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Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

Holiday home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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The Troll's Den
The Troll's Den - side view
Exterior
Up Childers Lane
Down Childers Lane

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

Mythology and the perfect beach holiday meet in this charming 2-story guest house that feels as though it were straight out of a fairy tale. The Troll's Den sleeps 6 people with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, full kitchen, and laundry facilities. This house is perfect for families or small gatherings, with queen beds in two bedrooms and bunk beds in the other. The Trolls welcome your visit and, if you're quick, you may catch a glimpse of one inside the Troll Hole.

Loaded with games, toys, books, music, four TVs with and high-speed wifi this house is perfectly located across the street from the waterfall pond and a half-block walk from the pool, Lake Kai, and the new playground. A leisurely 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan on the pristine Indiana Dunes (national lakeshore) which is a top-rated beach where you can see the Chicago skyline on a clear day.

The Troll's Den is located in the Beachwalk, an award-winning resort community in Michigan City, Indiana, where there is activities aplenty right outside your doorstep.
Resort amenities include:
*pool
*tennis courts
*basketball courts
*volleyball court
*Lake Kai (a small lake for fishing, and non-motorized watercraft use)

Other attractions in the area include:
*Washington Park
*Zoo
*Blue Chip Casino
*Premium Outlets Mall with over 120+ stores
*Lighthouse and Rag Tops car museums
*Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park

Please note that we maintain a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

All cleaning fees are baked into the nightly rate. Golf cart rentals are prohibited at Trolls Den.

From the Friday before Memorial Day through mid-August there is a 4-night minimum and all guests must purchase resort passes, which cost $15 per person. There is a $5 parking cost per car.

Cleanliness has always been a top priority for our company. If you've stayed with us before, you may have seen this during your visits. Our cleaning and infection control processes were put in place so that when you visit our homes at the Beachwalk, they are both safe and comfortable.

We will continue remote check-in/check-out procedures, but as always will be available to take your calls, answer any questions, and provide the overall great service you have come to expect. Early check-ins or late check-outs will be allowed when possible and will be charged at the hourly average of the nightly rate.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of games and attractions for kids of all ages
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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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Michigan City is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

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

  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. located?

Situated in Michigan City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waterfall Park and Lake Michigan. Lake Kai and Sand Castle Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had everything we needed, great resort neighborhood for kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice family-friendly community.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was conveniently located to the wedding venue and another house that the bridal party was staying at. We weren't at the place very often but it served our needs and was maintained well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Michigan City get away

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was picturesque and would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Resort stay

Great property and nice owner. Worked out great for our guys trip. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

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

Fun family vacation

This was the perfect house for a family of five. We had the best summer vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Love the Trolls House

Great communication with owner. Lovely location and place. Definitely hope to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne P.

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

Summer stay

We enjoyed staying in the trolls den the owner was very responsive the house is small but it worked for us as we had lots of other families to share bigger spaces with we basically just needed the sleep space anders took care of pool passes and parking for us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

summer vacation

Great location, clean well maintained property. Easy communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharon W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
House smaller than expected (around 700 sq ft), no golf cart available (actually prohibited) for this house, beach is several blocks away, bedroom windows only have white sheer curtains that do nothing to block out morning sun, needs better cleaning (cobwebs, splatters on kitchen wall, shower curtain filthy and needs replacing).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Wonderful Family Time

My husband and I, along with our adult children stayed last weekend. The house was wonderful, the beach was close and the beachwalk had fun activities. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Perfect winter escape!

Took my small work team up for our planning sesh and we hunkered down at the cozy Trolls Den and got ‘er done. It was priced great and gave us all we needed. The host staff even shoveled the snow off our porch and under our car!! The greater Beachwalk community is beautiful and idyllic with the fresh snow and bright colored homes - we even bundled up and took a walk down to Lake Michigan and through neighborhood. #greatteammemories!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waite C.

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

Great for off season too !

Very fun, clean, and lots to see and visit. We walked to the beach each day. Bring your own game favs. We forgot scrabble, and none in the house. Great Fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Judy G.

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

Troll's den

Enjoyed location and the beach Disappointed with the pool Always seemed too crowded House could have been a little more stocked eg.no gas for grill,mixing bowls,measuring cups etc. Would have been nice to have had a golf cart
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Great for families

The rental was very clean, fun, and perfect for our family of four young kids. The whole house is decorated in a trolls theme (which my girls didn't like at first, but eventually loved) and is very fun to look at and has a fun nature to it. The whole community is full of themed houses, very colorful, and would be so much fun to see during the peak season. We came during the off season as a pass through, but still enjoyed just walking the community and going to the Indiana Sand Dunes just down the road. There is a nice park just a few blocks away for kids to play at and the Michigan Lake beach is within walking distance. Stores are 10-15 minutes away for supplies. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtenay F.

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

Good for a small family

We stayed here with our family of four which worked well for us. Close to the pool and beach, but it would have been nice to have a golf cart or wagon with little kids(listing said that there was a wagon, but there was none by our house). House was clean and had all of the necessities. Our kids loved the troll hole! The deposit is very very large, more than our entire rental fee-we stayed four nights. It takes the full two weeks to be refunded as well, so take that into account. Overall, it is a good place to stay, however, we would prefer somewhere with a smaller deposit and a golf cart or wagon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was a good stay. The property felt safe and was clean. The pillows were very old and yellow on all of the beds upstairs. Changing those out could do a lot to improve the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. We really enjoyed our time together and hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic! Very enjoyable vacay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great stay at the Troll House while we were in town for a family wedding. The rooms were cozy, but had exactly what we needed, and my kids loved checking out the troll hole under the stairs. The bikes came in handy when we needed to ride over for some of the wedding activities at different beach stops, so that was fantastic! We also had a great time checking out some of the amenities at the Beachwalk, like kayaking, shuffleboard, and the pool. We had a wonderful time here, thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanteall L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time! Definitely will book again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eileen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the beachwalk resort and had a great time staying at the trolls den. The owner is very accessible and made sure we had everything we needed. My kids 17 and 10 had a fun time riding the shared scooters and bikes and it gave them some freedom to ride around plus get some exercise. We grilled on the gas grill and used the shared fire pit and there was plenty of wood available for that. Convenient parking in front, very cute place as well. It was perfect for our needs. The weather was great the week of aug. 26th and we didnt even use the Ac much at all. We had a great time and we would book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its such a cute community my 3 and 5 year old just loved riding their scooters around the neighborhood! Super quiet and has a cute playground! It was chilly when we came so we didnt do pool or splash pads but went to Washington Park and the zoo there and loved it ! Anders was the nicest host and lived next door if we needed anything! We will definitely be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

clippy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable stay! Troll's Den and the owner are great! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great. But could use new area rug and shower curtain liner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Anders Nyhus

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I am a Norwegian American who has built a vacation home in the spirit of my ancestors. My family and I love to spend time at the Troll's Den and I want all guests to enjoy it as much as we do. My wife and I live nearby and are always happy to help ensure you have a great experience.

Why they chose this property

This area calms the spirit and is an ideal place to unwind from the stresses of life. A great atmosphere for children and adults alike.

What makes this property unique

Once inside the house, be sure to check out the Troll Hole. You'll have to find it first!

Languages:

English, Norwegian

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