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1000 FT Beach, Pets OK, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce

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Welcome to Bluebird Beach House!
Open kitchen and dining area
Enjoy some s'mores around the wood-burning fire pit
Beautiful sun room with seating
Dining area flows into the kitchen and living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Union Pier, MI
  • Place, Union Pier Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Townline Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - main floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - main floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - main floor

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

1000 FT Beach, Pets OK, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce

Stay at Bluebird Beach House, a remodeled Union Pier cottage just 1,000 feet from McKinley Beach. Enjoy a screened porch, cozy living area, updated kitchen, and three comfortable bedrooms. Relax in the private hot tub, gather at the fire pit, or play bocce in the fenced yard. With an outdoor shower, easy beach access, and a peaceful setting close to shops and dining, this home is the perfect Harbor Country getaway.
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About the area

Union Pier

Located in Union Pier, this holiday home is on a lake. St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room and Ghost Isle Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Union Pier Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gordon Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Townline Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Birch Market - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Rental is as described. Updated clean and comfortable. We rented for a weekend birthday celebration with six adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emelie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The accommodations and proximity to downtown Santa Barbara were perfect for our family of 6!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

Cute little cottage with a short, lovely walk to beach. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & fenced yard for dogs

Cute, clean, and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2023
Jasmine, loved that you enjoyed so much about the surrounding area! Wine and Antique shopping is a great way to spend the afternoon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Used the house just for sleeping as we were visiting friends in the area and hung out at their house. The beds were NOT comfortable. Loved the location but the old mattresses just didn’t cut it! Invest in new beds or mattress toppers at least. I’d love to rent this unit again if the beds are different.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Practically perfect

Close to beach and the bakery. Beautifully appointed cottage and great use of space inside and out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2023
Hi J, thanks for booking with us, we are really glad you enjoyed the outside area. Come back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We had a really lovely stay, and I wish I could hit 4.5 stars. That half star is only because 1. the house ended up being way tighter than we imagine from photos, especially with two pack-n-pays in tow. 2. There was definitely more pet hair and such around than we would have liked, but it didn't impact too much. 3. The porch string lights weren't working and it would have been awesomely cozy with them! Otherwise, the location was great, the house was well-appointed, and we had a super nice weekend with our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute House, Some Issues with the House

This house was really cute, with a great location. However, the heating issue was a major problem. At first, we couldn’t get the heat to work. Then, we got it to work (there are two radiators that are the heat) and the knob on one of the radiators broke off due to melting. The house was SO hot we had to open windows to cool it down. In addition, I burned my foot when I walked past the heater, and my daughter burned both of her legs on them as well. It seems like a major fire hazard and liability. I wouldn’t stay at this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Mostly Enjoyable - But Heating Source Needs To Be Addressed

We stayed for the long Easter weekend and overall had a nice trip with our two children under the age of 4. Some positives I want to mention: the house is recently renovated and very clean. The communication with the property manager was always very prompt and they were eager to help with any issues in a quick manner. When we arrived, there was a bag of snacks and goodies and I thought that was a really nice touch. And unlike other properties I have rented, there were plenty of supplies (towels, toilet paper, etc). The thing that I have to mention though is the heat. And I realize most people only rent these properties in the warmer months and so it wouldn't be an issue. But this property is marketed as a 3 bedroom home, which is it, but there is only a heat source to two of the bedrooms. And that should have been communicated prior. Because in the evenings and overnight, it was absolutely frigid. The first night, when we realized there was an issue with the heat, I was pleasantly surprised that they sent a maintenance worker out at 10pm. And he helped us get through that first night by showing us some tricks of how to work everything (there is no central heat/air in this property - it's baseboard heating). But with two very small kids, I can't leave bedroom doors open all night in an unfamiliar location to try to get heat in there. So we were only able to utilize two of the bedrooms which was really a hassle because of the ages of our kids and the routines they are used to. The next morning, the maintenance man came back and brought pastries (very nice!) for us and said he could bring a space heater for that third bedroom. But we were not comfortable having our toddler sleep in a room with a space heater. So we worked it out but it really did impact our nights pretty significantly. And again, everyone was very responsive and I think tried to help the best they could. But the property description should have clearly stated there was not a heat source to the third bedroom. The first night it was down to 61 degrees inside the house and that's just unacceptable for small kids. I know they have recently renovated the property and I think still getting to know the place. Aside from that, we thought the location was convenient. It's probably about a 7-8 minute walk from the beach. The outdoor area they have created at the house is also very nice with seating and a fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Kelly, Thank you so much for your review and feedback. We are glad that our team was able to get you the help with the heating. As is is a unique heating system and this is our first time renting the home in the cooler weather, we are making adjustments and fixing the issues. Thanks again for staying with us and we are happy to be a part of the memories you made on your trip!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Melinda W.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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