House - Rating 5 (40)

Bluebird Beach House


Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Half Bathroom 0 half bath
Guests 8 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed

  • Location:        Union Pier
  • Type: House

Bedding Bedding
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Bedroom 1 - main floor
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

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Bedroom 2 - main floor
Sleeps: 2
1 Double

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Bedroom 3 - main floor
Sleeps: 3
3 Twin

One twin bed and a second twin bed with a trundle bed below


Description Description
Welcome to Bluebird Beach House in Union Pier, another great home offered by Third Coast Vacations, a full-service vacation rental company run by locals who love Harbor Country.  When you book with us, you aren’t just getting another vacation rental company, you’re getting access to the area’s experts. We know where to go because we live here and we love it. 

Third Coast Vacations is more than a place to find a great home base for your getaway. Staying with us gets you:
Discounts for beach rentals and other vacation gear
Charcuterie boards and breakfast with free delivery
A concierge who can book winery trips and distillery tours for you
Tons more resources to make your time in Harbor Country amazing
Learn more at the end of the listing!

This home will impress you from the moment step through the front door. You'll enter the home through a nice three seasons room with views of the back yard. This space is beautifully furnished with cozy seating and a table perfect for meals or board games after a day at the beach. The latest addition to our amenity list is is a brand new 4 person hot tub in the back yard!

Bluebird Beach House is located almost exactly 1000 feet from McKinley Beach in Union Pier, just a short walk down a quiet side road. There is a gradual path that leads halfway down to the beach then 45 well maintained steps down to the water level.

Moving into the home you'll find a full size washer and dryer in the mud room as well as hooks and storage. The kitchen has been recently remodeled with beautiful touches and plenty of quartz counterspace for meal preps. This home features an open concept layout with the kitchen flowing into the dining room which leads you to the living area of the home. The cozy living room features plenty of seating and a smart TV. 

This home features 3 bedrooms, one with a full size bed, a second with a Queen sized bed and ensuite bathroom, and a third with 3 twin beds. This bunk bed room features a trundle bed which would be best used for a child or small adult. There are two full bathrooms, one off the dining space and another near the middle bedroom. 

Bluebird Beach House has a lot to offer in the back yard, including the private hot tub. There is a large firepit with Adirondack chairs that is perfect for s'mores or a hot dogs over the fire. The middle of the yard features a bocce ball court and all materials needed to play can be found in the storage area nearby.  As you look at the property from the street, the left side yard and back of the property is completely fenced in. The backyard also features a large outdoor shower to ensure that the sand that you brought home from the beach stays outside, well most of it at least. 

Want to learn more about this home and the area? Check out the aerial / walkthrough video footage for this home. For more videos of the home (search by property name), beaches in the area, and other local attractions and events, please visit our Third Coast Vacations Youtube Channel,  If the link doesn't work, just search Youtube for Third Coast Vacations.

Once you’ve booked a home we will provide you with discount codes for the following:

Weekends Harbor Country, offering beach gear, Maui mats / lily pads, stand up paddle boards, corn hole sets, board game boxes, coolers, baby items… and more believe it or not.

Want a charcuterie board awaiting your arrival? How about a s’mores board for the campfire? Don't want to make or go out for breakfast? Bougie Boards is a partner company that can help you with all these and more with free delivery to your vacation rental.
Discounts offers will be sent after your reservation is confirmed.

Parking
There is parking for two cars in the driveway. There are also spots along the roadside, in the grass across Lakeshore Rd from the house. Please don't block the gate that you will see there.

Coffee Maker
There is a drip coffee pot in the kitchen

How far is the home from the beach?
The closest beach is the neighborhood beach at the end of McKinley, just 2/10 of a mile north on Lakeshore and then take a left on McKinley.

Is firewood included? 
You can have firewood delivered to the home through Third Coast for a $25 delivery fee + the cost of Wood at $8 a bundle ( 8 - 10 logs per bundle). You can also purchase it by the bundle at multiple places in the area.

Is the backyard fenced in?
Yes, the left side of the property off the porch and the entire back of the property is fenced in for peace of mind with smaller kids and/or pets. We still recommend that you keep your dog on a leash in case a squirrel runs by.

Amenities 34 Amenities
  • Hot Tub
Inside
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed Linens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Dryer
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Single Level Home
  • 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

Location Location

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Reviews Rating 5 (40) Reviews
Rating 5
loved the place and the quite location close to the beach
Stacy - Posted: 7/25/2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bluebird Beach House and loved the peaceful location so close to the beach. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Overall a great location and great for spending time on the beach.
Solomon - Posted: 7/5/2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Solomon! We're so glad you enjoyed Bluebird Beach House and its fantastic location for relaxing by the beach. We appreciate you choosing Third Coast Vacations and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
The cottage was adorable.
Catherine - Posted: 6/14/2026
Thank you for your review, Catherine! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bluebird Beach House. It’s wonderful to hear you found the cottage charming and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and convenient location. Thank you for choosing Third Coast Vacations, and we hope to welcome you back to Harbor Country for another relaxing getaway soon! ☀️🏡
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Great place and location, perfect for a family getaway. Don’t miss out on the beach sunsets, worth the price of admission!
Katie - Posted: 5/25/2026
Rating 5
We stayed 2 nights for a bachelorette weekend and had the best time!
Elyse - Posted: 5/10/2026
Rating 5
Great location. Rental is as described. Updated clean and comfortable. We rented for a weekend birthday celebration with six adults.
Lisa - Posted: 3/24/2026
Lisa, thanks for staying with us and hope you and your friends had a great time in the area! Come back again! Third Coast Vacations
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
When we arrived, one bedroom was pretty cold and management responded immediately with a space heater which did the trick.
Julie - Posted: 1/2/2026
Julie,
We were happy to assist and for some reason, the room gets a bit chillier than the rest. We did just purchase a permanent solution for the room to make sure everyone stays warm and comfortable. Come back again!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
This area is so so charming! We were there in early October and the leaves were starting to change and the neighborhood is sweet and walkable to beach and bakery, market and cafes. Really lovely. I had a few upkeep recommendations I sent to the owner and they responded quickly and assured it would be tended to asap. We would definitely stay here again!
Kathryn Runnels - Posted: 10/12/2025
Rating 5
Our stay at Bluebird home was great! Location is close to the beach as well as coffee shops, restaurants and water activities. Updated home offered everything a family needs for a memorable get away!
Kathy - Posted: 9/8/2025
Rating 5
Fun spot and cute place.
Dan - Posted: 8/7/2025
Rating 5
Perfect week
What a wonderful vacation. The house was perfect for our stay. Walkable to the market, Resturants, ice cream, and the beach. Couldn’t ask for a better stay.
Ashley - Posted: 8/4/2025
Rating 5
Lovely lake home
This house had everything we needed and was close to the beach as well as town. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable week. Everyone loved the bocce ball and the hot tub.
Suzanne - Posted: 6/19/2025
Rating 5
Great stay! The accommodations and proximity to downtown Santa Barbara were perfect for our family of 6!
Emelie - Posted: 6/10/2025
Rating 5
Everything about our stay was perfect. The location is great if you’re looking for something peaceful and also driving distance to Three Oaks New Buffalo or Sawyer for more activity. The biggest winner was my dog who had a chance to be in a fenced in yard or lounging in the screened porch.
Amy - Posted: 5/19/2025
Rating 5
Relaxing getaway
Cute little cottage with a short, lovely walk to beach. We enjoyed our stay!
Joe - Posted: 4/23/2025
Rating 5
Great place to stay for a weekend.
Adam - Posted: 4/13/2025
Rating 5
The best things about this place are the fence (if you have dogs), the hot tub, the proximity to the beach, and the updated bathrooms.
Paul - Posted: 12/29/2024
Rating 5
Had a great stay and would definitely come back!!
Rachael - Posted: 11/18/2024
Rating 5
Good communication Nice house.
stephen from inverness - Posted: 11/8/2024
Rating 5
Fall Getaway
Our fall weekend getaway in Union Pier was fantastic! The home was comfortable, well-decorated and in a great location - walking distance to town, the beach and out for neighborhood strolls.
Diana - Posted: 10/26/2024
Rating 5
The 3 season porch! And hot tub!
Andrew from Oak Park - Posted: 10/18/2024
Rating 5
Very cozy and spacious for a 3 bedroom cottage. Large screened in porch to enjoy and relax after spending time playing in the water. Location was perfect. Ample parking was available as we had family arriving separately. Short walk to either the beach access, morning coffee or ice cream after dinner. We have added this home to our favorite list.
John - Posted: 9/9/2024
Rating 5
Third Coast was very easy to work with and super communicative. I appreciated having the frequent emails, text and reminders.We enjoyed and appreciated the house very much. The proximity to the beach and shops was awesome! It was furnished nicely with beach and kitchen equipment however, it was a little too small for 7 of us. Other than the porch (which we loved)there was no place comfortable to sit together. The living room furniture was really uncomfortable and kitchen table was nice but in the middle of everything and only sat 4. The outside area could be wonderful but it was so overgrown, dark and super buggy. Also, we found no blankets for the trundle or pull out couch. We loved the porch. When it wasn't too hot we spent most of our house time there.
Hope from Portage - Posted: 8/21/2024
Rating 5
We loved the place we rented in Union Pier! Exactly as described. Very clean and comfortable. Will definitely rent again.
Deborah - Posted: 8/14/2024
Rating 5
We've been going to Union Pier for several years and this was the best location and setup we've had. The welcome bag and virtual guide were nice surprises. The yard was the best we've had and a great setup. Some of the doors were tight and the kids had trouble with them and there was quite a bit of hair in corners and under chairs. All told we would definitely stay there again.
Will - Posted: 7/13/2024
Rating 5
Great location & fenced yard for dogs
Cute, clean, and great location!
Amanda - Posted: 6/24/2024
Rating 5
One of our favorite rentals in the area so far! A super comfortable cottage with great decor. We particularly loved the fenced in yard for our dog and the spacious screen porch where we spent most of our time when there. A short walk to the beach and morning coffee shops (and more)!
Jennifer - Posted: 6/3/2024
Rating 5
Amazing place, even better than pictures and the location was divine!! Walkable, bikeable, forested area near the beach. Loved the hot tub and sunlight in the shower. Plenty of towels and linens. So glad I could bring my dog but unfortunately slats in the fence were wide and he could easily escape. Host emailed me a rental agreement which was odd but airbnb resolved issue and would definitely go back and stay again!!! Definitely worth it!!
Megan - Posted: 5/31/2024
Hi Megan, thank you so much for spending some time with us and for leaving this kind review. I really hope we can have you back soon, you're a terrific guest!
Jon with Third Coast Vacations
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Paradise
This was the perfect quiet get-a-way for my husband and myself. We were close to everything if we wanted to go into New Buffalo or up the coast to Sawyer or Stevensville. Shopping for antiques? Yes. Eating fresh food? Yes. Stop at a brewery? Of course. Walks on the beach or in town were great. The cottage is so comfortable though, it is hard to find a better place than the screened in porch. Thank you.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/16/2024
Rating 5
Nice stay for a relaxing weekend
Luke - Posted: 1/1/2024
Luke - so glad you were able to relax and enjoy the weekend, that's what getaways are all about! Please reach out next time you're looking for a one in the area!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Great location! Charming old lake cottage feel with sparkling new updates. Good use of space, and large enclosed porch a plus! We would return.
Dawn - Posted: 9/24/2023
Rating 5
Practically perfect
Close to beach and the bakery. Beautifully appointed cottage and great use of space inside and out
Anonymous - Posted: 9/20/2023
Hi J, thanks for booking with us, we are really glad you enjoyed the outside area. Come back soon!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
The Bluebird Beach House was the perfect location for an end of summer girl's weekend! The home was lovely (especially the sun porch), very clean and the kitchen was well stocked for a rental—plus coffee filters were in plain sight AKA no hassle ensuring you're caffeinated day one! Third Coast Vacations had our beach chair and paddle board rentals waiting for us when we arrived with no pickup or drop-off. Everything from the beach to local shops (Union Pier & New Buffalo) were easily accessible. We were frequent shoppers at the Whistle Stop Cafe and loved how they and many others stores catered to their clientele allowing us to get all the food we needed without a complete meal plan and grocery haul. All that and it was only 90 minutes back to Chicago on Sunday. Thank you for a great stay!
Courtney - Posted: 9/17/2023
Rating 5
Perfect Location
This property is absolutely a perfect location for both Lake access and downtown. It's gated and great if you bring a furry friend with you. Very clean and has everything you need for a wonderful stay.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/26/2023
Eric, Thanks for leaving us such a nice review! Glad that the home was such a great fit for you and your pup and group! We'd love to host you again.
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Beautiful home, great use of space and excellent location relative to the beach in a nice little town
Andrew - Posted: 6/18/2023
Andrew,
So glad you enjoyed the home and the space! We love the location too - so close to the beach and so well done. Thanks again for staying with us - we hope you reach out next time you're planning a getaway!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
A true gem in Union Pier
I really enjoyed my stay. Loved the screened in porch, fire pit & chairs, beautiful & updated bathrooms, updated kitchen, laundry and all the comforts of home. McKinley is my favorite beach and I loved that it was the closest beach. Saw an abundance of wildlife - deer, bunnies and a fox. It’s a very peaceful place - highly recommend!
Anonymous - Posted: 5/30/2023
Chrissy, thank you so much for this lovely review and we are so glad that you enjoyed the peaceful natural elements around the home . We really enjoyed hosting you and hope you think of us again next time you are in the area!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Memorial Day bonding
We really enjoyed this property. The fire pit, and proximity to the lake, antique shops and wine tasting rooms were exactly what we were looking for. Very comfortable stay!
Anonymous - Posted: 5/30/2023
Jasmine, loved that you enjoyed so much about the surrounding area! Wine and Antique shopping is a great way to spend the afternoon!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Kelly from Milford - Posted: 4/19/2023
Rating 5
We had an incredible stay at the Bluebird Beach House and couldn't have been happier with our experience. Dan was an incredibly attentive and helpful host who went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
The house itself was great - it was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed. The location couldn't have been better - the beach and town (Union Pier) was just a short walk away and it was absolutely beautiful.
Overall, we highly recommend the Bluebird Beach House and Dan as a host. We can't wait to come back!"
Joan - Posted: 3/31/2023
Joan, thank you so much for staying with us! Thanks for taking the time to share with us what you loved about the home and the area. We were happy to host you and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Dan from Glenview - Posted: 3/22/2023
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