A Beautiful, 5 bedroom home, 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan and pool!

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5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16293 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Michigan City, IN

Washington Park Beach4 min drive
Blue Chip Casino5 min drive
Friendship Botanic Gardens6 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

basement

2 Single Bunk Beds

basement

1 Queen Bed

Basement

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

upstairs

2 Single Bunk Beds

upstairs bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement bunkbed

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Basement queen

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

main floor

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs bunkbed

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstairs queen

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beach Nest is the place for friends and family to gather with all the thoughtful touches that make gathering easy. Here, all the must-haves can be checked off the list including the large open concept great room with dining table for 12 along with the exceptional kitchen with huge island seating 6, 5 suite bedrooms, 330 square feet of screened porch and a golf cart to use during your stay.

Bedroom locations and bed sizes are as follows:

Upstairs bedroom #1, Upstairs in-law suite features a Queen bed, a daybed with a full mattress and a twin trundle underneath, a full bathroom, a wet bar and private entrance door to garage. This bedroom has both a private entrance as well an entrance from the main house, perfect for those who need a little more privacy or a quiet space for naps. (sleeping 5)

Upstairs bedroom #2, King Master that features a walk-in double shower, wet bar and a pack 'n play (sleeping 2 + baby)

Upstairs bedroom #3, double twin bunk beds and triple twin bunk beds (sleeping 5)

Basement level bedroom #4, double twin bunk beds and a twin trundle (sleeping 5)

Basement level bedroom #5, Queen bed (sleeping 2)

The basement level offers an additional rec room with TV, children's books, games, mini-pool table/foosball game table , and a queen size sleeper sofa (sleeping 2)

Beach Nest can sleep a total of 21 with the rec room queen sleeper sofa plus the available pack 'n play.

We do have ring security cameras at the front door, west, east sides, and back of home. These are all located on the outside of the home. These cameras are mostly
to verify check in and out times and security when home is not occupied.

Located in Beachwalk Resort offering superb amenities (some are seasonal) that include a tennis court, basketball court, heated pool, toddler pool, fishing pier, mini-putting green, Saturday Evening music in Central Park, and a playground.

Nearby activities (some are seasonal) include the beaches of Lake Michigan, Washington Park Zoo, boat tours, premium outlet shopping mall, boutique shopping, Indiana Dunes National Park, Blue Chip Casino, wineries, breweries, museums, and more.

Each season brings new adventures and new memories. Plan your next getaway at Beach Nest where getting together was designed to be perfectly relaxing.

Property manager

Heather & Paul Minekus

Languages

Dutch, English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Perfect for family visits.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

No college/ highschool parties.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pool closings caused by our guest will be charged $1500 +. Babies without pool diapers are NOT allowed in pool.

Wrist band fees (Memorial Day - Labor Day) are: $15.00 per person prepaid, $18 14 days prior Parking tag fees are: $5.00 prepaid,$7.00 14 days prior

Golf cart curfew after 10 PM. Fine will be $500.00 violating curfew. Billed to you by owner.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 21

Note from host: No college/ highschool parties.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

Sheridan Beach - 15 min walk
Washington Park Beach - 4 min drive
Washington Park Zoo - 4 min drive
Blue Chip Casino - 5 min drive
Friendship Botanic Gardens - 6 min drive

Getting around

Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Zorn Brew Works Co - 6 min drive
The Game - 5 min drive
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - 7 min drive
William B's Steakhouse - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Beautiful, 5 bedroom home, 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan and pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A Beautiful, 5 bedroom home, 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan and pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful, 5 bedroom home, 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan and pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful, 5 bedroom home, 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan and pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful, 5 bedroom home, 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan and pool! located?

Located in Michigan City, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Stop 7 Beach and Lake Michigan. Sheridan Beach and Stop 2 Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

25 November 2023

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

Thanksgiving Day

Our family stayed here during Thanksgiving weekend. The kitchen was well stocked and had multiple ovens to make cooking easy. There was plenty of beds and bathrooms for our group.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald G.

7 August 2023

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

Great week in Michigan city

Really liked access to pool and lake. Golf cart added to entertainment.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

9 July 2023

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

Great Spot

adorable, clean, spacious home in a great neighborhood!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gabe E.

3 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families with small children

Nice place and great location. Only complaint is the pool is way too small. Was packed each day with families with small children (we didn't have any small children in our group) and we didn't attempt to use.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyon L.

11 September 2022

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

Awesome house!

Beautiful house, had everything we needed for our stay! Would recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Heather & Paul Minekus

My wife and I are married for 21 years and have one boy and 2 daughters.
Paul immigrated from the Netherlands when he was 19 and Heather grew up in the local area. We love to share the home with you to receive some well deserved peace and relaxation and to get recharged.

Why they chose this property

The Lord lead us to this home. It is only 5 minutes golf cart drive from a beautiful beach at Lake Michigan with easy access. Also the amenities at the resort are a great feature. There are quit a few this to do in the area.