THE THIRD COAST DIFFERENCE
Why Choose Third Coast Vacations for your harbor country getaway
Third Coast Vacations is a locally owned vacation rental management company serving Harbor Country and Southwest Michigan, specializing in professionally hosted homes managed by a local, hands-on team.
Choosing where you stay matters. Choosing who hosts you matters even more.
Third Coast Vacations is a locally owned vacation rental management company specializing in professionally hosted homes managed by a local, hands-on team. With homes in Harbor Country, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, St Joseph, Sawyer, Grand Beach, Michigan City, IN we have options across Southwest Michigan
We do not just manage homes here. We live here, work here, and know every curve of the shoreline, every beach path, and every neighborhood vibe. When you book with Third Coast Vacations, you are not booking through a huge corporation or a far away call center. You are booking with a local team that knows the area, knows the homes, and is always just a text away.
Local Hosts Who Truly Know Harbor Country
Anyone can list a house online. It takes a local team to host it well.
Our team lives and works in Harbor Country year round. We know which restaurants are best for families, which neighborhoods are walkable to town, where to find the quiet stretches of Lake Michigan.
That local knowledge makes a positive impact on every part of your stay, from honest home descriptions to thoughtful recommendations and fast, on the ground support when you need it.
We know our homes inside and out
We do not manage thousands of listings across the country. We intentionally manage a curated collection of homes and we know and have toured each one.
- Our vacation rentals include:
- Lake Michigan beach homes and lakefront estates
- Family friendly homes with pools, game rooms, and bunk rooms
- Romantic cottages and couples retreats
- Pet friendly vacation rentals
- Luxury homes with hot tubs, saunas, and private beach access
- Year round rentals designed for every season
Clear Communication, Real Humans, Fast response
Questions before you book. Help during your stay. Local insight when you want it.
Our guests love us because communication is simple and personal. You can reach our team easily by text or phone, and you are talking to someone who actually knows your home and your location.
From check in questions to restaurant recommendations to last minute needs, help is never far away. Where can you get the best local Pizza? We know. What should you do with your 5 year old on a rainy day? We can help there too. .
A Local Team With Decades of Experience
Third Coast Vacations has grown to manage 90 plus homes in just five years, not by accident, but by building a team with decades of combined experience in hospitality, property care, marketing, and guest services.
We have intentionally formed a team of Harbor Country experts who care deeply about the homes we manage and the guests we host. Growth came because homeowners trusted us, guests returned, and word traveled fast.
Elevated Standards for Every Stay .
Every Third Coast Vacations home meets clear standards for cleanliness, comfort, and care. Our local cleaning, maintenance, and operations teams work together to ensure homes are guest ready, well maintained, and thoughtfully prepared.
We don't believe in hands off hosting. We believe in hands-on guest experiences.
Local Perks and Insider Access
Because we are local, our guests benefit from:
- Concierge support and local recommendations
- Partnerships with trusted Harbor Country businesses
- Insider tips you will not find on a generic travel site
- A team that knows what is open, what is seasonal, and what is worth your time.
This is the difference between visiting a place and truly experiencing it.
More than a rental. A better way to vacation
Third Coast Vacations was built on a simple idea: vacation rentals should feel easy, welcoming, and personal. Hosting should feel thoughtful. And local knowledge should always matter.
Whether you are planning a summer beach week, a fall color getaway, a winter retreat, or a spring reset, our local team is here to help you find the right home and enjoy Harbor Country the way it was meant to be experienced.
Book with confidence. Stay with locals. Experience Harbor Country with Third Coast Vacations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a local company? Yes. Third Coast Vacations is locally owned and operated. Our team lives and works in Harbor Country and Southwest Michigan, and we personally manage the homes we represent.
What areas do you serve? We specialize in Harbor Country and surrounding Southwest Michigan communities, including New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Sawyer, St Joseph, Grand Beach, and nearby lakefront areas.
Do you manage all types of vacation homes? Yes. Our portfolio includes lakefront homes, private beach access properties, family friendly homes, pet friendly rentals, luxury homes, and year round vacation properties designed for every season.
How is Third Coast Vacations different from national vacation rental platforms? Unlike national platforms, we are a local hosting company, not a listing site. We know each home, provide hands-on care, offer direct guest communication, and support every stay with local expertise and concierge level service.
