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Great cottage, walk to the beach, hot tub, fire pit

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6115.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great cottage, walk to the beach, hot tub, fire pit

Welcome to Red Bird 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 
 

Escape to this charming vacation home located within easy walking distance of the shops and restaurants of downtown Union Pier.  This home is a short 2/10 of a mile stroll to several Lake Michigan beach options, including Center Ave (1000 feet away) and McKinley Beach which is only 2000 feet away!  

This really cute three-bedroom, two-bath home has a large grassy lot with a fire pit and deck for entertaining. Each bedroom has a queen bed, great for couples or families with children. The owners have put a lot of thought and love into the house and it shows!

Walk through the front door into a cozy living area with a wood-burning fireplace and a large flat-screen TV. The living space flows into a fully equipped kitchen, complete with modern appliances and ample counter space.  Off the kitchen is a cute dining area that leads to a well-furnished screen porch with lots of seating and a wall-mounted television for movies and your favorite shows.

There is an outdoor shower next to the front porch so you can rinse off from the beach before jumping in the awesome hot tub. Make s’mores or roast hot dogs around the crackling fire pit, where you can gather under the starlit sky and create unforgettable memories! After catching the sunset over Lake Michigan, unwind in the home’s hot tub before heading to bed for a good night's rest.

For a walkthrough video of this home as well as more videos of local beaches, vacation homes, and other local attractions, check out the 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 / lilly pads, Stand up paddle boards, corn hold 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. 
 

Property manager

Third Coast Vacations

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,247 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

166657

About the area

Map
Union Pier, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Townline Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 10.5 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 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great cottage, walk to the beach, hot tub, fire pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great cottage, walk to the beach, hot tub, fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great cottage, walk to the beach, hot tub, fire pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great cottage, walk to the beach, hot tub, fire pit located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Townline Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Great cottage, walk to the beach, hot tub, fire pit Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach house in walking distance to everything
I loved it. Everything worked well and it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Akron, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage by the Lake
Nice vacation spot in friendly neighborhood. Can walk to lake, although if you have a bunch of kids and stuff, you might want to drive them to the lake access, go back and park your car at the cottage, then walk over. There's also a nice restaurant, bakery, and gelato shop all within a short walk. The cottage is cozy, small, but nice. Plenty of towels, toilet paper. Loved the screened porch. We had a little trouble getting the hot tub to work, but when we shut the lid because we were about to give up, it started working!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024