1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard

Beach nearby
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
4.6 / 5.0
Outstanding(31 Ratings)

Cottage in Chikaming Township, MI

3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

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 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. Cottages 3 and 5 have small, private, fenced-in yards.

**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 3 is a private cottage on the property with a private fenced in yard. Still a great arrangement for an extended family visit as you can connect through the backyard, but also fine if traveling alone. Drivers park on the street in front of house, 1 car max.

• 1 Bedroom Queen
• 1 full Sofa Bed in Living Room
• 1 Bath
• private fenced in yard
• Cable TV and Smart TV combined
• Free wi-fi internet
• Air Conditioning, Central Heating
• Private front yard with bbq grill
• Access to Main House big backyard and other amenities (hot tub, outdoor shower, fire pits, game room, etc.) if sharing compound with large group
• Weber Kettle Grill for Charcoal
• Fully Equipped Kitchen

Amenities

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

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Ratings and reviews

4.6 / 5.0
Outstanding(31 Ratings)
1.0 / 5.0
star 2 emptystar 3 emptystar 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jun 2024
Nice unit, short walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
We were looking for a place on Lake Michigan that allowed dogs and this was a great place. Short walk to the Port Tier beach and if you want to bring your dogs to a dog friendly beach, Warren Dunes is only a 15 minute drive. The local community is nice with a couple of good restaurants within walking distance and a deli just right around the corner.
5.0 / 5.0
May 2024
We loved our accommodations. Our unit was private with a seating area outside (#3). It had everything we needed. Walking distance to the beach and the Whistle Stop. We have always loved that neighborhood and this is going to be our new preferred destination when we go to Union Pier.
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2023
Wry nice place with great location. Owner could not have been more helpful and checked on our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
The Elephant Walk is a wonderful relaxing place! Cottage 3 worked well for us and our Sheepadoodle, the side yard was perfect for relaxing in the evening and allowing Aspen to join us! Will definitely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2023
Very nice and clean cottage. We enjoyed our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
May 2023
Nice and clean! Great location! Fenced area wonderful for our sweet older dog. We would stay there again!
5.0 / 5.0
Mar 2023
A great place to stay and well located to the beach and area attractions. Highly recommend this place!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $529 per night. This rental is $273 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard. 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 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard 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 1 bed/1 bath, 1.5 blocks to beach/town, dog friendly, fenced yard?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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