Lantern Cottage - Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches!

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

4.9

Outstanding(40 Reviews)

Cottage in Chikaming Township, MI

9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this cottage rental

******** 2023 Update ********
We've received numerous questions regarding beach erosion in our area; fortunately our beach has not been impacted providing plenty of room to spread out and enjoy all of the great beach activities families enjoy.

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Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches!

Park your car, and leave your worries behind as you escape to this wonderful setting in Union Pier, MI!

Enjoy our bright and newly refreshed 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with a large yard perfect for soaking up the sun, lawn games and families with young children. Located in a unique and secluded setting away from busy streets, you’re only a short 2-3 minute walk to the beautiful sandy Lake Michigan beaches. Relax on the screened-in front porch over dinner and conversation while listening to the sound of the waves on the beach and the gentle breeze blowing through the tall trees.

Cottage Amenities
The cottage sleeps 7 comfortably (in beds) with an additional pullout couch (new memory foam mattress) and space for air mattresses. We also recently replaced the windows in the front room and added room darkening window shades which makes this room great for sleeping. The windows, skylights and lofted ceilings throughout the house flood the space with light. The master bedroom suite has a queen size bed and attached full bath. There are 2 additional bedrooms that share the 2nd bathroom just off the living room. Bedroom 2 also has a queen bed and Bedroom 3 has a bunk bed with a double bed on the bottom and a single bed on the top. The pullout couch is located in the front sun room with double doors from the living room that you can close for additional privacy. All linens provided.

Eat your meals on the large screened-in porch (table comfortably seats 8). There is a gas grill available on the front deck and the kitchen has all the cooking essentials. The laundry room has a washer and dryer along with iron and ironing board. Bath and beach towels provided. If the hydrangeas are in bloom, feel free to cut some fresh flowers for your dinner table!

Paradise Villas and Parking
The cottage is located within Paradise Villas, a tranquil neighborhood with a pebbled walkway that leads from the cottages to the main streets and our private parking lot. The setting is ideal for young children as they don’t have to cross any big streets to get to the beach and there is plenty of space for them to run around.

About Union Pier
Union Pier is about 75 miles from Chicago and 5 minutes from New Buffalo, MI. Each weekend Skip’s Restaurant in Union Pier hosts a local “European style” farmer’s market great for fresh fruits and vegetables for the weekend’s meals and for small unique/local items. There are multiple restaurants, coffee shops and breakfast spots within walking distance or a short bike ride. The roads are all very quiet and perfect for a relaxing walk while enjoying your morning coffee or a jog for those looking to get in a little exercise before hitting the beach.

There are plenty of fun activities to keep you busy during your vacation, including:
• Lake Michigan Beaches
• Warren Dunes State Park
• Local wineries
• Art galleries
• Antique shops
• Golf courses
• Boat and kayak rentals nearby
• New Buffalo Harbor – shopping, restaurants, boat rentals and fishing charters available
• Michigan City's large outlet center is a 20 min drive along Lake Michigan
• Local farms, orchards and pumpkin patches in the fall

The sun sets over Lake Michigan, so be sure to catch the sunset from the beach. It’s unforgettable.

Please note: During the summer high season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) the minimum stay is 7 nights (Fri-Fri).

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

41.2 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

33.9 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

36.9 mi

Studebaker National Museum

40 mi

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Lantern Cottage - Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches!

££££

4.9

Outstanding(40 Reviews)

Cottage in Chikaming Township, MI

9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

41.2 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

33.9 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

36.9 mi

Studebaker National Museum

40 mi

Reviews

4.9

Outstanding(40 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Guests love staying at Lantern Cottage due to its familiar and welcoming atmosphere, constant improvements, proximity to the beach, spacious rooms, well-equipped kitchen, and peaceful neighborhood.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0

Aug 2024

Every year we look forward to staying at the Lantern Cottage, and every year it’s a wonderful week. The cottage is perfectly set up for adults as well as children, and stocked with everything we could want. The hosts are gracious and attentive. It’s secluded from the road, and just a short walk to the beautiful beach.

5.0

Aug 2024

This was the 4th or 5th time we stayed in LC. The location makes it easy to get to the beach, grocery, bakery. We love the screen porch and used it all day, every day. The yard with play equipment was perfect for our toddler grandson. Be returning soon!

4.0

Jul 2024

We enjoyed the private beach and it being steps from our cottage. The outside screened in Patio was amazing!

5.0

Jul 2024

Our family loved staying at the Lantern Cottage. Everything was great-the house, location, and the owners.

5.0

Aug 2023

This was our 5th year spending a week at Lantern Cottage, and we love it! It's in a great location, near a fantastic beach, and in a community away from the road. The hosts are wonderful. Every year they make improvements that enhance our stay, sometimes in response to our suggestions. This year, there's a brand new porch with stairs to the back shower. The house is well stocked, with everything from cooking gear to children's playthings. We feel so grateful to have found this lovely getaway.

5.0

Aug 2023

This was our family’s 4th time renting Lantern Cottage, and we all remarked that it feels like our family’s own home - the sort of familiar and welcoming space that enables us to instantly get into “vacation mode” as soon as we arrive. It’s obvious that the owners enjoy the cottage with their families as much as they take pride and pleasure in making it a great place for guests to relax and enjoy. We’re always impressed with the improvements made from year to year, and look forward to renting again!

5.0

Jul 2023

Wonderful for families

5.0

Jun 2023

the comfortable house, the beautiful beach and great restaurants make for the best getaway!

4.0

Jun 2023

Overall the Lantern College was really nice. The only thing we were not happy about was, the website mentioned a fire pit, there was no fire pit to sit around to enjoy the night. The walk to the beach was not bad but you have to take 45 steps down (and back up) to the beach which was not mentioned on the website. The private beach was nice and quiet. St Joseph is 25 minutes from there which was a really nice place to go shop. New Buffalo is 5 minutes away. And a nice place to shop as well. We would definitely stay there again.

4.0

Oct 2022

The house was excellent and had more than enough room for all of us. The ammenities were plentiful, which helped us not to pack so much "stuff" for the weekend. The house was difficult to find in the dark--- so go before sunset!!!! All in all a great place to stay.

5.0

Sep 2022

Beautiful spot, easy hosts, would definitely come back!

5.0

Aug 2022

We loved this cottage. We had a range of family members from baby and young kid to grandparents - and everyone loved it. The beach is a quick walk and the wagon available from the property owners is a great help. Kids loved being able to walk to Blackcurrant Bakehouse to pick out donuts in the morning, having a playset and walking on what they called the "secret trails" from the cottage to the main road. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. The house was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely recommend it!

2.5

Aug 2022

Lantern Cottage was literally a dream come true for our group of 3-4 couples. It’s beautiful and spacious, and offers plenty of quality equipment and room to cook collectively in the kitchen. The beach is a short walk away and spectacular, and the outdoor hot-water shower made it easy for us to all wash up after an outing, And while the screened-in porch is the perfect place to dine and check our computers, the living room also has plenty of space to relax collectively. We love the secluded location away from the road, and the new large cart made it easy to move our luggage. This was our fourth year, and we’re already looking forward to next year!

4.0

Aug 2022

We so thoroughly enjoy our stay in your cottage. We appreciate all the amenities and amazing location, close to beach and restaurants. This was our second year and are already looking forward to our third!

2.5

Aug 2022

Lantern Cottage was perfect for our family of 8 plus a baby. This was a repeat visit to Lantern for us...we loved it then and loved it this time as well. The Cottage was clean, kitchen is well outfitted, lots of dvds, and movie channels, plenty of beach chairs for our large group. Our favorite gathering space in the Cottage is the screen porch, it is roomy, well decorated, and offers a connection to the magnificent, natural, coastal jungle that is harbor country. The location is great, just a short walk to beach, bakery and market. “Shout out” to Skips farmers market on Saturday and Sunday AND we had a lovely dinner there, too! We hope to be back next season!

5.0

Jul 2022

We had a grand time at Union Pier. The vacation home was very comfortable and extremely clean. We loved the screened in porch for dining and the outside shower was great when we returned from the beach, which was only a short walk from the home. Loved our vacation and would definitely recommend this listing. Thank you for a memorable vacation.

5.0

Jul 2022

Everything was clean, well-stocked in case you forgot something. Many extras such as beach chairs and umbrella. The walk to the beach is great. If you have small children that helps a lot.

5.0

Jul 2022

We loved the cottage and can’t wait to return! Beautiful cottage, just like the pictures, very comfortable, fully stocked kitchen, loved the screened in porch, great wagon to carry chairs and umbrella to the beach. Perfect location! Very easy and quick communication with owners. Highest recommendation.

5.0

Jun 2022

We loved this cottage so much last year, we stayed again here this year for beginning of summer vacation. It was clean, well stocked, has everything we needed included games and DVDs for the kids on a rainy day, close to a very nice quiet beach, and a short drive to plenty of restaurants and other stuff to do. The kids really loved the outdoor shower, makes it easy to clean up after a day on the beach!

2.5

Aug 2021

Awesome cottage walking distance to Lake Michigan. Would recommend.

2.5

Aug 2021

Cottage is set up with everything you need for beaches, cooking, beds in great shape. 450 steps to the water on a great beach. Short drives, bike rides or even walks to food, coffee, groceries. Great place.

2.5

Jul 2021

Great

2.5

Jul 2021

We’ve been coming to Union pier for over a decade. This is a no-lose. Have fun!

2.5

Jul 2021

Close walk to a private beach and the house was exactly as pictured. My family would stay again without question!

2.5

Jun 2021

The cottage is great and close to the lake. The owners are wonderful to work with as well.

2.5

Sep 2020

Really enjoyed our stay at this peaceful, well-stocked cottage. We appreciated all the kid-friendly amenities and low-key childproofing -- made it easy to relax and enjoy ourselves. Loved that the beach was just a short walk (or for the kids, wagon ride) away, and that we could spend the evenings lounging in the screened-in porch. This was our first stay in Michigan and it turned out to be the perfect beach getaway!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is £267 per night. This rental is £157 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lantern Cottage - Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches!. 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 Lantern Cottage - Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Lantern Cottage - Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches!?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Lantern Cottage - Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches!

Cottage in Chikaming Township, MI

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Lantern Cottage - Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches!

Cottage in Chikaming Township, MI

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Lantern Cottage - Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lantern Cottage - Great Family Cottage Steps From Beautiful Beaches!?

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