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Adorable cottage in the Michiana Shores area! Close to Lake Michigan and Dunes

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Shady Creek Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sheridan Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Michigan City

Heart of Michigan City.You'll find Lake Michigan and Lyon Oaks Golf Course within a 15-minute walk of this Michigan City vacation home. Duneland Beach and Michiana Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Duneland Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Michiana Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Shady Creek Winery - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 9 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 13 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Mich. City Johnson Rd - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rios Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬7 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.

Adorable cottage in the Michiana Shores area! Close to Lake Michigan and Dunes

Enjoy beautiful Northwest Indiana area which is close to wineries, breweries and casinos! Washington Park Zoo is aslo close by as are the Indiana National Park and Warren Dunes State Park in Michigan. Set among the woods with natural wildlife.

The home is a 3-bedroom/2-bath home. There's a large master with king bed and en-suite bathroom. The other two bedrooms feature queen beds with a shared bathroom. There's a front porch with seating, and a screened in porch and outdoor space with fire pit in the backyard. Side door grill with easy access. The open layout living room, dining room, and kitchen are great for gathering, playing games and enjoying a meal.

If you like to eat out we have STop 50 Pizza a block away, Swingbellies burgers down the street and the Famous Redamaks about 1 mile into New Buffalo, MI!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,380 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Strip all beds that were slept in.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Travelers who choose to bring their pets will be asked to leave the premises with no refund!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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.

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Adorable cottage in the Michiana Shores area! Close to Lake Michigan and Dunes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property with great - quiet location near Indiana Dunes! Highly recommended! Plan to go again next summer - easy check in and great communication with owners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it. The pictures didn't do the property justice. It was bright, spotless & very comfortable inside. My whole family said we should rent on next year's Michigan trip. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
All good. One minor item - the outdoor grill is “camping stove sized” and we would have grilled but it was too small and awkward. We didn’t cook in the unit - only used the coffee maker and toaster and microwave and washer/dryer. Those were all solid. The A/C in the unit worked great. Everything for the beach is there. It’s an 18 minute walk to the public/glorious beach. We were happy to walk it. But note there there is no parking at the beach and that it’s a short metal staircase down for anyone who has difficulty with that. All in all a nice rental. And the lake (what we came for) was in its summer best! (Water hit 76F the past couple of days.)
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dunes getaway

This house and yard are beautifully appointed. The living space has wonderful features, comfortable furniturec and a kitchen with all that one needs. Beds and baths are comfy. The outdoor spaces are wonderful and we loved the screen porch. Nice neighbors, too. Saw many deer and a woodpecker! Easy access to the dunes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cottage

House is perfectly laid out and about a mile from the beach - beautiful walk or 2 minute car ride. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Comfortable Convenient

I wish I could give more stars. This is probably the most comfortable house I've ever rented over the years. Nicely decorated with simple but good taste. Conveniently organized, well stocked kitchen. We had everything we needed including the Keurig coffee maker. My daughter rented this house last year and was in the house next door with her family this time. We loved our stay and would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Lake Forest, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian N., Hartsburg, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed relaxing vacation

The property was beautiful. Location was perfect. Loved the screened in porch. Sat there mornings and evenings. I would recommend this property to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori K., Lakewood

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

The house was as described and comfortable. Location was convenient to many attractions. Communication was good. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Beautiful home...It was close to all the places we wanted to see.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

The house was adorable. Everything we needed for a nice getaway. Beds are very soft (if you like soft). The couch was hard and uncomfortable. Still rate this house high because in the summer time you probably wouldn’t spend much time on the couch, but we were there in fall and it was too cold to sit on the porch or outside. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

candace m.

Liked: Cleanliness

RELAXATION

This property was nice, relaxing, and clean. The backyard was perfect with a firepit to sit by and take in the outdoors. Overall, the property was a stay again in the future. Definitely recommend to future seekers in need of a great stay, nice host, communicates swiftly, and no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista A., Bethesda, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised. Immaculate and nicely furnished

Check in was super easy. The owner even arranged for us to enter a bit early. We were 4 adults, 2 in the king and 1 in each of the other queens. Plenty of space. Enjoyed the cornhole game but didn't have time to play Yahtzee. Much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Phenomenal

From the location of the house, to the house itself, to the beach that was like paradise….I couldn’t review harder! Would love to make this an annual thing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

Me and the girls stayed here to visit the beach at Washington Park. Loved the house and the decor. Loved that the owners had a couple of beach chairs and a wagon for us to use. The house sits very close to train tracks, so if you don’t like hearing train horns, you’ll want a different location. I actually loved hearing the trains. We were visited by several deer over the few days we were there. They came up pretty close to the house because someone put food out for them in the lot next to the house. I would definitely stay here again. The only disappointment was that the original listing said there was a hot tub; I didn’t see a picture of it, so I messaged the owner and was told there was no hot tub. Bummer, but we probably wouldn’t have had time to use it anyway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P., Brodhead

Liked: Cleanliness

Pryceless vacation

We loved the home. It met our expectations to the fullest. Loved watching the deer come up to the house. Nice firepit area. We had everything we needed to go to the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little spot!

Perfect getaway spot! Close to everything. The scenery and location are perfection. Want to book yearly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abraham B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer family vacation

Everything as advertised and as expected. Had some games and toddler items included (high chair and a portable crib), which was useful for us. We had no need to talk with the host, but they live around the corner so suspect they'd be very responsive. Location has easy access to many things, and about 20 minutes walk for beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay near the lake

The house was excellent and it’s just minutes from what you might want to see. My family and I really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy but spacious home

Beautiful home! 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Modern conveniences, spacious, perfect for our family! Plenty of parking and quiet neighborhood close to beach! Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024