Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach
House in Chikaming Township, MI
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Owls Nest Beach House. A large private sandy beach is just a few steps away. The sandy beach is perfect for long walks, swimming, playing in the waves, or just relaxing with your favorite beverage. Enjoy your evening sitting by a beach fire.
The Owls Nest has 4 bedrooms with elevated ceilings and 3 bathrooms. The master bedroom has its own bathroom. The small guest house acts as a second master bed room/living room and has its own bathroom. The Owls Nest has a large open floor plan with a wood burning fire place and elevated ceilings. This beach house is perfect for a family vacation or a quiet romantic getaway.
The kitchen is fully equipped for all of your cooking needs and has a breakfast bar.
The screened in porch is perfect for outside breakfast, lunch, or dinner meals.
Gracon high chair, and Joovy Room2 travel bed are included.
There is plenty of on-site parking.
New Buffalo and Union Pier are just 2 miles away with restaurants, taverns and grocery stores.
It is just a short walk to Whistle Stop convenience store and Red Arrow Road House Tavern.
The Galien River access is just 2 miles away. This Galien river is a 30.0-mile-long river that begins at the outlet of Dayton Lake and flows into Lake Michigan at New Buffalo. The river is perfect for Kayaking or Canoeing.
** THIS PROPERTY WILL NOT DISAPPOINT! We purchased at the end of February as an investment so do not be worried about lack of reviews. Check back for new pics as we continue to update furnishing, bedding, etc.
The Owls Nest has 4 bedrooms with elevated ceilings and 3 bathrooms. The master bedroom has its own bathroom. The small guest house acts as a second master bed room/living room and has its own bathroom. The Owls Nest has a large open floor plan with a wood burning fire place and elevated ceilings. This beach house is perfect for a family vacation or a quiet romantic getaway.
The kitchen is fully equipped for all of your cooking needs and has a breakfast bar.
The screened in porch is perfect for outside breakfast, lunch, or dinner meals.
Gracon high chair, and Joovy Room2 travel bed are included.
There is plenty of on-site parking.
New Buffalo and Union Pier are just 2 miles away with restaurants, taverns and grocery stores.
It is just a short walk to Whistle Stop convenience store and Red Arrow Road House Tavern.
The Galien River access is just 2 miles away. This Galien river is a 30.0-mile-long river that begins at the outlet of Dayton Lake and flows into Lake Michigan at New Buffalo. The river is perfect for Kayaking or Canoeing.
** THIS PROPERTY WILL NOT DISAPPOINT! We purchased at the end of February as an investment so do not be worried about lack of reviews. Check back for new pics as we continue to update furnishing, bedding, etc.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Chikaming Township, MI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The Owl's Nest is outfitted for complete relaxation in several settings -- great room, screen porch, front porch and fire pit. The location is ideal -- steps from the beach and the Whistle Stop provisioner. Union Pier and New Buffalo have several lovely restaurants and a unique weekend outdoor market at Skip's. Check out Robus with delicious chilled soups and salads. This was our second stay and we will be back.
4.0 / 5.0
Main house is very nice. Guest house has a trundle. You could squeeze 3-4 in there and it has it's own 3/4 bath. Smells musty even with the AC on.
Property is 1-1/2 blocks from beach but then 70 steep stairs or steep dune walk to shoreline. Not good if you have some orthopedic issues. Not sure about the boats. They may have been at the beach but the canoe is alongside the house. There are plenty of beach chairs/umbrellas/toys in the property shed and a wagon. There is no parking directly by the private beach access.
Bring your password for streaming services as there is
no cable or satellite in the house. We couldn't get cell reception at the beach.
There are plenty of places to eat within 10 minutes. If it's a busy time of year you will wait a while at some of them.
We had a very nice time!
5.0 / 5.0
This is our third summer staying at the Owls Nest. The layout is great, the location to the beach is a short walk and the owners are great with communication. Booking for next year already!
5.0 / 5.0
A superb place for us to bring the whole family for a week at the beach! The combined main cottage and smaller side cabin easily accommodated our family of 9. There were multiple gathering places - both inside and outdoors - for us to hang out. The semi-private, very uncrowded beach was an easy 10-minute walk down the street. And Martin provided all the beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, and sand toys we needed. We especially enjoyed going down for the sunset every evening. We were just far enough away from the New Buffalo rat race, yet within an easy 5-10-minute drive for groceries or dinner out. The Owl's Nest is located in a very quiet residential area, and we even met some of the friendly neighbors. This was an ideal place for our family retreat, Martin was an amazing host, and we are hoping to return next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Open concept living. Nice linens, pillows and nicely stocked. Perfect for walking to the beach if your healthy. If you have stair climbing issues this walk to the beach wouldn’t be good. There is a steep incline in the sand and lots of steps. You can’t easily take a wagon up and down the beach entrance. We didn’t mind it at all, but someone with walking challenges wouldn’t be accommodated well. The house was lovely and the owner answered questions super quick. Guest house was musty but very clean and nice. We would definitely come back! Also loved the coffee shop within a half block. We loved that feature!
5.0 / 5.0
Short walk to the beach, and while the dune was a little steep coming up, it was still very manageable even with infants. Having the coffee shop at the end of the street was a fantastic bonus. We loved the covered porch and huge sun benches! Great for chatting and hanging out. Guest house was cute, probably best suited for teens and kids. Very clean with everything you could need, would stay again next year!
4.0 / 5.0
We loved staying at your place. Thee only disappointment was the advertisement for the kayaks and canoe. Who could carry those down the steep embankment. Unless you in your 20,s. My husband has a few disabilities . The walk wasn’t far but the embankment going down and mostly coming up was VERY difficult.
5.0 / 5.0
Our 7 person family had a wonderful beach week! My mom had her own space in the guest house and the main house was perfect for my brother, sister in law their 3 kids and myself (3 bedrooms). The shed had a ton of beach toys and the house was stocked with towels and everything we needed in the kitchen. Martin thought of everything and was super responsive. I was also shocked to see how close the roadhouse restaurant and whistle stop grocer were, just a quick 5m walk. Hoping we can rent again next year!
4.0 / 5.0
Spacious main house! The smaller/secondary home was humid and had small bugs, and not 'sealed' from the outdoor elements adequately. A big draw of the home was easy access to the private beach - but it was overrun with 'biting flies' during our stay (first week in June). We're not locals, and weren't aware of this before our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
This is my second time visiting the Owls Nest and it was once again wonderful. Great amenities, location and host. Hope to stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Our family had a great weekend at the Owls Nest. The location is perfect. If you bring groceries, there is no need for a car. The beach is a short walk away (even with toddlers) and the restaurant at the end of the street is a great place to bring the kids too. The house is clean and spacious and had everything we needed, from beach chairs to Roku.
4.0 / 5.0
Great weekend summer getaway
5.0 / 5.0
The house is bright, open, comfortable and inviting. We enjoyed reading on the front porch and dining on the screened porch. The kitchen is well-equipped. The beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, toys, etc., made those we brought unnecessary. The wagon made the half-block walk to the beach, that much easier. The shed had ample room for bike storage and the nearby bike routes were well-marked and lovely. All-in-all, we were able to settle in quickly and vacation seamlessly.
5.0 / 5.0
Both the house and beach nearby are hidden gems. Already booked (for the third time!!) next summer. Thanks for a great, easy vacation.
5.0 / 5.0
My family loves this property for our summer vacation. The home's open floor plan lends itself to just hanging out, cooking meals, watching TV, and catching up on the U-shaped window seat. The guest cottage is a great place to go for those who need a little seclusion. There's plenty of beach toys and gear for all ages, and a nice fire pit to gather around in the evening. The host is very responsive and helpful with any issues that come up during your stay. Can't wait to come back again!!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great 2.5 day stay at Owls Nest with family. The house was clean, fully stocked with everything you could need or want and in a prime location, just a block to the beach. The beach was beautiful. Soft sand, clear blue water and private.
We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to return next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Loved out stay at the Owls Nest beach house. Very clean and everything there that you need. Guest house is a cozy cutie with extra space for privacy and down time. Private yard for fun and bon fires. Lovely neighborhood and very close walk to the beach. Quiet clean beach and lots of opportunity to make many wonderful memories. Definitely would visit again. Thank you for the great time and memories!
5.0 / 5.0
We are two seniors who shared the house and cottage with our adult children and their families. The cottage was perfect for my daughter and her husband who have a one-year-old. The main house is well accessorized, bright, and airy. We loved sitting out by the campfire in the evening and walking the neighborhood after dark under the stars . The beach is beautiful - fine sand but a little challenging to climb back up for us older folks. We found a more gradual public access a little further down the road. All in all, it was a great success as a family gathering.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice property in close proximity to the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
The Owls Nest is great on many levels. The house is very well stocked with supplies. Had every kitchen utensil we needed and lots of beach toys and furniture. A very short walk to the beach made it all the more enjoyable - you did not fret if you had to walk back to the house for anything.
Martin is a great host and we hope to stay at the Owls Nest again someday.
5.0 / 5.0
The location is excellent to everything. Nice and private property. Plenty of space and great amenities.
5.0 / 5.0
Hosts are easy to work with and respond quickly. Close to beach access but be aware there is a hill and stairs to navigate to get there. All beach toys, chairs, etc. available. Only reason I gave cleanliness a 4 was a lack of attention to detail (large cobwebs in corners)….but it might just be me. Definitely would rent again.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our experience here!
5.0 / 5.0
This was our second stay here and again more great memories were made! Every aspect of our stay was provided for completely. The house and property were spotless and communication with the property manager was easy and quick. It's in a great neighborhood and the neighbors were friendly and a lot of fun. I would recommend this property to everyone because when you get there all you have to do is enjoy, everything you need will be there or just a quick phone away. We're already talking about our next trip!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this place. Very spacious for our family and so close to the beach! We would love to return in the future!!
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous property! Loved the beach
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the Owls Nest. It had everything we needed for a few nights near the lake. The private beach was close by and very clean. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect family getaway
The house was perfect for our family and just a block away from the beach. It was clean and much bigger than I thought it would be. The teenagers enjoyed having their own space in the bunkhouse. We’ve already booked it again for next summer!
5.0 / 5.0
Would stay again!
Loved this rental, pictures really do not do it justice. Plenty of space - overflow shed sleeping area was awesome. Nice screened in back deck. Super easy walk to the beach and corner restaurant/coffee shop. Would stay again! Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
What a lovely vacation area
First time doing Vrbo. Lovely property and location
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacation beach fun
This has been the first year at the owls nest. I have been coming to Union Pier since I was a little girl and love the area and beached. The propery is such close walk to a beautiful and clean private beach. The house had a beautiful open floor plan that made it very welcoming for our family along with a guest house and screened in porch. The owners had kitchen supplies for cooking and beach essentials to allow less packing. I highly recommend and would rent the Owls Nest again.
4.0 / 5.0
Great property near private beach
Recently stayed at the property for a short getaway to enjoy the beach. Property was exactly as described and an excellent location for a very short walk to the beach and the whistle stop for coffee in the morning or to pick up a quick sandwich in the afternoon. Short drive to New Buffalo to walk around the town and enjoy the local restaurants. Appreciated all the amenities that are included with the stay. Would stay here again for a future family trip.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect place for friends to gather!
We loved the sun room benches and the screened porch! So perfect for the 6 of us to play cards, eat and just hang!
5.0 / 5.0
Cute Lake House
Our family enjoyed our stay here. It was very comfy and we loved the screened in porch. The location was great for the Whistle Stop. Their Lemon Poppy muffins were amazing! Martin was so nice to talk to and checking in and out was very easy. Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer!
5.0 / 5.0
A Jewel
Well appointed, fantastic location, kind/prompt owners and a clean well equipped home. Extremely pleased. Would totally stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
relaxation!
excellent property, easy for families to congregate in great room, easy beach access, well stocked, would stay there again
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing and beautiful place to enjoy!
We’ve stayed in the Union Pier area for our family vacation for 10 years and this by far was our favorite! The house is perfect for kiddos and grown ups alike, not to mention beautiful. The location is great for beach access, getting to Town Line road for groceries or gelato and taking neighborhood walks. We enjoyed making many wonderful memories on the water, around the bonfire, and within this very welcoming home away from home!
5.0 / 5.0
Best on the beach
Simply put, this is the best rental in Union Pier!
5.0 / 5.0
More spacious than expected
The place is a dream! Lots of space without feeling too disconnected with the other families. A short walk to a beautiful private beach. Lots of beach towels so no need to bring your own. Only hiccup was I couldn’t find a check in email with info on the check in/out but a quick text to the owner and they were able to give necessary info. The space is seriously awesome and we plan to rebook for next summer. The kitchen was well stocked with necessary dishes but lacked spices so I would recommend bringing some. That is the only thing I wish I would’ve brought. The whistle stop is walking distance with some light premium groceries and coffee, and sandwiches for lunch. A very short drive to Black Currant bake house for baked sweet goods and sandwich options (vegetarian and vegan) was our fav. We spent every day on the beach. Beware of mosquitos though.
5.0 / 5.0
Family Vacation
Our stay at Owls Nest went beyond my expectations in every way! Truth be told, I over packed as I was not sure what to expect. The owners have thought of everything from beach chairs and towels to a more than well equipped kitchen. This place had everything we needed to make our family feel right at home. We are a family of 6, stayed a full week and it was hard to leave. We will definitely visit this rental again in the future (our kids are already planning the next trip)!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?
The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is $336 per night. This rental is $96 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Owls Nest Beach House - Just Steps From Our Private Beautiful Sandy Beach?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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