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Isn't it time to book your summer vacation?

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Interior detail
The summer house looking towards the lake.
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Washington Park Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Washington Park Zoo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

back bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4- sun porch

1 Double Bed

front bedroom

1 Double Bed

middle bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Isn't it time to book your summer vacation?

A beautiful four bedroom cottage in the heart of a resort community, making for a perfect summer dream vacation. Steps to the beautiful beach of Lake Michigan, a short walk to the park and the Michigan City zoo, don't miss the Thursday night concerns in the park (again, very walkable), ride your bike along the lake on Lake Shore Drive or walk or drive to the Blue Chip Casino. Don't forget cocktails at sunset on the beach or sit in the Adirondack chairs and watch the activity go by. You'll love this place.
Both bathrooms have been completely updated for the 2021 summer season
New Kitchen and appliances in 2022. The outside of the house is being repainted in the spring of 2023. A very cozy summer rental with all the upgrades of a new house.

Property manager

Stephen King

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

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 deadlock

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 Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Washington Park Zoo and Canada Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Isn't it time to book your summer vacation? pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Isn't it time to book your summer vacation??

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Isn't it time to book your summer vacation??

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Isn't it time to book your summer vacation? located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Michigan City Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Great Location

We had a very good getaway with our family. This house is a great location by the beach. We would love to book this house next year for our family to enjoy again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Amazing Experience

Our first time at this property. It is incredibly well located just a very short walk to the beach. The owner is the best and most communicative that I've met in renting a VRBO property which is very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jaci R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location was great in proximity to our friends and the beach. The only thing I will say is that the photographer is amazing at getting the best pictures of the amazing parts of the house. I would have liked more privacy (I.e. curtains) in the sunroom/bedroom as the neighbors could see into the bed. There is a lot of moisture as well coming from the basement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanon D.

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

2nd Time Here!

Enjoyed a long weekend getaway with my husband, our four grown children (ages 18-26), and a couple of their friends. We love this neighborhood and this house! Our 7th time to visit Michigan City and our 2nd time to stay at this house. Easy walk to the beach, which is down from the public beach and not nearly as crowded. Also in walking distance to Washington Park and the Zoo. Beach chairs and towels are provided -- no need to pack them. Owner is very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great beach house

We had a great time staying at this beach house. The house is comfortable, very clean and well maintained. The kitchen is well stocked for anyone who prefers to cook their own meals. Close to many good restaurants as well. The best part is the super short walk to one of the nicest beaches in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

megan S.

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

Pretty much perfect for our "beach" weekend

This home is spacious enough to accommodate our family and friends, we absolutely love the location. This is our second year coming to Michigan City and this property was perfectly located for our needs. We spent a good amount of time at the beach and this place had it all! It was so awesome to have all the beach gear you could possibly need for a large family. Beach Chairs, coolers and more; really all we would need to bring is ice and your beverages of choice. Owner was very accommodating and attentive to all questions . We would totally recommend to rent this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

R & R

Lovely visit to Lake Michigan in the cottage! Every detail was taken into account, communication with Stephen was prompt & pleasant. A perfect and relaxing stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanon D.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

This is our 5th time to visit this area as we have grown to love Sheridan Beach and this neighborhood. This house did not disappoint! Plenty of room for my husband and me plus our four grown children (ages 16-24) and a couple of their friends. Everything you need is provided. We especially loved the beach chairs and towels - was nice to not have to pack those extras. Owner answered our questions right away and was very nice and helpful. Great locations - easy walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Beach get away

This property was great! Close to the beach and couldn't ask for a better place to gather with family and catch up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Susan D.

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

Nice Stay - Great Location

The home was in a great location - within walking distance of the beach. Everything you needed for the beach was provided which was especially helpful. Great time in a wonderful little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Location!

Will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Perfect for our girls weekend!

We loved that you could see the lake from the house! Fantastic location, cute house, and great communication with the host. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

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

Great location

This was a great location. Easy walk to the beach even with kids. Beach towels and chairs were provided! Overall experience was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marita E.

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

The house was perfect

This house was a great place for my girls weekend! Had everything we needed very spacious and clean. The owner communicated well with me. Would highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

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

Great Location

Brand new bathrooms, sparkling clean. There are two entrances and the first floor is very well designed to come home from the beach drop off your towels and beach toys and jump in the shower. Patio in the back is quiet and private. You can see the beach from the front porch. Lake Michigan is a short two block walk from the house. We walked to and from town. It was a 28 minute walk to a really nice restaurant. Perfect location for a weekend get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Bonnie J.

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

Location location location

This is a great vacation house. Short walk to the beach, lots to do in nice town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Great house in a convenient location

This house was clean and in a very convenient location, especially if you have children with you. It was stocked with more items than expected and made our stay very comfortable. Owner was very responsive to messages and accommodating. Highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M., Lansing

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

Nice quaint house walking distance to the lake!

Was a great house for our group of 8. The beach was in walking distance. We had a great time. Would definantly stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Perfect location!

The property and the owner were both excellent! The location was perfect for us. Our only complaint would be the age of the appliances, pots, pans, etc, and that there weren't any larger beds. The stove is an old gas stove and the pots and pans all felt cheap. For a few hundred bucks a new modern stove and some new equipment in the kitchen would work wonders. For our family of 6, preparing our planned meals was a bit difficult with the age of some of the kitchen items. While there was plenty of room for the 6 of us, the largest bed in any of rooms was only a full at best. Granted, the rooms were small so a queen may not be ideal, but it would certainly have been more comfortable. These are small complaints (suggestions) though. Still 5 stars all the way for us! The beach access was superb... Just a block up the street and you're in the sand! The neighbors, both permanent and other vacationers, were all very friendly and welcoming to us obvious tourists. The instructions that were left in varying locations throughout the house were all very detailed. We didn't have any trouble knowing how to turn on the TV, DVD (they have what could be for *many* people an intricate and perhaps confusing entertainment system), the portable air conditioning, etc. Likewise with the instructions left for when guests come back from the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will strongly consider coming back again next year! We plan on making a "beach week" a yearly event since we had so much fun on our stay, and this house will be high on our list (top of the list with the couple of changes mentioned). Thanks again to the owners for the hospitality and the wonderful property!

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G., Michigan city Indiana

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

GREAT RENTAL!!!!!

We were thoroughly pleased with this rental. It is a cozy, clean home to share for your family event. Our entire family enjoyed this home as well as the porches and outdoor cozy sitting area! It was also close to zoo, park and the beach. The owner was available to us to answer our questions and made us feel at home! We will definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Stephen King

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This has been a family home for over 30 years. It's a great get-a-way vacation home close to the beach with a lake view. During the 2020/21 off season both bathrooms have been completely remodeled, the kitchen was completely remodeled including new appliances during the 2022 season & the exterior is being repainted in the spring of 2023. You'll love this family home.

Why they chose this property

Once you've spent a beautiful weekend on this beach, you'll understand why you'll want to come back again and again. The fresh water of Lake Michigan and the beauty of the beach makes you feel like you are miles from home. It's incredibly relaxing, beautiful and fun.

What makes this property unique

It's hard to say if having coffee on the sun porch in the morning, looking at the lake or enjoying cocktails in the evening prior to dinner is more fun. Either way, you know that heading to the beach after coffee or going out to a local restaurant or cooking on the grill after cocktails is going to be enjoyable with friends and family.

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