake was awesome on Saturday!! Had a nice camp fire & enjoyed the stars!! All tops!!
4.0
star 5 empty
Dec 2021
We enjoyed our stay in cottage #4. The place was very clean and adorably decorated.
4.0
star 5 empty
Dec 2021
Adorable cottage
Adorable cottage
We enjoyed our stay in cottage #4. The place was very clean and adorably decorated.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $379 per night. This rental is $168 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 2 bed\/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach\/town, dog friendly. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at 2 bed\/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach\/town, dog friendly. Enjoy the water!

Is 2 bed\/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach\/town, dog friendly pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at 2 bed\/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach\/town, dog friendly?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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