Cabin in the Woods-Your Perfect Getaway close to Beach, Dunes, Wineries, & more!

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Surrounded by trees- drone footage from recent guest

Main cabin and optional guest house shown

Kitchen with double oven and gas stove top

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14257 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Michigan City, IN

Shady Creek Winery12 min walk
Sheridan Beach9 min drive
Blue Chip Casino9 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

BED 1 UPSTAIRS

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

BED 2 UPSTAIRS

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

GUEST DOWNSTAIRS

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

GUEST HOUSE (optional add on)

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

MASTER DOWNSTAIRS

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

DOWNSTAIRS MAIN

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

GUEST HOUSE BATH

Toilet · Shower only

MASTER BATH

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

UPSTAIRS BATH

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This cabin in the woods is your PERFECT ESCAPE destination. This cozy cabin sleeps 10-12 comfortably (recommended 8 adults max for ideal comfort)--called BIG BEAR and also has an available guest house --called LITTLE BEAR-- for an extra rate if you need the space (2-4 additional). This is just a few minutes drive from Lake Michigan so you can still have your beach getaway, but enjoy the private residence when off the beach. Instagram @blackberrycabin
**PLEASE NOTE- 4 bedrooms in main house (BIG BEAR), 1 bedroom and pull out couch in guest house (LITTLE BEAR)**

This is the perfect spot for a reunion of friends or family. Approximately an hour and fifteen minutes from Chicago. This has the best of both worlds, easy to get to beach, while providing a private backyard space for year round enjoyment. Comfortable home style with a fully equipped kitchen (we cook a lot), lots of space, and open concept.

We supply bed linens and bath towels. We have a few beach towels stored in master bath, but it wouldn't hurt to bring more. Garage has bikes, beach gear, and a sand box to keep the kids entertained all weekend. Outside there is firewood that you can use for fires.

There is central A/C and heat. Plenty of parking for multiple vehicles (easy to fit 5-6 cars), so just bring food & drinks & you're set! Property has Weber Grill and Smoker, as well as a fireplace inside and a fire pit outside.
Beach, boating, and BBQ are all right here! The beach, antique shops, wineries, breweries, distilleries, outlet malls, and dozens of other must-do destinations are all just miles away! Very kid friendly, with toys and crib on-site.

Michigan City Beach, New Buffalo, and Long Beach are all beach destinations just minutes away.

The property has hiking trails connecting to the back yard that allow you to hike miles through the private woods. The woods back up to a train track that has a 2-5 trains go by a day, a favorite time of day for our kiddos to watch the cars go by! Occasional train whistle can be heard from indoors- never a complaint in our long history of renters but like to mention so you’re aware.

Minutes to apple picking, peach, blueberry and pumpkin farms. Three Oaks about a 15 minute drive.

More activities and property guide on site upon check in.

Guest house (LITTLE BEAR) available for an additional cost. Please note to owner you would like this if you do, and she will adjust rate. This sleeps 4 (1 bedroom with King bed, queen pull out couch, washer/dryer, and a kitchen that includes a sink and small refrigerator.

Property manager

Kelly

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

View of the lake from the huge front deck

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have 3 kids under 4 so great for families.

Events

No events allowed

Please respect our home like your own

Pets

No pets allowed

Inquire regarding small, non shedding animals.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There will be severe penalties for cigarette smell

Must use additional fireplace screen at all times when fire is in fire place for safety

Please do not move indoor/ outdoor furniture. If for some reason you do, you must return to original place prior to departure.

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

Note from host: Please respect our home like your own

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

About the area

Michigan City

This holiday home is located in Michigan City. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Friendship Botanic Gardens and Minden Bog.

Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

Shady Creek Winery - 12 min walk
Friendship Botanic Gardens - 6 min drive
Sheridan Beach - 9 min drive
Blue Chip Casino - 9 min drive
Washington Park Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Michigan City Station - 10 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 13 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Zorn Brew Works Co - 9 min drive
Creekside Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
Dq Grill & Chill - 11 min drive
Frosty Boy - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin in the Woods-Your Perfect Getaway close to Beach, Dunes, Wineries, & more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin in the Woods-Your Perfect Getaway close to Beach, Dunes, Wineries, & more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin in the Woods-Your Perfect Getaway close to Beach, Dunes, Wineries, & more!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin in the Woods-Your Perfect Getaway close to Beach, Dunes, Wineries, & more! located?

This family-friendly Michigan City holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Shady Creek Winery and Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve. Lake Michigan is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

15 Aug 2021

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

Big House in the Woods

This house was great for our family; 3 couples, 2 with a toddler and a single person. We had lots of space and several great gathering areas indoors and outdoors. The kitchen was well appointed so we were able to fix our meals with ease and we all fit around the dining room table so we could share our meals. There were two big baskets of toys for the toddlers that kept them very entertained plus a large trunk of table games for us. There’s a very nice washer and dryer so we could keep our beach towels clean. The outdoor space is very private with a deck; screened in porch and firepit. The beach was only 15 minutes away as were the restaurants and shopping areas. The one draw back to our stay was the train track that ran near the property: several Amtrack trains came through each day and evening. Overall this is a great house to rent and the owners were a pleasure to work with.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

10 Aug 2021

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

Great place for family

Had a wonderful time. It's a great place for a family get together, very private and with a lot of room to run around. Also close to downtown Michigan City and New Buffalo so very easy to get around

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

6 Aug 2021

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

Family friendly

We had a wonderful time at this cabin. Just a short drive to the beach. Owners were nice and very responsive to questions. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W.

4 Aug 2021

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

Terrific family reunion

Wonderful 4 day stay. Large kitchen with huge island to serve family meals. Dining area seats 10 comfortably with 4 extra seats at the center island. Lots of space in living room, kitchen, and family room for entertainment. Our family love our stay and hope to come back again. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

27 July 2021

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

Great place to stay.

Our family of 11 met here for 5 days together. This cabin is well equipped, very clean, and sits in the middle of beautiful woods. There were toys for the children, a screened in porch, and a large back yard with lots of room to run. It was very pleasant.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelly

Why they chose this property

This has the unique offering of a private residence in the woods that can be enjoyed year round, while being extremely close to all the fun activities each season can offer.

What makes this property unique

We are a family that has 3 kids under the age of 5, and lots of cousins who frequent here who are slightly older. The property is equipped with toys, dish ware, bikes for kids of all ages.

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