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Union Pier Vacation house rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, air con and fireplace

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House
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 nights min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Child friendly
Car advised
Air conditioning
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

Shorewinds is a delightful beach house on the Lake Shore of Lake Michigan. The property site is unique. It has its own garden gate which leads one down the beach path to the beach. There are no roads to cross between the home and beach. You are approximately 150 paces to the beach steps. It is an ideal location for the guest who wants to be next to the beach while having the luxury of going back and forth to the home for lunch, refreshments or bathroom needs.

The Space

Shorewinds is a second home, therefore, it has many amenities that normal rentals would not have. The guests experience the beachfront as my family and friends do. I leave plenty of pots, pans, dishes, serving items, 2 grills ( gas/ weber), beach toys, beach chairs, an umbrella, outdoor seating. Extra towels and linen for your use. A washer and dryer and most amenities of home. Family games and books are left for your pleasure.

Guest Access

My guests get to use the total 1400 square foot interior which includes the great room, the kitchen, 2 bathrooms 2 bedrooms, the laundry center, and the exterior property and private driveway. ( The gardens, the driveway, the fire pit, the outdoor seating area, and the private gate access to the beach.) The dedicated parking is very much a plus along the water front as there is" No Parking" on Lake Shore Rd. Shorewinds can hold up to 3 family cars.

Interaction with Guests

Michigan lodging tax is .06%. It is a mandatory fee that goes to the State of Michigan. It is required for your lodging and housing costs.

We have strict cancellation guidelines.

The Neighborhood

A simple, beach town community. We have a local bakery, a local grocery store, a local post office. Several local restaurants of which some of 5 stars. We can walk to most of our favorite eating stops.

Biking and touring down Lake Shore road is a daily event. Morning coffee with bird watching sets the mood for the day.

Next, off to the beach for a day of play and listening to the water. Upon returning to the beach house enjoy a hot beach shower under the skies.

Getting Around

A car is the best way to get to Union Pier, however, there is a daily train that comes from Chicago to New Buffalo. ( Am Trak as well as the South Shore Train.)

Once at Shorewinds, walking and biking are the preferred means of transportation.

Other Things to Note

Shorewinds is a four-season home recently remodeled with central H.V.A.C.

Upgrades were made in appliances and bathrooms from the old farmhouse/cottage style living.

Our maid service fees vary depending on whether you are a short weekend stay or a weekly rental.

We request that summer rentals be paid in full 60 days prior to arrival.

We are strict about cancellations. If there is a possibility of a cancellation of your vacation during the high season, we suggest taking trip insurance of your choice to cover your vacation package. See various trip insurance packages online.

House Rules

We require our guests to be 25 years of age or greater.

We have, as with any home, normal housekeeping rules, caretaking and expectations of our guests while at Shorewinds. These house rules are sent with your Guest packet once your reservation has been 100% secured.

We ask you to respect the home and treat it as you would treat your own home.

We are an allergy-free/pet-free zone. NO PETS ALLOWED.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 3 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
2 Family bathrooms, 1 Wet room

Families

Great for children of all ages
No pets allowed

Access

Parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Private garden
BBQ
Patio
Balcony or terrace

Deck
Internet access
Central heating
Fireplace
Safe
Satellite TV
DVD player
Stereo system
Ceiling Fans
Linen provided
Towels provided
Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

After the guest books on line and the booking is secured. The guest will receive a welcome packet and a departure guideline. These attachments provide all background information that the guest will need to prepare for their vacation and then depart properly.

from $453/night

Shorewinds Beach House on LakeShore – Home 7078555

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Shorewinds Beach House on LakeShore – Home 7078555

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Booking confirmed

50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

24 hours after booking

25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

No refundNo refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $1,500.00

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

All guests must provide a driver's license and proof of age.
All guests must be 25 years of age or older
All guests must provide the make, color and car license plate number
No greater than 3 cars are allowed on driveway.

About the owner

Joan A.

Calendar last updated:: 19 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 8
Based in:: United States

Languages spoken: English

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ldarch

Indianapolis

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May 2018

Do not hesitate to book this charming cottage. It is immaculate, tastefully decorated, and nicely equipped. We rent often, and the difference between a good rental and a great one is the details -- li… More

8 May 2018

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Response from the owner

Thank you for your glowing review. We are so very pleased that you noticed our attention to details and our good house keeping. We have a passion for the little beach house and we appreciate that our guests can feel and see all are hard efforts in maintaining the home as well as creating a unique, coastal experience. Our mission was to create a little house which was delightful to the eye, happy and playful in decor and make you feel like you are away from home and at a Coastal Retreat. We are so pleased when our guests can feel the love and care put into the home. Owner Joan Arquilla

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stacycob

Walnut Creek, Ohio

Peaceful

Mar 2018

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was cozy and decorated tastefully yet fun. It was incredibly clean. We would definitely book this home again.

1 Apr 2018

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Response from the owner

Thank you very much for staying with us on your spring break. We are happy you found us clean with pleasant decor. We are a four season retreat with amenities and points of internet for every season. Come back soon. Joan Arquilla owner

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_eblindt

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Charming, inviting and comfortable!

Sep 2016

We had the best time in this quaint, cozy, wonderful cottage! From the nicely landscaped yard that camouflaged the road, to having coffee in the morning on the deck, to the nautically decorated inte… More

24 Apr 2017

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Response from the owner

Thank you for your 5 star review. We work very hard at keeping the cottage charming. We think we have the best little piece of property as our garden gate opens up to the beach path. Once outside of the garden gate, you have views of the water. It is a short 150 paces to the landing and the beach steps. It makes it so very easy to walk back and forth to the house for potty breaks or refreshments. We are so fortunate to be on Lake Shore Rd and on the Shore side of the road. Our clients love the ease and access to the water. No lugging of beach carts and beach stuff down to the water with a long walk back to your rental. The Beauty of The Shorewinds is its location and old cottage charm. September is a fabulous time of year to stay. The days are bright, blue, less humidity and bugs and the evenings are crisp. The water in September is at its warmest as it has had June, July and August to build up its warmth. Come back again soon! Joan Arquilla , owner

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Family Place

Aug 2016

Great location especially for family with small kids. Nice and quiet location to spend vacation time. The house is very well equipped and friendly. The owner is very nice and easy to communicate.

11 Sep 2016

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Response from the owner

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about Shorewinds cottage. We loved having you and your family. Shorewinds will await your return.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Joan (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Joan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Joan (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Joan the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Joan (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Joan (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Joan (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Joan (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Joan (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Joan (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Joan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Joan (the owner) a message.

If Joan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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