Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access

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7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

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Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Washer

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Michigan City, IN

Washington Park Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Washington Park Zoo
‪11 min walk‬
Blue Chip Casino
‪2 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

This sunny, charming beachfront home is just steps from the sand, containing 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and features all the comforts of home. Located just 60 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from South Bend, this home is perfect for summer vacations, weekend winery tours, and Notre Dame sports weekends. Only a private sand dune separates this home from one of Lake Michigan's most gorgeous beaches, so you can enjoy the privacy of your own yard while celebrating the tranquility of beach front living.

The recently refreshed home features a large open living, dining, and (fully stocked) kitchen area offering sunny, sweeping views of the waterfront dune. Over 800 square feet of deck and 450 square feet of patio space with a large fire pit and plenty of seating offer tons of space for dining and enjoying the beach. The house also has an outdoor shower, an extra den with a flat screen TV, a large private back (sand) yard, and an indoor/outdoor speaker system.

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Brittany Kirkel & Caley Doran

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. May be subject to cancellation if unresponsive.

Rental agreement must be signed. If checkout procedures are not followed, homeowner will deduct additional cleaning fees from the damage deposit.

Property Cancellation policy- 60 days or more prior- payment refunded at 90% only if dates can be re-booked in full. Otherwise see rental agreement.

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Canada Park and Washington Park Zoo. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

Washington Park Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Washington Park Zoo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Blue Chip Casino - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Michigan City Station - 3 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬4 min drive
‪The Game - ‬3 min drive
‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michigan City holiday home is just steps away from Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Michigan City Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

30 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen V.

22 Aug 2024

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

Family beach vacation

We enjoyed everything about this house. It was well stocked with the essentials and was very clean. Easily fit grandparents and two families of 4. Loved the location on the dune and the incredible short walk to the beach access. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

6 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Beach House Location

The real charm of this house is the feeling of seclusion, although it is in a pretty densely populated area, and the direct access to the beach. The back deck area is perfect! The kitchen is very accommodating and stocked with plenty of dishes, glasses and cooking ware. Plenty of beach towels are provided too. A great place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joan V.

26 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Enjoyed the family time. Very quiet area. Missed not having the foosball table as shown in pictures. Greatly appreciated the beach chairs, beach toys & beach towels being included.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

2 June 2024

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

Lovely place to stay

We were here for a funeral and this home was a wonderful place to gather with family as the deck and family room are perfect. With 7 bedrooms, although smallish, everyone had their own space to which to retreat. It is a very well stocked hpuse and Brittany was soo sweet and communication was excellent. She even left us flowers and a condolence card. We hope to return to this beach house again and spend more time on the great beach that's such an easy walk from the house. Thank you for sharing !

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

12 Aug 2023

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

Great family time

House was great! Clean and well stocked with everything you’d need. Close walk over the dune to a wonderful beach. Our family with 10 adults and 5 kids 5 and under had a great week. Thanks for hosting your home

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

15 July 2023

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

On the Dune

The location directly on the dune is great. The outdoor patio has lots of seating, and a separate fire pit area, which makes for great evenings as the sun sets. Plenty of beach towels and chairs. Our second time at the house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

10 July 2023

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

Great location and wonderful house

The house had plenty of space, was in a prime location to the beach and had a great outdoor space. Loved the views, especially at sunset. House has everything we needed for a long weekend stay and the owners very responsive to questions. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

10 July 2023

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

Girls trip 2023!

Wonderful home! Pictures don’t do it justice, it’s even cuter in person. The location was perfect…( but do yourself a favor and use the public path a couple doors down, that dune can be tough when carrying a lot.) Owners were very helpful with questions before our stay. This place had everything we needed to make our 12th annual girls (teachers and administrators) trip a big success! Would love to visit again :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

9 July 2023

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

Great place!

Amazing house with lots of bedrooms in the perfect location. It was able to comfortably hold 10 people easily.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

mary c.

3 July 2023

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

Fantastic Vacation in Michigan City!

The house and property were great! The check-in process was smooth. We loved the huge deck, fire pit, grill, private dune entrance, neighbors, plethora of beds and baths, big kitchen, dining area, washer/dryer, fireworks and convenient/plentiful parking. My suggestions would be: fix the water in main shower (no hot water), toilet seat broke, bathroom floors were dirty, outdoor shower didn't work, game table was falling apart, upstairs shower did not drain (filled with sand). These are small suggestions; we had a great week. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful house with us! I would definitely recommend this rental!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

25 June 2023

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

Great location!

House was amazing for a family of 7. Steps from the beach. Close to all local attractions. Top notch! Planning to return next year!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

30 May 2023

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

Relaxing weekend

This house was great for our large group of adults and kids (ages 1-4). The property had everything we needed, from a well-stocked kitchen to beach toys/chairs to a fire pit. We enjoyed going to the beach close-by but still separated by a dune for backyard privacy. Felt like the property accommodated us even more than expected from the listing!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

15 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful getaway.

Great location for outlets and casinos. It was decorated so nicely and very clean. Would reserve again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

26 Sept 2022

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

Friend cation 2022

How you Dune was a great place right on the lake. We made many memories with friends and would highly recommend this place for a friend or family vacation.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

18 Sept 2022

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

Lovely lake stay

The beach house is beautiful, spacious, and perfectly located right on the beach. We enjoyed the large deck and fire pit. The kitchen was stocked with everything we could need. The ample supply of towels, beach chairs, and sand toys came in handy with the kids. The den and foosball table were much loved by the kids and allowed the adults some time away from them. Thank you for a great getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

29 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

SUCH A LOVELY PLACE!! Pefect getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

23 Aug 2022

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

Family Reunion Fun

We had a wonderful time at How You Dune! The view from the top of the dune was a bonus when watching the speed boat races and the sunsets. Some of our best photos ever! Communication with the owner was excellent. They were very responsive to our questions /concerns.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica N., Koeltztown, Missouri, United States

6 Aug 2022

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

Great time, great place!!

We rented this for my parents 45th anniversary celebration. 15 of us from 6-68 stayed in the house and had plenty of room and space if needed! Short walk to the most beautiful beach and lots of toys/floats/chairs come with the rental. Highly recommend! Thanks for the amazing memories!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

2 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Retreat

After 2 very difficult years, we rented the house as a retreat for our school administrator team in order to get work done and spend quality time together. It was perfect! The house was clean, very well stocked, and roomy enough for our group of 10. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. It was just the thing we needed to meet the needs of our group and we have already agreed to rent it again for next years retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

5 July 2022

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

Coziest vacation home I’ve been to

My family and I travel a lot and this was a family reunion that left everyone very satisfied. This home is very comfortable and filled with everything you need to make this house a home from towels to kitchen ware.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

3 July 2022

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

Great stay

House was in a great location and plenty of space. Our group of twelve, 5 adults and 7 teens did not ever feel crowded. Plenty of supplies for our two night stay and kitchen supplies.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

29 June 2022

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

Great location for a relaxing beach vacation!

House was clean and pictures of property were accurate. Everything described in the listing was in the house and available for our group to use. Property owner was able to get back with any questions we had while staying at the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

29 June 2022

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

Everything our family needed!

We stayed here with cousins, aunts/uncles and grandparents (12 people total), and it suited us all. The owners were absolutely gracious and kind to work with. We'd stay there again! Oh and the beach was gorgeous!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

18 June 2022

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

Great location, perfect for families

We stayed here with two other families (6 adults, 8 kids under age 6!) and had a wonderful beach trip. The house is set up perfectly for family groups, especially all the seating and tables on the large deck. The bedrooms and bathrooms are also well situated for multiple families or extended families. The location was great, the house is right on the dunes and you can walk directly from the house over the dune to Sheridan Beach (we ended up often taking the longer, less steep route from the public lot since we were usually carrying kids), which was super helpful and convenient when trips back and forth to the house inevitably occurred. The beach itself was great for kids in the morning - waves were very gentle and there's a long shallow part before you hit a sandbar. The crowd definitely got a little rowdier in the afternoons and evenings, but at that point we were pretty much heading in for the night anyways : ) and didn't have any issues with noise from the house. Sunsets were beautiful from the top of the dunes! All in all, a great spot to relax and enjoy some beach time. Brittany was great to work with and accommodating of our requests. Would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

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