Sanctuary Retreat, Private Pool, Hot Tub & Firepit — Guest Reviews

Juniper Holiday + Home4 bedrooms2.5 bathsSleeps 9

Review Summary

Overall Rating
4.7 / 5
Total Reviews
17
Sources
Vrbo (13) · Airbnb (4)
Most Recent
May 2026

Each review shows: source · star rating · date · guest comments. Reviews are grouped by traveler type. Persona ratings reflect the average score from guests in that category.

Ratings by Traveler Type

Girls' Trip
5.0 / 5
2 reviews
Couples
5.0 / 5
2 reviews
Wine & Vineyard Enthusiasts
5.0 / 5
1 review
Girls' Trip5.0 avg · 2 reviews
AnonymousVrboApr 2024

Ladies weekend away! First time visiting Union Pier and we will definitely be back. This house was a perfect space for lounging and entertainment. There were plenty of beds for the 6 of us. We puzzled, relaxed in the hotub and enjoyed every minute of our escape from Chicago. Highly recommend this space!

AnonymousVrboJun 2022

Such a great place! We loved this beach house! Such a great location, clean, fully loaded, and the perfect place to host a girls weekend. We could not believe how great the set up was!

Couples5.0 avg · 2 reviews
AnonymousVrboJun 2022

Fantastic property We had a wonderful stay with 2 couples! Very comfortable and all the amenities! The outdoor amenities and 3 season room were fantastic! Thanks for a wonderful weekend!!

AnonymousVrboApr 2022

Lovely home and property We have been renting for over 30 years in this area. This is a particularly lovely home if you don't mind being a little further from the beach. The property was gorgeous with a great patio and porch. It was wintery weather so we didn't get to take advantage of the pool. The interior was beautifully decorated with lots of thoughtful features, the kitchen was well stocked and functioned well, the beds are very comfortable, the linens throughout were very nice, there was plenty of shower and bathroom space for all. My only complaint is that the third and fourth bedrooms didn't accommodate adult couples well. One had a full size bed, and the other bunks. We had three adult couples. If that full-size bed was upgraded to a queen, that would make a difference. The owners have lots of lovely touches around that make it feel homey. Also, it is relatively new and so far it is being kept up nicely which can be hard to do in rental homes that get a lot of traffic. Communication was great with this team. We would definitely stay here again.

Wine & Vineyard Enthusiasts5.0 avg · 1 review
AnonymousVrboJul 2023

Belated Father’s Day Weekend Stayed here after visiting a couple wineries in the area with my wife, kids and their significant others for a belated Farher’s Day weekend. Beautiful house, pool, backyard fire pit, etc. in a perfect location for our plans. Great communication with management throughout. We visit the area occasionally since there are lots of things to do within a short distance from home. We’ll look for this place every time we’re traveling with our family.

Families with Children5.0 avg · 1 review
AnonymousVrboJan 2023

Thanks - it was great This property was perfect for our family. Everything was as expected, and communication with the manager was quick and easy. We highly recommend this cottage!

Luxury Seekers5.0 avg · 1 review
AnonymousVrboNov 2022

It was fun The property and home are amazing, very clean with high-end elements. We stayed in late-September and even though it was too cold to use the pool, the hot tub was great and the various patio spaces and fire pit, and fireplace in living room, were nice to enjoy as well. We loved our stay and highly recommend booking this place for a relaxing getaway!

All Reviews4.5 avg · 10 reviews
AirbnbMay 2026

We loved this place and would highly recommend anyone staying at it again! Great location, but still very quiet and secluded. The space was really open and accommodated really nicely. The Lott in the outside was amazing as well.

AirbnbMay 2026

What a wonderful family stay. Very close to the Ref Arrow Highway with plenty of shops and restaurants along the way. Wonderful pool (open seasonal) and hot tub. Deck was fantastic addition. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

AirbnbMay 2026

It was a good space and the location was great.

AirbnbMay 2026

We loved our stay here, it is a beautiful property in a peaceful location, well stocked kitchen, incredibly comfortable beds and great showers. We had a small issue when we arrived which was handled quickly and efficiently. We would love to return.

StephenVrboAug 2025

This home was impeccable and perfect for our stay in Michigan. The host was very helpful and communicative. We loved the pool, hot tub and patio. Everything was perfect!

BarbaraVrboAug 2025

After the delayed check in everything was great. The communication was excellent and the property was nice

BrianVrboAug 2025
TomVrboAug 2024

Union Pier Dakota 8-16-24 The property is private and well supplied but we had problems with the guest registration process (IT to pre register simply did not work) and our arrival (someone was supposed to meet us there at 4pm to let us in and didn’t show up, the first entry code didn’t work and we had to wait for a second code to be assigned before we got in). I was only able to communicate by text as no one called me, even after we couldn’t get in andI asked for someone to call me. Shortly after arrival we found numerous maintenance issues- ice maker on fridge didn’t work, dishwasher filter was clogged with dirt and food debris, kitchen doors to the backyard screen porch wouldn’t lock (the house is not secure at night!), no screens on kitchen and living room windows so no privacy at night, only half of the jets on the hot tub actually work, and the grill had not been cleaned and was left uncovered in the rain by a prior guest. Given the high nightly rate, all of these things definitely made me feel like I overpaid for this property and I will not be back. In spite of all these issues the pool was great, the bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen were well appointed, the beds were comfortable and the towels were soft. This property has the potential to be worth its nightly rate but it needs to be much better maintained than it is currently.

AnonymousVrboJul 2022

The property was great. Very nice decor. The TV in the room with bunk beds was not working. thanks Thank you.

AnonymousVrboJul 2022

Amazing Stay Everything about this vacation house is exactly as listed and even better than we could have imagined. The house was beautiful, clean and has all the amenities you need. The heated pool , backyard , hot tub and fire pit all added to our amazing experience. The location was perfect and secluded, but easy access to beaches , restaurants, breweries etc. Communication was seamless and their follow up was very professional. I highly recommend this and you won’t be disappointed.

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