La Terrazza - 100 steps to the sand, private paved courtyard, gas fire pit
About this house rental
*9 bedrooms total, 6 full baths. *Brand new kitchen in 2021, all new modern bathrooms in 2019. **Book now for Notre Dame game weekends, or your holiday gatherings. Winter getaway weekends are better at the beach! Our original stone fireplace is absolutely enchanting during the cold months. Why compromise for your VIP gatherings? Our returning guests enjoy the easy beach access, minimal steps to two main floor suites for two sets of grandparents, and a private patio able to hold your outdoor meals in relaxed comfort. Enjoy your Lake Michigan beach walks with a beverage in hand, barbecues on the oversized Weber grill, and gatherings on the private patio with gas fire pit--all with the perfect blend of convenience and elevated comfort for everyone. As one of the original homes in Sheridan Beach, this stately property has just undergone a complete renovation and upgrade. Unlike any other property in the area, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of a convenient walk to the water's edge, plentiful modern bathrooms and privacy for your extended family, along with a beautiful 800sf private "terrazza" with natural gas firepit and grill. With designer-grade finishes, and tasteful, travel-themed artwork throughout, you will enjoy an elevated and relaxing stay in this comfortable home designed with extended family gatherings in mind. Only 60 minutes from Chicago by car, or 90 minutes from Midway Airport. The new kitchen features a 36” Bertazzoni gas range, quartz countertops, plentiful lighting, and is well-equipped with all the serving ware and tools needed to prepare great meals for your whole crew. We purchased the property in 2017, and have worked hard to renovate and upgrade the property, while preserving its character and charm, to go with its fabulous location. Many of our guests return year after year, because they appreciate the superb location, convenience and comfort, along with the new modern bathrooms, premium linens and guest amenities. We recently upgraded to fiber optic internet, which accommodates up to 75 devices. Stream your music to our premium Sonos sound system, and use your login to watch your favorite shows on one of two HDTVs. **Our multiple returning guests get priority booking - inquire if you'd like to book next year. Prime 2024 dates still available.** Walking Distance to: - The spectacular Lake Michigan beach is 100 steps away, then up a slight rise and down to the water - Washington Park and Zoo - The Michigan City pier and lighthouse - Dune Billie’s Cafe - breakfast and lunch - Fish Camp Restaurant and patio - lunch and dinner - Michigan City Marina - Lighthouse Museum 5-7 min drive or Uber to: - Leeds Public House in Michigan City - Blue Chip Casino - Duneland Beach Inn and Farina's Supper Club - Uptown Arts District shops and restaurants - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall - Zorn Brewery and patio - Shoreline Brewery and beer garden -South Shore electric commuter stop at 11th Street and Pine (opening Spring 2024) goes direct to Millennium Park station in Chicago 10-20 min drive or Uber to: - Mt Baldy - part of Indiana Dunes National Park - Trailhead for Calumet Trail - Blind Pig Restaurant - Swingbellies Restaurant - Al’s Grocery - Terrace Room in New Buffalo - Hummingbird Cocktail Lounge in New Buffalo - Ghost Isle Brewery in New Buffalo - Beer Church in New Buffalo - New Buffalo, Michigan shops and restaurants - Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, MI - Michigan City public golf course **PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROPERTY IS IN THE CENTRAL (CHICAGO) TIME ZONE**
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(85 Reviews)
5.0
The space and location were perfect for a multi-generation family. The owners have provided all the amenities needed for a big family that likes to cook. The back patio and fire pit were the perfect gathering place at the end of the day.
5.0
Our group really enjoyed their time at La Terrazza. This is an older home that has been renovated thoughtfully. The kitchen is not enormous but it is very functional and well-stocked. It was great to have six couples in the house who all had their own bathroom. The best part is the location - a very easy and safe walk to the beach access with mats along the dunes to help get wagons to the beach. We had some issues with appliances being finicky, but the owners were very responsive in helping us get them working. I would definitely recommend this property to any family looking for a Lake Michigan vacation.
5.0
Our family of 19 people, ages 5 to 73, enjoyed our stay in Michigan City. The house had everything we needed... lots of plates, flatware and cooking stuff! Plenty of room for us to spend time together and privacy when we needed it. The homeowners were great and responsive. The house was clean and tidy!
Will be going there again next year!
5.0
Spacious and yet cozy. Great outdoor patio in back . Plenty of amenities within. Short walk to the beautiful lakeshore of Lake Michigan. The host was very responsive and checked in several times to make sure we were comfortable
5.0
Charming and updated retreat for our annual family reunion. Best place we've stayed. Updated with top of the line furnishings and appliances. A sense of warmth and charm. Easy walk to beach for beautiful sunsets. Well organized and easy to communicate with caring owner.
5.0
Wonderful visit to the Dunes and Lake Michigan City. The VRBO was perfect for our stay. The owners have put a lot of attention to the details to ensure your stay if a great one. Especially loved the new kitchen and the outside lounge area with the gas fire pit. Just a few short steps to the lake. Will definitely go again and stay.
5.0
This stay BLEW our group away!! We had a larger group with family and friends in town for the weekend and could not have picked a better spot. The house is clean, updated, steps from the beach and has an amazing outdoor patio with a firepit that we used daily!! Thank you Craig for the warm welcome and letting us stay for the weekend!
5.0
This house is nice. Craig was very easy to deal with … we had six adult couples that stayed in the house. Each couple had their own room and bathroom … and that still left several empty bedrooms.
We hung out at the fire pit on Friday night - the porch area behind the house is a great spot. Also, this place is literally steps from the beach.
The house was clean and had plenty of supplies for cooking too. We needed a slow cooker for dinner on Friday night - I texted Craig and within three mins he texted back with the exact location of one in the house.
We would come back to the same house for sure - we had a very positive experience.
5.0
Great time
5.0
Our group likes to get away for a weekend every year. This was a nice short drive from Chicago area. Accommodations were nice.
Locale good, short walk to lakefront.
5.0
Amazing location, spacious home. We ended every night on the patio around the gas fire pit. Walking distance from breweries, a park, and seriously 100 steps from the beach. We all loved it,
4.0
We were very lucky to find a place like this that has so many bedrooms and bathrooms and also close to the beach. Check in/out instructions were very clear and detailed and we knew exactly where and how to find things. House was very clean and organized. Several rooms and bathrooms have been nicely renovated. There were at least one bedroom and bathroom whose locks don’t work and several doors that should be replaced. A few mattresses were squeaky and uncomfortable. But overall we appreciated the care and thought that went into making the house as comfortable as possible for a large group like ours.
5.0
Family vacation
From the time we reserved this home and throughout our visit, Craig was very responsive to all of our questions. Our family of 15 (8 adults/7 children-8yrs and under) was able to relax and enjoy each other with plenty of bedroom and bath space for each individual family. The proximity to the beach and the private back patio are bonuses. The kitchen may be small, but it's very well equipped for a large group and the dining space is ample. Should we ever return with a large group to the area, we would definitely want to stay at La Terrazza again.
5.0
Great house and location!
5 families got together for a great time! Was so nice to easily come and go to the beach with such a short walk! Highly recommend!
5.0
This property was very welcoming. You can tell the owners spent some time and money bringing this old house up to the modern requirements of today. Multiple bathrooms, all newly updated. A hodge-podge room layout that allows you to get as many bodies in as possible, which worked perfect for our group of 22. A beautiful outdoor setting that allows a big group to eat at the same table with a gas fireplace and sting lighting to help the ambiance. Natural gas Webber grill is also available for use. Beautiful updated kitchen with everything a chef would need to make a delicious meal. We had a great time and would recommend this property for any larger group looking to get away for a weekend.
5.0
So close to the beach!
This property was very welcoming. You can tell the owners spent some time and money bringing this old house up to the modern requirements of today. Multiple bathrooms, all newly updated. A hodge-podge room layout that allows you to get as many bodies in as possible, which worked perfect for our group of 22. A beautiful outdoor setting that allows a big group to eat at the same table with a gas fireplace and sting lighting to help the ambiance. Natural gas Webber grill is also available for use. Beautiful updated kitchen with everything a chef would need to make a delicious meal. We had a great time and would recommend this property for any larger group looking to get away for a weekend.
4.0
The owners have taken great care in decorating and supplying this rental. Although we had a list; some brought too much. However, we found storage and did not have clutter. We all enjoyed our togetherness. Spisak Family
4.0
Early Thanksgiving
The owners have taken great care in decorating and supplying this rental. Although we had a list; some brought too much. However, we found storage and did not have clutter. We all enjoyed our togetherness. Spisak Family
5.0
Excellent Choice for Big Group
We couldn't be more pleased with this home for our trip to Michigan City. The home was well appointed and very well suited to accommodate 12 adults. We would highly recommend this home.
5.0
High school girls getting together to celebrate our 50's is something we are going to continue. We ad such a lovely time and the house was gorgeous!! WONDERFUL, stunning upgrades had been made since our last visit 2 years ago.
Any group will be lucky to book your event here!
5.0
Girls Reunion
High school girls getting together to celebrate our 50's is something we are going to continue. We ad such a lovely time and the house was gorgeous!! WONDERFUL, stunning upgrades had been made since our last visit 2 years ago.
Any group will be lucky to book your event here!
5.0
This is a wonderful house that is steps away from the beach. We loved being able to walk whenever we wanted without packing up a car. Beach was lovely and not too crowded. House decor was nice and everything was clean. The nearby zoo is a must if you have little kids! The actual town is a bit depressed; no quaint downtown etc. also, be careful on bunk beds as the ladders were not firmly fastened. All in all, great stay!
5.0
Call it what you will, but to (all 24) of us, this annual destination for our family is known as, "Our Beach House." We've enjoyed lots of updates over the years, but the well-thought out upgrades that took place during Covid Time are nothing short of amazing. Better still, Craig & Cathy managed to preserve the quirkiness we have all come to love. Important basics: stellar location to beach access (morning coffee & sunrise!), space & bathrooms aplenty, USB ports affixed to headboards & strategically placed elsewhere, sit-down eating space inside & out for all of us, nice water pressure, great kitchen & grill, user-friendly traffic patterns inside the house. Ok--so it's easy to get lost upstairs, but that's why I sleep on the 1st floor. This place is more than a summer break, it's a memory maker, and we have thousands of photos to prove it.
5.0
Comfort in the familiar--even with a face lift!
Call it what you will, but to (all 24) of us, this annual destination for our family is known as, "Our Beach House." We've enjoyed lots of updates over the years, but the well-thought out upgrades that took place during Covid Time are nothing short of amazing. Better still, Craig & Cathy managed to preserve the quirkiness we have all come to love. Important basics: stellar location to beach access (morning coffee & sunrise!), space & bathrooms aplenty, USB ports affixed to headboards & strategically placed elsewhere, sit-down eating space inside & out for all of us, nice water pressure, great kitchen & grill, user-friendly traffic patterns inside the house. Ok--so it's easy to get lost upstairs, but that's why I sleep on the 1st floor. This place is more than a summer break, it's a memory maker, and we have thousands of photos to prove it.
5.0
Amazing beach location
This is a wonderful house that is steps away from the beach. We loved being able to walk whenever we wanted without packing up a car. Beach was lovely and not too crowded. House decor was nice and everything was clean. The nearby zoo is a must if you have little kids! The actual town is a bit depressed; no quaint downtown etc. also, be careful on bunk beds as the ladders were not firmly fastened. All in all, great stay!
5.0
This was the perfect home for our extended family reunion. Our group consisted of five households totaling nine adults and six children (kids all years old and younger). We had plenty of space to spread out in the good mix of bedrooms and beds with room to spare. The kitchen was well-stocked with dishes, utensils, pots and pans, and appliances that one would expect to see in their own home. The kitchen and bathrooms were recently updated and were in great shape. There was plenty of space to spread out for dinners and relaxing -- in the house, on the porches, and in the courtyard. The courtyard is a great place to eat, grill, hang out, and unload gear from the beach. The house is very near the beach -- a quick walk across a quiet street to a beach access. Walking with small children was no problem. Craig was a wonderful host and checked in to make sure all was well with our stay. I would highly recommend this property and would definitely consider staying here again!
5.0
We enjoyed everything , especially the brand new up- to-date kitchen and the new porch swing. Everything was lovely.
5.0
Absolutely seamless reservation, check in, and check out process. House is old but kitchen and baths newly remodeled. Comfortable lodging, super location, and everything a family might need is readily available
5.0
We had a family reunion ages 12- 88 years old and found something for everyone at this house. It was roomy, clean, well appointed, and the owner was so easy to work with. We enjoyed having morning coffee and evening meals on the patio, the short walk to the beach and many other fun things to do in the area.
We'll definitely be returning to this house.
5.0
Family Reunion
We had a family reunion ages 12- 88 years old and found something for everyone at this house. It was roomy, clean, well appointed, and the owner was so easy to work with. We enjoyed having morning coffee and evening meals on the patio, the short walk to the beach and many other fun things to do in the area.
We'll definitely be returning to this house.
5.0
Wonderful Accommodations in Perfect Location
This was the perfect home for our extended family reunion. Our group consisted of five households totaling nine adults and six children (kids all years old and younger). We had plenty of space to spread out in the good mix of bedrooms and beds with room to spare. The kitchen was well-stocked with dishes, utensils, pots and pans, and appliances that one would expect to see in their own home. The kitchen and bathrooms were recently updated and were in great shape. There was plenty of space to spread out for dinners and relaxing -- in the house, on the porches, and in the courtyard. The courtyard is a great place to eat, grill, hang out, and unload gear from the beach. The house is very near the beach -- a quick walk across a quiet street to a beach access. Walking with small children was no problem. Craig was a wonderful host and checked in to make sure all was well with our stay. I would highly recommend this property and would definitely consider staying here again!
5.0
Annual family gathering
We enjoyed everything , especially the brand new up- to-date kitchen and the new porch swing. Everything was lovely.
5.0
We have been renting from VRBO for a long time and the single best property we have ever stayed in..clean, great maintenance, amazing location and very quiet. Craig was tremendous in communication before during a d after. Not a matter of if if a matter if when we will come back. Been taking family vaca for 30 years as an extended fam of 30 and we all agree the best trip we have ever taken. Thanks Craig!!!
5.0
Terrific family home
Absolutely seamless reservation, check in, and check out process. House is old but kitchen and baths newly remodeled. Comfortable lodging, super location, and everything a family might need is readily available
5.0
Amazing
We have been renting from VRBO for a long time and the single best property we have ever stayed in..clean, great maintenance, amazing location and very quiet. Craig was tremendous in communication before during a d after. Not a matter of if if a matter if when we will come back. Been taking family vaca for 30 years as an extended fam of 30 and we all agree the best trip we have ever taken. Thanks Craig!!!
5.0
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The house was so clean upon arrival which is so important for us. There were sooooo many amenities to take advantage of which was also great. We were exactly 24 people and we fit perfectly and comfortably. Outdoor sitting area was perfect for us. The only concern is that the beach access requires going up a big hill, it was alright for the members of my family. If you are looking for something ADA accessible this house is not the best option for direct access to beach. One nice thing about the beach is you can easily walk to the lighthouse at the state park which was awesome. The only concern about the actual house is that the door handles in some of the rest rooms do not seem to lock fully.
5.0
Great place to stay, had all useful tools for the kitchen and the gas grill for the large meals we made for a very wide assortment of ages. Kids loved the patio area where they could play and hang out even when the weather wasn't the best. I would 100% recommend Craig as a host and would easily stay at his property again... just need to be promised warmer weather next time :)
5.0
Great time for the whole family
5-94 years old, this was perfect. The patio was perfect for our group. The walk to the beach was difficult for the eldest until we found the path with mats just one block away. The kitchen was to die for, all the dishes and the knives, if you like to cook you know how important good knives are. The internet was great, but cell service is spotty. The only problem we had was getting 24 people up after 2 days on the beach so we could make the 10:00 checkout.
5.0
A wonderful stay
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The house was so clean upon arrival which is so important for us. There were sooooo many amenities to take advantage of which was also great. We were exactly 24 people and we fit perfectly and comfortably. Outdoor sitting area was perfect for us. The only concern is that the beach access requires going up a big hill, it was alright for the members of my family. If you are looking for something ADA accessible this house is not the best option for direct access to beach. One nice thing about the beach is you can easily walk to the lighthouse at the state park which was awesome. The only concern about the actual house is that the door handles in some of the rest rooms do not seem to lock fully.
5.0
Memorial Day Weekend Get Together
Great place to stay, had all useful tools for the kitchen and the gas grill for the large meals we made for a very wide assortment of ages. Kids loved the patio area where they could play and hang out even when the weather wasn't the best. I would 100% recommend Craig as a host and would easily stay at his property again... just need to be promised warmer weather next time :)
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Michigan City?
The average price for a rental in Michigan City is $373 per night. This rental is $1,613 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at La Terrazza - 100 steps to the sand, private paved courtyard, gas fire pit. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at La Terrazza - 100 steps to the sand, private paved courtyard, gas fire pit. Enjoy the water!
Is La Terrazza - 100 steps to the sand, private paved courtyard, gas fire pit pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at La Terrazza - 100 steps to the sand, private paved courtyard, gas fire pit?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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