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Relaxing Woodsy Cottage Retreat: Perfect for Families & Friends [Sleeps 8]

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There are large windows with blinds, a door, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with a sink, wooden shelves, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a dining area.
A house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a fire pit area.
A two-story house with a front porch, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a garden with various plants.
A cozy interior with a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Lyon Oaks Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Michiana Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Duneland Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center for a night out or Friendship Botanic Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, wildlife walks and winery tours.
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Map
Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Lyon Oaks Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Michiana Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Duneland Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Woodsy Cottage Retreat: Perfect for Families & Friends [Sleeps 8] pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Relaxing Woodsy Cottage Retreat: Perfect for Families & Friends [Sleeps 8]?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Woodsy Cottage Retreat: Perfect for Families & Friends [Sleeps 8]?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Woodsy Cottage Retreat: Perfect for Families & Friends [Sleeps 8]?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Woodsy Cottage Retreat: Perfect for Families & Friends [Sleeps 8] located?

This family-friendly Michigan City cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lyon Oaks Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Michiana Beach and Duneland Beach are also within 1 mile (2 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. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were up for a family reunion in Indiana and our family stayed here. Photos don’t do the home justice-it’s beautiful. Great location to beach and fun things to do. Hosts were lovely to work with. We hope to get back for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you so much for your stay, Julie! You all were perfect guests and we would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a great stay for a long holiday weekend. Would recommend a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2024
Thanks for taking such great care of our place! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Thanks so much for your visit, Patricia! Please come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

The house was such a wonderful place to stay! It has anything and everything you could need during your stay and it is so cozy and well taken care of!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us and taking great care of our home, Chaslyn! We’d love to have you back anytime! Alannah and Nick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect girls trip get away. The cottage was so charming and cozy. They were so thoughtful with all of the touches to make us feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful cottage. Loved downtown New Buffalo, Indiana Dunes National Park, and Michiana Shores beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage in the woods about 30 minutes walk to beach . Loved the cozy cottage . Very nice property. We would all stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described! Host has thought of everything to make this cozy cottage a relaxing place to stay. Super clean too! Beach is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive - just need to drop off gear and leave vehicle back at cottage. We saw so many deer on our walks! Very friendly neighbors. Beach is very nice; never too crowded. 10-15 minute drive to restaurants, breweries, ice cream, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy house

It’s a very cozy house. We really enjoyed our stay there. The neighborhood was really nice to walk around. It’s a beautiful walk to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

We had the pleasure of staying here. The house was beautiful, clean and well furnished. This will be our go too anytime we have the opportunity to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Hi Brittney - Thank you so much for taking the time to review. You all were perfect guests! We appreciate your visit and would love to host you again any time. Kind regards, Alannah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay and could not have been happier. It was exactly as advertised—beautiful, clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed for our stay.The location offered plenty of privacy and a peaceful atmosphere. The furnishings were comfortable, the home was well maintained, and every detail seemed thoughtfully considered.The host was outstanding throughout the entire process. Communication was always prompt and helpful, and always available to answer questions and ensure we had everything we needed for a great stay.We would gladly stay here again and highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a beautiful, comfortable, and hassle-free rental.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
Thank you so much for your stay, Rob! We would love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very sweet place!

This was a great vacation home which was very comfortable and beautifully furnished. The yard is private, the location is perfect for walking to the beach or driving to New Buffalo. We had a great time! Jen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
Hi Jen- Thank you so much again for your visit. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home and we look forward to hosting your family again sometime in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage in the woods

Lovely location, close to beach. The house is darling inside & out. We were very comfortable for 4 nights and our pup loved it too. Easy communication with Alannah & Nick.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!

Beautiful! Thank you Alanna and Nick!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thanks so much for your stay, Karrie! Come back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful family re-union

We had a small family re-union at the wonderful house. House is cute as can be inside, nice comfortable furniture, nicely decorated. We had 2 couples staying at the house. Very clean and well taken care of property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Little Cottage In the Woods

We loved our stay at this sweet little cottage just outside New Buffalo. We walked to the beach one morning, had a lovely fire and roasted s'mores and just enjoyed the company. What a lovely break from the hustle and bustle of city life! To all those that come, enjoy your rest!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2024
Thank you so much for your visit, Madeline! We are so glad that you had a great time and would love for you to come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great girls trip

Very nice cottage and yard is beautiful. Perfectly slept 6 girlfriends on a getaway. Walk to beach is long but walkable, but if you have a golf cart that's the way to go! Loved the property and the owners were very helpful and friendly. Great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thank you so much for your stay and for the kind review, Karen! I’m glad you all had a nice time, and please come back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Weekend at the Lake

Very cute house. They've done a lot with a little space, to the point that it feels much bigger than it is. Open floor plan, lots of windows. Very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Perfect for our family of 5! Nice yard, nice house, and very accommodating hostess. About 1/2 - 3/4 mile walk to the beach, but we enjoyed the stroll through the neighborhood- lots of cool homes to check out. The wagon to load all of our beach gear in was a great perk!! We’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Hi Nick - so glad you had a good time! We would love to have you back. Thanks so much for your visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property! My family spent a weekend here and we all fell in love with this newly restored home and its lovely, calming décor with personal touches. The home was immaculately clean. The fire pit and large picnic table were perfect settings for family conversations. The beds were comfortable and the towels plentiful. We loved the area as well! The Dunes National Park nearby offered adventure and beach time. The village just down the road (New Buffalo, MI) should not be missed! Many great places to eat, stroll and shop...and to get ice cream!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Cottage

The cottage is nestled in wooded area. It is quiet, peaceful and beautiful. The accommodations are new but quaint. We had a mother/daughter/niece weekend, and the cottage offered communal areas for sharing time but also allowed for privacy. Our two dogs loved the grassy area and fire pit near the outdoor furniture. We had a lovely weekend, and the cottage definitely was one of the highlights for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thank you so much for your stay, Lori! We are glad you had a nice time and would be happy to host again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! It was like opening the door to a boutique hotel! The house was immaculately clean. We marveled at the attention to detail and creative use of every space. The beautiful wooded view from the sunny front room and tasteful decor throughout make this a special retreat. Our dog loved swimming in Lake Michigan (before 10am and after 6pm) however it was much too far for us to walk! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you so much for your stay, Molly! We are so appreciative of your kind review and we would love to have you back sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private quiet close to beach

We enjoyed the property very much. The location is a perfect walk through the wooded neighborhood with our dogs, just far enough for them to jump in the lake and cool off and dry off one the way home. The cottage was so cute and clean. Provided everything we needed, stocked with cleaning supplies and very well organized. We enjoyed the backyard and watching the deer out all the many windows. Great use of space for beds. We liked that it was not very touristy but close to many nearby towns for explore. Would have enjoyed better toilet paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you so much for your stay, Annie! We are so glad that you enjoyed the home and we hope you come back another time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

Absolutely loved this cottage! It’s tucked away in a quiet, wooded neighborhood. Enjoyed a fire both nights in the beautiful stone fireplace. Relaxed by the fire pit with s’mores. Short drive to cute town, New Buffalo, MI. So happy owner allows small dogs. Definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relaxing weekend - with our pups

Had a great time, enjoying the local towns, Lake Michigan, and this incredible property with my husband and our two pups. Saw a ton of wildlife in our walks to the lake and left feeling rejuvenated. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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