9833 Nolan Ave #ID1228735P, Union Pier, MI 49129

It's no surprise that this stunning cottage has been featured on HGTV and in Lonny and Cottage Living magazines. With its stylishly rustic touches and comfy vibes, the Leo Cottage perfectly embodies Harbor Country's curated, casual aesthetic. Designed and owned by the sought-after firm of Kate Marker Interiors, this home offers the best combination of beauty and comfort. The cottage exterior greets guests with a charming wood picket gate and an award-winning garden featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Upon entering, patterned floors and a charming palette provide the utmost in cottage comfort. This cottage includes two queen bedrooms, in addition to a generous bunk room that sleeps four. The main bedroom and bathroom showcase a stand-alone clawfoot tub, ideal for the kids to bathe in after a day at the beach or for enjoying some private time with a glass of wine. Vaulted ceilings and rustic exposed beams lend a dramatic aspect to the main living area, while accents of rattan, rope, natural fiber, whitewash, and shiplap contribute to the home's Lake Michigan vacation themes. The greatest features of the home are its two wood-burning, free-standing fireplacesone in the front family room and the other in the primary suite. The Leo Cottage kitchen has been updated to include many modern amenities while still retaining a vintage lake house feel, with newly installed kitchen cabinets, appliances, lighting, and faucets. The well-equipped kitchen includes an oversized center prep island with bar stools for entertaining, plus a breakfast area with booth seating. Serve in the gorgeous dining room or extend the options for gathering over meals to the outdoors with a large furnished patio and a well-appointed screened-in gazebo to keep the bugs away. Guests will also have access to a private hot tub, a fire pit area, and an outdoor shower to rinse away the sand after a long day at the beach. The Leo Cottage comes with two adult bikes and two children's bikes for guest use, along with beach chairs and a ping-pong table in the garage for some family entertainment. Access to the beach is just a short trip away. The area is known for its mom-and-pop bakeries, destination design stores, woodsy gravel roads, and pristine Lake Michigan beach access. There are plenty of biking paths, vineyards, and distilleries within a short distance that draw families and couples from across the Midwest. The minimum age to rent this home is 25. Pets are not allowed at this home. Out of respect for our staff and their families, we do not permit check-ins or outs on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.