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Elm Street Retreat - A cozy home all your own!

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Zilla Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Small Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Elm Street Retreat - A cozy home all your own!

Welcome to the Elm Street Retreat a cozy, and quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Just an hour away from Chicago, Michigan City has everything you could want for a quick getaway. Shopping outlets, wineries, breweries, and the Indiana Dunes National Park are all a short drive away. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. The house features 2 bedrooms, Wifi, Roku TV, amenities for cooking or just hanging out. Book the Elm Street Retreat for a restful, and quaint stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2623096vb
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

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Oasis Splash Pad and Washington Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Zilla Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cleveland Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Barker Mansion - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 7 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Family Express - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elm Street Retreat - A cozy home all your own! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elm Street Retreat - A cozy home all your own!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elm Street Retreat - A cozy home all your own!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elm Street Retreat - A cozy home all your own!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elm Street Retreat - A cozy home all your own! located?

Located in the heart of Michigan City, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Zilla Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Winding Creek Cove Park and Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets are also within 2 miles (3 km). Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and i enjoyed our stay. Very clean, not to far of a drive from anything. Would highly recommend this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for my recent work related trip to the area. House was cute and cozy and nicely decorated. Maria was responsive and a great host!
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a easy check in, and the house was clean and cozy. Maria was a nice host!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house in Michigan City
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kim m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was nice! It would be nice to have an addional chair to sit on in the living room. Other than that the place was close to the wedding shower venue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place is very clean and quiet with comfortable beds. Good place to relax, with nearby shop and restaurants. Would love to come back again with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Very clean and Maria was a great host!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall F.

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

Cozy Stay in Michigan City

Cozy house with easy access to all sorts of food and travel experiences. Super easy check in, hosts were communicative and provided tons of recommendations of places to check out in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2023
Kendall was a great guest. Excellent communication. Left or home clean and followed all of the house rules. Would recommend to future hosts!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here, such a cute little place and had everything we needed for our stay! The check-in was super easy and Maria was very quick to respond with any questions we may have had. She also gave some great suggestions for things to do and places to eat at! We loved being so close to the beach as well! Definitely somewhere we’d stay at again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Weekend getaway

Quiet and cozy couldn’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

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

Good for a night

Good for a quick overnight stay to visit friends and family in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay!

Everything from booking to troubleshooting the front door lock was perfectly executed. This is a cute spot to stay and the neighborhood is very quiet. We traveled to South Bend for a game and we would book again! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Great 2 bedroom home

Found the house to be as nice as advertised, this was exactly what we needed while in town for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Nice cute clean house

The house was perfect for our girls get away
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chancey p.

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

Pleasant stay

Beds were clean and comfortable. Neighborhood felt safe. Host was available for questions. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and no bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Pleasant stay on a quit street.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the Elm St Retreat. It was close to the restaurants we dined at and close to the Indiana Dunes, which was the primary reason for our trip. The home suited our needs perfectly with amenities you won't find at a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren I.

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

Great for a quick getaway

We only needed one night and this was the perfect house for our quick getaway. Clean and easily accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

CUTEST LITTLE COTTAGE

The cottage was great. We had everything we needed. Only 10 minutes from everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Comfortable home

The backyard was very relaxing. The house had everything needed to have a nice week stay. We enjoyed the walkable neighborhood and closeness restaurants. Being in town for a Celebration of life being able to walk to Greenwood cemetery was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

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

Nice little place

The house was definitely older but easy location for the beach. Everything you needed for a short stay. The outdoor space needed some attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori S.

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

Elm Street Retreat

Very quiet neighborhood. Cute space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham D.

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

Lake getaway

Overall nice stay in Michigan city. However, home may not be the most suitable for little ones due to being small. Home located in quiet neighborhood and close to attractions. Maria made check in easy and was quick to respond with questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Family break

My daughter and I Brought my grandkids up to spend time in the dunes area. Michigan city was perfect place for spending the night. The house was the perfect size for us, clean, and the beds were comfortable. Host always replied right back and offered help of suggestions of places or restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Race Weekend

We were in the area for a Motocross Race. It was nice to have a "home" to go to when the day was done. So close to the lake that on our down time we explored. A beautiful are and the house was everything we expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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Hosted by Maria Llorens

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