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Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Michigan City

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Dining
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Smart TV
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8109 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Sheridan Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Michigan City

Close to the beach.Steps from the vacation home, you'll find Waterfall Park and Central Park. Lake Michigan and Washington Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Kai - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 7 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ritz Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit

Welcome to The Lilypad - a charming beach cottage, featuring 3 bedrooms all on one floor, plus a lower level bonus sleeping area/rec room. Live like a local in this quiet, peaceful neighborhood, less than a 10 minute walk to Sheridan Beach on Lake Michigan. Grill out under the stars or enjoy a glass of wine by the fire pit, or retreat to the lower level to enjoy a family movie night on the oversized couch.
Just minutes to the best of Michigan City's restaurants & pubs, outlet mall shopping, casinos, the zoo, playgrounds, and more. Up to two well-trained dogs are allowed - security deposit required.

MAIN FLOOR
Bedroom 1 - Queen
Bedroom 2 - Queen
Bedroom 3 - Two Twins
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Area
One Full Bath
One Half Bath

LOWER FLOOR
Family Room
Desk
Twin Trundle (Sleeps 2)
Bar
Washer/Dryer

LOCATION
Located in Michigan City just a short walk to the beach.

PARKING
2 cars in the driveway & street parking available.

HOUSE RULES
-No smoking or vaping indoors
-No parties
-No fireworks
-Must be 25 years old and present for the duration of the stay to reserve.

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED
Professionally managed means peace of mind during your stay. Front desk associates, housekeeping and maintenance staff are nearby should you need anything during your stay. It’s your vacation, we are here to ensure you enjoy it. There is a Ring Door Bell on the outside of the property.

RENTAL PERIOD
The Lilypad offers a 2-night minimum stay year-round, with some 3-night stays required over holidays.

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Exterior
Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa
Michigan City
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 2,120 reviews
The price is CA $124
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,168 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

1531-255007

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.2 mi (48-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.4 mi (18-min drive) from New Buffalo Public Beach and 0.9 mi (4-min drive) from Stop 2 Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Blue Chip Casino (3-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (22-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit to downtown Michigan City?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Michigan City.

Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. We enjoyed a family vacation for a week. It was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

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

Good time near the lake

Good amount of space for our 6 adults! Nicely decorated, lots of friendly wildlife, but still in a neighborhood. Shower is not desirable (uneven, creaky floor) but everything else was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Even better than advertised!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I can't say that vacation rentals typically exceed my expectations but this one did - it was so well stocked, so clean and cute, and so accessible to the beach especially for the price. I stayed here with 3 other adults and 4 young kids and it was the perfect size for us, especially since we spent most of our time at the beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Leo C.

A nice place to stay near Beachwalk

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented this house for the second half of our family group, to be near their house located within the Beachwalk resort. Although its location isn't as nice, the house is nicely appointed and comfortable, and a convenient short walk to Beachwalk.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maren C.

Lily Pad review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute House, recently updated, perfect for 1, 2 or even 3 small families. Side yard was perfect for kids to run around. Close to beach. House was clean and organized!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mayank P.

Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a good place to stay. I couldn't find the Key box at the entrance so used garage as main entrance for the two days I started.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Katie C.

Lillypad Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice home, great backyard. Comfortable home. Bathtub is unstable and wobbly-need to put in grip bar or non-slip strips before someone gets hurt. Needs a few more coffee cups.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Enjoyed our stay in Michigan City

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay in Michigan City. The property was easy to locate and access. It was very clean, well stocked and comfortable. It was convenient to activities/sites in the area and close to where our children were staying. The property manager was available if needed and offered good customer service. Overall, we were very happy and hope to visit again sometime.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra L M.

Get-a-way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home away from home. Good. Bathtub not stable. Bottom of tub was like trying to walk across a swinging wooden bridge. I myself is handicap (Legs & feet). Afraid of falling through. All that stayed were lyre of the tub floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Erin&Colin A.

Beautiful house but a few minor issues

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was stunning! Close enough to the beach that you can walk, but not a part of the main Beachwalk community. Per rental agreement, we were going to have to buy wristbands and parking passes for our stay, but when we got there, the office informed us we wouldn’t have access to the facilities because we were off main campus so we wouldn’t need to purchase those (no big deal for us!). The shower does creak when you use it and feels like you might fall through, lol. Our microwave and quite a few outlets didn’t work despite checking the breaker box, and our back door lock was broken. I did let the office know about the microwave and lock and they were able to come out same day to fix the lock! Microwave still wasn’t working when we left. Overall good stay, but a few hiccups that may need to be addressed for the next renter!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024