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

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

About this cottage rental

Nestled in Chikaming Township, this attractive cottage for $186 per night is a great choice for your next break. *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 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 around January 1 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. **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 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 1 can be connected to the Main House with an interior, lockable connecting door or it can operate with all doors locked. It is a great arrangement for an extended family visit or a separate holiday vacation. Drivers park on the street in front of house. • 2 Bedrooms, both Queen beds • 1 Queen Sofa Bed/Futon in Living Room • 1 Bath • Cable TV • Free wi-fi internet • Air Conditioning. Central Heating • Back patio shared with cottage 2 • Large shared front yard with cottage 2 • Weber Kettle Grill for Charcoal • Fully Equipped Kitchen

Amenities

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

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Reviews

4.5/5.0
Excellent(19 Reviews)
2.0
star 3 emptystar 4 emptystar 5 empty
Aug 2023
One of the bedrooms smells like stale cigarettes, kitty litter, and mildew. The other bedroom has a window A/C unit which was not insulated so we had lots of bugs enter the room through the huge, open gap and the room never actually got cool. Both beds were very lumpy. Every item we took out of the kitchen cabinets was either dusty, greasy, or covered with bugs and cobwebs. The entry into the bathroom had a large screw protruding from the floor which ripped several of my socks. The wifi was down more than it was operational. The next door neighbors left their dog barking for over an hour. Needless to say, we spent as little time as possible in the unit. We enjoyed the beach as much as possible and counted the days until we could return back home. I could see the potential for a cute, comfortable cottage but unfortunately it was rehabbed on the cheap and it showed. No wine glasses, cutting board, or teaspoons. We love Union Pier so next year we will definitely be looking for a different rental.
5.0
Jan 2023
Perfect for our family of 3 + our dog. The location was great, walkable to the beach and just around the corner from Whistle Stop for delicious breakfast sandwiches & coffee. Exactly what we were looking for as a weekend getaway!
5.0
Nov 2022
We stayed at the Elephant Walk House over the thanksgiving weekend ! It was great from start to finish . Erica was great host and very accommodating. The house was clean and had everything we needed (rooms, tables, chairs, dishes, and games- we played scrabble). We rented the main house and the connecting cottage, which was great for our 90 years old mother. We also loved the ping pong table and the great back yard. We will be back!!
5.0
Jun 2022
Super easy and great communication! Thank you!!!
5.0
May 2022
Perfect spot for a weekend away!
Perfect spot for a weekend away!
Super easy and great communication! Thank you!!!
5.0
Apr 2022
Perfect place in the world
Perfect place in the world
It is a fabulous property. Close to antiques, whistle stop Cafe,Indiana dunes national park and more. So wonderful thank you
5.0
Nov 2021
Cozy
Cozy
Cozy clean little unit.
3.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Sep 2021
We stayed at this property from 9/7 to 9/10, just after the Labor Day holiday. Based on the description of the property, location, local restaurants, and local shopping, the three of us were excited for the getaway but were disappointed when we arrived and tried to make plans. The cottage was fine but small for three of us and wasn’t as clean as it should have been, we chose not to cook or bake anything because of the stove and cookware. We shared a wall with the cottage beside us, there was a dog in that cottage who enjoyed frequent barking. We had expected to eat and shop in town as described but had a hard time finding many options to eat or shop due to seasonal closings. Per the description of the cottage, places to eat were available within walking distance. We still had a good time and made the best of it. It’s always fun spending time away with good friends.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $385 per night. This rental is $199 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

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

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

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