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Isn't it time to book your summer vacation?

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The summer house looking towards the lake.
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Zoo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

back bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4- sun porch

1 Double Bed

front bedroom

1 Double Bed

middle bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Isn't it time to book your summer vacation?

A beautiful four bedroom cottage in the heart of a resort community, making for a perfect summer dream vacation. Steps to the sandy beach of Lake Michigan, a short walk to the park and the Michigan City zoo, don't miss the Thursday night concerns in the park (again, very walkable), ride your bike along the lake on Lake Shore Drive or walk or drive to the Blue Chip Casino. Don't forget cocktails at sunset on the beach or sit out front in the Adirondack chairs and watch the activity go by. You'll love this place.
Both bathrooms have been completely updated along with a new kitchen and appliances. The outside of the house was repainted in the spring of 2023.
This is a very cozy summer rental with all the upgrades of a new house.

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About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Stop 2 Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ritz Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪FLUID Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Loved the house!! A block from the beach!!.. Clean.. Stephen was great to work with! My family would love to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Great Location

We had a very good getaway with our family. This house is a great location by the beach. We would love to book this house next year for our family to enjoy again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Amazing Experience

Our first time at this property. It is incredibly well located just a very short walk to the beach. The owner is the best and most communicative that I've met in renting a VRBO property which is very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

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

Nice quaint house walking distance to the lake!

Was a great house for our group of 8. The beach was in walking distance. We had a great time. Would definantly stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaci R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location was great in proximity to our friends and the beach. The only thing I will say is that the photographer is amazing at getting the best pictures of the amazing parts of the house. I would have liked more privacy (I.e. curtains) in the sunroom/bedroom as the neighbors could see into the bed. There is a lot of moisture as well coming from the basement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Jaci, thanks for the review and kind words regarding the pictures (I only use my cell phone camera). I'm a bit perplexed about the moisture comment in the basement. The basement isn't a living space and has direct access from the beach into a room for beach chairs and towels, a remodeled laundry room and a fully remodeled bath when you come in from the lake. We also have a de-humidifier that operates as needed. Thanks for letting us know, I'll have that looked at.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanon D.

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

2nd Time Here!

Enjoyed a long weekend getaway with my husband, our four grown children (ages 18-26), and a couple of their friends. We love this neighborhood and this house! Our 7th time to visit Michigan City and our 2nd time to stay at this house. Easy walk to the beach, which is down from the public beach and not nearly as crowded. Also in walking distance to Washington Park and the Zoo. Beach chairs and towels are provided -- no need to pack them. Owner is very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re reading this and it’s available book it! Very responsive host who showed a high level of customer service. Proactive communication and very easy checkin. Sooo many amenities that create a very comfortable, relaxing experience. Great selection of beach and bath towels and numerous hooks in both bathrooms that help with wet suits and beach clothes. Beds were comfortable. Window seat in the front was a favorite area to relax. House is decorated really cute. Artwork and lighting create a fun, vacation mood. Beach is two very small blocks away and the area has a Florida beach community vibe. Marina is also walkable. Lighthouse was a pretty walk, too. Great sunrise and sunsets. Farmers market was pretty small but fun Saturday experience. Can’t comment too much on food in the area since we cooked at the house. Base camp is a casual sandwich type spot. There is also a restaurant by the marina (walkable from the house). Mateys looked like a fun lake bar and grill but we didn’t eat there. Walkable but it might be a touch of an ambitious walk depending on your group or time of day. We also went to the outlets. They were ok, but a different activity to get out of the sun for a few hours. This is one of those rentals that you appreciate that the hosts have thought of everything so you don’t have to. You can just focus on the time with your family or friends. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Jen, we appreciate your very kind words and we're happy that you and your family enjoyed the house. Hopefully we'll see you back next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great beach house

We had a great time staying at this beach house. The house is comfortable, very clean and well maintained. The kitchen is well stocked for anyone who prefers to cook their own meals. Close to many good restaurants as well. The best part is the super short walk to one of the nicest beaches in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan S.

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

Pretty much perfect for our "beach" weekend

This home is spacious enough to accommodate our family and friends, we absolutely love the location. This is our second year coming to Michigan City and this property was perfectly located for our needs. We spent a good amount of time at the beach and this place had it all! It was so awesome to have all the beach gear you could possibly need for a large family. Beach Chairs, coolers and more; really all we would need to bring is ice and your beverages of choice. Owner was very accommodating and attentive to all questions . We would totally recommend to rent this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

R & R

Lovely visit to Lake Michigan in the cottage! Every detail was taken into account, communication with Stephen was prompt & pleasant. A perfect and relaxing stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanon D.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

This is our 5th time to visit this area as we have grown to love Sheridan Beach and this neighborhood. This house did not disappoint! Plenty of room for my husband and me plus our four grown children (ages 16-24) and a couple of their friends. Everything you need is provided. We especially loved the beach chairs and towels - was nice to not have to pack those extras. Owner answered our questions right away and was very nice and helpful. Great locations - easy walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Beach get away

This property was great! Close to the beach and couldn't ask for a better place to gather with family and catch up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan D.

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

Nice Stay - Great Location

The home was in a great location - within walking distance of the beach. Everything you needed for the beach was provided which was especially helpful. Great time in a wonderful little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Location!

Will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Perfect for our girls weekend!

We loved that you could see the lake from the house! Fantastic location, cute house, and great communication with the host. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

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

Great location

This was a great location. Easy walk to the beach even with kids. Beach towels and chairs were provided! Overall experience was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marita E.

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

The house was perfect

This house was a great place for my girls weekend! Had everything we needed very spacious and clean. The owner communicated well with me. Would highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

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

Great Location

Brand new bathrooms, sparkling clean. There are two entrances and the first floor is very well designed to come home from the beach drop off your towels and beach toys and jump in the shower. Patio in the back is quiet and private. You can see the beach from the front porch. Lake Michigan is a short two block walk from the house. We walked to and from town. It was a 28 minute walk to a really nice restaurant. Perfect location for a weekend get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie J.

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

Location location location

This is a great vacation house. Short walk to the beach, lots to do in nice town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Great house in a convenient location

This house was clean and in a very convenient location, especially if you have children with you. It was stocked with more items than expected and made our stay very comfortable. Owner was very responsive to messages and accommodating. Highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Perfect location!

The property and the owner were both excellent! The location was perfect for us. Our only complaint would be the age of the appliances, pots, pans, etc, and that there weren't any larger beds. The stove is an old gas stove and the pots and pans all felt cheap. For a few hundred bucks a new modern stove and some new equipment in the kitchen would work wonders. For our family of 6, preparing our planned meals was a bit difficult with the age of some of the kitchen items. While there was plenty of room for the 6 of us, the largest bed in any of rooms was only a full at best. Granted, the rooms were small so a queen may not be ideal, but it would certainly have been more comfortable. These are small complaints (suggestions) though. Still 5 stars all the way for us! The beach access was superb... Just a block up the street and you're in the sand! The neighbors, both permanent and other vacationers, were all very friendly and welcoming to us obvious tourists. The instructions that were left in varying locations throughout the house were all very detailed. We didn't have any trouble knowing how to turn on the TV, DVD (they have what could be for *many* people an intricate and perhaps confusing entertainment system), the portable air conditioning, etc. Likewise with the instructions left for when guests come back from the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will strongly consider coming back again next year! We plan on making a "beach week" a yearly event since we had so much fun on our stay, and this house will be high on our list (top of the list with the couple of changes mentioned). Thanks again to the owners for the hospitality and the wonderful property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G.

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

GREAT RENTAL!!!!!

We were thoroughly pleased with this rental. It is a cozy, clean home to share for your family event. Our entire family enjoyed this home as well as the porches and outdoor cozy sitting area! It was also close to zoo, park and the beach. The owner was available to us to answer our questions and made us feel at home! We will definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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