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Steps To Beach Laid Back Luxury in Highly Coveted Long Beach 6 BR 6 Ensuite Bath

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Exterior
Property grounds
Back grassy area with Hot-tub and large sectional with fire-pit table
Living area
Chef Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 18557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Long Beach, IN
  • Duneland Beach
    8 min walk
  • Sheridan Beach
    3 min drive
  • Michiana Beach
    11 min drive
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    9 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 Primary Bedroom with ensuite bath, soft Linens, Black out shades. TV, and ceiling fan

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 1 King or 2 Twins with ensuite bath, TV, Soft linens, black-out shades, ceiling fan

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3: Queen Bedroom with ensuite bath, soft linens, black-out shades, TV, and ceiling fan

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 King Bed: with ensuite bath, soft linens, black-out shades, TV, and ceiling fan

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 Main Floor Queen memory foam sofa sleeper with ensuite bath, soft linens

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 6 Lower Level Twin beds, soft linens, TV, ceiling fan

4 Single Beds

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 Primary marble and quartz ensuite bath with double sinks, expansive shower and Kohler fixtures

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

Bathroom 2 Marble ensuite bath for twin/king bed

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 Marble and quartz ensuite bath with Kohler fixtures for Queen bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 Marble and quartz ensuite bath with Kohler fixtures for King bedroom

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

Bathroom 5 Main Floor ADA friendly marble and quartz ensuite bath with Kohler fixtures

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

Bathroom 6 Lower Level marble and quartz with Kohler fixtures

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

Bathroom 7 Marble Half bath with Kohler fixtures

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Steps To Beach Laid Back Luxury in Highly Coveted Long Beach 6 BR 6 Ensuite Bath

We recently re-listed on VRBO, so thus no reviews
for 2024.

** Reserve for 30 days or more and save the 12% tax-up to $4,700 per month. Owner will modify the VRBO quote to reflect the savings before you book.


** We extend a 10 am Check-in time and 3 pm Check-out time, to offset some of the booking fees (most properties check-in at 4pm and check-out at 10/11am)


Along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, sits this remarkable home-The Beach House Brigade, a family-owned home for over fifty-five years! A stunning rehab- all three levels were taken down to the studs, and everything is fresh and flooded with natural light!

In the highly coveted area of Long Beach, you will be perfectly situated to soak up all that this charming beach community offers: just one street away from the water's edge with sandy beaches showcasing views of three states, a bike ride away from a groovy summer cafe, a full gym, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, and a children's play area.
A 10-minute car ride or easy 25-minute easy bike ride to the zoo, shopping, gaming, boating, spas, restaurants, golf, stables, and the vibrant art district.
15 minutes from Indiana Dunes National Park, 40 minutes from the University of Notre Dame, and 90 minutes from Chicago, 15 minutes from Michigan's Wine Country, Craft Breweries, and Distilleries.

All close enough to enjoy, while preserving the feel and simplicity of a lakeside getaway. Stand-up paddleboards and other beach toys and bikes can be rented and delivered to the home -beach life doesn't get any easier!

The intentional design fosters laid-back luxury for both families and groups- providing ample space to gather and mingle, coupled with outlets for privacy and a peaceful retreat.

This Long Beach gem, with its proximity to the beach, sits on three lots, on a quiet street, and boasts 6 spacious bedrooms complimented with 6 ensuite marble bathrooms, featuring Kohler fixtures. Each bedroom offers soft linens, a ceiling fan, black-out shades, and flat-screen smart TVs with YouTube TV.

Enjoy the privacy of the 1.5-acre lot with fantastic outdoor living with 12-foot French sliding doors with screens provide a gateway to fresh air, sounds of the waves, and privacy- hot tub, 2 patios, outdoor dining, a 6 burner Weber grill, Breo fire pit, and extra large (front and back) grass covered areas for relay races, sprinklers, kiddie pools, volleyball, croquet or ping-pong.

For those times when you need a quiet place to get some work done, the main floor den is home to the office and offers a bright and inspiring space, with its two bay windows and large desk; the desk is stocked with basic office supplies, including a printer/copier/scanner. We offer the fastest internet service that Comcast provides "Preferred Gigabit" high-speed Wi-Fi, with download speeds of up to 1200 Mbps.

The main floor den also offers additional sleeping arrangements with a queen memory foam sofa sleeper and its own ensuite full marble bath that is ADA-friendly.

The designer gourmet kitchen offers a professional grade dual fuel oven, 6 gas burner cook-top, Calphalon cookware and bakeware, three dishwashers, two sinks, and a double wall oven, punctuated with quartz countertops, and Kohler fixtures-a feast awaits!

The Family Room and Living Room are flooded with natural light, fresh air, comfy seating, game tables/work spaces, and 65" 4K Smart TVs with YouTube TV, Disney Plus, and Netflix.

The lower level is home to two twin beds, a sitting area with a Smart TV, a twin trundle daybed, a kitchenette, a full bathroom, a full-size washer and dryer, and ample closet space, including a walk-in closet.

While many come for the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan with its: sunsets, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, jet-skiing, charter fishing trips, sailing, biking, hiking, boating, tennis, golf, skydiving, sandcastles, go-carting, bird watching, BBQ's, berry picking, and the zoo.

You can also: banish the stress with a spa day, learn to shoot, walk trails, tour world-class wineries, breweries, and distilleries, gaming at two casinos, a vibrant art community, one-of-a-kind shopping, and a lively food scene with some of the best food outside of Chicago!

After a day of activity, unwind at the Beach House Brigade with a whirlpool in the private hot tub, stove-top popping corn, coupled with a movie (Netflix, Disney Plus), s'mores, around the Breo fire-pit, fresh homemade ice cream delights with our ice cream maker, a dance party while someone plays the favorites on the piano, a game on two 65" 4K TV's, read a book or take a nap on the patio, by the fire, or at the beach, or choose from the selection of family games.

We provide 8 beach chairs, 12 beach towels, and a beach wagon. Please bring your beach umbrellas.

Thank you for your interest in the newly reconstructed Beach House Brigade- situated on a quiet street, and steps to the wide sandy beaches showcasing views of three states, offering 6000 sq ft of laid-back luxurious indoor space, 1.5 acres of expansive outdoor living, including a private hot tub, fire-pit, partial lake and sunset views.

Main Floor:

Den/Office with ensuite full bath and Queen memory foam sleeper sofa, laundry, family room, powder room, designer gourmet kitchen, dining room, terrace, and the living room. Two twin air mattresses are also available.


2nd Floor:

Primary Bedroom and ensuite full bath :1 king and 2 twins (trundle bed), large walk-in
closet
Twin Bedroom/1King and ensuite full bath: 2 twin beds, can be configured as King
Queen Bedroom and ensuite full bath, 1 queen bed,
King Bedroom and ensuite bath, 1 king bed


Lower Level:

2 Twin Beds with ensuite full bath, twin trundle daybed, walk-in closet,
kitchenette, and full laundry. Twin beds can be configured as King.


For a longer-term stay, the main floor Den can also be configured as a dedicated main floor bedroom with a conventional queen bedroom set, coupled with the adjoining ADA-friendly ensuite marble bath, offering ideal main floor comfort and safety; please contact the owner to discuss this option.




Property manager

Owner

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
We request vaccination records and trimmed nails.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
BEFORE completing a booking request please send email about what brings you to the area and details of your group including pets.
The hot tub is at your own risk. Consult with your physician before entering and using the hot tub. No children under 16
This is not a party home. Maximum capacity of 18 strictly enforced.

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
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

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. Minden Bog and Friendship Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting.
Map
Long Beach, IN

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 3 min drive
  • Shady Creek Winery - 5 min drive
  • Blue Chip Casino - 7 min drive
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 9 min drive
  • Washington Park Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 12 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps To Beach Laid Back Luxury in Highly Coveted Long Beach 6 BR 6 Ensuite Bath pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Steps To Beach Laid Back Luxury in Highly Coveted Long Beach 6 BR 6 Ensuite Bath located?

Situated in Michigan City, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duneland Beach and Lake Michigan. Long Beach Town Hall and Lyon Oaks Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a group
Very nice house and good lot. Close to the beach and easy drive to town. Good set up for a group or large families. Also cool architecture.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach getaway!
We have been renting houses with 12-18 people (big extended family!) in Michiana for years. It is sometimes hard to find a place that has enough bedrooms, a large enough dining room table, comfortable sitting areas, etc. This house was perfect for our stay over Memorial Day, and had everything we needed! Communication before we got there was excellent, and the sweet treats when we arrived were a fun surprise. We also loved the rock painting and the ice cream maker :-) If you like to cook, this is the most organized, well-stocked kitchen we have ever seen in a rental house! Enough of everything, and extras! We would highly recommend this house to anyone, and hope to stay there again. Especially since it is just a 2 min walk down to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

deanna t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and host
Great place to stay with a large family. Host was fabulous with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property and we enjoyed our stay this summer.
Our experience was great. The house is awesome, the location is perfect, and the owner was a pleasure to work with and checked in with us regularly to make sure everything was OK. The home is expertly organized and stocked with every kitchen gadget you could think of, lots of yard games, and a variety of books (we liked the ones about the local area). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 62 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

bina g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host very caring making sure we are enjoying our stay 👍❤️
Host and her team were very caring and helpful . We had an amazing time in that property . We will book it again .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

kevin k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House Brigade is AMAZING !
Colleen has a wonderful family friendly home a block from the Lake Michigan beach. It’s incredibly appointed and the owner’s communication and attention to our experience there was top notch ! Would highly recommend this place to anyone enjoying their large family. This place has it all!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

brad g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Beach
From the very start, the owner Colleen was fantastic. Very helpful with the rental and local area. We have nothing but great things to say. We stayed for two weeks. The beach has easy access and is very quiet with nice sand. The home is large. We found that we always migrated back to the kitchen. Every detail was attended to for our stay. Highly recommend this property and it's owner!!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The whole experience was perfect. Colleen is a wonderful, attentive hostess. The house was immaculate! I highly recommend this rental for anyone who wants an upscale accommodations and appreciates a well loved home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
We could not have asked for a better home for our October getaway. The house was impeccable with newly remodeled bathrooms and kitchen. We so enjoyed every minute of our stay! Highly recommend for families!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, beautiful home!
Colleen was amazing and super helpful with everything. The home was great - large enough for two families (my husband and me + our two kids and my sister and her husband and their two). Really comfortable and lovely home and all in just a super fun stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jory

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous summer getaway.
The home was fantastic, being across the street from the beach was so convenient, the backyard was the size of a football field and perfect for the family to relax and play with the grandchildren. My family has been fortunate to be able to travel often over the years to wonderful vacation destinations, this 2 hour drive from home was a perfect chance to escape these crazy Covid past 5 months. I would hope to return again to this home with my growing family in the future. The homeowner went well above and beyond to be certain we enjoyed our stay. She was terrific!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family getaway!
We rented this property for the Month of July and everything about the house and location exceeded our expectations! The owner is so friendly and knowledgeable about adult friendly as well as family fun activities in the area. The house is in beautiful condition with so many amenities included. We had just as much fun hanging around the beautiful and well-appointed property as we did on the beach. Just steps from two beautiful beaches, returning to the house for naps, meals, breaks from the sun was so convenient. It’s also a perfectly convenient location/short walk for hauling all sorts of beach gear to and from the house. We will definitely rent this house again! I cannot say enough good things about the house and location and beaches and ease of the rental process.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wayland N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute Dream
We stayed for 2 weeks- 4 couples and a baby, and wish we could have stayed longer. As an artist in design, no detail went unnoticed, and everything about this house continued to impress. From the cookware, to bathroom fixtures, beds, bedding, towels, washer/dryer on every floor, 3 dishwashers, and even the beach chairs- everything has been impeccably chosen. We enjoyed every inch- from the spacious kitchen, and two family rooms, all wonderfully flooded with natural light as well as the expansive yards where we played volleyball, badminton and frisbee (all set up and equipment provided). I will also add that each bedroom having it's own bathroom was yet another key detail. The beach was incredibly close which was awesome because we rented paddle boards that we carried to and from each day, from a rental company recommended by the home owner. The company picked up and dropped off the boards- so convenient. It was an incredible vacation thanks to this perfect home, we did not want to leave- and are already planning our return. We could not recommend more- 10 stars.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful beach getaway
This house is beautifully renovated and decorated with every amenity you could want. When we arrived there was no coffee pot as stated in the listing (only a Keurig) we mentioned to the owner that we would have brought our own if we knew, and she ran out to the store and bought one. The beach is clean but small probably due to the water level being high. But for the most part we had it to ourselves. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful and the yard is perfect for playing with little ones and nighttime fires in the fire bowl on the patio. We enjoyed our stay and made many family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

RJ p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house
Huge house. Beautiful inside and outside. Brand new on inside. Spacious. Families loved it. Grill and ping pong table as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation Dream Come True
Everything about this home exceeded our expectations. It was beautiful, spacious, and well-equipped. The walk to the beach was short and easy with plentiful parking at the house. Our large family enjoyed every minute of our stay and look forward to a return visit!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Lake Retreat
Absolutely beautiful lake home! My family had an awesome week vacationing in Long Beach in this stunning home! It was beyond our expectations, beautiful kitchen , bathrooms, bedrooms ! Wish we could of stayed longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arlene H.

Wonderful!
I am a frequent VRBO customer and I am VERY particular! This place is FANTASTIC! Its so clean and the linens are so comfortable. Its quiet, has great parking and close to the beach. The yard is so large you could host a football game. We did not want to leave! It was worth every penny and we have great memories of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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