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Main Level | Living Room
Main Level | Dining Room
Main Level | Living Room - Walk into this massive beach home with a feel of the coast. Open floor plan perfect for your large group gatherings. A holiday favorite.
Outside | Screened Porch - Relax the day away in this spacious screened patio. Light the indoor/outdoor fireplace for those cool evenings.
Welcome To Bob's Boathouse - Bob's Boat House has ample parking in front of the home. Need more space? Head across the street and ask the office for some overflow parking passes!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Michigan City, Indiana
  • Washington Park Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Washington Park Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 2

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Large living space perfect for multiple families

Bedroom: 5 + Loft: 2 | Bathroom: 4.5 | Sleeps: 16

Check out this classic beach home! Centrally located in the Beachwalk Resort with easy access to the resort amenities, and even Beachwalk' s private Lake Kai! Big enough for the whole family.

BEDROOM and BATHROOM SET UP
Bob’s Boathouse

Main Level
-Bedroom 1: Queen
-Bedroom 2: King
-Bath 1: Full Standalone
-Powder Room

Loft 1
- Futon

Loft 2 Up the Ships Ladder
- Two Twin Beds

Second Floor
-Bedroom 3: King Suite with Attached Bath
-Bedroom 4: Queen with Attached ¾ Bath
-Bedroom 5: Two Full
-Bath 2: Full Bath with Jetted Tub Attached to Bedroom 3
-Bath 3: Attached to Bedroom 4 with Walk in Shower
-Bath 4: Attached to Bedroom 5 with Walk in Shower

INDOOR GATHERING SPACE
The enormous main level offers one of the best great rooms in all of the Beachwalk Resort. Open room consisting of your living area with flat screen TV and double sided indoor/outdoor fireplace, dining area with seating at the table for 8, and kitchen area with extra bar seating for 6 if needed with a built-in wine cooler.

OUTDOOR GATHERING SPACE
Build a fire in the fireplace and enjoy while relaxing on the screened in porch. Just think, a fire outside without the bugs!

HOUSE SPECIFIC AMENITIES
Roku Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, Linens, Gas Grill, Screened in Porch

LOCATION
Located in Beachwalk Resort, directly across from the resort amenities.

PARKING
2 parking spaces along the street in front of the house. Additional parking available in the nearby overflow parking lot.

HOUSE RULES
-No smoking or vaping indoors
-No pets
-No PARTIES
-No Prom Parties
-No Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
-No fireworks
-Must be 25 years old and present for the duration of the stay to reserve.

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED
Professionally managed means peace of mind during your stay. Front desk associates, housekeeping and maintenance staff are nearby should you need anything during your stay. It’s your vacation, we are here to ensure you enjoy it.

RESORT AMENITIES AND INFO * indicates a seasonal amenity.
4ft heated pool*, toddler pool, basketball court*, tennis court, bocce ball court, shuffleboard, Sandcastle playground, putting green, paddle boarding and kayaking*, catch and release fishing. Parking Passes ($5 each) and Wristbands ($15 each) are required for all guests ages 4 and up mid-May through September.

Bob's Boathouse rents with a 7-night minimum with check-in and check-out on Friday during peak season (mid-June to mid-August).

Property manager

Beachwalk Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available

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Children

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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
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About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Washington Park Zoo and Canada Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Michigan City, Indiana

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large living space perfect for multiple families have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Large living space perfect for multiple families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Large living space perfect for multiple families located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Kai and Lake Michigan. Sand Castle Park and Stop 7 Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

golden anniversary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We celebrated our 50th with our kids and grandkids. The rooms are great, but the whole house could use a deep cleaning, including dishes.

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle L.

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

Great house and location

This was our second time staying at the Beachwalk resort. The house is in a great location, very clean and exactly as pictured. Having the management office across the street was also super convenient for check-in. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

very spacious and convenient

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was able to house my whole family easily
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6/10 Okay

Kellie F.

Functional but needs some love

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Bob’s as a group of 14 for one week. This house had pros and cons, I’ll start with the pros:Pros:* the location of this house is excellent. It’s very easily the biggest selling feature as the house is in the middle of all the amenities. My family really enjoyed being able to cross the street for the pool, club house, and both lakes. * We easily slept 14 people here. We had a total of 5 individual families and we were each able to have our own space to sleep. * The large open layout of the kitchen/living/dining area was really nice as well. This was an area we used quite a bit. * The management office was very nice and helpful with all of our questions throughout the week. Cons:* This house needs a DEEP cleaning. After just a day here, the bottoms of our feet were black from walking in the house. * It’s evident that the owners didn’t take comfort into mind when choosing furniture and rather chose the cheapest items they could find. The beds, couches and chairs are very uncomfortable. * For a house that sleeps 14, it does not seat more than 5-6 in the living room. In the evenings when we’d want to relax and spend some time at the house, most were stuck sitting at the counter or going to their bedroom to sit. Those bedrooms didn’t have any comfortable seating options and there are no televisions in the bedrooms for those who’d prefer to watch something rather than read. * An outdoor space would be an excellent addition to this house too. A small area out front with a fire pit and a few chairs could easily be added instead of the weeds growing in the dirt. This house needs some love. It’s overall functional and served its purpose for the week, but it appears the owners don’t much care about the house and its guests. I’m not entirely sure I’d stay here again without some MAJOR updates.
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6/10 Okay

Nathan S.

Great layout & clean but updates needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Check in was easy and helpful at the front desk. Was unfortunate to get into property to find the thermostats were all programmed to be set at 49 degrees. Took until late evening for the house to warm up to acceptable levels. House was clean but starting to show lots of wear and tear. Carpeting upstairs had many stains throughout and dish washer was not cleaning dishes very well even with rinsing prior to loading. Wine/beverage cooler in kitchen also did not work. Given the size of the house, more plates and bowls would be a nice touch as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Anne K.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I booked Bob’s Boathouse for a family gathering. Other relatives rented other houses on the resort property. We went in October and the resort really didn’t have much to offer in terms of activities. The rental itself was as described in the listing. There were quite a few maintenance-type issues (I.e. screen door didn’t slide well, cracked toilet seat). These issues were not disruptive to our stay and were reported on checking out. Note that none of the houses my group had were mobility friendly. All had steps and Bob’s Boathouse had no railings. The space was great and the resort was located close to a lot of area attractions.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Great Labor Day weekend stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sixteen of our family members stayed for 5 nights over Labor Day weekend. This is our fourth visit to Beachwalk. It's wonderful having a beach community right here in the Midwest! Everyone loved the location of the house . . . closer to the beach than we've ever been and right across the street from all of the wonderful new resort activities. The house doesn't come with a golf cart, which adds so much to the fun of staying at Beachwalk; so we rented one from Lancam. The house itself was spacious, clean, and well-stocked, with a good ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms; and the bedrooms were all nice and big. The huge great room (LR, DR, and kitchen all in one) gave us a fantastic place to hang out. Definitely a 5-star vacation!!
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10/10 Excellent

Great location/rental for family of 14!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We choose Michigan City because it is close to Lake Michigan, our grandchildren (ages 3-10) love the beach and the waves! Our immediate family (4 families) live in Central Wisconsin, Madison, WI area and Northville, MI so we choose this location because it is somewhat centrally located for us. This is our 3rd year at Beachwalk Rentals and Bob's Boathouse is probably our favorite location and the lay-out of the house was very suitable for our family. Close to everything....the beach, the pool, the playground, the pickleball courts, the new ice cream building, the splashpad, and the registration desk. Overall a great 4+ days! Suggestions to the property owners would be please provide more rugs for entrance and bathrooms and more towels!
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8/10 Good

No Frills - Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at Bob's Boathouse for 3 years now because of the location. Our families enjoy the pirch fireplace and large gathering area. The building/furnishings could use a lot of love, but we overlook that for the location.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Great Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect size house for a family of 10. We are fortunate to be able to rent it each year and are so appreciative of that.
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4/10 Poor

Ronna E.

BOB’s

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great! Staff friendly :)Unfortunately we will not stay here again though for many reasons - the kitchen was not well stocked and it was very dirty - mold in the dishwasher we had to clean out and lots of food crumbs and dried liquid around the trash and recycle area. Beds were extremely uncomfortable. Living room furniture was stained so we covered them with blankets. Carpets dirty so we wore shoes inside.
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10/10 Excellent

Ginny F.

Bob's Boathouse August 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time with plenty of space for our family. The house was perfectly located near the pool, Lake Kai, cafe and playground and a short walk to Lake Michigan. The house needs a good cleaning, especially the floor and some repairs. The cabinet where the trash cans were kept was very dirty and hard to access. The basement smelled bad, maybe mold. However, we did enjoy our stay and would rent again.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Our Happy Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our "go to house" every summer. It is spacious and conveniently located. The onsite staff is welcoming and helpful to answer questions.The new amenities to the Beachwalk property are fantastic.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Bob’s Boat House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second year we have rented Bob’s Boat House. It doesn’t disappoint. This is a great place to take the kids. The new additions to the resort are awesome.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark K., Chicago, IL USA

Bobs boathouse review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good
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6/10 Okay

Great Location...Needs TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fabulous location. Great family community. Many options for all. House needs a DEEP cleaning and more TVs. Maintenance staff was awesome!
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Another great week at Bobs Boathouse! We will be back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 14th year at Beachwalk Resort and at least our 10th year at BBH. Weather didnt totally cooperate but it didnt stop my 7 grandkids from totally enjoy their week. I love the feel of BBH beause of the very open first floor. We are never crowded or falling over each other. A plus is that every bedroom has its own private bathroom. See you next year.
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6/10 Okay

ICE-Cheryl K.

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the beach walk community. We found it very unique. The staff was helpful and friendly. The only complaint was the cleanliness of the home. Smelled like fish when you walked in. The inside trash drawer was filthy as well as the floors. Our feet were filthy. When opening some windows we saw that the ledges were green. Carpet and couches were in need of after too. I pulled out a ridge d fry pan which was covered in solidified grease. There were broken beach floats under the side stairs.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Great Home and Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spacious first floor and perfect for family.
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10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

New Years Eve

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our New Years Eve stay was very enjoyable. The house is as described and fit our family perfectly. I didn't remember on the house description but there is a loft with 2 twins and a basement (not really finished) with a ping pong table. The management company was fantastic - there was not a BBQ grill, so we called and one was delivered. We will definitely rent again, hopefully the summer!
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10/10 Excellent

Shelice T.

Girls Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the house! It was spacious and had everything we needed for the weekend.
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8/10 Good

Stay in August

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, we liked the home, however the master bedroom TV did not work and we were told by the maintenance staff that the cable box running it had not been operational for a while. The floor on the first level was very dirty when we arrived. It was clear it had not been thoroughly cleaned. The rest of the home seemed clean though.
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8/10 Good

Luz P.

Our little escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The current world situation did not stop our family from traveling and enjoying a quiet Michigan City vacation. The house is far roomier than expected and the kids had a lot of fun in the game room and with the wonderful assortment of board games. Plenty of bathrooms, sitting spaces and relaxing options. The house is located across the street from the private beach and pool which was wonderful for the kids. The only complaints we would have would be with the beds and housekeeping. The bed mattresses were super firm and I could feel the box springs. Housekeeping missed a few spots and it seemed that the house hadn’t been swept in ages. Otherwise there were plenty of towels, dishes, and the appliances were perfect including the grill! Highly recommend bringing your own TP, paper towels, coffee, and garbage bags, there wasn’t enough of those. All in all, will be back and will try a different house in the neighborhood.
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6/10 Okay

Melissa W.

Bobs boathouse

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was in a great location. Close to the pool, lake, ice cream shop and beach. The Beachwalk community itself was beautiful. The house we stayed in left a bit to be desired. It was big with lots of room for everyone. It was, however, extremely dirty. The kids feet were blck 10 minutes after they took their shoes off. The kitchen countertops were sticky, almost everything in the kitchen needed washed before using. The decor is quite outdated. I would definitely stay at Beachwalk again, just not at this property.
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Another great week at BBH on the books!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was an unusual summer for vacation but Beachwalk and BBH was a wonderful getaway from the tension (covid, protests) in Chgo. Our happy place! 10th yr at BBH..perfect location for a our family. Right across from the pool, nice walk or ride in golf cart to beach, and the kids love being across from the "ice cream shop". Grandkids getting older. They fished, went to putting green, park, and basketball court on their own. Very safe!

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