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Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access

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Dreams of Duneland
View of house walking back from lake
Beach
Coffee Bar
Dining room, seating for 8 +

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Washington Park Beach
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Zoo
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access

This sunny, charming beachfront home is just steps from the sand, containing 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and features all the comforts of home. Located just 60 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from South Bend, this home is perfect for summer vacations, weekend winery tours, and Notre Dame sports weekends. Only a private sand dune separates this home from one of Lake Michigan's most gorgeous beaches, so you can enjoy the privacy of your own yard while celebrating the tranquility of beach front living.

The recently refreshed home features a large open living, dining, and (fully stocked) kitchen area offering sunny, sweeping views of the waterfront dune. Over 800 square feet of deck and 450 square feet of patio space with a large fire pit and plenty of seating offer tons of space for dining and enjoying the beach. The house also has an outdoor shower, an extra den with a flat screen TV, a large private back (sand) yard, and an indoor/outdoor speaker system.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 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
Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. May be subject to cancellation if unresponsive.
Rental agreement must be signed. If checkout procedures are not followed, homeowner will deduct additional cleaning fees from the damage deposit.
Property Cancellation policy- 60 days or more prior- payment refunded at 90% only if dates can be re-booked in full. Otherwise see rental agreement.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2369929vb
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Stop 2 Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 3 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ritz Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michigan City holiday home is just steps away from Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Michigan City Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to the beach, rooms were comfortable. It was a great house for our quick trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Fantastic Stay

This was a perfect spot for our friends and family. The access to the beach was wonderful; it felt private and quiet. The hosts were kind and responsive, the house well stocked with everything we needed, and the location great for trying breweries, wineries, great restaurants, and shopping. I definitely would book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin s.

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

Great beach house!

Tons of beds. Great deck. Perfect location. Awesome beach. Friendly neighbors. Super communicative and accommodating hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great place!

Amazing house with lots of bedrooms in the perfect location. It was able to comfortably hold 10 people easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Hey Matthew, thanks for the wonderful review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Wonderful Stay Right on the Beach!!

Wonderful stay, incredible location! You can't get better than your backyard being the beach! We love the decor & set up of this home. We've come here for many years & it's always a highlight of our summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Thank you so much for coming back year after year Claudia, we're so happy you love the house as much as we do!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Perfect Getaway

SUCH A LOVELY PLACE!! Pefect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2022
Julie, Thank you so much for staying with us, feel free to book with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Great stay

House was in a great location and plenty of space. Our group of twelve, 5 adults and 7 teens did not ever feel crowded. Plenty of supplies for our two night stay and kitchen supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thank you for staying with us Ann, we are so happy we had what you needed in the house, please feel free to rent with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Everything our family needed!

We stayed here with cousins, aunts/uncles and grandparents (12 people total), and it suited us all. The owners were absolutely gracious and kind to work with. We'd stay there again! Oh and the beach was gorgeous!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thank you Holly for the wonderful review! We are so glad the house was able to accommodate you and your family so well! We would be happy to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Great location and wonderful house

The house had plenty of space, was in a prime location to the beach and had a great outdoor space. Loved the views, especially at sunset. House has everything we needed for a long weekend stay and the owners very responsive to questions. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viktorija B.

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

Great house.

Enjoyed our time on a big porch. Beach is very close just over the dune.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Thank you for staying with us Viktorija, we're glad you enjoyed the beach and porch!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen V.

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

Family beach vacation

We enjoyed everything about this house. It was well stocked with the essentials and was very clean. Easily fit grandparents and two families of 4. Loved the location on the dune and the incredible short walk to the beach access. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thank you Colleen! We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie R.

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

Great weekend

Jen was great- very helpful, kind, and went out of her way to make sure we had a great time! The house was amazing- checked every box, AWESOME location, great space and very clean and modern. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2020
Thanks so much for staying with us, Annie! We loved having you and I'm so glad you had such a great time! Come back again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Coziest vacation home I’ve been to

My family and I travel a lot and this was a family reunion that left everyone very satisfied. This home is very comfortable and filled with everything you need to make this house a home from towels to kitchen ware.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thanks Sarah for the review! We are so happy we had what you all needed, please stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

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

Great location!

House was amazing for a family of 7. Steps from the beach. Close to all local attractions. Top notch! Planning to return next year!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you Brett for your great review! We would love to have you back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach Z.

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

Amazing location for a gathering with kids!

We had an incredible stay with two other young families at this home. We were nervous about how well everything would go with six adults and five young kids aged 0-4, but there was more than enough space to accommodate everybody. The hosts were kind enough to leave sound machines in every room and there were tons of baby and kid-friendly supplies. The location is hard to beat and we enjoyed being just steps from the beach. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a large gathering on the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

A wonderful place to host a family vacation.

Plenty of sleeping space. Plenty of bathrooms. Nice layout for group eating and socializing. Great fire pit. Beautiful dune landscaping. Moderately easy access to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks again for staying with us, Mike! So glad you enjoyed the house. Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

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

Best Place Ever!

How You Dune is the perfect place for a large family. Three generations all enjoyed the week. Home is beautiful with Great Lake access. Love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks Molly! Hope you have another terrific week in 2020!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Friend Trip

Property was great and accommodated our large group, we'd definitely come back. We appreciated how well stocked the kitchen was with cooking supplies and plenty of plates/dishes/bowls/cups for kids and adults. The kids loved the toy shelf and the sunroom with a TV was perfect for a movie night. The house had two large coolers available for the beach and enough beach towels for our group which was super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Perfect Beach House Location

The real charm of this house is the feeling of seclusion, although it is in a pretty densely populated area, and the direct access to the beach. The back deck area is perfect! The kitchen is very accommodating and stocked with plenty of dishes, glasses and cooking ware. Plenty of beach towels are provided too. A great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thank you Mary, we loved having you and are so glad you enjoyed the house!
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

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

Friend cation 2022

How you Dune was a great place right on the lake. We made many memories with friends and would highly recommend this place for a friend or family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022
Andrew, Thank you very much for the kind review! We'd be happy to have you and your friends back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

Great location for a relaxing beach vacation!

House was clean and pictures of property were accurate. Everything described in the listing was in the house and available for our group to use. Property owner was able to get back with any questions we had while staying at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thank you Joe for the wonderful review! We are so happy to have met your expectations, please feel free to rent with us again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Great House on the Lake

We shared this house with a few families and kids and it couldn't have been better. The beach was right over the dune and the kids could play in the sand on top of the dune while the parents hung out on the deck. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks Ken! It was great having you all. Come back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Enjoyed the family time. Very quiet area. Missed not having the foosball table as shown in pictures. Greatly appreciated the beach chairs, beach toys & beach towels being included.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great family time

House was great! Clean and well stocked with everything you’d need. Close walk over the dune to a wonderful beach. Our family with 10 adults and 5 kids 5 and under had a great week. Thanks for hosting your home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
Hi Amy, Thank you for the wonderful review, we are so glad the house was accommodating! Please rent with us again soon !

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