On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Pines Park and Father Basil Moreau Nature Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Lake View Beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Washington Park Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Blue Chip Casino - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
Michigan City Station - 6 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 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.
Roomy and Cozy 3bd 2ba just mins from Indiana Dunes
A charming 3Bd 2Ba pet friendly home just minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park, Mount Baldy, South Shore Train Station, Beaches, Shopping, Wineries, Casinos, Hiking, Fishing and much more. Less than an hour from down town Chicago and 20 mins from New Buffalo, MI. Fast 500+ mbps WIFI, washer/dryer, full kitchen, (3) 50+ inch Tv's, with Hulu, Disney+, and Espn+. Ample onsite parking, back yard is fully fenced in, with large deck and fire pit. Come explore!
Property manager
SCOTT R MCCLURE
Languages
English
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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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,999 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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 are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Roomy and Cozy 3bd 2ba just mins from Indiana Dunes Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S., Worthington
Dec 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday get-a-away to Michigan City
Had a great time at this cottage. Convenient location in between Michigan City and Chesterton. Plenty of space and large fenced in back yard. Right on W. Dunes Highway, so super easy to get anywhere. Kitchen was fully stocked to cook our own meals and 3 different areas for people to watch tv. Never felt like we were on top of each other, Had a great holiday weekend stay!
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hannah S.
Aug 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach vibe close to the Dunes
Very roomy and cute beach vibes house with a huge back deck and yard with a fire pit that we used on a couple occasions, they even had marshmallow skewers. We wanted to be close to the Dunes and we were an easy drive to get to both the IN Dunes State Park and National Park. All the beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows, along with plenty of towels, toiletries and other essentials provided. My kids loved the hot chocolate packets (we had to buy the same brand when we got home) and the coffee they provided was tasty and plentiful. My only small knock on the listing is that it says there is a hot tub, but it is actually just the jacuzzi tub in one of the bathrooms. While my child did enjoy that bath, it was not the type of hot tub I expected when that was on the listing. So I think that's a bit misleading on the amenities list, but not big deal when we spent most of our time at the beach.
Hannah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ryan M.
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home if visiting IDNP
Perfect location if visiting IDNP. Longest drive was 20 min which took us to West Beach. House is big and yard is nice for dogs. We had little ones with us, and I appreciated the house had a highchair top and plastic plates and cups for kids!
Checkin was super easy and house was clean. Kitchen is pretty small but functional!
Like other reviews, house is on a main road which is noisy at times and there is a train that runs often. Inside the house you never really hear or notice it. Scott was a great host!
Ryan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janet H.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dunes Girls Weekend
Overall we had a lovely stay. When dish towels were missing Scott brought some brand new ones the very next day. We cooked in a lot and the kitchen was fairly well stocked. We were a bit disappointed by the backyard, the grass was long and the grill was charcoal so we couldn't really use it, but the deck and chairs were lovely and we spent a lot of time outside. The house is nice and roomy with lots of space for hanging out and games. We also took advantage of the cornhole on the back deck. Plus it's very close to both the State and National Park. Good times!
Janet H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Barbara B.
Nov 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, clean house in great location for the Dunes
Great location for the park beaches and trails. The house was clean and spacious. The large deck was perfect for warm weather outdoor dining, and the large fenced back yard was great for the dog. The kitchen was well supplied with cooking gear and pantry items. We had only 3 adults on our stay, so we never used the lower level with the large TV and sectional seating.
The only difficulty we had was with the thermostat control. The weather was transitional during our stay, from 40 degrees in the morning at the beginning, to a high of 80 the last day, so there was need to constantly adjust the thermostat. Three adults were unable to access the temperature adjustment on the "smart" thermostat, although repeatedly following the host's instructions. So it was necessary to message the host whenever we needed a temperature change (which he could do remotely), which we did less than we would have done had we been able to adjust it ourselves.
The other thing to be aware of is the traffic noise on the busy road. It was not an issue during our stay, as the cool weather meant that we spent our time at the house inside where the noise was not so evident. In season, with heavier traffic and spending time in the yard or on the deck, it could be bothersome.
Barbara B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Don S.
Oct 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Golf, MI City
Clean, spacious and everything we needed to work, worked. Location was primary as this was a "guys' golf get-away" and this was central to the three courses we picked out. Host was available and very responsive to messages posted in VRBO APP. Will consider this next time we are in Michigan City. For anything!
Don S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
David D., Muncie
Oct 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
We greatly enjoyed the time we spent in this property. So much space! Very close to Michigan City and the dunes. The home is well furnished, as is the kitchen. There are ample towels and other bath necessities.
David D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew G., Rochester Hills, MI
Sep 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem of a Home
A surprisingly roomy home with a beautiful walkout deck, and a spacious finished basement. Close to Lake Michigan and the Dunes National Park. Great communication with the property manager. Simply put, you can't go wrong with this rental.
Andrew G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christina S.
Sep 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house!
We had a lovely stay! The house was perfect for us and so comfortable! Just the back bedroom would get pretty warm, however it was 90 outside during our stay to be fair. There were plenty of fans provided to help. Everything was well stocked and the outlets even baby proofed, which was good when having a toddler with us. It’s the little things, you can tell thought and care was put into this place!
Christina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tina K.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Close to everything.
Tina K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and space
We loved our time at here! The location is so close to the beaches, parks, restaurants and grocery - everything within 15 minutes. The house is well stocked and has everything you need. I loved that we had plates for the outside space and plenty of cooking utensils! There were also fans to help block some of the road noise. It is on a busy street but it wasn’t noisy inside and we never had issue pulling out of the driveway. Highly recommend visiting!
Sarah C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Max M.
Jul 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place. Good location, great back yard. We were very pleased with the house. Owner was very responsive.
Max M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan K., Chicago
Jul 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Indiana Dunes Getaway
We stayed for 2 weeks at Shifting Sands and loved it. We were minutes away from National Park beaches which we visited almost every day. We could go to Michigan City or Chesterton, about the same distance, for groceries and lots of meal options. The house is right on Route 12, a super scenic two lane highway.
The house is adorable, clean and quite spacious. I enjoyed the beachy decor. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. The beds were super comfy so we slept great. There were lots of very hot days and the indoor temperature was perfect. The backyard and deck were huge and my pets loved it. We spent lots of time hanging outdoors.
Scott was easy to communicate with and got back to me quickly when I needed it. He offers a lovely place to get away from it all.
Susan K.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellie B.
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Overall the stay was nice. The home was clean and decorated very cute. We enjoyed having plenty of space for the 7 of us! Only cons were the over abundance of air fresheners that became nauseating and the microwave could use an upgrade. Other than that great place!
Ellie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Sharon S.
May 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay by Indiana Dunes
We enjoyed going to the local beaches and riding the local bike trails. We ate at Zorn Brewery and Holly’s family pub. Which were very busy due to the Holiday weekend. The place has alot of room and a large deck.
Sharon S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Isaac S.
Aug 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean place
The place was very clean
Isaac S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Mark & Michelle P.
Jul 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. The only thing that could be considered a drawback is the highway noise.