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Close to town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill Beach 2.5 blocks

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Interior
Smart TV, books
Beach nearby
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Union Pier

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Union Pier, a 1-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 12 minutes from Four Winds Casino New Buffalo. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gordon Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gordon Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Townline Beach - 9 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Birch Market - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Close to town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill Beach 2.5 blocks

Aqua White Sands-*BEACH 2.5 BLOCKS FROM HOUSE*
Fall 2 nt minimum

Please be sure to check out all of Aqua Vacation Rentals 20+ properties located in Southwest Michigan! Our properties are listed on multiple booking sites and rates may vary.
Please be sure to read all policies before booking.

Aqua Vacation Rentals White Sands is a beautiful newly renovated home that features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and just 2 blocks to Downtown Union Pier. As you enter the home the open floor plan and vaulted ceilings take your breath away. The kitchen has updated finishes with stainless steel appliances and large island for breakfast or having a cocktail while watching dinner being made. The living room has a large sectional large enough to watch a movie or hang out and chat. The dining room has seating for 8 guests and plenty of windows for lots of natural light. Venture down the hallway and you will find the laundry room, main bathroom and three spacious bedrooms. The first and second bedroom have queen beds and the primary suite has a king bed with ensuite bathroom (walk in shower). As you make your way upstairs you come upon a beautiful loft area with an oversized leather chair, day bed with twin trundle and a TV area for the kids with a gaming system. Beyond the loft is the fourth bedroom with 3 twin beds and plenty of space for the kids to hang out. Enjoy the fire pit and large yard or relax on the front porch in one of the rocking chairs. The beach is located just .3 of a mile from the house and there is a wagon, beach chairs and a beach umbrella for your use located in the garage. This home is located right in the heart of Union Pier and is just a couple of blocks from Union Pier Market and a few blocks to Red Arrow Road House. Come and enjoy all this home and the area has to offer!

Please note: In lieu of a Refundable Damage Deposit (providing a credit card for damages), Aqua charges a non-refundable fee which provides up to $1500 of coverage towards unintentional rental property damages.
Payments-50% down upon booking and final payment due 4 weeks prior to your arrival.

Policies
- All Guests required to sign and return our Guest Occupancy Agreement.
- Minimum age of 30 years old to rent.
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Maximum car parking- 3
- No smoking
- NO Pets allowed
- Events, parties and large gatherings are not allowed
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- In lieu of a Refundable Damage Deposit, Aqua charges a non-refundable fee which provides up to $1500 of coverage towards unintentional rental property damages.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Aqua 5/24 5/27 Open Walk to Beach Town Large Yard Fire Pit

$2793/wk Walk to Beach Town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill

Walk to Town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill Beach .2.5 Blocks

2958-238706

Close to town Large Yard Fire Pit Gas Grill Beach 2.5 blocks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John K., Cleveland

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

gary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a wonderful location and well set up property for our family. Beach is close by and so clean and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and location are great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great and the location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Stayed here with my aunts and cousins. Great location!! Hosts were easy to get in touch with! Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avi G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Union pier is awesome

This house fit the bill for two families (with 4 young kids combined) getting to the beach for a long weekend. Easy walk to coffee, ice cream, restaurants in UP and 5-10 min walk to the beach. House is as advertised. Clean and nice and well stocked with games and beach toys/chairs/towels. Also well stocked with kitchen equipment if you want to cook. My only knock is that when you’re paying $600+/night to stay somewhere you shouldn’t have to run dishes and laundry and take out trash when you leave (not suggesting you can trash the place either). Especially when it’s clearly not someone’s home you’re staying in, just a rental business property..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather J K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Pure Michigan

This was our 1st time back to Michigan in 3-years. We love this rental. It's perfect in so many ways. Thank you for the wonderful stay. We had a lot of fun, family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House

We had a great time at this property spending the Thanksgiving day weekend with family. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy getaway to celebrate 40th birthday

The home was beautiful and the location was perfect. We went out in New Buffalo, wine tasting in Baroda, and explored Warren Dunes. The House had everything we needed and sleeping arrangements were perfect. The loft is great for planning a group because there are 3 twins and a pullout for extra sleeping spaces. We did not need to space since several people cancelled last minute. The house is right off of a busy street and the train horn was startling at times in the middle of the night. Also Just be prepared to spend a couple hours with the check out process. Most rentals I have been in lately do not require that many steps since there are so many added fees For cleaning/etc. Small suggestion would be adding a mirror in the back left bedroom so many people can get ready at once. Overall a very positive experience. Had a wonderful getaway for my sister’s 40th.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Family had a very nice trip. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

We enjoyed the stay. The house was a perfect fit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Our family had a great stay at White Sands! The house was beautiful. The only drawback for us was the location of the Lake. It's quite the walk for elderly people, so we drove to the lake and the younger ones walked. We also had one bath towel each, so we laundered frequently, but overall, would definitely recommend!!! Never used the back yard, but enjoyed sitting on the front porch each evening! Very peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week at the Beach

My family enjoying staying at this cottage, and the rental company was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top notch

The property was just as described in the kisting. The beds were so comfortable! The quiet, slow-paced town is walkable too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Raquel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Overall enjoyed our stay. Pros: house was clean and comfortable. Near restaurants, close to the beach. There is a fire pit to enjoy s’mores. Also quick communication from owners. Cons: The check in process was frustrating. I did not like having to message my group asking what time everyone was going to arrive and then having to email owners so they can put a key inside the house and then to message them letting them know when we arrived. When traveling with 5 kids under 6 that’s the last thing u should need to worry about. Get a lock box or a key pad. It should not be that complicated. The small back deck needs rails, one of the kids fell off the side of it and got hurt. There is no fire wood ready to use for the fire pit. We had to go purchase some. The grass was also very long around the house and needed to be cut. I couldn’t let my baby crawl around outside at all. They also had a dozen ant hills all around the yard. The warning notes around the house of what you can’t do or they will charge you don’t exactly give you warm and cozy vibes. The long check out list that needed to be done exactly a certain way or you’ll get charged made our last nite stressful trying to pack and get everything done exactly the way they want. They provided the bare minimum for the rental. Again, overall we had a good time but I don’t think the cost matches the value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B., Blue Island, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property for family celebration

Plenty of room for a family celebration consisting of 3 couples and 4 children under the age of 10. Very clean and easy walk to Lake Michigan beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic friends getaway

We loved our stay! The house was exactly as described and the pictures were spot on. We had plenty of space for a group of 5 friends. Loved that the house was straight down the street from a fun bar for Friday night and we all enjoyed a lovely walk to the beach the next morning. The fire pit was all stocked with wood for us and it truly was so turnkey, we loved it and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun Weekend

Beautiful home in a great location. Perfect for family gathering with young kids. Easy Check in with great communication. Close to lots of food choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, enough space for family

Great communication with owner. Location was great, close to Red Arrow Highway and walkable to beach... even with kids. Bedding was very comfortable, which everyone appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

It was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt H., DeWitt, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Stay

Overall, our experience at this rental was great. It accommodated 10 of us and gave us plenty of space. Our favorite part of the property was the location distance from the beach. It was a little under 10 minutes to walk there and the beach was just beautiful. The only suggestion would be to bring extra toliet paper, paper towels, and trash bags for they only provide a bear minimum. Since we had 10 of us staying in the home it was easy to use more than what was provided. They do provide some beach towels which was a nice touch. Overall, our stay was great and we would recommend this property to anyone looking to have a nice getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space!

The house is very-well laid out with plenty of space for privacy and for gathering around mealtimes. It is well organized, has everything you need and is spotless!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022