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Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17

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View from the street
Living Room with Fireplace, Couch, Loveseat, and Chair (view from Front Door)
Dining Room with French Doors to Deck/Backyard
Dining Room (view from Kitchen) - two benches and four chairs - seats 10 or more
Dining Room - Looking Back to Front Door/Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Washington Park Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

2nd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basement Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

Loft

3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master (first floor)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Basement Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17

Alegria is a charming beach cottage located in Sheridan Beach. This adorable 4 bedroom + loft, 3 bath rental is perfect for your vacation getaway! Located just 2 blocks away from the best beach on Lake Michigan this little gem offers so much! Open the door to the comfortable living area drenched in sunlight welcoming you the moment you walk through the door! The master bedroom is on the main floor with full bath. The second story has a full bath, a big, bright loft (with TV/DVD) that sleeps five - great for the kids! Off the loft is another bedroom with queen bed and French Doors to a private deck. The updated kitchen is totally equipped along with a roomy dining area and seating for the whole gang. Basement features a separate Living Room, Two Bedrooms (together sleep 6 easily), and a Bathroom with Shower.

But what is really most unique to Alegria is the outdoor space where you are completely surrounded by the trees and walking trails, providing privacy and serenity. You`ll love it so much that you`ll want to prepare your meals on the gas grill outside on the deck and dine under the star filled sky. Some nearby attractions include the Washington Park Zoo & Splash Pad, Michigan City Marina, Lighthouse Shopping Outlet and the Blue Chip Casino. All within minutes! Let the Alegria be your vacation destination!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We Love extended family groups!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking - Allowed on street in front of house and to the south (till the 'No Parking Beyond Here' sign). Additional parking next block south.
Please don't park in front of the garbage cans (especially on Monday morning when the garbage is collected) or else it won't get picked up!! Smelly!!
The traveler must provide Photo ID and a guest list with name and age after booking. This house is family oriented. No Bachelor/ette parties, please.

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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
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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

Located in Michigan City, this cottage is on a lake. 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 mountain biking and horse riding.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 3 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Washington Park, Lake Michigan and Blue Chip Casino. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Michigan City Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would most definitely stay here again! Quick walk to the beach with beach accessories available, stocked kitchen with utensils for cooking and grilling, and great location that’s quiet but not too far from restaurants & other fun things!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home and great location for short walk to beach, nearby restaurants, shopping, etc. Saw 2 gorgeous deer in backyard, mom and baby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very true to listing! Great location, easy walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sarah n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love well supplied the house is and how close it is to the beach! The beds are comfortable. There is enough table space for everyone to eat at the same time which is not typical.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Pre-summer retreat

The space was great for our large group! The beach access was so nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

It was fun

Beach was great especially with waves. Botanical gardens were fantastic. Zoo was close Visit to Oinks is a must. Good location. Kids loved hill and bench behind the house. We had 8 adults and 9 children. For our 1 yr old a pack n play and a high chair. Lots of dishwashing detergent, garbage bags, and laundry pods. It was much appreciated
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike H.

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

Nice place

It was very clean and well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. TV was very spotty and living room small. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah n.

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

Cousin Trip

It is so cute and has all the details to make our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shem B.

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

Great place!

Clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel N.

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

Always a pleasure

Great place for our large family getaway. It is a close walk to the beach and Todd is always easy to work if any issue arises.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Natascia M.

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

Good time at the Beach House

We are a family of 7 (including grandma and grandpa) from the Indy area. We think of Allegra as a very good choice as a beach house. There is plenty of space and beds, although we did not use the basement rooms much for lack of good ventilation (AC/openable windows). Having 3 bathrooms was very convenient and also plenty of bath towels (no beach towels are provided though). At the entrance, a very sensitive smoke detector (close to the chimney) activated every time I tried to fry something.Perfect location, easy access to the large beach. The provided kids' wagon and the beach chairs were a nice plus. The kitchen was well furnished, but a pantry/storage space would have been appreciated. We spotted deer in the backyard almost every day.Communication via app was a bit slow, but the manager stopped by to replace the garbage bin, tablecloth, and deck chairs.Overall we were very satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce V.

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

Great Location to the Beach

Multi-family vaction. Great location to the beach and a very nice beach as well. We had a great time with plenty of space for our group. Very inviting home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine R.

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

College friends get-a-way

Great house for our group to spend the weekend catching up and relaxing! Really enjoyed the extra bonus of watching three deer in the back yard every morning during breakfast after we enjoying the quick stroll down to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Family Beach Vacation

Wonderful time had by all. We spent many hours at the beach which took just minutes to walk to, and the Washington Park Zoo was just delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Vintage Lake House Michigan City

Great space that easily accommodated our family of 16. Nice backyard deck in quiet wooded setting. Our kids loved exploring the woods behind the house. Nicely decorated space and well equipped kitchen. Walk to beach was manageable with small kids and wagons. Great memories created!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah Y.

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

Great getaway

Online listing is accurate. Communication with Todd was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Perfect getaway near the beach

This house was perfect for our family of 13.House was very spacious and clean.We enjoyed our afternoon short walk to the beach,and enjoyed the beautiful sunset and views.We enjoyed the parks and the zoo near by as well.The deck was nice too and loved seeing the wild tukeys in the morning near the hill behind the house.Overall this house was perfect and relaxing for our weekend getaway!Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronnwyn C.

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

Sweet & short weekend stay

Our families second visit to the area and we brought friends along with us this time! Perfect location for us- short trip to the amazing zoo, walked on the pier and the kids loved the beach (even though it was kinda cold& windy), and had an amazing lunch at Dunebillies. The back deck was great and we saw deer on the hill behind us every morning and evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

KC Family

Perfect location at our favorite place. Just make sure your car mirrors are folded in or else they could get smashed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

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

Walk to the beach on Lake Michigan

Home was clean and had everything you need for your stay. Well stocked kitchen, gas grill. Private back deck. Walk to the beach on Lake Michigan and had beach chairs that can be used. The only downfall is there really is no yard for the kids to play in. We spent a lot of time at the beach and had a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Toni S.

Nice place that we would like to come back again.

Plenty of room for the 3 generations to gather for meals yet separate for different activities. Enjoyed the front and back patios. Close walk to the beach. Had a problem with a leak in the basement but it was fixed with a new water heater.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

David W.

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

Location, location, location

This house was close to perfect for us - three families with kids sharing a getaway. We walked to the beach, to the zoo, and to the lighthouse. A short drive to the dunes and outlet mall. Great living and dining space. The big table doubled for evening games. The kitchen worked well - we fixed all our meals at the house. Great to have a dishwasher. The first and second floor sleeping spaces are wonderful. The basement ... is still a basement, and the bedrooms down there are certainly functional, but not as inviting as the others. Very helpful to have three bathrooms! We were very satisfied!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

julie s.

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

Family Vacation

The house worked perfectly for our 4 families. The kitchen was exceedingly well supplied. The proximity to the beach was great. We loved the deck and backyard especially the treehouse! The yard could use a little work there is a large limb hanging from a tree that should come down and the deck flowers and beach chairs had been neglected but we cleaned it up and enjoyed all of it. We’ve been staying in the area for 3 years now and we all felt this house served us the best. Thank you Todd!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daphnie L., Union, USA

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

Would stay again

This was a wonderful family vacation place. My daughter and her husband, my son and his wife, myself (grandma) and my 10 grandchildren had a great time, with plenty of room to sleep. Some of the beds weren’t the best. The queen bed in the loft was like sleeping on the floor according to the couple that slept on it. We took the foam topper off a bed in the basement and put it on the bed in the loft, which helped. The 2 metal bunk beds squeaked so the mattresses were put on the floor. The dryer squealed loudly, so we just made sure to run it only during the day and kept the door shut. The tub and shower in the loft area had some mold on the caulking around the tub and on the shower curtain, which was torn. We loved sitting on the deck, especially in the evening. The house next door had occupants on a couple of the days that we were there, which was no problem until they started smoking marijuana, which drove us indoors. In spite of these things, which I am positive that they will fix now that know about them, our stay was great and we would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

About the host

Hosted by Todd Davis

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We bought the entire Carter Manny compound from Carter in 2009 and have since set about trying to maintain (and even improve) the perfect balance of relaxed sophistication and ingenious simplicity that Carter infused it with over 60+ years of ownership. We spend most of our summers in Michigan City with our kids either in the sailing program, on the beach, or on the Michigan City Municipal golf course. We live in Elmhurst when we can't be in Michigan City and have to do stuff like go to work and school.

Why they chose this property

Alegria is a well-built classic Lake Michigan Summer Cottage newly remodeled with all the modern amenities in a unique, tranquil setting unusual for this close to the water. Much of Sheridan Beach is built very close together, so not much privacy - really none. Not so with Alegria - in the evening you can turn on the floodlights and have the whole wooded hillside behind lit up while you enjoy the peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

Alegria has a great location close to Lake Michigan but also has PRIVACY and PEACE & QUIET - the lots behind the cottage are still just woods (with trails if you like to explore). Sheridan Beach is close to Chicago (75 min drive), but feels a world away and has really the best beach on Lake Michigan. A burst pipe led to a complete down to the studs remodel, so the cottage is like new - modern kitchen, baths, etc. Loft will sleep up to five. Another bedroom up sleeps two. First floor master suite has it's own bath and laundry. Two bedrooms (each sleeps three) and a bath are in the basement. Outside shower on the back deck to rinse off the sand. Real wood-burning fireplace in the living room. Classic 1920's beach cottage with stone walled front yard and private back yard with all the modern conveniences - WIFI, Cable TV, Air Conditioning, granite countertops, etc. We have a list of places for good Pizza, Burgers, Fine Dining, things to do, places to go, etc. Come and explore the southern shore of Lake Michigan from this great base camp.

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