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Family-Friendly Home w/Oversized Yard Near Tasting Rooms, DT New Buffalo & Beach

Family-friendly holiday home in Union Pier

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Escape to Shady Tree Cottage, the perfect retreat for your next getaway. Unwind in the cozy reading nook with a good book or let kids play while you relax on the oversized sectional. The game room is stocked with over 400 classic arcade games and dinner al fresco awaits with a marshmallow roast over the fire.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12163 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Parking available

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About this property

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

Family-Friendly Home w/Oversized Yard Near Tasting Rooms, DT New Buffalo & Beach

Welcome to Shady Tree Cottage, the perfect retreat for your next getaway!

Our stylish home is stocked with family-friendly essentials to reduce the headache of packing so that you can enjoy your stay without worry. This includes: high chair, pack and play, outlet covers, cabinet locks, step stools, faucet extenders, attached potty seats, books, toys and children's dishes.

We're located ~2hrs from Chicago, close to the best attractions in Southwest Michigan, only minutes away from downtown New Buffalo. Convenient for day trips to St. Joseph and South Haven.

Enjoy a day out exploring southwest Michigan, have a lazy day at home in the game room playing over 400 classic arcade games, curl up with a good book on the oversized sectional or in the homey side chair. Let the kids play in the cozy reading nook stocked with comfy pillows, a variety of popular children's books, and a busy board. Unwind at night with dinner al fresco and a marshmallow roast over the fire, toasting with a glass of local wine from your travels.

We are also pet-friendly and have pet bowls, a waterproof blanket, poop bags, and a stake for your dog's leash. We do ask that you crate your dog when not in the home for the dog's safety.

Additional amenities include a sit/stand work desk, smart TV, high speed internet, gas grill, game room, memory foam sofa bed, dimmable lights in the bedrooms and bathrooms, black out curtains in bedrooms and main living space, noise machines, Lake Michigan tap water, and a flex bedroom, which can be set up as two twins or one king bed depending on the needs of your group.

Nearby attractions include:

St. Julian Tasting Room - 2 min
Round Barn Tasting Room - 2 min
Seedz Brewery - 2 min
Timothy's Restaurant - 2 min
Red Arrow Roadhouse - 4 min
Town Line Beach - 5 min
New Buffalo Farmers Market - 8 min
Woodlands Golf Course @ Whittaker - 10 min
Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 10 min
Journeyman Distillery/Staymaker Restaurant - 11 min
New Buffalo Beach - 12 min
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min
Captain Mike's Fun Park - 13 min
Baroda-area wineries - 20 min
Washington Park Zoo - 24 min
St. Joseph - 25 min
South Haven - 45 min

PLEASE NOTE: When staying with a dog, you need to include them in your reservation. There is a $100 pet fee per stay. Thank you for your understanding.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games

Outdoor areas

Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location

Things to do

Arcade/game room

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

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

-No parties or events -No smoking on the premises; an additional cleaning fee will be applied if smoke mitigation is needed -Quiet hours are 11pm-7am

-Please keep shoes off in the home, especially in carpeted areas -Please use provided plastic dishes and cups outdoors to avoid injury

-No fireworks or firearms -Please use black washcloths for makeup removal -When using the firepit, put out flames using the provided snuffer lid

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Note from host: Please note the house rules for our canine guests

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

About the area

Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Union Pier Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Gordon Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Townline Beach - 10 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪PostBoy - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Home w/Oversized Yard Near Tasting Rooms, DT New Buffalo & Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Family-Friendly Home w/Oversized Yard Near Tasting Rooms, DT New Buffalo & Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Home w/Oversized Yard Near Tasting Rooms, DT New Buffalo & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Home w/Oversized Yard Near Tasting Rooms, DT New Buffalo & Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Home w/Oversized Yard Near Tasting Rooms, DT New Buffalo & Beach located?

This family-friendly Union Pier holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room, Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum. Lake Michigan is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.