House - Rating 4.9 (12)

Anchor On Alice

Charming Union Pier Cottage, Steps to Private Beach
Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Half Bathroom 0 half bath
Guests 7 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
  • Location:        Union Pier
  • Type: House
Bedding Bedding
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Bunk Bed Room - Full and Twin bunk
Sleeps: 3
3 Bunk

Bunk bed with full bed on the bottom, twin on the top. Can sleep up to 3

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Main Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
2 Queen

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Main Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
2 King

Lower level bedroom off of the living area

Description Description
Welcome to Anchor On Alice, a charming Union Pier cottage just a 3 minute walk to the Private Gowdy Shores Beach. This cozy retreat blends vintage cottage charm with modern comfort, offering inviting spaces to unwind from the moment you arrive. Guests will love relaxing on the enclosed front porch, enjoying the comfortable living and dining areas, and gathering in the lower level den for movies or quiet evenings. The kitchen, newly updated in 2025, provides everything needed for easy vacation meals and connects seamlessly to both the lower level and the outdoor patio, making it simple to flow between indoor and outdoor living.

The lower level adds a relaxed lounge space with a sleeper sofa, TV, and walk out access to the backyard, creating a perfect hangout for kids, teens, or additional guests. Outside, the fenced yard offers room to spread out, enjoy the fire pit, and dine outdoors on the patio with the gas grill. Kayaks, beach chairs, a wagon, toys, and more are provided to make lake days effortless, giving you everything needed for a laid back Harbor Country getaway.

Bedroom 1 (Main Level)
Adjacent to full bathroom
Peaceful main level location
Queen bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Level)
Near hallway bathroom
Ideal for kids or small groups
Bunk bed

Bedroom 3 (Lower Level)
Close to lower level full bathroom
Quiet and private retreat
King bed

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Amenities 31 Amenities
Inside
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed Linens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Dryer
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke Detector
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wifi
Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Nearby
  • Antiquing
  • Boating
  • Gambling
  • Golf
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Pier Fishing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Winery Tours
  • Zoo
Outside
  • Bird Watching
  • Patio or Balcony
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Reviews Rating 4.9 (12) Reviews
Rating 5
This grand parents/kids/grandkids stay was a lot of fun for all of us. The walk to the private sandy beach was very manageable for all of us. Cabin was comfortable and easily lived in for all of us. Rent-handler was very easily communicated with and quick to respond to all my worried nervous questions trying to make sure I understood everything. I probably worry too much about dotting I's and crossing T's. Not sure what next year's schedule looks like yet. But it could work out! Enjoyed the Mexican restaurant, and the Union Pier Social even more, with its outside seating on a perfect day surrounded by happy families and even some dogs. They catered to a family member's milk allergy, and he was fine. For what we wanted/needed, this was a great venue.
Anonymous - Posted: 7/25/2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Anchor on Alice was a great fit for your family gathering and that everyone enjoyed the private beach, comfortable home, and the nearby restaurants and local attractions. It means so much to hear our team helped make your stay easy and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
This house was perfect for my family. A 5 min walk to a private beach. Everything you need was here. I would definitely stay at Anchor on Alice again.
Linda - Posted: 7/5/2026
Rating 5
Third Coast Vacations was a joy to stay with. They not only made the process seamless but kept us informed along the way and provided suggestions for activities nearby (HIGHLY recommend the Black Currant coffee and donut shop). The space was cozy and equipped with plenty of blankets and towels. There were even welcome snacks! A very nice and personal touch. For any seeking to travel with a dog, I would warn against allowing your dog to walk in the yard of the property to the right of this rental. The owners specifically requested that we keep our dog off their property after our dog was seen peeing on the edge of their property line. There’s not an actual grassy lawn for this property and not a lot of non-yard areas to take your pet for bathroom breaks. Even though we did our best to be respectful of everyone’s lawns (cleaning up after our pet and obviously not allowing our pet to wander beyond the perimeter of the yards) we were still confronted.
Felicia - Posted: 5/17/2026
Rating 5
We felt right at home. The kitchen is very nice and new. The front yard was perfect for letting our dog out! We enjoyed taking walks in the neighborhood.
Noreen - Posted: 10/22/2025
Rating 5
Beautiful home. Great location.
Michele - Posted: 10/19/2025
Rating 5
Cozy cottage near the beach
Great cottage with everything you need for a fun and relaxing time in Harbor Country. You'll love the updates, good communication with the host, and all the great amenities -- especially the short walk to the beach!
Thomas - Posted: 7/9/2025
Rating 5
Thanksgiving Holiday
Enjoyed Thanksgiving with the family ! The host was amazing getting back to me quickly and with a very positive attitude!!
gail - Posted: 12/24/2024
Rating 5
Great at communication and location of rental.The location was excellent. The decor was really cute. The outdoor space was very good. We loved being able to bring our dog.We enjoyed a few area restaurants: Emma Hearth in Bridgman, Black Currant Bakehouse, and Bougie Boards. All were excellent. Also shopped at Barney's in New Buffalo for groceries. Nice store.
Trudy from West Lafayette - Posted: 10/18/2024
Rating 5
Exactly What We Needed
The owner was super fast and responsive via text. We wanted a spacious spot that had a fireplace/fire pit, close to the lake, with room for multiple adults, our toddler, and a dog...and this location was exactly what we needed. The living area being in the back area was a perfect layout so the adults could stay up late playing board games without waking the toddler in the other room. The kitchen was plenty stocked with supplies we needed to make breakfast/meals.
Maurice - Posted: 10/13/2024
Rating 5
Great responsiveness and personal detail to each rental.The place was wonderful. My only caveat is that the kitchen is somewhat limiting - no dishwasher and limited counterspace.Proximity to lake, separate living space in basement, fans, fully fenced yard for the dogs
Michelle from Evanston - Posted: 8/27/2024
Rating 4
The process was simple. When we had an issue, we called and they came out same day We loved walking to gelato, bakery. We went blueberry picking. Relaxed on the beach. We loved Skips farmers market too.
Kerri from Wyoming - Posted: 8/27/2024
Rating 5
Excellent Location for a Quaint Vacation
The accommodation were very close to Lake Michigan and the activities we wanted to do on our stay. As a family we wanted to kayak, horseback trail ride through the woods, and enjoy the lake in a quaint and quiet location. The amenities were well kept up in the house. The second bedroom and master bedroom were switched from the diagram however it was nice to have two bedrooms and two bathrooms for our three person family. The renovations that were complete were wonderful! Thank you for a well kept vacation location!
Rebecca - Posted: 8/4/2023
Rebecca, Thanks for this nice review - we enjoyed hosting you and your family and are so glad you were able to enjoy so many amenities in the area.
Third Coast Vacations staff
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