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Steps to Beach | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce

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A living room with a television, sofa, chairs, a table, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a round table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A picnic setup with a tray of snacks including marshmallows, chocolate, and strawberries, surrounded by rocks and a fire pit.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa with cushions, a wicker chair, and a cabinet.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, white walls, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Townline Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

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

Where you'll sleep

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

Steps to Beach | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce

Bluebird Beach House is a remodeled Union Pier cottage just 1,000 feet from McKinley Beach — a quiet side-road walk followed by 45 well-kept steps down to the water. Unwind on the screened porch, soak in the brand-new 4-person hot tub, or play a round of bocce in the fenced backyard. Pet-friendly and freshly updated with a quartz kitchen, this 3-bedroom home is an easy, relaxed home base for beach days and Harbor Country exploring.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3291264vb
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 and a first aid kit

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. Ready for a night out? Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center and Silver Creek Event Center. 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

  • Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Beach | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Beach | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Beach | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce on 14 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,676, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Steps to Beach | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Bocce located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Pier Beach and Lake Michigan. Gordon Beach and Wilkinson Village Heritage Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved the place and the quite location close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific beach home that's literally minutes from the steps down to the perfect sand and exquisite waters of Lake Michigan, as well as a 5-min walk to local convenience store, ice-cream shop and a great restaurant. Was the perfect spot for a week with our two kids (aged 7 & 11) as well as our dog, who loved roaming the fenced-in yard. Even had my parents come stay one night and was enough space (bedrooms a bit on smaller side, but perfect size for sleeping). The screened in porch was a true delight and where we spent the most of our time. Miss it already. Would absolutely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The homes location is perfect. Less than 5 minute walk to the beach. The screened in porch was our favorite hang out area, when the weather was cooler. It was very nice to have a fenced yard. The yard has a lot of nice features like bocce ball but they are not well maintained making them less useful. The pit badly needed raked and leveled, and they was no rake ect available to even do it yourself. Abandoned Hammock pieces in yard and some gerry rigged patching on missing pickets of the fence. The bathrooms and kitchen were clean but the porch had a huge spider web in window, dead flowers left in a vase and empty cardboard boxes. Overall still a good stay, just needs a little TLC, felt a bit like the house and those who care fir it were pretty tired by end of summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location but that is about it. Pictures are a little deceiving. The place is really small and one of the bedrooms that has little kid single beds are very uncomfortable and too small for a 5'6 small adult. TV did not ever work so service came to replace the batteries but never checked to see if that fixed it so. The backyard had not been cleaned up in awhile apparently but it's in the woods so we expect some of that. You are definitely on display as there are two houses that have full view of the space. Also, inside the house it is very stripped down and basic. Lights are minimal and one lamp didn't have a bulb. Dog hair all over the small couch in living room. Dead flowers that were in a vase from previous renters I assume. Lovely screened in porch which was the best room on property. That is where we stayed 90% of the time. It was more comfortable than inside the house. Hot tub was ok, didn't get very hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the Blue Bird. The fenced yard made having the dog along so easy, the cottage was very comfy, and the hot tub was the perfect way to relax at the end of the day! There was no holder for the toilet paper in a bathroom without countertop space, which is awkward. The kitchen lacked a few anticipated items (toaster, mixing bowls, reliable cooking utensils) and we were disappointed that there was no gas provided for the grill. We chose it for its proximity to Warren Dunes, fruit stands, ice cream, little shops, and pleasant walks in the natural world - and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 June 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 July 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 June 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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

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