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Walk to Lake Michigan Beach from Cottage in the Woods - *Seaside Fired Smores*

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Seaside wildlife are abundant on the coastal woodlands surrounding the cottage.
Simple comfort and pleasant setting are part of the easy life our guests enjoy.
Wood burning fireplace make cool evenings warm and cozy.
Cozy living room for creating great new memories with your family.
Close off the adjacent TV sitting room for additional private sleeping area.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Popular LocationMichiana Beach17 min walk
  • Popular LocationLocal9 min drive
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo20 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)113 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Livingroom

1 Single Bed

Lower Level Sleeping Area

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Main

1 Queen Bed

Sitting Room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to Lake Michigan Beach from Cottage in the Woods - *Seaside Fired Smores*

So close to Chicago and yet in a world of its own! Adorable two bedroom cottage is located on a quiet wooded lane about a half-mile walking distance to the world class beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy nearby park with playground, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, performing arts theatre, horseback riding stables, golf course, and more - all within a block or two of the cottage. We have hosted guests at the cottage for over 10 years and everyone loves it.

Relax in simple comfort — you made a great choice to stay at the cottage.

The space

Adorable Beach Area Cottage for a Perfect Vacation Getaway.

With so many things virtually at your doorstep, this cottage is the Perfect Getaway any time of year. A quiet cozy cottage in a unique area within a short relaxing walk to clean, sandy, and quiet Lake Michigan Beach. Sleeps 6-8 people comfortably. The open, bright, and pleasing feel inside the cottage is enriched with elements to tie it in with the surrounding woods and coastal atmosphere. When the air conditioning is not desired, the large opened windows let in the light as well as the soothing roar of the waves over the dunes on the lakeshore and the seabreezes wafting through the trees. During the Autumn and Winter seasons, a roaring fire in the fireplace completes the ambience of the wooded wonderland.

WHAT'S PROVIDED

The entire cottage space is included for our guests' use. Bed, bath, and kitchen linens are provided as well as kitchen dinnerware, cookware, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, and microwave oven. The only items guests really need to bring are their clothes, swimming and other sporting gear, and any food items they wish to consume during their stay. In addition to the newly remodeled bathroom inside, the outside shower provides guests the chance to rinse off al fresco upon returning from the beach. Speaking of the beach, this property comes with beach rights, so you will have access to the exclusive, beautiful beach that only neighborhood residents and guests enjoy. This beach also offers the option of having a beach fire to roast hot dogs and smores and enjoy a flickering flame under the twinkling stars at night (we will provide you with the simple directions to get a fire permit).
Other things to note

Rates vary depending on week, weekend, or week-night stay and holidays. You can enjoy discounts for various lengths of stay starting with 3-night stay discount, week stay discount, and month-long (28-day) stay discount, which are included automatically at booking. All rates are subject to change at any time without notice. The required local taxes (7% sales tax and 5% accommodation tax) are added at final check out. After a reservation is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation with check in details and specific driving directions.

Property manager

Alan

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Minden Bog and Friendship Botanic Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Michiana Beach - 17 min walk
  • Sheridan Beach - 9 min drive
  • Blue Chip Casino - 9 min drive
  • Local - 9 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
  • Creekside Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Redamak's Tavern - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Lake Michigan Beach from Cottage in the Woods - *Seaside Fired Smores* pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Lake Michigan Beach from Cottage in the Woods - *Seaside Fired Smores*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Lake Michigan Beach from Cottage in the Woods - *Seaside Fired Smores*?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Lake Michigan Beach from Cottage in the Woods - *Seaside Fired Smores* located?

This family-friendly Michigan City cottage is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Lyon Oaks Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Duneland Beach and Michiana Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl fun
Cozy cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed!
The house was perfect for our family of four. The beach was quiet and a very pleasant walk to and from. Lots of deer and other wildlife in the neighborhood, quiet, wooded area. A couple minutes drive to New Buffalo which was a great visit (and dinner at The Stray Dog). The house had everything that we could have needed plus a lot more. It was a great place to replenish after a day at the beach. Couldn’t recommend it more, and hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
We had a great time. Great place was very cozy. They do need a better coffee pot. Other than that it was perfect. They had everything you would need
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Went for a weekend with family, great little cottage in the woods. About 3/4 mi walk to an awesome private beach, wagon was great for pulling our stuff and also a fun little park nearby. House had everything we needed, bonus points for having books and toys for kids! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neighborhood beach is awesome!
My family of four stayed at this property over the 4th of July holiday. This is a well kept, clean, older home with great amenities for the beach. Very quiet, wooded street- we saw deer in the neighborhood almost every day. Beach cart, wagon, boogie boards, beach chairs, toys, towels, and outdoor shower for when you get back. The neighborhood beach is about 3/4 mile away and up and down a few hills, but definitely easily walkable for my family. It was WONDERFUL to not have to fight parking at the public beaches on a busy holiday weekend. About 25 minutes to Indiana Dunes State Park; less than 10 to New Buffalo, MI. Was great to have a kitchen, dishwasher, grill, and washer/dryer to use as well. The only part not ideal was that it was hot and humid when we were there and upstairs had a window unit AC, so the bedroom and bathroom were sometimes a little warm and sticky (we turned the AC on full blast at night and kept the bedroom door open to help with this while we were sleeping). My kids loved the area downstairs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Alan

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Having lived in several locations around the United States, we both enjoy a variety of interests. I like sports cars. She likes sailing. I like sweet tea. She likes a hot cup of java. When it comes to traveling, we're open to new places, as well as the tried and true. We like visiting everywhere, whether it be Prague or Pittsburgh. We hold that the best kept secret destination in America (in the world!) is the Lake Michigan beach and the Indiana Dunes, which is why we have offered our cottage for guests to enjoy a perfect getaway from their normal everyday. Since 2008, we have enjoyed providing fun and comfortable accommodations to guests hailing from Arizona to Ohio, from Chicago to Houston, and from many places in between.

Why they chose this property

Adorable Beach Area Cottage for a Perfect Vacation Getaway.

With so many things virtually at your doorstep, this cottage is the Perfect Getaway any time of year. A quiet cozy cottage in a unique area within a short relaxing walk to clean, sandy, and quiet Lake Michigan Beach. Sleeps 6-8 people comfortably. The open, bright, and pleasing feel inside the cottage is enriched with elements to tie it in with the surrounding woods and coastal atmosphere. When the air conditioning is not desired, the large opened windows let in the light as well as the soothing roar of the waves over the dunes on the lakeshore and the seabreezes wafting through the trees. During the Autumn and Winter seasons, a roaring fire in the fireplace completes the ambience of the wooded wonderland.

What makes this property unique

So close to Chicago and yet in a world of its own! Adorable two bedroom cottage is located on a quiet wooded lane about a half-mile walking distance to the world class beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy nearby park with playground, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, performing arts theatre, horseback riding stables, golf course, and more - all within a block or two of the cottage.

Relax in simple comfort — you made a great choice to stay at the cottage.
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