About
Union Pier Summer House
In the Heart of Harbor County
Situated on Berrien Street, between Red Arrow Highway and Lake Shore Rd., The Union Pier Summer House offers luxury vacation lodging just a short distance to local shops, restaurants, art galleries, antiques stores, the marina, casino, local breweries and wineries. It’s also only a short one-block stroll to sandy beaches and the site, where in the late 1800’s, the once grand "Union Pier" stretched into Lake Michigan. One- or two-bedroom suites can be reserved by the week in the Summer season, and are available for weekend getaways in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Close to both Chicago and South Bend for a weekend trip.
The discreet ambiance of The Union Pier Summer House allows you to escape into old fashioned comfort with new fashioned style for an unforgettable beach getaway. Originally built in the late 1940’s, it was renovated in 1987 to emulate the summer boarding houses that existed along the piers and beaches in the late 1800’s. The many decks, balconies and gingerbread gables that grace the exterior were inspired by the mill-work craft and architecture from that period known as ‘Italianate Victorian’.
With the help of the Hibler Design Studio, The Union Pier Summer House was completely gutted, rehabbed, and redesigned in 2020.
The entire house may be reserved as a private vacation rental, ideal for family vacations and friends’ getaways. There are five luxury suites with a total of eight bedrooms, five kitchens and five bathrooms that have been beautifully and completely renovated that can comfortably accommodate up to 25 people.
Each suite, either a one or two bedroom, all with luxury modern accommodations is fully furnished, offers luxury linens, has a well-equipped kitchen, upgraded bathroom, includes a washer & dryer and has its own private entrance.
The five separate suites all with private entrances are beautifully appointed with modern amenities and multi-functional furniture. Each suite evokes its own mood, offering individually controlled central heat, air conditioning and a tankless water heater.
The Union Pier Summer House Clubhouse
Backyard Oasis
Amenities
Everything You Need for a Fun Stay
Amenities Included
- In-Unit Washer/Dryer (laundry detergent provided)
- Outdoor Shower
- Gas Grill for Cooking
- Outdoor Seating Area with Firepit
- Wi-Fi and Internet Access (Dedicated access for each suite!)
- Paper Products (toilet paper, napkins and paper towels)
in All Suites
- Full Bathroom with Shower (bath soap provided)
- USB Charging Outlets (in living area and bedroom)
- 42" LG Smart TV (in living area)
- Parking for Each Suite
- Private Beach Access
- Keyless Entry System
- Bistro Table and chairs for each deck
+ Fully-Equipped Kitchen
- Cookware & Serving Essentials (pots, pans, platters)
- Counter-depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Freestanding Gas Range
- Over-the-Range Microwave Oven
- Built-In Dishwasher (dish soap provided)
- Dining & Beverage items (plates, silverware, glassware)
- Keurig K-Select K80 Brewing System Coffee Maker and Toaster
Comparison Chart
Choose the Right Room for You
| Photo | Room | # Bedrooms | Max # Guests | Main Bedroom | 2nd Bed | Bath | Level | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Amsterdam | 1 | 4 | Queen | Murphy Queen Sofa Bed in Living Room | Shower with multiple shower heads and shower bench | 1st Floor | Two outdoor decks. One facing south and the other facing west |
 | Strawberry Fields | 2 | 6 | Queen | Two Full-Size Bunk Beds | Tub / Shower combo with grab bar and a hand held shower | 1st floor | Outdoor deck space faces Berrien Street. Queen bed has drawers / storage underneath. Sleep two additional guests on sleeper sofa in living room. |
 | Bamboo | 2 | 5 | Queen | Full-Size Daybed | Shower with hand held shower and shower bench | 2nd Floor | Each bedroom has it's own private outdoor space. Sleep two additional guests on a pullout sofa in the living room. |
 | Casablanca | 2 | 6 | Queen | Two Full-Size Bunk Beds | Shower with hand held shower and shower bench | 2nd floor | Bright sunny suite with a hidden washer / dryer behind the Murphy Door that houses the LG Smart TV |
 | Herringbone | 1 | 4 | King | Murphy Queen Sofa Bed in Living Room | Walk In Shower with multiple shower heads, shower bench and grab bars | 1st Floor | Large One bedroom with ADA - Ramp access to the back entrance. Two outdoor decks |