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One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!

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Steps to lake Michigan! Create a family memories at Big Red in Beachwalk Resort
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Washington Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Washington Park Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!

Big Red was built in 2015 by Cornerstone Builders. Big Red has an open floor plan with many upgrades including a six burner gas wolf range and subzero refrigerator with a spacious dining area both in and out on the screened porch.

The open kitchen allows for big gatherings with lots of counter top for many cooks to be in the kitchen! The gas grill is located conveniently off the eat in screened porch and great for morning breakfast and coffee. Big Red is next to the kiddie playground and is surrounded by beautiful tall oak trees up on a hill, and presents a very private setting.

There are 5 bedrooms including 3 queen beds and 2 bedrooms with 2 sets of bunks.


The home sleeps 14 comfortably and there is room to include additional mattresses or cots.

Two of the Queen bedrooms have flat screens for TV viewing and a door that leads out to the 2nd floor deck with comfortable outdoor furniture for star gazing.


Big Red is equipped with 4 full bathrooms, 1 of the bathrooms has a full bathtub and the rest are showers.

Big Red has a laundry room with full size facilities.

Big Red's family room is amazing with a large screen TV and cozy fireplace and enough seating for all! It's truly a home to create family traditions!

The upstairs has a Jack and Jill bathroom between two of the queen rooms.


Downstairs is a quiet room with comfy sofa's and chairs, and plenty of beach gear, toys, games and sports gear.

Big Red comes with a matching golf cart to drive the family down to beautiful lake michigan or just to tour around and enjoy the view!

Ammenities include full size pool, basketball courts, volley ball courts, multitple playgrounds, paddle boats and kayaks

Parking for two regular size cars. SUV’s and additional cars park in overflow lot a few houses down block.


Property manager

Jonathan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Segways available for rent. If interested let us know.

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! located?

Situated in Michigan City, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sand Castle Park and Lake Michigan. Lake Kai and Waterfall Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at Big Red
We loved our stay at Big Red. Highly recommend for a large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Red Get Away
Beautiful home close to the beach and pool. The kids enjoyed going to the park daily. Lots of close activities nearby, zoo, outlet mall, botanical gardens. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families
We had a great week staying at Big Red. Plenty of room for large families (12 in our group ranging in age 1-67) to share meals, cook, play games or just hangout. Kitchen is very large, updated and well stocked. The owner was close by and very quick to respond when asked a question. Lots to offer for all ages.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Place. Owner is amazing!
Clean...perfect> would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good time was had by all.
The property suited our family admirably. The large kitchen/living room we used a great deal and it was very comfortable. The kids enjoyed the games available in the game chest.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful family trip!
We absolutely loved staying at Big Red! The house was perfect for our family - grandparents, parents + 3 kids. The location is perfect (next to the park) and the house is comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. The owners were easily accessible and very quick to respond to anything we needed. We’ll be staying again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
This home was more than we could ask for. Everything is right there within the resort. The house was clean and big enough for everyone to have their own space. We would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
We really enjoyed our stay at Big Red! The owner lives nearby and was very communicative and helpful before and throughout our stay. The location is great and having access to the golfcart was extra convenient. It was really nice having a place with so many beds and bathrooms for several families to stay together for a reunion. Highly recommend, and we hope to be back again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation for 14 od us
Wonderful!! Plenty of sleep area & quiet get away space with front porch chairs, long screened back porch, balcony.. Amenities- pool, beach, private fishing pier (no license needed & the fish & snapping turtle), sand volleyball, golf cart. Host was the best!! Kathy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations
I could not say enough good things about this house and the owner! We had a wonderful week at "Big Red". The house and its amenties were exactly as advertised (if not nicer). The house was clean and stocked full of toys for the kids, movies for the family, and beach supplies. JR took great care of us and we had a family vacation that we won't soon forget. Thank you JR!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Racheal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for 3 Families
We have been traveling to Beachwalk for years. This was our first time renting at Big Red. The space was perfect for our 3 families (14 people) with kids ranging from 7-14. It was conveniently located right next to the park. We had some minor inconveniences pop-up after arrival (light bulbs, batteries, low tire issue on the golf cart). The host was prompt to respond and assisted with correcting the concerns and even offered us to stay an extra day for the inconvenience. Although we weren’t able to stay, we were able to make our checkout a little later which was a wonderful option. Thank you JR & Theresa for hosting us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fine family time at the beach!
We were a party of 7, ranging from 2 to 74 - and we had a great time being together. We used the golf cart or walked to and from the beach ( a 10 minute walk at most), swam, cooked, ate, read, etc. The 2-year old loved being right next door to the playground (and the golf cart!). We took short trips to Sawyer, the Botanical Gardens, the local movie theater, and the Casino, but mostly took it VERY easy. Michigan City is easily reached from Midway Airport too. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking; the house is very clean; there are many beach towels, etc. and the house sleeps 14!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T., Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indiana Dunes
Loved the open upper back deck with Adirondack chairs on it & how it stayed shady & cool with the trees behind it. Jonathan was very quick to respond with any questions we had, his home was very clean & well kept up & the location was perfect for getting to the beach. The golf cart was a lot of fun in getting to the beach or the pool & it was a bonus to have beach supplies already provided for us in the basement. Expect to have to park in the overflow parking lot just a few doors down if you have more than 1 vehicle though. Overall our group of ages 8 months through 77 years old had a great time & I would recommend staying there especially if you like the beach which was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Bug Red
The house is amazing. The kitchen was very well equipped. We brought our own kitchen aid mixer and discovered they had one. Coffee maker and Keurig were there Two sizes of crock pots. Sharp knives. Great appliances. We used the washer and dryer we brought our own detergent but they some there. The screened in porch was great. Everyone loved the golf cart. The beds were nice lots of towels were there. We had 8 people 2 were small children. The deck on the second floor was beautiful but we did not utilize it. The host was on site and very kind and nice Thanks for a good reunion
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Red is the perfect family vaca place
The Big Red House is the perfect place to have a family vacation! Plenty of bed and bath space. The kitchen is large with first-class appliances. The laundry room has big appliances for those large loads in case it's needed. There's plenty of sitting areas from the front porch to the two decks across the back of the house. They overlook a nice tree line making it feel secluded. The grill worked great. There's even a little fire pit in the front. The house is next to a common play ground our kids really liked when we weren't using the golf cart to go to the beach. A small lake for free kayaking and water boards along with the pool, a little fishing pier and snack shack is within a couple of blocks, an easy stroll from The Big Red. The owner was quickly available when we had questions. Lots of toys, games and movies available in the house. Our family group loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house.
House was very well taken care of and is an amazing vacation home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dev N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved Big Red
This was a great family house. Huge open kitchen, dining and family room. We spent hours on the shady, screened in porch. Everything worked well and was very clean. The owners were super responsive. The area is perfect for multigenerational families. You never have to get in your car! We walked or took the golf cart everywhere. At night, the whole neighborhood is filled with families sitting around a campfire. It’s such a happy, peaceful place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a fun area
We enjoyed our stay at Big Red. The house has a great Kentucky Derby theme with cool art and mementos. The neighborhood is a golf cart vacation rental community with a pool, a lake with a small beach and easy access to Lake Michigan across the street from the community. The house has a nice layout with a big living room and nice sized kitchen and dining area and a screened porch that has tables for additional seating that we really enjoyed. The bathroom situation is a little odd -- 4 full baths total but one is in the basement and one on first floor. There are only 2 bathroom upstairs that all 5 bedrooms share. Lots of towels, including beach towels and a nice laundry room. We loved having the golf cart to zip around the neighborhood. JR is very responsive and quickly got back to us with what we needed. House was mostly well stocked. We needed to ask for a broom and the only vacuum was a roomba that no one could figure out -- a regular vacuum or a nice broom with dust pan would be nice. The area is neat -- we enjoyed Washington Park zoo, free Thursday evening concert in the park, the friendship Botanical garden and the Dunes state park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Big Red!
Family trip with a bunch of kids and adults. Big Red was the perfect place for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Red - Great Family Vacation!!
Big Red was everything we wanted for a family vacation! The house was beautiful and had all the extras. Make sure you read the description. The house has games, kayak, scooters, floaties, beach towels, laundry soap, etc. We brought way more than we needed. There is a nice grocery store 5-10 minutes away with reasonable prices. The rental came with a golf cart which was so nice to ride around and go to the beach, which is right around the corner. I would recommend it you have more than 5 people, rent another golf cart.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quick getaway
Big Red was perfect for our extended family getaway. It had plenty of space. JR was very responsive with any questions I had. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation!
Great family vacation! Ages 6-57 all had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Indiana
My family and I spent the most wonderful five days at "Big Red." I had never been to Michigan City, Indiana, and didn't know what to expect. The area where the house is situated is ideal. It is a "neighborhood" of colorful summer homes, each having their own unique name. The area has a big pool for the guests and is really close to the beach. I loved the convenience of the golf cart for these quick 1-5 minute trips to swim, play in the sand, or to get ice cream. "Big Red" is also right next to a kids park, which our three little ones loved. It was a great way to fill in the gaps between the outings and naps. The house was clean, spacious, had a great kitchen, and comfortable living room, where we all could hang out and relax. The rooms slept everyone just fine and the closets/dressers were big enough for all our clothes. There are also plenty of bathrooms on the different levels of the house. JR is a superb host. He made some fun recommendations, including music in the park and restaurants. He responded very quickly and is nearby, if you need him to assist with anything. I would be thrilled if my family is able to go to this home every year. It felt like the kind of idyllic summer vacation you always remember.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Many, Many pros but a few cons
First, let us say that Jonathan was an excellent host. He was responsive, communicative both through VRBO and via text when our visit began. When we arrived we noticed that some of the beds had light sand in them likely wrapped up in the dryer.. There were hairs on pillowcases. One of the comforters was also dirty - dog hair? When we made Jonathan aware of the problem he offered immediately to send the cleaning crew out but since our rooms were already unpacked and we had "moved in, we declined. We so appreciated the offer. Pros: The house is amazing for larger groups. Upstairs has two rooms with double bunks and then there are 3 rooms with queens. The family living space is huge and fantastic. The outdoor deck for dining off the kitchen in the screened porch was bug free and perfect to being outside without being outside. The kitchen is stocked and ready for cooking for large groups. Almost every kitchen pot, pan and utensil you would need. I'd bring your own oil if you really want to cook....there were just a smattering of salts, peppers and seasonings. Having access to a golf cart in the very kid-friendly community of homes was a huge plus and highlight for our family. The cart ran smoothly and was easily recharged. After a day at the beach, the hose out front was perfect for washing off sandy feet. House seems to have been renovated in last 5 years or so and the paint colors and applicances and bathroom amenities were top notch. Also, bonus...no squeaky floors! Decent selection of games and a bonus piano if someone in your group wants to perform some Elton John covers... Cons: There was no master bath so one hallway bathroom is for the bunk rooms and 1 queen room. Potentially 10 people. The other two queen rooms are connected by a Jack and Jill galley style bathroom with no divider space between sinks, showers and toilet. Despite trying multiple times, we could not get the gas grill outside to heat up past 250 degrees -- even with all 4 burners on. The beds are starting to show their age. Seems like the life of the beds was trying to be extended by adding mattress toppers, but really didn't work. When you are in bed with someone else and they move or get up....the bed squeaks and moves - not conducive to a great night of vacation sleep. We thought it was just the bed in one of the queen rooms but comparing notes at breakfast indicated it was more than one bed. Many. many pros, but a few cons...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Big Red
Had a wonderful experience staying at Big Red for 4 nights! Great location, Great amenities, great property! The owner was extremely responsive and helpful. The property was clean and private. Golf cart was great to use around the neighborhood and bring the families to the beach. Also close to tons of hiking trails among the state and national parks! We look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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