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Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17

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View from the street
Living Room with Fireplace, Couch, Loveseat, and Chair (view from Front Door)
Dining Room with French Doors to Deck/Backyard
Dining Room (view from Kitchen) - two benches and four chairs - seats 10 or more
Dining Room - Looking Back to Front Door/Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

2nd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basement Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

Loft

3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master (first floor)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Basement Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17

Alegria is a charming beach cottage located in Sheridan Beach. This adorable 4 bedroom + loft, 3 bath rental is perfect for your vacation getaway! Located just 2 blocks away from the best beach on Lake Michigan this little gem offers so much! Open the door to the comfortable living area drenched in sunlight welcoming you the moment you walk through the door! The master bedroom is on the main floor with full bath. The second story has a full bath, a big, bright loft (with TV/DVD) that sleeps five - great for the kids! Off the loft is another bedroom with queen bed and French Doors to a private deck. The updated kitchen is totally equipped along with a roomy dining area and seating for the whole gang. Basement features a separate Living Room, Two Bedrooms (together sleep 6 easily), and a Bathroom with Shower.

But what is really most unique to Alegria is the outdoor space where you are completely surrounded by the trees and walking trails, providing privacy and serenity. You`ll love it so much that you`ll want to prepare your meals on the gas grill outside on the deck and dine under the star filled sky. Some nearby attractions include the Washington Park Zoo & Splash Pad, Michigan City Marina, Lighthouse Shopping Outlet and the Blue Chip Casino. All within minutes! Let the Alegria be your vacation destination!

Property manager

Todd Davis
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We Love extended family groups!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking - Allowed on street in front of house and to the south (till the 'No Parking Beyond Here' sign). Additional parking next block south.
Please don't park in front of the garbage cans (especially on Monday morning when the garbage is collected) or else it won't get picked up!! Smelly!!
The traveler must provide Photo ID and a guest list with name and age after booking. This house is family oriented. No Bachelor/ette parties, please.

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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
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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 cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 3 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Lake Michigan Beach Cottage: 4br+loft,3ba-Sleeps 17 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Washington Park, Lake Michigan and Blue Chip Casino. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Michigan City Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shem B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Online listing is accurate. Communication with Todd was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
This house was close to perfect for us - three families with kids sharing a getaway. We walked to the beach, to the zoo, and to the lighthouse. A short drive to the dunes and outlet mall. Great living and dining space. The big table doubled for evening games. The kitchen worked well - we fixed all our meals at the house. Great to have a dishwasher. The first and second floor sleeping spaces are wonderful. The basement ... is still a basement, and the bedrooms down there are certainly functional, but not as inviting as the others. Very helpful to have three bathrooms! We were very satisfied!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousin Trip
It is so cute and has all the details to make our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage Lake House Michigan City
Great space that easily accommodated our family of 16. Nice backyard deck in quiet wooded setting. Our kids loved exploring the woods behind the house. Nicely decorated space and well equipped kitchen. Walk to beach was manageable with small kids and wagons. Great memories created!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walk to the beach on Lake Michigan
Home was clean and had everything you need for your stay. Well stocked kitchen, gas grill. Private back deck. Walk to the beach on Lake Michigan and had beach chairs that can be used. The only downfall is there really is no yard for the kids to play in. We spent a lot of time at the beach and had a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College friends get-a-way
Great house for our group to spend the weekend catching up and relaxing! Really enjoyed the extra bonus of watching three deer in the back yard every morning during breakfast after we enjoying the quick stroll down to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a pleasure
Great place for our large family getaway. It is a close walk to the beach and Todd is always easy to work if any issue arises.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location to the Beach
Multi-family vaction. Great location to the beach and a very nice beach as well. We had a great time with plenty of space for our group. Very inviting home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KC Family
Perfect location at our favorite place. Just make sure your car mirrors are folded in or else they could get smashed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway near the beach
This house was perfect for our family of 13.House was very spacious and clean.We enjoyed our afternoon short walk to the beach,and enjoyed the beautiful sunset and views.We enjoyed the parks and the zoo near by as well.The deck was nice too and loved seeing the wild tukeys in the morning near the hill behind the house.Overall this house was perfect and relaxing for our weekend getaway!Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronnwyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet & short weekend stay
Our families second visit to the area and we brought friends along with us this time! Perfect location for us- short trip to the amazing zoo, walked on the pier and the kids loved the beach (even though it was kinda cold& windy), and had an amazing lunch at Dunebillies. The back deck was great and we saw deer on the hill behind us every morning and evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
very nice
Roomy, comfortable, easy walk to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The property was easy to find. It was in close proximity to the beach, the zoo, a large park, and other places of interests. We had a good size group and there was ample space for everyone. Parking was limited but the neighborhood was quiet, and the people around the area were very accommodating it solved our parking issue. Todd was really quick to respond to our inquiries and request.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daphnie L., Union, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again
This was a wonderful family vacation place. My daughter and her husband, my son and his wife, myself (grandma) and my 10 grandchildren had a great time, with plenty of room to sleep. Some of the beds weren’t the best. The queen bed in the loft was like sleeping on the floor according to the couple that slept on it. We took the foam topper off a bed in the basement and put it on the bed in the loft, which helped. The 2 metal bunk beds squeaked so the mattresses were put on the floor. The dryer squealed loudly, so we just made sure to run it only during the day and kept the door shut. The tub and shower in the loft area had some mold on the caulking around the tub and on the shower curtain, which was torn. We loved sitting on the deck, especially in the evening. The house next door had occupants on a couple of the days that we were there, which was no problem until they started smoking marijuana, which drove us indoors. In spite of these things, which I am positive that they will fix now that know about them, our stay was great and we would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellow house
Lovely home. Lots of amenities. We thought we were going to be closer to the beach. The 3 of us thought the cleaning fee was excessive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Vacation
Wonderful time had by all. We spent many hours at the beach which took just minutes to walk to, and the Washington Park Zoo was just delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
The house worked perfectly for our 4 families. The kitchen was exceedingly well supplied. The proximity to the beach was great. We loved the deck and backyard especially the treehouse! The yard could use a little work there is a large limb hanging from a tree that should come down and the deck flowers and beach chairs had been neglected but we cleaned it up and enjoyed all of it. We’ve been staying in the area for 3 years now and we all felt this house served us the best. Thank you Todd!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice C., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully wooded back yard
Alegria is well maintained and furnished. We enjoyed the close walk to the beach, which is huge and fun!! The private back yard is great for early morning coffee and evening dinner and relaxation. So enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large families with younger kids
Very nice and very roomy. Loved the long table and multiple seating areas! Most of the beds were comfortable. Beach was a pretty short walk. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alegria
Everything was great! We were in a great location for everything we wanted to check out in the area, although we were quite disappointed that the splash pad at the park seems to be shut down, and that was one of the area amenities listed that helped to make our decision. Maybe update the site? Other than that, everyone found something to enjoy! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Central/Southern Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay
I want to thank Todd and Joy for opening their home to us! It was a perfect location for an out of town wedding spot for our family and friends. The layout was perfect for different people coming and going throughout the week. We even hosted a rehearsal dinner there that was perfect with the outside deck and the kitchen setup. The three levels was great we never felt crowded or even had trouble with everyone getting ready the morning of the wedding. The short walk to the beach was perfect - many trips to the beach for walks without having people in our backyard. Would definitely stay there again and suggest to any family and friends as the perfect place - always felt safe even at night when walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Property was clean and very comfortable. Just a short walk to the beach. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Wyatt W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Michagin
Spacious, quiet setting, close to beach, plenty of things to do both in and outside of property. Cabinets fully stocked with dishes and utensils. Temperature cool throughout the house. Cleanliness was a 3 out of 5. Hair left in shower and bathroom floors. Upstairs pull out bed linens had not been changed both hair and dirt present. Wife was not happy with that at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Todd Davis

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We bought the entire Carter Manny compound from Carter in 2009 and have since set about trying to maintain (and even improve) the perfect balance of relaxed sophistication and ingenious simplicity that Carter infused it with over 60+ years of ownership. We spend most of our summers in Michigan City with our kids either in the sailing program, on the beach, or on the Michigan City Municipal golf course. We live in Elmhurst when we can't be in Michigan City and have to do stuff like go to work and school.

Why they chose this property

Alegria is a well-built classic Lake Michigan Summer Cottage newly remodeled with all the modern amenities in a unique, tranquil setting unusual for this close to the water. Much of Sheridan Beach is built very close together, so not much privacy - really none. Not so with Alegria - in the evening you can turn on the floodlights and have the whole wooded hillside behind lit up while you enjoy the peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

Alegria has a great location close to Lake Michigan but also has PRIVACY and PEACE & QUIET - the lots behind the cottage are still just woods (with trails if you like to explore). Sheridan Beach is close to Chicago (75 min drive), but feels a world away and has really the best beach on Lake Michigan. A burst pipe led to a complete down to the studs remodel, so the cottage is like new - modern kitchen, baths, etc. Loft will sleep up to five. Another bedroom up sleeps two. First floor master suite has it's own bath and laundry. Two bedrooms (each sleeps three) and a bath are in the basement. Outside shower on the back deck to rinse off the sand. Real wood-burning fireplace in the living room. Classic 1920's beach cottage with stone walled front yard and private back yard with all the modern conveniences - WIFI, Cable TV, Air Conditioning, granite countertops, etc. We have a list of places for good Pizza, Burgers, Fine Dining, things to do, places to go, etc. Come and explore the southern shore of Lake Michigan from this great base camp.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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