Place, St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
3 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
39 min drive
Room options
About the area
Union Pier
A family-friendly stay in the heart of Union Pier awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Union Pier Beach and Gordon Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with cable channels, and home features 4 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a fenced private garden and a TV with a DVD player are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Union Pier holiday home include Lake Michigan and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo.
St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Townline Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 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 - 7 min drive
Redamak's Tavern - 6 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.
4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly
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. This is a listing for our Main House, which 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 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.
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
The Main House is the anchor for the compound-- kitchen and main living spaces can house a huge group, and the backyard provides a huge space for games and has a large fire pit. Main House renters have use of a private driveway.
• 2 Bedrooms King • 1 Bedroom Queen • 1 Bedroom w 2 Twin Beds • 2 Queen Sofa Beds/Futons (1 adult can fit ) • Cable TV • Free wi-fi internet • 4 TV's with DVD player • Two Large Balconies • Oversized Screened Porch with Harvest Table and Sitting Area • Soaking tub in Master Bath • Wood burning Fireplace • Air Conditioning/Central Heating • Large Yard • High end Weber Performer Charcoal Grill and gas grill • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Outdoor Shower and Hot Tub • Game room in garage with ping pong table and bar stools w bar top • Use of private driveway
--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!
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Table tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
-Pls bring own paper towels, toilet ppr, garbage bags. We provide starters only. No Saturday check outs ever! Cleaners don't work on Saturdays.
- Well behaved dogs are welcome, must adhere to pet waiver and must pay $100 pet fee per pet at check out.
-Quiet hours (10pm - 7am) must be observed
- 7 night rentals, Fri-Fri,last week of June-early Aug, unless week is already broken up.Email for exceptions for large gps. 2 or 3 nt min other times
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: dogs only, waiver must be reviewed, $100 fee/dog
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events are only for those sleeping at property
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11
Note from host: events are only for those sleeping at property
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11. Note from host: events are only for those sleeping at property For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
4 Bed/3 Bath Huge 1.5 Blocks Beach/town hot Tub dog Friendly
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?
Yep, 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly is a short 6-minute walk from Union Pier Beach.
Fun beach activities include jet skiing, water tubing and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats.
Does 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
What luxury perks are available at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?
This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a private yard.
What makes 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly.
Is 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?
No, 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at 4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
4 bed/3 bath huge house, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, hot tub/game rm, dog friendly Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ian O.
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I can’t express how gracious, responsive, and accommodating the host was.We rented this property to host our family’s Thanksgiving dinner, and it truly exceeded expectations. The house is even larger than it appears in the photos and was spacious, warm, and inviting. It was the perfect setting for a family gathering, with plenty of room for everyone to relax and enjoy the holiday.We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely stay here again.
Ian O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Courtney R.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best fall getaway
The property is very well cared for and all your needs are anticipated. Since the weather was unusually warm the first day we were able to walk less than 5 minutes to the beach and enjoy Lake Michigan in October. Wonderful! We enjoyed the fire pit out back both nights as well as the hot tub. The ping pong area in the garage made for a great place where either the kids or the adults could go and have fun separately or together. There was plenty of space and a great wifi connection for our teens. Our family is already planning to book this property annually if not more often. We loved it.
Courtney R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
James C.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
James C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily H.
26 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great winter getaway for a group of friends
Our group of 8 friends came and stayed for a weekend in February. The house was perfect for hanging out - loved the fireplace especially. Plenty of room for everyone and great kitchen for cooking together. Erica was so helpful and friendly with any questions we had. Short walk up to nearby coffee shop, nice yard, and the backyard fire pit all a huge plus too, even in the winter!
Emily H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pam F.
27 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday getaway
Our family of 7 spent Christmas weekend at Elephant Walk. It was perfect in every way. Our hosts, Erica and Fred, we’re awesome. They responded quickly with any questions we had and were a joy to work with. We were snowed in most of the time we were there. The fireplace and Christmas decorations made for a warm and cozy atmosphere for us to play games, watch Christmas movies, cook in the well equipped kitchen and have good ol’ family fun. Hot tubbing during the blizzard was a highlight for the young folks. The location is perfect and very walkable to many things (except everything was closed due to the storm). We look forward to going back in warmer weather so we can explore the area more. A good time was had by all!
Pam F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard P.
2 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We really enjoyed staying at Elephant Walk! Erica was very helpful when we needed check-in information. The house was extremely clean and spacious. My girlfriend & I enjoyed cooking in the well stocked kitchen. We also enjoyed the big backyard with the fire pit. The only minor setback we had was with the hot-tub. We used it only a couple of times because the water temperature was way too hot one time, and the display pad controls were not working properly. We could not get it to a more comfortable temperature. Other than that, we all truly enjoyed the house, and walking the short distance to the beach. We lucked out with beautiful beach weather! My gf and I agreed that we would stay at Elephant Walk again & maybe bring a few friends with us next time!
Richard P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeff M.
28 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time
Elephant Walk was great as usual. We have stayed here multiple times. Location is fantastic and the Main House is great. Perfect fall destination. Highly recommend.
Jeff M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
1 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfy!
Erica was accommodating and helpful and a pleasure to work with. The house was perfect for our family of 11 and dog. The kitchen is large with lots of counter space and a good supply of cookware, dishes and utensils, and the living room has plenty of comfortable seating. The weather for our visit was rainy and cold, so the ping pong table saved the day! Seems like a great summer rental with the beach only a few minutes walk.
Paul C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer N.
23 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving Getaway
We rented the main house at Elephant Walk for a family Thanksgiving. The kitchen has every item you can imagine from crock pots to serving trays and large mixing bowls with a fabulous stove/oven and an abundance of serving spoons and silverware. We needed nothing to pull of 3 days of appetizers, meals for 12 and a full Thanksgiving dinner. There is plenty of seating for lounging around the TV to watch football or sitting at the dining room table. The bedrooms are huge with lots of extra pillows and blankets. We enjoyed the hot tub immensely. Appreciated that the owner was very clear this is a shared property with other rental cabins. We did see other guests in the back yard during our trip. Erica was amazing providing excellent communication and a few extra perks. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend this property!
Jennifer N.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Melisa C., Hoffman Estates
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Return Renters' Review
This is our second visit to the Elephant Walk Resort and consistent with our last trip, everything was wonderful. The house is spacious and clean and kitchen has everything we needed and more! The fire pit and hot tub are great at night, after a long day at nearby Warren Dunes or trips to Tabor Hill or Round Barn Wineries. Great dog friendly location too and a very comfortable stay. Erica is so responsive and helpful and made check in and check out so easy. You won't be disappointed staying here!
Melisa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Judith R.
23 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
40th B'day Weekend
Elephant Walk was perfect in every way! Lots of room to spread out, great screened-in porch, plenty of outdoor space, and the location was terrific! Kitchen was well equipped, and the beds were super comfortable. We are all already planning for next summer
Judith R.
10/10 Excellent
Melisa C., Hoffman Estates
4 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place for a family weekend away.
We had an absolutely beautiful weekend away at Elephant Walk resort, Main House. This house is spacious, clean and has an extremely well stocked kitchen, one of the most complete we've ever seen, Ideal for making family meals together like our Easter Brunch we made before heading home. Highlights included the large bedrooms with decks, hot tub, fire pit and pet friendly accommodations. It's just a short walk to the beach and a short drive to pet friendly Warren Dunes beach. The Red Arrow Roadhouse had fantastic food and we appreciated the convenience of the Whistle Stop for groceries. Great MI wineries nearby too. Thanks for welcoming our furry family members too. Erica was lovely to work with and very responsive. We look forward to a return visit sometime.
Melisa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Susan O.
31 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun at Elephant Walk.
We all had a great time at Elephant Walk. The main house was big enough to give us all our own space, with plenty more space for eating together and playing lots of games. We also enjoyed the hot tub. Just a short walk to the lake. Hope to go back during the summer.
Susan O.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lauren W., Chicago
30 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, even in the winter
We did a little COVID Christmas at the property since we couldn't be with the usual people. The house is very nice for a group. Plenty of space to gather together while still having a retreat in the bedrooms. Communication was easy with Erica and Fred. They had nice bird feeders right outside the main area so it was fun to watch the birds gather. Overall a great place to stay for a family.
Lauren W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tracy K.
16 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Great house in a perfect location. Short walk to the beach and short drive to state parks. Wonderful yard and screened in porch. No need to go anywhere else, just hang out at the house and enjoy it. My only critique is that the beds are not very comfy. Would definitely go back.
Tracy K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
annie b.
1 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We had such a wonderful stay at Elephant Walk! The house and property is so beautiful and the neighborhood is very cute and relaxed. The beach and water was clean and easy to get to. We really enjoyed the big yard and even though all the cottages were occupied, the space is well arranged that everyone had their private outdoor areas. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, lots of toys and games - just perfect for a family getaway! There is a loud train that goes by (hence the Whistle Stop cafe) and there was construction on the main road.
annie b.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
6/10 Okay
Vanessa L.
4 Oct 2019
Birthday getaway
The elephant house is a lovely home. I wished we had better weather for my mom birthday weekend but it was a nice getaway. We had some hiccups with the house but Erica was great with staying in touch with me to help solve the problems. Overall it’s a lovely place
Vanessa L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Carolyn M.
11 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
You cannot tell from the outside how spacious and beautiful the inside of the main house is. The kitchen was more well stocked than mine at home. The owners were very responsive and helpful. The walk to the public beach is a little longer than expected (approx 3 long blocks.) and more crowded than I like,, but we were there over the July 4th weekend, maybe I am spoiled. The screened in porch was also perfect for morning talks and coffee. Overall it was a very nice property and I would highly recommend it.
Carolyn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Beau B.
5 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway House
Spacious house and yard for up to 11 in the main house. Nice place to have a fire at night, barbecue, and walk to the beach. We enjoyed the place.
Beau B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
susan c.
30 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at the Elephant Walk
Erica is a great host! She was very accommodating, with check in and check out times. We had a curtain issue in the master bedroom and she promptly offered to come adjust. We also set up a vball net/set in the yard and some great family fun!
The exterior of the house does not do the interior any justice. The inside is nicely furnished and updated, with the kitchen as the star attraction.
We had thought the house was on the beach but it’s actually a short walk, approximately 2 blocks away. The forecast called for a rainy weekend but ended up being nice at just the right times. We had plenty of room for our crafts, and cooking and feasting when we were indoor bound. Overall, we had a lovely stay and appreciated Erica and Fred for being such great hosts.