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Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House Near Beach only 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago

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The Lodge's great room facing Lake Michigan
Michigan Beach House wraparound porch facing lake
The Lodge great room with soaring stone fireplace and flat screen TV
Fire Pit in wooded yard with 8 lounge chairs [4 shown] with lit path to parking
The Lodge and its Lake Michigan view through 25 foot windows

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16362.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Michiana, MI
  • Michiana Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Local
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

The American Room

1 Queen Bed

The Bunk Room

3 Single Beds

The Catch

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Fern Room

1 King Bed

The Gondola

1 King Bed

The Master

1 King Bed

The Pendleton Room

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

First Floor Full Bath

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

Lower Level

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

Master Bathroom

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

Second Floor Full Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House Near Beach only 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago

Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House has a soaring 35 foot stone fireplace in great room with large picture windows facing Lake Michigan all while including all the modern comforts of a state of the art kitchen. Your vacation getaway for Summer beach fun, Fall leave turning, Winter snow fun or Spring winery tours. This gorgeous Beach house has all the cozy comforts of a pristine lodge, with modern amenities and the capability of sleeping 16 guests. Perfect for entertaining large groups or bundling away for a comfortable and charming weekend in this stunning lake house that is 135 footsteps from Lake Michigan with plenty of lake views.

Each room in The Beach Chalet has character and charm. New Kitchen with New appliances and granite counter tops. You and your guests will love selecting your unique bedrooms. Guests are greeted by a wrap-around lake facing front porch with integrated benches, 6 oversized Adirondack chairs and four tables for morning coffee or an afternoon drink. A bentwood loveseat and foot stool is a great spot for a afternoon nap.

You enter the great room called The Lodge. This 16x24 loft room with pine walls, oak floors,35 foot stone fireplace and beamed ceiling includes two sitting areas, one facing the lake a great spot for reading and the other around the stone gas fireplace and flat screen TV. This is the perfect place to unwind after a day at the beach or biking. The leather couches, mid-century furniture and Pendleton accents add to this room's charm.

Once guests pass through The Lodge they enter The Tap Room. The Tap Room is a perfect gathering place for games or to practice your bartending skills around the antique bar and chairs. The Tap Room has three sliding glass doors to access the wrap around deck to enjoy the lake views.

In addition to The Tap Room, guests can gather for meals, games and conversation in The Dining Room with its Pine walls, oak floors and wood table and chairs for ten. The room includes Pendleton accents and a themed light fixture and glass lamps.

You can cook in the new modern kitchen with its granite counter tops, all new brushed chrome Kitchen Aid appliances, oven, dishwasher, 5 burner range top and double door refrigerator freezer. The kitchen contains a coffee bar,pots, pans, dishware, cutlery, glassware, toaster, coffee pot, and baskets that hang from an antique sled from the ceiling over the sink and granite island with 4 counter stools. Also there is a small kitchen table with two chairs facing the garden.The kitchen has two doors to the secluded wooded backyard and patio with its two picnic tables that seat 12 as well as a Little Tyke picnic table and wagon. This wooded yard also includes two chairs and a side table as well as a gas grill. Deer sighting are common at dusk on the ridge.

The first floor also includes a full bath with new ceramic tile shower and two bedrooms. The American Room faces the lake and includes a queen bed, bookshelf, antique rocker, closet, and bedside tables. The Pendleton Room includes a queen bed, antique tennis racquets, a bookshelf, dresser, a rocker and a closet.

Guests will climb a beautiful staircase behind the 35 foot stone fireplace to get to the second floor. This level holds two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Fern Room holds a King bed, bedside tables, dresser, bookshelves and an antique bench with a window facing the lake. An adjacent bathroom includes an oversized tub and pine walls. The Master Bedroom with a window facing the lake in front. includes a king bed , two sitting chairs with a table , two bedside tables and a private bathroom with a new ceramic tile shower, Toto toilet and pine walls and views to the wooded yard in back.

Guests enter the Lower Level through a doorway between The Kitchen and The Lodge. Upon entering the Lower Level guests can see the new bathroom with oversized new ceramic tile shower, granite counter top. Guests staying in the lower level have a choice of three themed bedrooms. In addition, a new washing machine and two dryers are on this level as well as a laundry tub. The Gondola Room, positioned next to the bathroom, features a King sized bed with a mid-century headboard, an oversized lounger, a dresser, wall pegs on skis. The Bunk Room holds three twin beds, a flat screen TV, bookshelves, hat rack, two rockers, with table, two bed side tables, three camp stools and a mirror. Its rich red and green accents and Pendleton blankets create a peaceful space. The Catch is a bedroom and a half with a queen bed in one section and a twin in another. A large closet, tables, an easy back lounge chair and a fishing theme make this bedroom a catch.

Enjoy the wooded backyard which includes a fire pit surrounded by 8 lounge chairs. a beautiful new deck, gas grill and new pavers.

Other features include air conditioning, fire pit, parking and wireless internet access.

QUICK HOUSE/VILLAGE RULES:
-Maximum of 16 guests, with a guest defined as anyone over 2 years old according to Village Ordinance
-NO smoking
-NO fireworks on private or public property (i.e the beach)
-NO pets
-Enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00p.m. – 8:00a.m.
-Parking is limited to 3 vehicles directly in front of house, other cars can park on parking pad behind house and use path through yard

UPON CHECK-OUT:
-Please put all garbage in garbage cans/bins on street in front of the house
-Please put all recycling in marked recycling receptacle on street in front of the house
-Please put all USED towels in the laundry rooms

Property manager

Roxanne or Colin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 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
Code- enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Parking is limited to 3 vehicles directly in front of house, other cars can park on parking pad behind house and use path through yard.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Buffalo

New Buffalo is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Minden Bog and Friendship Botanic Gardens. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Michiana, MI

What's nearby

  • Michiana Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Duneland Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Local - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 20 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 21 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House Near Beach only 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House Near Beach only 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House Near Beach only 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House Near Beach only 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is steps away from Michiana Beach and Lake Michigan. Duneland Beach and Lyon Oaks Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Vacation
We had a great time at the property. A+ proximity to beach. We hope to have the opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful visit!
We loved our stay here! The house was perfect and the lake view was beautiful! It was great being so close to the beach. All instructions and communication about the house were fantastic, we'd definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Everybody loved the home, the location and the neighbourhood The kitchen was great, and loved the huge dining room table. It was nice to have all of sit together for meals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
This was the 2nd time our extended family (grandparents, adult kids and spouses, 8 grandkids) vacationed here, and the experience was well worth repeating. House was ideal for our large group, and close access to beach was terrific. Would happily return a 3rd time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location - great group house
Great place for a golf reunion of senior aged high school friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Vacation
Beautiful home. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Home!
We loved the beach house! Fantastic location -beach almost seemed like private beach - and so close! Our family loved the home. Everything we needed was there. Deer in the morning on the beach and in the evening by the fire pit was an added bonus. We are already planning to return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Trip
Our family had a wonderful time! It was so nice to be right by the beach yet have room for fires at night. Our favorite place we've stayed on Labor day weekend yet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
The location and space was excellent. Our family had a great time being together. So close to the beach a huge plus. Special note that the owner was so thoughtful and made sure all necessities were provided. 100% everyone enjoyed their stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place by the beach
Perfect size to accommodate our four adult children and their kids and my husband and I. Bedrooms are well situated for privacy and the common rooms are large enough to accommodate us all. Loved our coffee on the front porch with view of the beach. House had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We would recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

House was beautiful right on the lake.
Easily slept all 12 of us. Close to town with may things to do. A great house and a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

matthew c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Allowed us to really enjoy ourselves! Plenty of room. Great and equipped kitchen! Comfortable home feeling place. Excellent communication with host/property manager
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!
Perfect location and the house was well designed and curated. We had an amazing stay and they were very responsive. The kitchen could’ve used a few more essential items but nothing that would knock off a star or anything. Loved our trip! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at chalet.
This lovely big house was clean and well supplied for cooking and feeding a big group. Easy access to the lake and a neighborhood park was a big plus. We had an issue with the dishwasher, but the property managers took care of it within hours. Great place for a family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin weekend!
We had an amazing time staying at the Chalet. The place was sparkling clean, with a beautiful view of the lake (just a few short steps away), and amazing winery, breweries, and distillery nearby! We had 16 guests for my husband’s 30th birthday and we had an amazing weekend. There was plenty of room, a well-stocked kitchen for cooking, awesome fire pit, and hosts were very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Lawrence W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chalet
Nice home near Lake Michigan with ample room for our 13. Other related family visited for a family reunion during the day, and we all loved the views, the house, and the space (indoors and out). Parking in back was ok (once we found it) and even the older members made it OK over the hill or up the frount stairs to the house. Management tended to any issues very promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
This property is very nice with lot's of sleeping places. The kitchen is great. The view is great. The only downfall is no chair or seat is comfortable to sit in and there is not enough sitting space for a large family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st stay in SW Michigan
Beds were great - very comfortable! Great location with Lake MI a short walk away. Easy day trip to Chicago on train from MI City. Great food store - Al's supermarket on Hwy 12 south to MI City. Watch out for deer crossing roads in neighborhood. Very peaceful & quiet neighborhood. Be sure & check out Oinks ice cream in New Buffalo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ringing in the New Year
Our family of 14 had a great time for New Year’s in this house. We range in age from 6 to 74 and there was enough space for us to spread out when we wanted to and to be together when we wanted! Everything was perfect except the weather! We enjoyed deer sightings and walks on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great sibling 'camp' on the shore of the lake
We had a family gathering over a long weekend. We grilled, had a fire in the back pit, played games at the massive dining table, cooked in the extremely well-stocked kitchen, and gathered on the deck for drinks and snacks. Four of us swam in Lake Michigan; it was surprisingly warm, and the water was crystal clear. This is a terric home with a lot of accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Celebration Gathering
We came to Michiana to celebrate my son's wedding. Our family wanted to stay together and cherish this time before the wedding. The beach is literally just a few steps away and the view on the front porch is perfect for morning coffee and conversation. There was a huge limb that fell during a storm and the ice maker didn't work. HOWEVER, the manager was very responsive and took care of each situation quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

tami b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
The house was good location for our family reunion. Communication was great however the cleanliness was subpar for sitting outside. The grill was totally rusted and unusable. This was very disappointing. The rooms on the lower level were so cold we had to go out and by 2 electric heaters. All the bedrooms had multiple lightbulbs out so we had to replace those. Kitchen needed cereal bowls. Dishwasher was very finicky with using. We had a good time and the beach was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Beach Vacation Home
Great location! Lots of space, inside and out, for our family of 12. Lovely views of Lake Michigan and just a short walk down to the beach. The home is on a street that dead ends at a beach access with no public beach parking, so it is very quiet. Large kitchen, great for cooking and hanging out. Big dining room table. Excellent laundry facilities. Spacious bedrooms, comfortable beds, updated baths. Very comfortable front room and front deck. Back yard is wooded and charming. Close walk or bike ride to a nice public park with tennis/Pickleball courts, bocce court and great children’s playground. Loved to ride bikes or walk/run along Lake Shore Drive as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Margarett P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Safety concerns for certain disabilities
This property is not suitable/accessible to persons with certain disabilities or mobility limitations and this is not disclosed in any of the information provided in advance of full payment and arrival. This is a significant safety issue for certain renters, including members of our group. It is also important to note in advance that cell phone service ranges from poor to not available for those who might rely on that for various reasons. The property is otherwise as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Roxanne or Colin

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We will be close by if you need anything. The home was designed with owner use in mind. The house is fabulous. The last time I was at The Michigan Chalet Beach House three deer were in the yard for an hour.

Here is the link to our other property in the area: The Michigan Riviera #7519403
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7519403?uni_id=6932028

Why they chose this property

This beautiful home is just 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago. You will love the sunsets from the beach. This incredible home has a state of the art kitchen, ceramic showers and updated bathrooms and there has been terrific attention to detail in its décor. It's a rambling 7 bedroom, 4 full bath home with all new appliances including a new washer and two new dryers.

What makes this property unique

Pendleton accent décor through out. Large stone fireplace. Lake Michigan is out front and a beautiful wooded yard out back. Only 135 footsteps to the beach. On dead end street so very little traffic. Beautiful yard. Guests tell us between the fabulous kitchen and grill and yard they cooked nightly so they could wander to the beach for sunset. Fire pit with 8 chairs around it. Parking in front and in back on a parking pad with a lit path to back of house.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests