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Charming Michigan City Cottage

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The cottage is on the right in the photo. Very cute and cozy!
Front exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
back patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 765.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Michigan City, IN
  • Washington Park Beach
    11 min walk
  • Stop 7 Beach
    11 min walk
  • Washington Park Zoo
    11 min walk
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Loft bedroom

2 Double Beds

Main floor primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Michigan City Cottage

Enjoy a getaway steps from Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach in this cozy cottage that is great for quiet comfort, family fun, a romantic getaway, or a weekend with close friends. There are many activities nearby including Washington Park Marina/Park/Zoo, Sheridan Beach, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Premium Place Outlets, and downtown Michigan City restaurants, all a short walk or bike ride away. The area also has several wineries and breweries. Additionally, for those wanting to enjoy concerts, sporting events or a day trip exploring Chicago, the South Shore Line now offers a 67-minute train to Chicago from 11th Street in Michigan City, which is approximately two miles from the cottage.

The beach is just a four-minute walk from the front door. We provide a beach wagon, two beach chairs, an umbrella, beach towels, a cooler, a few ice packs, and some sand toys for your enjoyment.

The serene back patio is surrounded by trees and is great for relaxing in the evenings. A grill is provided but please clean this after use.

The charming house features 1 queen bed in the primary on the main floor and two double beds in the upstairs loft. There is one full bathroom with a shower. A hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner and lotion are provided for your convenience. The home has a tv with Comcast cable. We also have WiFi and a small selection of books to borrow for your next good read.

Fall in love with Michigan City and enjoy the magic this peaceful cottage has to offer.

Property manager

Jaime Klopfenstein

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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 Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Map
Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 11 min walk
  • Washington Park Zoo - 11 min walk
  • Sheridan Beach - 16 min walk
  • Blue Chip Casino - 17 min walk
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Michigan City Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Michigan City Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Michigan City Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Michigan City Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Stop 2 Beach, Lake Michigan and Blue Chip Casino. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Michigan City Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Quick walk to the beach. Lovely neighborhood. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake cottage
This is our third summer staying at this cottage and it is always clean and well maintained. The location is great being just a few blocks from the lake, close to the zoo and close to restaurants. The neighborhood is quiet and very family friendly. This is a great spot for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect small family beach getaway!
Very nice place, close to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Beach cottage
Short walk to the nice beach in a nice neighborhood with an update clean house with plenty of room way better than any hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage near beach
We enjoyed our stay. The house is about a 5 minute walk to the beach. We also walked to the zoo, which took about 10 minutes. The location is great. The only negative was the bathroom shower was pretty moldy in the corners. The bathroom could use some upgrades. The house was overall clean and comfortable in great location for visiting the beach. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gennadii S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation in Michigan city
Our family had a wonderful fun time all week in this small cozy house located near the beach we liked everything thank you for the hospitality
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine getaway
Lovely little cottage, perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alysia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness issues
Owner corrected issues after we contacted vrbo customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right.
Just right for my two teens and dog and me. Beds were comfy. It had enough kitchenware to cook and serve a couple meals. Neighborhood was cute and quiet. And the beach! The best. Short three block walk to an accessible beach access path.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Retreat for Family Time
My husband, my 14 year old daughter and our 1 year old Havanese (first time traveler) had a very relaxing and fun time! We had lazy mornings, walked to the beach (like 10 times), the zoo, watched the sun set and did a 300 piece puzzle! We read books, listened to music, visited Dune Billies (ate delish food and bought T-shirts!). We shared friendly banter with locals and other visitors, too. Awesome memories that we will cherish!! The cottage had everything we needed and was just perfect in every way! We hope to visit again soon 💕.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
March stay
Overall everything was great. Had a little hiccup at check in with the code provided not working, but we were able to contact the host and fixed asap. Cozy little spot to respite for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Nice place for us, our two adult children and dog. Short walk to the beautiful beach and we enjoyed hanging out in the comfortable living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Excellent little house for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Debra R.

Liked: Communication, location
Pet friendly in Michigan City
Found this place for its pet friendly status and close to Indiana Dunes. For those reasons, it was great. However, when checking in, we found the unit to be not what we expected. The bathroom was bad. Fortunately the host quickly moved us to the other unit. This unit was better, but in all honesty both units need some serious upgrades, especially the bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ND vs Ohio State Game Weekend
Had a great time and this property was perfect for our group. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Value
As a family of 6, the house served its purpose. It was clean and welcoming. The walking distance to the beach was great and easy to manage with the supplied wagon to help haul gear. Great value and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a great time! The house was beautiful and clean. Perfect get-away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times
Cute. Clean. So close to beach. Perfect for our short trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located beach house
We stayed at the house for the second year in a row and had a wonderful time exploring the beach, zoo and going blueberry picking. The home is located very close to the beach and has a wagon to help move the chairs and sand toys for the easy two block walk. It is close to the zoo and downtown restaurants as well as Washington Park. The house is the perfect size for my spouse, myself and our two young kids. The house has tons of amenities and was a great place to relax between adventures. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Camille W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Beach 2023
There were not enough wash cloths for 4 people,1 kitchen towel,no paper towels. The grill had food dripping on the front & the grates had food stuck on them. The patio area was filthy not inviting at all. We contacted the people in charge & they said they would contact their cleaners & they showed up 2 days later while it was raining & she wiped the front of the grill off 7 then entered the cottage across from us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay near the beach
Our family had a great time staying here! The walk to the beach was very reasonable. We were able to carry everything we wanted and get there in a few minutes. The house had everything we needed for a great stay, plus a few extras. Having one bathroom could be tricky for some but worked for us. The information from the listing and from the hosts was accurate and timely. Totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dune Oasis
Lovely little property near Sheridan Beach in Michigan City. Compact, well-appointed, and perfect for our stay near the Dunes!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indiana Dunes
Enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, Comfortable House!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The house is very close to the beach and the pad on the sand was very helpful for pulling a wagon and children! The house was very comfortable, clean and the owners were so generous with having it well stocked with everything needed! We all got great sleep there on the very comfortable beds! We enjoyed the beach, zoo, Bridges restaurant and Bubbles for icecream were our favorites! Thank you for sharing your cute, comfortable home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend visit
Great location! Convenient check in/out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jaime Klopfenstein

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I am a lifetime resident of Indiana and have always loved the beach. The sand, waves, and sunshine make my heart happy. I enjoy traveling, exploring new areas, listening to live music, reading, playing games, and attending Broadway shows. I get excited to try different foods and cocktails at local restaurants in new places, and I am a lover of all animals. Through traveling, I have learned that the accommodations in which you stay while visiting a destination can make or break an experience. My goal is to make your time in the cottage an amazing and memorable getaway. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make your time here better. I am so excited to share this little slice of heaven with you.

Languages:

English
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