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Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches!

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Outdoor dining
Bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11258 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Townline Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches!

Welcome to our recently upgraded, spacious yet comfy and inviting family lake house! Feel the zen as you step on the front porch, outfitted with rockers and sofas. This home can be your getaway any time of year!

Located in the heart of Union Pier, a quick 4-6 minute walk to the corner bakery (Black Currant), market (Union Pier Market), mini-mart grocery store (Milda's), beach gear and rentals (Red Arrow Ride), frozen treats (Neon Moon Gelato), restaurant (Union Pier Social, Red Arrow Road House, Whistle Stop and Timothy's), breweries (Barn Dogg, Mangata Beer and Seedz).

Choose one of two public beaches (Townline or McKinley), each about an 8 minute walk from the property. Walk to Skip's Restaurant and Farmer's Market from May to September!

For security, there are two Ring cameras installed at both the front and back entrances.

This is a NO PET and and NO smoking/vaping property.
We ask our guests to please honor this policy as the the owners have serious allergies.

The main level of the home offers many gathering spaces.

There are two living rooms. The main/large living room has multiple sofas, a large tv with cable access and a Blu-Ray DVD player. A library of movies (and books and games!) is available for your stay, located on the shelves - Feel free to watch (read or play!) your favorites and please leave them for the our next guests. There is a gas fireplace and instructions regarding usage are on the mantle.

The smaller living room across the hall has a pull out sofa (twin). There is a tv with an attached DVD player, which is perfect when others want to watch their own shows/movies!

The spacious kitchen is stocked with plates, utensils and all your cooking needs. The island has chairs for three. There is also a chair at the desk area.

The kitchen flows into the dining room, which has 6 seats, but can seat 8 comfortably (feel free to move chairs from the kitchen).

The screened in porch has a table and chairs for 8. Enjoy the gas grill for cookouts during your stay!

The powder room is located off the hallway.

This home sleeps 11 comfortably with the main/primary bedroom (king) on the first floor. The bathroom is en-suite and includes a large shower, jetted tub and walk in closet with a double vanity.

There are four spacious bedrooms upstairs, each with beautifully vaulted ceilings.

The first upstairs bedroom has a bunk bed that sleeps 3 - The lower bunk is a full and the upper bunk is a single. This room has a walk in closet that is perfect for building forts, playing games and having an indoor camp night for younger children.

The second upstair bedroom has a queen bed plus a desk.

The third upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a small corner desk.

The fourth upstairs bedroom has two twin beds.

The upstairs bathroom has an extra large shower, double vanity and skylight.

The laundry room is on the main level and has a front loading washer and dryer for your convenience.

The basement has extra high ceilings and provides an oasis of games for kids and adults, including a pool table, foosball table and XBox 360. Feel free to use the games provided during your stay and please leave them for our next guests.

End your day with a soak in the hot tub, located a few steps outside of the screened-in porch. Towels are provided. There is also an outdoor shower.

Major highlights of the property include a putting green and fire pit with Adirondack chairs.

Guests are also welcome to use the beach chairs and toys that are stacked in the basement.

The detached garage is not available to rental guests.

There is so much to do here year-round! Explore the local antique shops, botanical gardens, breweries, casinos, farmers markets, fruit orchards, amazing local restaurants, the shopping center at Lighthouse Mall, wineries, and Warren Dunes state park, just to name a few!

Please NO pets and NO smoking/vaping in the property.
In the event these house rules are broken, additional fees will be charged.

An hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago.

Enjoy your stay at Sun's Up - Bar Down!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 8 minutes by car from New Buffalo Public Beach
Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,773 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 - 30

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Host will send a text with instructions 1-2 days prior to arrival and also a day before departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 85-3724503

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Sun's Up Bar Down! 5bed 3 Bath + Hot Tub Walk to 2 Beaches

Sun's Up-Bar Down! Hot Tub, Putting Green, Fire Pit, 8 Min Walk to 2 Beaches! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynetta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

This was a beautiful location! Looking forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation spot

We had a great time at Sun's Up Bar Down!! Very Clean & a great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Getaway

Easy accommodations and location for 3 generations to enjoy local breweries, wineries, County, State & National Parks, and sunsets on the local beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time Great Location

We had a great time in Bernadette’s wonderful house. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall Great Stay!

The house was exactly as advertised! The hosts were excellent! Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

Location, home and all the amenities were amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cousin Trip

Beautiful property with all the amenities needed for a large group. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect Family getaway

Very nice home with amazing close proximity to beach. Wonderful hot tub and patio with 3 seasons room. Our family enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Beautiful home and excellent communication with the property owner. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The home is just as advertised, well designed and comfy. The location is excellent. The kids enjoyed the game options. The front porch is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer get away

Wonderful place to stay in Union Pier! We had a group of small kids 3-8 and loved the space, the yard and hot tub are awesome! Spacious enough to fit both families and short walk to the beach, hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for a quick weekend getaway

Great location for a weekend getaway since our group had people coming from both Chicago and Detroit. House was exactly as described when booking and communication was always there if you had questions with check-in/check-out. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james l.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house near the beach

Great house. Hot water faucet was backwards in upstairs bathroom. Ice maker on refrigerator needs to be repaired.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place and Accomodating!

Bernadette was incredibly accommodating of our large group and was very easy to get a hold of if we had any questions! The property was clean, close to the beach, and very enjoyable. Would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in New Buffalo who needs space for their group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamaldeep H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Trip

Great family property. Easy walkable beach access. Great hot tub. Plenty of space. Large yard for kids to play
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location!

We really enjoyed our stay and Bernadette was wonderful to work with! The house was as it appears in the pictures. It is very clean and spacious. The location was great - just a short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house & location

Great place that was spacious enough for our extended family (6 adults / 5 kids). Easy walk to Townline beach and local Union pier attractions. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gal's weekend getaway

Lovely home on a large property in a quiet neighborhood. Short walk to one of the nicer beaches in the area. The VRBO owner Bernadette was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and beautiful home

My family had a wonderful stay at Bar Down. We loved the home. We also loved how close it was to the beach and to local coffee shop. Bernadette was super easy to communicate. Already planning to book here next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

We had a great stay! The house was well equipped for our family vacation. Very short walk to the beach and to the little town. Easy drive to New Buffalo, as well. We had a couple rainy days but the house had plenty to do for the kids to stay entertained. We also enjoyed the fire pit at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fall weekend getaway!

Had a great time at this property. The house was clean and spacious and the hot tub and fire pit in the back were a huge hit. Communication with the host was easy -- and she graciously allowed us to check out 2 hours after our designated check out time. Very close to restaurants, beach, etc. Would come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

This was the perfect place to have our family gathering. The bedrooms were huge, the family gathering spaces were large and the backyard was wonderful. The hot tub was a great way to relax with the cloudy weather and the beach was an easy walk. Super clean and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful family experience

This is our second stay at this beautiful home. Our annual family get together, creating beautiful memories in a home located within walking distance to everything. Our family comes from California, Indiana, Arizona, Illinois, Texas, and Michigan. Thank you thank you for a beautiful stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful!

We loved our stay! The house is big, comfy and very clean! We especially loved the fire pit and spent a lot of time hanging out in the kitchen. The neighborhood is adorable with little shops just down the street. Thanks for being such a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property!

Highly Recommend this property for many types of getaways from a girls weekend to family vacation. The house was fully stocked with everything you needed including games both inside and outside, books, toys, videos and stuff for the beach. We had a wonderful time at this property with our extended family. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021