Lakefront w/ your own sandy beach! Sleeps 17. Family friendly! NO PETS
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Welcome to “Take It Easy.” Purchased and recently updated in March 2023!
Right as you enter the community of Beachwalk, the rainbow of homes welcomes you with feelings of joy and excitement. You may spot the community heated pool, sand volleyball court, basketball court, tennis court, multiple parks and soo much more! Our beautiful home is located quietly in the back of the community RIGHT on Lake Kai. There are only a few homes in Beachwalk that offer waterfront and a private sandy beach!
In the home an array of windows throughout the 3 floors allows for stunning natural light and GORGEOUS picturesque views of the lake. We are locals and have lived in the NW Indiana and SW Michigan area our whole lives. We are so proud of our little piece of paradise, and we can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself!
Sorry but we DO NOT ALLOW ANY PETS in our home. We love our animals too but we must be respectful to our renters with allergies. If we find that you have snuck a pet in you will be asked to leave with no refund.
We value your sense of security so we just added an ADT Security system and coded front door keypad that will be changed with every new renter. We will send you the code right before your stay. Beachwalk offers their own security that patrols the community as well. It is a very safe area but it’s nice to know these things are offered.
The main floor offers a dining table, fully stocked kitchen with utensils, dishes, cups, coffee makers (both drip and Keurig), paper towels, garbage bags, baby high chair, double dishwasher, countertop seating, open floor plan living room, TV with Fire Stick, a two way fireplace that also opens onto the fully screened in porch! Newly refreshed with brand new screens, paint, ceiling fans, extra large dining table that seats 12, rugs, and a cozy outdoor couch to snuggle around the fireplace. '
Steps head down from this porch directly to the private sandy beach and Lake Kai. Back on the main floor we have a full bathroom with tub/shower combo, all the linens, blow dryer, hotel sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, and lotion. The commode area is separated behind a door. This bathroom opens directly into the main hallway and also into a bedroom with a Queen size bed.
Down the hall is ONE of the master bedrooms with a King size bed and two bathrooms inside including one with just the commode and sink and the other with a large glass walk in shower and sink. All of the bathrooms in the home are fully stocked with the items I mentioned in the first bathroom description. We’ve also included 2 baby gates for the stairs, 2 pack n plays with sheets, 1 mini crib, and 1 baby bath seat.
Upstairs you’ll be welcomed into the loft area that overlooks the main floor. We have two cozy futons that open into Full size beds, a sweet window surrounded nook that has the best view of the lake. We added a two couches to enjoy quiet mornings sipping coffee when the weather isn’t “deck ready,” chatting with your loved ones or snuggled up reading a book!
Right next to the nook you can head out to the second story deck. We just replaced all the wooden decking with composite decking for comfort and durability. This deck is not covered so it’s the place to be to lay out and enjoy the sun! It also has a gas outdoor fireplace and on outdoor couch for a cozy spot to sit and enjoy your favorite drink and look up at the stars. The second master bedroom is right down the hall and features a King size bed, a twin bed, TV with firestick and attached large bathroom with HUGE all glass shower complete with multiple spray nozzles. There is a second door in the bathroom for hallway access.
Downstairs on the ground floor you’ll find the laundry room stocked with a new washer and dryer, detergent and dryer sheets, slop sink, and an extra fridge. Down the hall is a bathroom with a shower, the bunk room with a bunk of two Twins and a bunk of two Fulls, a smaller bedroom with Queen bed, a futon and TV with firestick. A large living room with two couches, games and puzzles, a TV with firestick, and a brand new air hockey/ping pong table.
You can head outside to the concrete patio to relax in the shade, enjoy our brand new HOT TUB, cook on the new gas grill, or enjoy your private sandy beach and fire pit! We are located right next to the brand new bocce ball court, shuffleboard court and kayak and paddle board rentals! They are free to rent with your Beachwalk Community wristbands! Make sure to hold your spot by visiting funatbeachwalk.com to sign up for a time slot to play or paddle!
Right from our beach you can walk down the boardwalk along the lake to the community pool, splash pad, sand volleyball court, clubhouse with observation deck, pool table, ping pong table, inside and outside decks, big screen TV, and the community's very own restaurant called the Beach Hut. Just a little bit farther down you will walk down the white boardwalk to the beach and Lake Michigan! We have a wagon to help haul down those beach must haves and 8 beach chairs!
FISHING! You can fish dawn to dusk on the main fishing pier at 234 Beachwalk Lane and in the ponds at Waterfall Park and Putting Green Park. You can also fish the pier located directly next to our house but you will need to do it before the kayak rentals start at 8:00am. You can fish off the beach in our back yard at any time too of course.
Golf Cart rentals are a breeze through the community’s approved vendor LanCam. You will call them directly at (219) 929-9221 to book your cart and schedule the drop off date.
Wristbands are needed for anyone above the age of 4 to use any of the community amenities. Please make sure that your occupancy is updated properly so we can leave the the proper number to ensure that you have access
Parking passes are required for any vehicle parked within the community. Our home offers enough room in our driveway to fit two vehicles side by side and one perpendicular in front of them. Thankfully we are only 75 yards away from the large overflow lot for any vehicles that won’t fit.
- Absolutely NO smoking in the home. Any cigarette butts found around the property will result in a loss of $50 per cigarette butt found from your security deposit.
-Must be at least 30 years old and present for the duration of the stay to reserve.
-Beachwalk has a strong policy on no fireworks.
-Please be respectful to our neighbors and community.
We look forward to a wonderful future with our home and with you. Let us formally welcome you to Take It Easy!
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
All music and loud noise must stop by 11:00pm.
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 17
Note from host: All music and loud noise must stop by 11:00pm.
Long-term renters welcome
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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Canada Park and Washington Park Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
William B's Steakhouse - 6 min drive
Zorn Brew Works - 6 min drive
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - 8 min drive
Ritz Club - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Lakefront w/ your own sandy beach! Sleeps 17. Family friendly! NO PETS have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront w/ your own sandy beach! Sleeps 17. Family friendly! NO PETS?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront w/ your own sandy beach! Sleeps 17. Family friendly! NO PETS on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,013, 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 Lakefront w/ your own sandy beach! Sleeps 17. Family friendly! NO PETS pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lakefront w/ your own sandy beach! Sleeps 17. Family friendly! NO PETS?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront w/ your own sandy beach! Sleeps 17. Family friendly! NO PETS?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront w/ your own sandy beach! Sleeps 17. Family friendly! NO PETS?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront w/ your own sandy beach! Sleeps 17. Family friendly! NO PETS located?
Nestled on the beach, this Michigan City holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Kai and Lake Michigan. Sand Castle Park and Central Park are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Was a perfect week at the lake. The house worked out very well for the 11 of us. The amenities kept us busy every minute but allowed for a lot of down time chilling at the beach and pools
Really great home. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of room. Next to the watercraft and bocce rentals which is convenient though it means others walk by which didn’t bother us. Nice to have multiple places to hang out indoors and outdoors. Liked that there were a lot of bathrooms for our five families. Did feel a little cramped at times but nothing we couldn’t handle. Even though it was a little cold outside we had an amazing time. Love this little neighborhood and would definitely come back again.
House was just a pictured, we have been at Beach walk for the last 5 years and this was/is the best of the best for us. Spacious with a great location and very clean and comfortable.
Rick V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Thank you soo much for your wonderful review!! You guys were such amazing renters and we’d love to have you back some day!!
This house was perfect for our family; 6 adults and 4 children under 6. The home was spotless and well appointed with everything we needed. The yard was huge and included a fire pit and hot tub. I highly recommend this property,
Jean D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Thank you soo much Jean for the wonderful review!! I’m so glad your family enjoyed their stay! :)
Our family had an awesome time at the house. It is perfectly located, lots of activities around and the beach Is in walking distance. The owner even got us some gates, a bed and a high chair for our baby.
Marion N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you soo much for staying with us Marion! You guys left the house spotless too which was wonderful!!
My family and I rented this lovely property to celebrate the holidays. It is very spacious and was able to accommodate our large group. The owner was very easy to work with and even allowed us to check in early.
Although we stayed during the winter, the amenities were perfect for summer, so we plan on rented again when the temps are a bit warmer.
8 adults and 5 kids, plenty of room to accommodate our group, very comfy beds. Kitchen/seating worked out fine for our Thanksgiving dinner. Great view, hot tub was enjoyable. Would definately return
We had 7 adults and 4 kids, ages 2-4.5, and the house was great for everyone! As a parent of toddlers, we appreciated all of the “kid” stuff the house had to offer: pack & play, toys, gates, step stools! The area is really cute and we’d definitely come back!
James was really responsive and easy to communicate with!
The home was exactly as described. Even better in person that it looked on the listing!!
There were a couple of minor issues that I communicated to Danielle and she was very quick to respond - all was worked out quickly.
We are hoping to stay again next year. This is the third house we've had at Beachwalk and the family consensus is that it is the best one yet!!
The home itself was in a perfect location and we loved the enclosed patio. It was well stocked for a family of 13. The home needs some repairs etc: bedroom fan, stove fan, stove light, regulating shower water temperature. We also loved the little town setting.
LuAnn M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Hey LuAnn! When I was cleaning after your stay I noticed that someone had clicked off the fan on the actual fan so that makes sense why the switch didn’t work for it! I’m so sorry about that! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed the home other wise!
The property is fantastic. Multiple living areas so there are spaces to be together and apart. Multiple patio and deck areas and private beach area was enjoyed by all ages.Bathrooms are beautiful. Location location location - house is next to bocci ball and kayaks yet amazingly quiet.
The huge screened in porch was our favorite gathering place. Great family vacation.
We have stayed in the Beachwalk area many times and love the location and ammenities. We did have some issues with this house (dishwasher broke mid way through our stay) and the house manager was prompt to respond but didn’t fix the problem. There were also lots of “workers” who would show up which was a little disruptive. Overall nice place.
Gillian M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Hey Gillian, I know we have already spoke privately about our issues during your stay. This is for the public to see how these situations were handled. You let me know on thursday evening at 7:30pm about the dishwasher. I contacted our handyman and the homeowner immediately and because we are at the mercy of a handyman's openings and I do not know how to personally install a new dishwasher (trust me I looked it up) the soonest we were able to install the brand new dishwasher was Saturday afternoon. I did apologize and sent a refund to you on Friday because I felt terrible and understood the frustration. Thankfully the sink was big enough to hold all of your dirty dishes for me to hand wash after you left. As far as workers coming, I am sorry we had an insurance adjuster there who stayed outside because of storm damage to our roof. Our home books back to back so unfortunately we have to fit in home necessities when we can. The other worker was our exterminator who was there to do a follow up to spraying for wasps. Also outside. I contacted you prior to let you know when each of them would be coming. I am sorry that these reasons made your stay less enjoyable.
Our family of 11 fit very well into this home located in the most ideal location in all of Beachwalk! We had back door access to everything on Lake Kai, as well as the shuffleboard and bocce ball courts! The house had all the essentials we needed and more! We enjoyed the screened in porch and the wonderful kid-friendly basement. Clear communication with the property manager was much appreciated. We'd love to come back again!!
Kate B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Thank you soo much Kate for the great review!! I have three kids from 3-8 years old so I understand the need for a kid friendly space so the adults can relax! lol
This property was perfect for our family! We were attending a destination wedding where LOTS of family flew in. This home was fantastic with lots of room for everyone. We had one day where family with children came to play at the lake and neighborhood pool. The home was just as described and the location better than expected. The host was very prompt to respond to questions. We would very highly recommend this property.
Kent Joan L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marzena M.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely amazing, spacious, everyone has its own space to go to. Really nice. Beach access??? Well that to be desired. It is a very narrow walk way that shares the space with the next door rental of canoes, paddle boarding etc, so there really isn't desperate lake Kai access. The check in was a little rocky as we never got the door code access and after texting calling, finally the HOST got back within 2 hours of check in time. Thank goodness someone forgot to lock the basement so we were able to get in. Sleeping was great, most of the beds are very comfortable. Shower....usually Luke warm water, which I have to say.....not great. I really do enjoy hot showers. The patios are fantastic with a great view. Kitchen is fully equipped. Basement is great with pingpong table. There were some towels missing in some of the bathrooms, but that was an easy fix. Overall, it really was a nice property I would give 4 out of 5 stars
Being a native of NC and growing up with NC beaches I didn’t expect Lake Michigan to have a wow factor. I was completely wrong and what made everything perfect was our home away from home Take it Easy. Spacious house, well stocked, first class service, and its location never left us entertainment. Fishing, kayaking, paddle boats, fire pit, and so much more all at your fingertips. The walk to Lake Michigan to see the Sunset was 5 minutes.
Kevin E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thank you soo much Kevin for your awesome review! Lake Michigan is definitely something you have to see to believe! We would love to have you guys back again!
About the host
Hosted by James Garrison
James and Katie Garrison are full-time licensed Realtors in Michigan and Indiana and lifetime residents of Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana. We live and work in one of the most beautiful areas and wanted to help others to experience this little slice of paradise! We are dedicated to making this home the best experience for you and your loved ones.
Why they chose this property
When we saw this property hit the market, we knew we had to have it! Beachwalk is such a gorgeous community with amenities that make it far superior to any other around. Our personal home is only 10 minutes away so this made it a perfect spot for us to be readily available to our renters.
What makes this property unique
Some of the things that made us fall in love with this home is the location! It is directly ON Lake Kai with it's own beach area. There are a lot of properties in Beachwalk, but only a few that are directly on the Lake and have a full sandy beach! The home itself is bright and beautiful on the inside. When we go on vacation we want to be in a space that is bright, clean, somewhere our kids can run and play without fear of breaking something, open layout for spending time together, both outdoor and indoor spaces to relax, parking on site, waterfront views, and walking distance to fun activities. This home hit the mark and soo much more!