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Welcome to Manatee's Retreat
Main Level | Living Room
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Main Level | Living Room | Kitchen | Dining
Main Level | Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sheridan Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Lake Kai
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfall Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Charming Cottage by Park in Beachwalk + Complimentary Golf Cart

The Green Giraffe

Bedrooms: 2 + Loft | Bathrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 7

Welcome to The Green Giraffe, a charming cottage filled with natural light and surrounded by windows that invite the summer breeze indoors. Curl up on the oversized couch by the fireplace during cozy winter evenings, or retreat to the tower room in spring to enjoy birdsong and treetop views. A seasonal golf cart is included to make exploring the resort easy. Your perfect getaway awaits.

Bedroom & Bathroom Setup
Main Level
Bedroom 1: Queen bed with attached full bath
Bath 1: Full bathroom attached to Bedroom 1
Laundry Room
Second Level
Bedroom 2: Twin daybed with twin trundle (converts to a king)
Bath 2: Standalone bathroom with walk-in shower
Loft
Twin-over-full bunk bed
Indoor Gathering Space

The Green Giraffe is a delightful cottage that feels far more spacious than it appears. Step inside to a cozy living area featuring a welcoming fireplace and plush seating, perfect for movie nights on the flat-screen TV. Nearby, the galley kitchen is fully equipped with stainless-steel appliances and everything you need to prepare family meals. A dining area comfortably seats six.

Outdoor Gathering Space

French doors from the dining area open to a large screened porch, complete with a long picnic-style table, bench seating, and additional chairs, ideal for shared meals and relaxed evenings. Just beyond the porch, enjoy the fire pit for roasting marshmallows under the stars, or sip your morning coffee on the charming front bench swing.

House-Specific Amenities
Streaming Roku TV
Wi-Fi
Linens provided
Gas grill
Screened-in porch
Fire pit
Seasonal golf cart

Located in Beachwalk Resort, just a short walk from the Sandcastle Playground.

Parking for two vehicles is available along the street in front of the home, with nearby overflow parking also available.

House Rules
No smoking or vaping indoors
No pets
No parties
No prom parties
No bachelor/bachelorette parties
No fireworks
Primary renter must be 25 years or older and present for the duration of the stay
Professionally Managed

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your stay is professionally managed. Friendly front desk associates, housekeeping, and maintenance staff are nearby should you need assistance. It’s your vacation, we’re here to help you enjoy every moment.

Resort Amenities & Information

(Seasonal amenities indicated with an asterisk)

4 ft heated pool*
Toddler pool
Basketball court*
Tennis court
Bocce ball court
Shuffleboard
Sandcastle Playground
Putting green
Paddleboarding & kayaking*
Catch-and-release fishing

Parking passes ($5 each) and wristbands ($15 each) are required for all guests ages 4 and up from mid-May through September.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1270020vb
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 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

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Kai - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waterfall Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 9 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 13 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Cottage by Park in Beachwalk + Complimentary Golf Cart have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming Cottage by Park in Beachwalk + Complimentary Golf Cart pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage by Park in Beachwalk + Complimentary Golf Cart?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage by Park in Beachwalk + Complimentary Golf Cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage by Park in Beachwalk + Complimentary Golf Cart?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage by Park in Beachwalk + Complimentary Golf Cart located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sand Castle Park and Lake Michigan. Lake Kai and Waterfall Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing weekend!!! The property was beautiful and clean! One of the best trips we have had!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Manatees Resort

Great stay and amazing resort. House was very clean and spacious and just what we expected for our family trip. Location right next to playground for our young kids and golf cart was a bonus. Resort is great too, plenty to do to keep everyone entertained. And close access to travel to surrounding beach towns. Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Summer

Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Great stay!

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: Fantastic experience at this house. Convenient to get in and get out. Had everything I needed. Loved the screened in porch!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Sweet stay at Manatees Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the location of Manatees, tucked back in the rear of the property. Our kids are able to walk to the playground safely and cruise the area on their bikes. The house is spacious and provides most everything we needed during our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Great stay at Beachwalk

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: House was clean and perfect for our family of 6. The grandkids loved the playground which is very close to the house. The golf cart came in handy and the kids enjoyed riding on it. Beachwalk is a delightful community and we hope to return next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Great family vacation destination

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: My family loved our stay at Beachwalk. So much to do. The house was wonderful and we loved that it came with a golf cart. It really made it easy getting around to all the different activities and areas of the resort. The house was clean and had everything that we needed. Some things to improve would be an ice and water dispenser for the fridge and the bed on the first floor was really hot. Not sure if it was the mattress or sheets or both. I would recommend this house and resort to my friends and those looking for a great family beach vacation.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Julie M.

Great Location for Kids

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, we had a wonderful stay at Manatee’s Retreat. The location can’t be beat with it being close to the park and a short walk to the activity enter to rent paddle boards and kayaks. We had 3 kids with us and the top bunk was unusable. It made so much noise with the slightest turn that the person on the top and bottom bunk couldn’t sleep. We ended up having the top bunk kid sleep on the couch. The couch was a whole other story. It was so gross that they threw a blankets all over it to cover the stains and rips. I hate to complain because we had a great trip, but these houses are expensive and want to leave an honest review. The cleaning company did a great job. It was spotless. The house just needs someone to run through it and update beds and couches for the price you pay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Love Beachwalk Resort

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is second time staying on one of the Beachwalk properties. We absolutely love the resort area with all the amenities and the property was in the perfect location away from the main street and away from a lot of other people. The property was surrounded by trees and had a great outdoor screened in patio a great firepit area. The house could definitely use a little attention. The TV's were the old tube TV's and were poor quality. The kitchen cabinets were falling apart, the carpet in the living room was dirty and so was the couch. The beds were comfortable in all the rooms and the bathrooms were clean. The place just needs a little sprucing up. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and plan on coming back. Close to the beach, has a great pool for the kids and golf cart to get everywhere on the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Complimentary golf cart was perfect to use for all our trips to the beach, pool, and getting to our reserved times for kayak/paddleboat rental!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

Wonderful home and family friendly.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented this just a couple days before our October fall break trip. The staff were wonderful to work with and provided a high chair at no additional cost. The home was clean and well maintained. It was much larger inside than I expected and each floor had its own room. It for our family of 5 perfectly. The full kitchen and large dining table were just what we needed compared to other homes we looked at. The couch was large to fit us all as well. And the egg chair was a hit! I do wish there was one pressure gate that we could rent or a couple of them that stay at this home for safety. We pushed two footstools to the bottom of the stairs to deter our baby climbing alone. Also the fire pit and outdoor back chairs sit in a tree covered area so you are continually dealing with acorns or squirrels overhead dropping them on you. If a few of the smaller trees were cut out, it looks like the landscaping goes further as does the rock area. It needs just a little updating in the back. The covered porch was great as well and we were able to watch deer in the mornings. And the golf cart was a fabulous addition being in the back of the complex. We loved our beach time and park play! A fabulous stay at manatee retreat! Thank you! Will come again! Can’t wait!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

mike d.

Perfect getaway

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: My wife and I stayed for 3 nights. It was a perfect stay and would have been perfect with kids too (luckily we found a sitter though!). The neighborhood is like a beach community with a lot offered by the neighborhood. The golf cart was great taking us to the beach each day. The house was clean, stocked, and large. We would absolutely come here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great getaway

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 love Beachwalk. The house was clean upon arrival. There were some kitchen items that were missing, such as oven mitts. It would also be helpful to have some lamps in the living area. And the lamps in the bedrooms were not good for reading. Otherwise, we were happy with our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Saint Louis, MO

A Mostly Great Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: This is our second time staying at Beachwalk and our first time at Manatees Retreat. Overall, it was a great experience. Nice location near the playground and the golf cart made getting to the beach, pool, clubhouse very convenient. Appreciated beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, etc in the little shed. The house was clean, but not sparkling. One TV did not work at all, the others were a bit finicky. The couch needs to be replaced (lots of stains). Kitchen could use a little TLC - 1 cabinet door was broken, a few chipped dishes, no potholders. Fire ring was nice for an evening relaxing around a campfire. Screened in porch was lovely! A place to hang up wet towels might be nice if it could be added somewhere. 5 minute drive to restaurants and outlet mall in Michigan City.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Size was just right. Nice amenities.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect size for our party of 4, 3 generations. My mom stayed on the 1st floor in the larger bedroom with bath. I utilized the 2nd floor bedroom (comfy bed) with my kids on the top floor. Loved the golf cart (made my mother's mobility much easier) and beach chairs, umbrella, etc... Kitchen sized just right for us. New grill- we used it to grill fresh caught salmon from Lake Michigan that AM. This is our 3rd stay in the resort area (1st at this house). Good location. Cons were: 2nd fl bedroom has very little storage for clothes. Two drawers are nailed shut. The third has the nails protruding from them, which snagged my clothes and was a safety hazard. I did alert resort staff via the feedback form. The 3rd floor bunk bed is so noisy it wakes everyone when the person in the bunk moves (lots of squeaks and creaks). An AC type unit on the 3rd floor is necessary to keep the cool temp, but very loud, so you couldn't hear the TV when it was on unless you turned it up very loud.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Fun & Relaxing Stay!

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 had a great stay at Manatees Retreat! We were traveling with two kids and four adults and the house was perfect for us. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had all the necessary things, and everything was clean. We loved being by the playground and the golf cart was a favorite way to travel around Beachwalk. The small fire pit in the back was perfect for s’more making. We had two minor complaints: - there was limited hot water for baths/showers and we all experienced cold showers throughout the stay - the screened in porch needed some cleaning Overall, great stay and we would stay again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Cute property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is super cute, perfect size for a small family. It was very clean, terrific natural light and nicely stocked. There is a playground right next door and a golf cart to use. I liked the community, with fun family activities. The houses are quite close, grilling and fire pit evenings are not private. The quiet hours are not really observed as there was a party next door and firecrackers until midnight. Another negative was the main floor bedroom bed with its crunchy protective sheet. I understand trying to save the mattress but would have been better with a higher quality sheet that didn’t feel like it was old fashioned bed-wetter plastic. I was pleased to see they upgraded the tv’s however. They were all smart tv’s with great wifi. Overall, this place was terrific!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mary D.

overall not the best

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was worn and kitchen and cabinet space were sparce. Lack of utensils and peeling paint in cabinets. Couch is old and not comfortable.Our golf cart was in bad shape, no headlights. We received a replacement but not until 3 days into our stay. Air conditioning was inadequate, hot upstairs, freezing downstairs. Stairs should have a runner or carpeting, very slippery.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

eileen s.

Great beach escape, we can't wait to return

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: My husband, two kids and I went and loved the place. Having the golf cart made it very convenient. It's such a cute little beach community and wed love to come back. The pool was great and having access to the little beach and the beach walk is great. There's a nice little playground right near the place, my daughter loved that. We have no complaints. The place was cutely decorated and bright and felt very relaxing. We had everything needed and the people at the beach walk resort are helpful in case you do need something which is nice. We went swimming at the pool and beach, shopping, explored a few shops and farmers markets and ate out a few times and grilled the rest.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Patrick R.

Manatees Retreat - July Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had a great stay at Manatees Retreat! The house was the right size and had everything we needed. We had 3 kids upstairs (3, 5, and 7 years old), and for a few days, our grandparents stayed with us. Still enough room and beds for the wife and I.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Amazing

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 had the best family vacation. House was perfect!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kathleen K.

Manatee's Retreat Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall our experience was very good, but there were definitely signs of wear in the home. The AC was not able to keep up in cooling the home well, especially upstairs, even with "staggered" drops as requested. I'm glad the daily temps were rarely in the 80's during our stay. Painting touch ups would be good cosmetic details — and no cover on the chair cushion in the living room was not super comfortable. In general, we had a great stay at Beachwalk and were super thankful for the golf cart.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Loved the stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Loved the house and resort. Will be going back next summer!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Perfect vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect house for a family of of five. Beautiful home and well maintained. Would come back again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tony R.

Michigan City

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good. 2nd floor shower valve & 3rd floor bunks need repaired.

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