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living room galley kitchen other side with eating area

Magnificent 🌞 SunSets backed by a Light House setting in Michigan City

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Gym
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Washer

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Michigan City, IN

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Short walk to beach, Lake style beach house with wrap around front porch and a 6 foot overhang. Outside water fountain and privacy screen, outdoor eating area with deck chairs& gas grill. Inside 3 bedrooms with dbl. beds. Cathedral ceilings with cedar beams, sky lights, bay window, galley kitchen. There is internet too. Downstairs Great room has at, TV, DVD/VCR & stereo system as well as a regulation pool table. Includes washer & dryer. Impressively decorated with beach theme.

Amenities:New appliances + microwave. Has phone for local calls. All the furniture is very comfortable. Open galley kitchen with pots & pans, dishes and dishwasher. Everyone who sees this place wants to stay here. ( No pets, no smoking.)
ActivitiesGreat sandy beach only 3 blks away. Remember the sunscreen and sandals. Enjoy boating, charter fishing, shopping at Light House Mall, see The Light House Museum. Enjoy the local zoo or watch a beautiful sunset from the lighthouse along the pier.

Have children ? go to the Heston Train Steam Museum off 1000 North then eat at the Heston Bar & Grill at night out in the country. Lots of restaurants and night entertainment.. all over Michigan City.
Area:Drive to New Buffalo 9 miles away, there are numerous restaurants as well as antique shops all along Red Arrow Hwy to keep you busy on a rainy day. Spend an afternoon wine tasting in Harbor Country. Several great wineries just 30 to 40 minutes away. Wander the lovely back roads and beautiful countryside.

Property manager

Robert Devincentis

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

You will receive a Guest Agreement by your email which you will please sign and return by US Mail or scan email back. Has general information/rules

Laundry room had detergent, please wash the linens only from the beds you use and include towels too. After drying please place on table outside room

The kitchen has a dish washer+soap, please clean up that area and leave the house in same condition you found it.

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 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

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.

Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

Washington Park Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Blue Chip Casino - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Washington Park Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Sheridan Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 9 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 People who have stayed here love this place and want to come back. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at People who have stayed here love this place and want to come back.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at People who have stayed here love this place and want to come back.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is People who have stayed here love this place and want to come back. located?

This family-friendly Michigan City holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Washington Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Michigan City Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terra C.

6 Aug 2024

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

Gray house on the corner

This was a comfortable home for our family of 6. Plenty of bedding and towels. Clean home, nice area, and pleasant home! We would go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri K.

8 July 2024

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

Nice Stay

Great house. Clean and comfortable

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauralee G.

9 Aug 2020

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

Family get away

The house easily lived up to expectations. We especially enjoyed the evenings sitting out on the deck where we saw deer, red tailed hawks, and many friendly people out walking their dogs. It was a nice neighborhood for walking. The interior was comfortable and well maintained.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

17 July 2020

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

Relaxing

The house is much nicer than pictured - roomy and light in the LR, DR, kitchen and bathroom. Very comfortable to hang out in. . It is well-stocked and the kitchen was nice to cook in- especially given we cooked in much more than normal. There is a big family room downstairs with a pool table. It is 3–4 blocks to the lake. Easy for adults. I would stay there again if we returned to the enjoyably.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Lana M.

2 Sept 2019

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

Roomy and Comfortable

Bob’s home is lovely and has plenty of larger, comfy beds for you and your guests. The basement is amazing for kids and for just spreading out. The property was meticulously cleaned before we arrived. Ample toilet paper, paper towel and anything else you don’t want to worry about. My kids complained about the walk to the beach; it did seem like a hike with all the stuff, but I enjoyed the exercise and it really wasn’t bad. Overall, not a super beachy neighborhood, but close enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Julie S., Cincinnati

23 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in

Spacious Property, Updating Needed for Guest Use

This is an affordable, spacious property. It is good for families that need to space and home amenities (kitchen, washer/dryer, etc.) It had all of the basics - plates, cups, cooking utensils, towels, etc. There were actually 4 bedrooms (one in the basement). The finished basement is spacious and has a pool table. Areas that were not ideal - the home had a musty/unpleasant smell around the entrance and bedrooms, many of the home items are well-loved and could use updating (threadbare sheets in master, kitchen chairs with wobbly legs tied together, older TV, furniture, decorations, etc.). In the listing, the beach seemed to be closer than it was - it is really like a 10 min walk on streets to get to Sheridan Beach (unless there is another secret way we were not aware of - there were no instructions). There is a beach shuttle with a stop near the property if you can coordinate to use this - it is more ideal than walking, especially if you have kids. There is not very much walkable from the property if that is something that is important to you. Communication with the property owner needs to be on phone, emails were not responded to. He did answer the phone when called. Opportunities that would be helpful that we've experienced at other VRBO properties - it would be helpful if there was a binder that had local information, how to get to the beach, local restaurants, etc. Also, since it is near a beach, having beach chairs, toys, umbrella, etc. would improve the usability of the property with families. Tips: We were able to have groceries delivered to the house with Shipt, this was really great! They got there when we arrived. We tried the new local Jamaican restaurant - it was great but is cooked to order (slow) and is very spicy. Other restaurants my family loved - Bentwood Tavern and (New Buffalo) - great food and kids menu. Sat on the deck and watched the boats. Sophia House of Pancakes - delicious breakfast and very big portions (share). Oinks ice cream - visited a few times to try different flavors (cash only, busy). Other activities and day trips they loved: we visited the local miniature horse farm, Washington park zoo, Sheridan beach, warren dunes, kayaking in new buffalo on papaw river, exploring St. Joes and beach. Nice area and lots to do.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2019

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

Great stay at the lake!

We had a very nice stay in Michigan City. The house was exactly as described. It was nice to enjoy a new cooling system....never needed to go below 75degrees. We used the table on the deck and enjoyed a few deer sightings. The lake front was a pleasant walk with only one significant dune to climb. A few times we needed to carry the 3 year old . The house had a few toys which we enjoyed but no kids games....several good ones for adults. We discovered several nice parks , an excellent coffee shop and the Outlet Mall. There is a nice smart TV upstairs. There is internet service (very slow) and a larger screen TV plus movies downstairs. All in all, we were very satisfied.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

26 July 2014

Spacious, Fun, Great Location!

I can't say enough nice things about Bob and Sue's Beach house! There was PLENTY of room for my family of 5, plus room for my mom to stay with us, too. The pool table was a real hit, and the nearby beach was FAB!!! The house provided ALL of the necessities and some things you might not think of (including a blender, cheese cutter, plenty of pitchers, an ice maker, books and games, a toddler bed, etc.). The property was in great shape: clean, well-kept, in a nice area. Bob was wonderful to work with and got back to us with all of the information we needed - and great directions to the house. I would totally recommend renting here. Absolutely. 100%! We would LOVE to come back again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Erwin S.

4 Aug 2012

We had a nice week!

Our holiday was so nice. We are visitors from Germany (four persons) and the cottage is very beautiful. We felt very comfortable. The owners were so kind to us. We will retain fond memories of the time. Thank you for all. Fam. Schultz

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

8 July 2010

Comfortable and roomy, very nice owners!

Ok, first of all I must say the pics on here do NOT do this house justice. They look ok but dont give you a real idea of just how wonderful this house is. I have not one complaint. The rooms are nice sized, the beds are comfortable and you dont need to bring a thing except yourself, a camera, and food! The owners met us there, gave us the tour, and then left us alone the whole week so we had the utmost privacy. The kitchen has everything you need and although there is a nice table to eat at inside we ate every meal out on the deck (except the one night it stormed then we ate in the fun room downstairs and watched a movie). This is a great family house (it even has a toddler bed in one of the rooms). Be sure to vistit Washington park beach and zoo while you are there (only $6 entrance). Also they even provided beach towels even though we brought our own we will know for next time that is one less thing we have to pack. There is a washer and dryer so we didnt go home with any dirty clothes. Cant wait untill next year and pray that the Bob and Sue are still renting... Thank you for a great stay

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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17 July 2009

A very pleasent stay by the lake.

The house was as promised, well kept and in a quiet setting. The rooms were large with good furnishings. The property itself was in pretty good shape and the equipment all functioned as it should. All in all an "A".

About the host

Hosted by Robert Devincentis

The owners of this house are the original ones and this place was also built by the owner in 1991 as their own summer vacation place too. Search high and low and if you see anything like this place, you will want to stay here and save some money. You will find that many places cost and charge a lot more for any place like this one. This is a turn key home. That means this house has everything just like your own home. So just bring the things you want to wear and the food you want to eat or drink. We respect you and your families vacation as a time to refresh yourselves and hope you enjoy everything this beautiful home and beach area has to offer. Please contact me by text / email here at Homeway. I am the owner, and I will answer any questions you have about your stay with us...Thanks. Bob De Vincentis

Why they chose this property

This is a very unique architectural place and is very well liked by the people who stay here you feel right at home and many people have returned year after year making it their own summer retreat place. This is a non-smoking house and we do not allow pets.

What makes this property unique

Save $$$ read this please. People have said they feel like the place is theirs and are right at home. You don't have to own a summer place everything is already done for you. Again just bring what you to want to wear and the food you want to eat. Or just go out to many restaurants in the area. Again this is a non smoking house and we do not allow pets. Sleeps a maximum number of 6 people only, no exceptions. Their is a laundry room down washer and dryer stairs with soaps . We simply ask you wash the towels you use and strip the bed linens only off the beds you use before you leave. Thank you and then fold these items after drying them and leaving them on table outside the laundry room. You are not required to remake the beds. Please clean up after yourself in the kitchen as we provide a dish washer and soap and basically ask you clean up after yourself and leaving the house in the same condition you found it. Please also take out the garbage and use the cans provided in the carport. Then take the cans to the end of the driveway off on the soft grass area Sunday night for pick up early Monday morning or take out the cans on the day you leave to the same area on the day you leave if is not Sunday.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

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