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A Cozy Cabin In The Woods & 1/2 A Mile From The Beach, with Firepit

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Main Level - Kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Duneland Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Michiana Shores, IN
  • Place, Lyon Oaks Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Duneland Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Michiana Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Floor Guest Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

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

Upstairs Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

A Cozy Cabin In The Woods & 1/2 A Mile From The Beach, with Firepit

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, with kids playroom & sleeping area; perfect for families looking for a beach getaway. Local park & wood fired pizza walking distance. An hour from Chicago. Easy access to all the Michigan City & Southwest Michigan fun; breweries, wineries, casinos, antique shops, restaurants & more.

*We have a ring camera at the front door & back door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Hours - 10pm Sun-Thursday 11pm Fri-Sat. Neighbors will call the police if not adhered.
No street parking - Garage or driveway only. Max 4 vehicles and no recreational vehicles.
Absolutely no parties or events with more than 10 guests at any time. The maximum number of people is 10 and the neighbors will call POLICE.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2851210vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Friendship Botanic Gardens and Washington Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Michiana Shores, IN

What's nearby

  • Lyon Oaks Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Duneland Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Michiana Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Lake View Beach - 21 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 10 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 13 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cozy Cabin In The Woods & 1/2 A Mile From The Beach, with Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A Cozy Cabin In The Woods & 1/2 A Mile From The Beach, with Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Cozy Cabin In The Woods & 1/2 A Mile From The Beach, with Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cozy Cabin In The Woods & 1/2 A Mile From The Beach, with Firepit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Cozy Cabin In The Woods & 1/2 A Mile From The Beach, with Firepit located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lyon Oaks Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Duneland Beach and Michiana Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and in a quiet location, walking distance to the beach. We had a blast and the owners were easy to deal with. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy and clean. An easy walk to the beach. Well stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Perfect cabin in the woods !

We loved our stay! Perfect amenities and beautiful surroundings. Close to beach and downtown New Buffalo. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Great Fall getaway!

Loved our stay. The home was beautiful and clean, the beds comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022
Thank you Gary! You two were wonderful guests and we hope that you created special memories at our Pinewood Lodge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khaled M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home, space to disappear, chill and congregate. Host have thoughtfully furnished the home to facilitate a good time in and out, especially at the beach. The lake minutes away and once your there you dont want to leave. A great time for all. Thanks for sharing....
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Family gathering

Everything was just as listed. Very well stocked and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Summer Vacation

We had a lovely time here, the house was perfect, the location was great, so close to the playground and the beach. a lovely quite neighborhood! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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

Fun for the whole family!

This place was perfect for our family which included grandparents and children ages 3 to 6. We enjoyed the beach-walkable even for the 3 yr old-and a great park very close by. The hosts were super helpful and the neighbors we met were very friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rusty D.

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

MICHIANA

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Fabulous Cabin Great Location

This is a wonderful cabin and community nestled in the woods and a short walk to the beach, and a wonderful playground for the kids just steps from the cabin on the way to the beach. The cabin provided the perfect number of rooms and space for our family. It was beautifully appointed, furnishings and kitchen. We hope to return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Second Year

Second time staying at this property. Very comfortable and plenty of room for our family of 8. Well stocked kitchen. Lovely screened porch and deck. Saw lots of wildlife. 10 minute walk to the beach. would recommend. Host are assessable and easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

TR S.

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

clean and cozy house

A beautifully clean and cozy house with an extraordinary view! We enjoyed the relaxed ambiance of the woodlands and the spacious fire pit. From quaint wineries to energetic craft breweries and restaurants. Would highly recommend for a quick retreat or an extended stay with family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

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

Perfect home for a getaway

This beautiful home offers plenty of open space inside & out. From the beautiful firepit, outside deck, sunroom & open concept main floor. Beds & furniture throughout are comfortable. Very clean throughout, with a kitchen full of everything you will need to enjoy your stay. Would recommend staying at this gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2022
Thank you for the kinds words Judy! Glad you enjoyed the property and hope to have you and your family back sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fronglay

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

Weekend getaway

The house is spacious with lots of seating indoors and out. Plenty of beds for our group, comfort level varied but that was personal preference. The house is well stocked with essentials. Excellent and prompt communication with owners. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pam g.

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

Siblings Reunion

Perfect place for our reunion with siblings. Cozy but roomy. Very well maintained in a pretty neighborhood. Loved the screened in porch for sipping our morning coffee and had dinner out there as well. Great place to spot deer. Took several walks from the cabin around the neighborhood. Highly recommend!.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

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

Family Vacation

Our stay was great! The house is lovely, clean, and spacious. It was so nice to see the added touch of a baby gate attached at the top of the stairs. The distance to the beach was nice, we often did family walks using the wagon in the garage to see the sunset at nights on the beach! The hosts were easy to communicate with. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei K.

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

New years cabin getaway

The cabin was clean, beautiful and well stocked with whatever we needed to have a relaxing weekend away! The fire pit was great for the kids to make s’mores. The outdoor porch was really cool, I can see in the summer it being even better. Short walk to the beach, cute neighborhood to take a walk. Tons of deer! Short drive to new buffalo and Michigan city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Great Week with Family

Enjoyed our week with our family. Surrounded by woods but with a short walk, you’re at the beach. Spacious home for 7 adults and 3 kids under 2. Kitchen has all you need. Fire pit is great for a summer night of smores. Owners were quick to respond to our pre-arrival questions. Would recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

Terrific respite in the woods

The house sits amongst a grove of trees in the back and to the side which are lovely to view. We had a few cooler days and were able to open the sliders and enjoy the breeze and veranda. It’s super clean and well laid out with a large kitchen and dining area. The area is beautiful for the beach, walks, biking and eating at Stop 50 Pizza! Elaine A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

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

LOL weekend (Ladies of the Lake)

It is ‘a cozy cabin in the woods’. Nice walk to Lake Michigan where some of the ladies gathered rocks for art projects. We played games, watched a lot of basketball (Go Purdue!) and talked, and talked, and talked 😊🤗 and we toasted our sister/cousin/friend who we miss dearly. We would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori M.

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

PInewood Lodge is perfect!

We loved our stay at Pinewood lodge! This beautiful, clean home was in a wonderful wooded area which had an easy walk to the beach. It is close to New Buffalo which is one of our favorite places. The hosts were very kind and helpful and offered extra details such as toiletries if needed, chocolates, a variety of games and a nice selection of children's books. The grandkids loved the basement! There were lots of deer and a cute park down the road and around the corner. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Perfect Weekend

This was the perfect spot to enjoy a fall weekend with friends. We spent one day at the Indiana Dunes National Park and the rest of the weekend relaxing at the house. It was a great space, that exceeded expectations. We cooked, played games, had a bonfire, watched movies, and walked to the beach. The pizza place down the road was delicious. Somehow you're only about 5 minutes from a grocery store but you feel much more secluded (we even had a deer visit during our bonfire!). Only regret is that we didnt stay longer, this house has so many great areas to sit and hang out. Wanted to use the screened in porch more and will next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2024
Thank you so much Katie! We are so happy you all enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Lovely, well stocked home. Great location

We had a wonderful stay this past Fathers Day Weekend. This was our 8th year of visiting Michigan and we really enjoyed the cabin in the woods. The house is very lovely and perfect for our family of 6 adults and 2 children. The house is well stocked and I was pleasantly surprised to find that the kitchen had everything we need. ( sometimes we would only get a few pans and very few dishes) We choose odd dates so occasionally we do not get the same property every year, however I would very much like to rent this again next year if Mark and Ryann will have us. The bedrooms are well appointed and very comfortable. The 3 bathrooms are great and I would only add that a bathroom in the basement would be an extra benefit. The basement ( or really lower level) is ideal for kids with a tv, books, games and nice seating area. Double doors lead out to the firepit and backyard. The deck and screened in porch are some of our favorite areas. The area is in a quite neighborhood and about 15 minute walk to the beach which is pretty easy to access compared to some of the other areas. The wagon and beach chairs were a welcome addition. We have stayed at Beachwalk several times but I would chose this cabin over any of those. Its only a few minutes to either New Buffalo or Michigan City. The host were very nice, friendly and easy to reach if needed. I would highly recommend. Thank you Mark and Ryann
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great weekend. Would absolutely come back. House was clean and well equipped for our group. Lots of separate spaces to hang out. Screen porch was nice space as was the fire pit. About 10 minute walk to an amazing beach. Great pizza place around corner was an added bonus. A really nice quiet neighborhood. Short walk to park which is nice for kids and pickleball.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Ryann Selander

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We are Mark & Ryann Selander. We live in the Chicago burbs and have loved this area for years. Family ties to the area since the 80s and we want to share it with you!

Why they chose this property

We love that it's a cabin in the woods, and about 1/2 a mile to the beach. You can get the best of both worlds.

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