Cozy Cottage in Paradise Villas, short walk to the Beach, Deck, Grill & Gazebo!

Welcome to Blue Sky Cottage 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!

Pack your bags for a peaceful retreat in this cute and cozy bungalow nestled in Paradise Villas of Union Pier. The neighborhood is only a short walk of 950 feet to sandy McKinley Beach, which is a local neighborhood beach with no parking. You'll find the home set back off the road through an antique iron gate and then to the right in a vintage Union Pier Vacation community.

This well-lit, two bedroom home sleeps 4 guests in 2 comfortable queen beds.  There is a pull out sofa that can accomodate 2 additional guests as well. The main living spairs is airy and bright with sky lights where you can view the stars above the home.

The fully stocked kitchen has a full-sized fridge, electric oven and range, microwave, and drip coffee maker.  All serveware and stemware is stocked and ready for you to use. The appliances are newer and the space hsa everything you need to prepare a meal in the home. Just off the kitchen is a full capacity LG washer/dryer and several laundry pods are included in your rental. The full bathroom is located between the two bedrooms and features a tub/shower unit and single sink.

You also have full access to a private deck with an outdoor dining table and chairs. Just off the front porch of the home is another wooden deck with a screened in patio and outdoor sofas and chairs. 

Looking to grill? There is a new gas grill available for your use and in the shed you will find beach chairs and umbrellas for you to use at the beach. There is also a cart to help you get your goodies to the beach path.

 

Here is a List of Questions we are Frequently asked about this property.

Parking?
Firm maximum of two car please. You will be pulling up to an entrance with a few parking spots and the name Paradise Villas on the sign.  You can park there and you can also park across the street, on the grass, where the church parking is allowed.  You can park there and will not be ticketed / towed.  This home should not have more than 2 cars parked in the common parking area. 

Coffee Maker?
There is drip coffee maker in the kitchen.

How far away is the beach? 
McKinley Beach is a 5 minute walk away from the home, less than 1000 feet away. To get to the beach, simply walk north on Lakeshore and take a left on McKinley, you will see the beach entrance right away. You can also cut through Paradise Villas and walk north on Lake Ave to get to McKinley.

Is there a Grill at the home? 
There is a new propane grill at the house as of Summer 2023.

Is there a firepit?
There is no fire pit at this home.

Pets
No pets allowed, sorry!

Shed Key
The shed key hangs inside the house, to the left of the front door.