Family Beach Get Away in Beachwalk steps from Lake Michigan!
Large beach house with guest house perfect for family get always. Hang out at the beach all day, use the pool, play tennis and then gather around the huge dining room table for dinner. After dinner relax with s’mores by the fire pit. Visit the Washington Park Zoo, casinos, breweries and wineries close by. Enter the lake house through the lower level with an inviting sofa, tv, small ping pong table shuffleboard game. There's also a large king bedroom, two twin beds and a full bathroom on this level. Go up the stairs into the large living room with all glass doors over looking Lake Shore Drive, galley kitchen and large dining table. The table is enormous and can seat 12. It is perfect for dinner or a night of playing board games. The kitchen has stainless appliances and a coffee bar with a beverage fridge and wine cooler. There is also another sitting area with 65 inch tv and a powder room. When you go up the stairs to the bedrooms you can choose from the king with an ensuite and a balcony with views of Lake Michigan or one of the queen bedrooms which also have balconies. There is a full bathroom in the hall and a washer and dryer tucked away in a closet. Climb one more set of stairs and there is a loft area with 5 twin beds for the kids.
The property is located in a resort community. There are fines if rules are broken and the fees will be passed on to the renter. Quiet time begins at 10pm Never leave the firepit unattended when there is a fire goings Replace metal cover before leaving fire pit unattended No smoking or vaping indoors No pets No parties No bachelor/ bachelorettes or prom parties allowed No fireworks You must be 25 years old to rent and be present the entire time. **Weekly rentals during peak season from Saturday to Saturday**
Resort Amenities and Info: seasonal 4ft pool, splash pad, kiddie pool, basketball court, tennis, kayaking, paddle boarding, catch and release fishing, bocce ball, shuffleboard, ping pong, pickle ball *Wristbands $18 are required for all guests age 4 and up mid May - September *Parking passes $8 These fees will be added in as a special fee. Please give a count of number of wristbands needed and cars that will be on the property.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave used beds unmade.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This is in a family orientated community. Quiet time is from 10pm to 6am. No loud music and no bachelor/ bachelorette or prom parties allowed.
The fire pit needs to be monitored at all times. Someone must be near the fire pit when in use. When not in use the metal lid should be replaced.
No fireworks allowed on property.
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Property # 2851436vb
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
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.
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
William B's Steakhouse - 4 min drive
Zorn Brew Works - 5 min drive
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - 6 min drive
Lakeside Kitchen - 4 min drive
Ritz Club - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Family Beach Get Away in Beachwalk steps from Lake Michigan! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Family Beach Get Away in Beachwalk steps from Lake Michigan!?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Beach Get Away in Beachwalk steps from Lake Michigan! on 5 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,240, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Family Beach Get Away in Beachwalk steps from Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Family Beach Get Away in Beachwalk steps from Lake Michigan!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Beach Get Away in Beachwalk steps from Lake Michigan!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Beach Get Away in Beachwalk steps from Lake Michigan!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Beach Get Away in Beachwalk steps from Lake Michigan! located?
Situated in Michigan City, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 7 Beach and Lake Michigan. Lake Kai and Waterfall Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Really enjoyed our stay. Everything in the house was beautiful. Great communication with host- would love to stay again!
Brittany G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Brittany, I’m so glad you and your group enjoyed your stay at Family Tides and Tides Inn and I hope you’ll consider us for a future get away. Thank you for being excellent guests and taking good care of our home. Colleen
Beautiful home hosted two families- one with 7 kids, the other with 6. All had a great time by day in Lake Michigan and by evening in the house.
Kevin G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Kevin,
Thank you so much for taking such good care of our home. You and your family were excellent guests and we hope that you chose to stay at Family Tides again in the future.
Best,
Colleen
The house was a great location and very well equipped. Easy check in and plenty of parking for our large group. Everyone in our group remarked how nice the property was when they walked in.
Tonya S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Tonya,
I’m so glad you and your group enjoyed your stay at Family Tides and Tides Inn and I hope you’ll consider us for a future get away. Thank you for being excellent guests and taking good care of our home.
Colleen
Five families with young children stayed here and we had an amazing time! Plenty of space, great house amenities, nice and clean, amazing location. Everything was just great!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Lindsay,
I’m so glad you and your family had such a great experience at our home. You were wonderful guests and we look forward to you staying with us in the future. Thank you,
Colleen
Great communication with the owner from beginning till the end. We’re grateful this beautiful, cozy home had everything we needed and more. Our family plans to return.
Donna D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
Hi Donna, I’m so glad to hear you and your family had a great time. You were excellent guests and I hope you will return again soon. Thank you, Colleen
Could not have been any closer to the beach - amazing! Perfect for our family of 16 that includes 3 generations. So close to everything, we honestly didn’t even need the golf cart we rented.
Colleen was awesome to work with - responded immediately and helped us navigate a few small issues. Would definitely stay again!
Jill S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
Hi Jill, I’m so happy to hear you and your family had a great time. You were excellent guests and I hope you will return again soon. Thank you, Colleen
We loved our stay very much. Our only regret was that we had unseasonably cool weather but that can’t be controlled.
This was the most well equipped place we’ve ever stayed. They had everything… beach chairs, beach toys, games, and everything you could possibly want in the kitchen. Plenty of room for all of us and easy access to both the beach and pool area. Communication with the owner was great. We’d highly recommend staying here.
Mary Pat G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay but really wished the weather would have been better for you. We would love to have you come back again. Hopefully , next time you’ll get warm summer weather. Thank you so much.
House was spacious and modern. There was plenty of room for the entire family and they even had sand toys for my grandkids!
Collen was great and answered all .y question. The neighborhood was beautiful and it was just a short walk to the beach. Had an amazing weekend!
Scott J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you so much. We are glad you enjoyed your weekend and we hope you will stay at our home again.
We had a wonderful time staying at the Family Tides beach house in Michigan City! It was enough room for all of us to stay and sleep comfortably. Great amenities and amazingly close location to the beach. We loved being able to go do things but also have down time and time with our group catching up. Colleen was an amazing host and quick to respond and incredibly helpful! We all have talked about staying here again with other friends or bringing out families on a family trip as well. Absolutely wonderful!
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Liz,
I’m so happy to hear you and your friends had a great time. You were excellent guests and we hope you will stay with us again.
Colleen
This was a fabulous place! The kitchen facilities were great. It had everything we could’ve asked for. The 2 beverage coolers were a plus. We had a group of 14 including children ages 18 months to 10 years old and it fit us beautifully. The kids loved the upstairs bunk room with all the single beds. There were plenty of bathrooms for all. The outdoor shower was great for rinsing off the kids after coming back from the sandy beach. The outdoor spaces allowed the kids to play and the parents to sit and chat. Parking was OK we were able to fit 4 SUVs.
lynette G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind words. You and your family were the ideal guests! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hopefully hosting you again in the future.
Best,
Colleen
We had a wonderful stay Labor Day weekend! We had 18 people total, including 4 families with 10 kids. The house is very clean with everything you need, including a wagon, beach chairs and beach toys. Having the guest house with the extra kitchen was key when prepping meals for our large group. The house is prime location with being right across the street from the beach and just a quick walk to the pool and coffee/ice cream shop. Highly recommend!
Karie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Hi Karie,
I’m so happy to hear you and your family had a great time. You were excellent guests and I hope you will return again soon. Thank you, Colleen
Our Michigan family vacation was amazing and had a lot to do with the Family Tides beach house we stayed at. The capacity easily handled 16 people. The convenience of the 3 minute walk to the beach along with the pool, kayaking, paddle boarding, paddle boats, tennis and basketball courts was appreciated and totally utilized by all. Our host Colleen was so attentive and responsive which only added to the wonderful experience. We hope to be back soon!!!
Rhonda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Rhonda, I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Family Tides and Tides Inn and I hope you’ll consider us for a future get away. Thank you for being excellent guests. Colleen
This year we decided to look into something outside of our typical "head to FL" for vacation. Somewhere to beat the summer heat, enjoy a beach during the day, roasting marshmallows at night wearing a light jacket. Most important we needed comfortable accommodations to fit our blessed brood of 21. This place hit all of our hot buttons !
Located within a quaint resort, a short walk to the beach and to the resort pool. After a week of memories all decided this house is a definite repeat in our books ! Thank you !
Kim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Kim,
I am so glad you and your family had a great time! Thank you for your kind words and I hope you’ll stay with us again.
We loved this property and our entire experience! The property owner was SO responsive and accommodating, and the house had everything we needed, including beach chairs, sand toys, bikes, and more. The house is a very short walk from the beach, pool, and other amenities, which was great for many reasons. Our group included 5 adults and 6 teenagers, and every single person raved about what a great experience it was. Our purpose was to create some fun memories among our teens before they headed off to high school, and this house gave them all the space, opportunity, and freedom to do that. Thank you, Colleen, for being the perfect host!
Sarah J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Sarah,
I’m so glad you and your group had such a great experience at our home. You were wonderful guests and we look forward to you hopefully staying with us in the future. Good luck to the girls as they start their next chapter in high school.
All the best,
Colleen
We had 4 families- 15 people stay at the house from all over the country. From the search process to check out Colleen was so wonderful to work with. I have stayed at many rental properties and she was by far the most responsive and even seemed very happy to answer all of my questions. There was plenty of room in the house for everyone to move around. There was a small situation that required the assistance of a maintenance person and Colleen was quick to respond to my request and he came out the next day. We spent a few hours one day kayaking, paddle boarding and peddle boating. Trips to get coffee and ice cream from the ice cream shop were daily. My son lost his AirPod there and Colleen found it immediately and mailed it back to me. You will not regret booking this property.
Abi M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
Dear Abi,
I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Beachwalk. It was a pleasure working with you. You were excellent guests and I hope you’ll return soon.
All the best,
Colleen
About the host
Hosted by Colleen
My husband and I are both from the Southside of Chicago. We love spending time outdoors with our family hiking, swimming or just hanging out. We love hosting because we like sharing our special place with others.
Why they chose this property
We have always loved Lake Michigan. We love the proximity to Chicago while feeling like you are a million miles away.
What makes this property unique
Our home is directly across the street from the beach. Our home is also part of the Beachwalk community which offers a swimming pool, kayaking, volleyball, a playground, pickleball and an ice cream shop all in close proximity to our home.