Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location.
About this house rental
Nestled in Michigan City, this lovely house for $278 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. This home has over 200+ fantastic guest reviews. It offers the best location in Michigan City! You'll have plenty of space to enjoy all that Michigan City has to offer. Only a few barefoot steps to the sandy path and the best beach on Lake Michigan. You're just up the street from Washington Park Zoo and the Oasis Splash Pad, as well as Washington Park, the Amphitheater, and the Marina. This house sleeps up to 12 with 3 bedrooms - two with queen beds and one with twin bunk over double bed with a trundle. There are two foldout couches in the living room - a queen and a twin. There is also a foldout queen couch in the basement. Plus an additional twin over double bunk bed with trundle in the basement. There are two full bathrooms with modern amenities. With hardwood floors throughout, the sunroom/living room and the bright, sunny kitchen provide plenty of space to enjoy quality family time. Outdoor patio for grilling and outdoor dining. Side yard has ample space for games and relaxing after a day at the beach. Side patio with table/umbrella, seating for 6 and a gas grill (propane provided). And, after the sun goes down, enjoy sitting around the fire pit (firewood provided) under the stars or head indoors and play a game of pool or air hockey. Any time of day, relax on the front deck and soak in some sun. We provide firewood for the fire pit. WIFI throughout. Smart TVs are ready for you to log into your streaming service. For traditional fun, there are books, board games and a pool/air hockey table to enjoy when you're not on the beach or out and about exploring the area. The house has central air conditioning and also features beautiful screened windows. Plenty of street and driveway parking is available for several cars. Three mountain bikes are provided for touring the area as well. Families with children will appreciate the proximity to the beach and side yard to play. Dogs are welcome, with owner approval and additional deposit. LaPorte County Parks, Indiana Dunes State Park and Friendship Gardens all welcome dog walking. The kitchen is fully equipped with all utensils, pots and pans and necessities available to create a gourmet meal - just bring your groceries. The additional features to help make your stay easier are included - coffee maker/filters, Keurig, toaster, crock pot, blender. Bath towels, linens, and beach towels are provided. The basement laundry room has washer and dryer. Dish soap, hand soap, and paper towels are also available. To make your beach visit easier, beach chairs, a wagon, life jackets, toys and a cooler are provided. Aside from the beautiful beach, there is so much to see and do in Michigan City including the Lighthouse Outlet Mall, Blue Chip Casino, weekly Saturday farmers' markets all summer, concerts in the park, Friendship Gardens, Indiana Dunes National Park, U-pick orchards as well as the historic Old Lighthouse Museum and the Barker Mansion. Plenty of golf, bike trails, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and other attractions await! Cyclists will enjoy the newly extended Singing Sands bike trail through the city from the Calumet Trail. You can ride from the Indiana Dunes to Memorial Park. Owners are flexible for bookings and look forward to sharing this wonderful home for the perfect beach getaway!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Michigan City, IN
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(211 Reviews)
5.0
The property was exactly as pictured. Had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped. Very clean. Very close to the beach.
5.0
This cozy cottage was extremely charming and fit our family of 6 perfect with much more room for other guests! Great memories were had and we would highly recommend the property.
5.0
Perfect size home for our family of six. Home had everything we needed. Beach chairs and firewood were included which was nice. Clean house and comfy beds. Neighborhood was safe and quiet. We really enjoyed the pool table and air hockey.
Thanks for a great stay.
5.0
We had an amazing time at this home. They had everything we needed and then some. We had 2 teen girls as we were celebrating a birthday. They stayed in the lower level and had plenty of room to sleep, roam and hang out. My favorite place was the sunroom with those HUGE windows. Weather was not the greatest so we didn't use the fire pit. But we may just have to come back in the summer when weather is warmer and actually spend some time at the beach too. Overall it was a great stay!
5.0
Geat vacation our dogs loved all the outdoor activities. Beautiful beach
5.0
This place is all that is advertised and more. One of the cleanest VBRO’s ever! Perfect for a large group and so much to do nearby. We had a blast, thanks!
5.0
Thank you for the stay, we enjoyed it!
5.0
Very well equipped property; clean, everything you need for the beach and fire. Amazing stay!!!! Would highly recommend!
4.0
This is the 2nd year that we stayed here for our girls’ trip. There were 6 of us this year and we were all very comfortable. The walk to the beach is so convenient. There are plenty of umbrellas, chairs, and floaties for you to use. The kitchen is well equipped and there are 2 kinds of coffee makers. I would definitely recommend!
10.0
Not directly on the beach but the path is right outside the property. House was perfect for our needs.
5.0
The cottage is clean & has lots of supplies. Easy to grill, or order out. Such close access to the beach and town make staying here easy, so much more time to relax. We appreciate the hosts attention to detail.
5.0
Not directly on the beach but the path is right outside the property. House was perfect for our needs.
10.0
2nd time staying here with our adult children and 3 grandchildren. The house is exactly as advertised. Clean and roomy with a large basement space. It is a 2 min walk over the dune to the beach. A plastic walkway has been added over the dune since our last stay, which makes walking to beach so much easier. They provided plenty of sand toys for the kids, about 5 or 6 beach chairs, a wagon to load, a cooler with wheels and a couple of beach tents and umbrellas for shade, and a couple of blow up tubes. Made it very easy to lug stuff for 6 adults and 3 kids to beach. They also had 3 or 4 bikes in the garage, though we enjoyed the beach so much we never get out on those.
Used the pack n play for the baby, it was in practically brand new shape. Just brought a sheet from home for it.
This is a great house for a family with small kids as it is an easy walk back and forth with the little ones and all your beach stuff. The18 month old walked the whole way.
We enjoyed the new firepit area a few evenings and as requested by the 5 year old roasted hotdogs over the fire for lunch one day.
My only suggestion would be some additional plastic stack chairs, and another outside table to sit a few more people for outside eating, as the house accomidates 12, and the outside table accomidates 6. We did find an extra plastic table in the garage and some bag chairs, so we made it work.
Doug and Shelia are very accomidating and respond quickly. We are looking forward to coming back.
5.0
2nd time staying here with our adult children and 3 grandchildren. The house is exactly as advertised. Clean and roomy with a large basement space. It is a 2 min walk over the dune to the beach. A plastic walkway has been added over the dune since our last stay, which makes walking to beach so much easier. They provided plenty of sand toys for the kids, about 5 or 6 beach chairs, a wagon to load, a cooler with wheels and a couple of beach tents and umbrellas for shade, and a couple of blow up tubes. Made it very easy to lug stuff for 6 adults and 3 kids to beach. They also had 3 or 4 bikes in the garage, though we enjoyed the beach so much we never get out on those.
Used the pack n play for the baby, it was in practically brand new shape. Just brought a sheet from home for it.
This is a great house for a family with small kids as it is an easy walk back and forth with the little ones and all your beach stuff. The18 month old walked the whole way.
We enjoyed the new firepit area a few evenings and as requested by the 5 year old roasted hotdogs over the fire for lunch one day.
My only suggestion would be some additional plastic stack chairs, and another outside table to sit a few more people for outside eating, as the house accomidates 12, and the outside table accomidates 6. We did find an extra plastic table in the garage and some bag chairs, so we made it work.
Doug and Shelia are very accomidating and respond quickly. We are looking forward to coming back.
10.0
Great location for our family gathering and just steps away to a lovely Lake Michigan beach. Our hosts were very responsive, the home was as they presented it, and it was clean, spacious, and well furnished. We recommend the hosts, the home, and the area to anyone looking for a lovely get-away!
5.0
Great location for our family gathering and just steps away to a lovely Lake Michigan beach. Our hosts were very responsive, the home was as they presented it, and it was clean, spacious, and well furnished. We recommend the hosts, the home, and the area to anyone looking for a lovely get-away!
5.0
Very clean house and easy access to beach! Plenty of room for our kids and grandchildren! The zoo is literally down the street from the house! We made so many wonderful memories!
4.0
Host advertised A/C as an amenity. Unfortunately, during our stay, the A/C never seemed to be working properly. Upon arrival (mid-afternoon), inside the property was very warm (78 degrees), and would never get cooler than 72 degrees, even at night. There is an attic fan, but other than making alot of noise, it did not provide any additional comfort.
After a day at the beach, a cool and comfortable place to relax in would have been nice.
Perhaps there is an issue with the A/C, that the Host is not aware of.
Anyway, 4 out of 5
5.0
Third time staying here for our end-of-the-school year and start of summer vacation! We were really able to take advantage of the beach this year and were impressed by the quality of the shade tent and beach wagon available for guests. The fire pit and grill were both enjoyed. We love walking to the park and zoo even with our little ones (ages 2-8). The house easily accommodates several small families and we are all making amazing family memories every time we stay! We will continue to book our annual trip 1 year in advance to make sure we don’t miss out on this perfect rental!
5.0
this home is conveniently located near the beach and it’s well supplied with equipment with which we enjoyed picnicking in the evenings watching the sunset while having dinner. Their bikes are well cared for and easy to use to exploring the area and frequent nearby parks and restaurants. The home spotless with quality appliances. Although there are only two full bathrooms, they are nicely uprated and spacious. The hosts respond within an hour, if not minutes, to our messaging. I would love to return someday.
5.0
The cottage is beautiful and the hosts offer so many amenities! The beach is super close and it's also really close to Washington Park. We had a great time!
4.0
It was a great property for our multi-family get away. It was a lovely house with tons of amenities for the beach. We only had two small issues, unrelated to the home. Someone rifled through two unlocked cars, but nothing was stolen. Just be sure to lock your vehicles. It is near tall grass and we found a tick in our bed when we first got there. Again, not related to the home, you just need to realize you are near nature, which is what we wanted!
5.0
I came with a group of gals for a bachelorette weekend and we definitely enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Wonderful location, super clean and comfortable home. Just wish we could have stayed longer!
5.0
Wonderful location, super clean and comfortable home. Just wish we could have stayed longer!
5.0
Great place to stay and visit the lake! We will be staying again! The owners are very friendly and fast to reply.
4.0
Overall the stay was amazing! So many different places to hang out in the house and a lot of different things to do. The views of the beach from inside the house made it amazing. The only downfall was that we had dirty dishes in the dishwasher when we got to the house and the downstairs shower didnt work. However, the property manager handled this right away.
5.0
We loved our time together at your home!
5.0
Perfect home with great owners. Loved it!
5.0
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay. We truly enjoyed it!
Just a suggestion, it would be good to provide the Keurig pods :-)
10.0
My husband and I went up to Michigan city to see his brother for a short holiday visit. We had just seen him over the Christmas holiday, but wanted to have some time to spend just with him. it was kind of a last-minute plan, so we need to take our dogs with us. This place was wonderful! It is steps to the beach, in a quiet neighborhood, and had plenty of space and things for us to do together. The pool table/air hockey was fun for the guys and we took some wonderful walks on the beach. We look forward to coming back in the warmer months to use the bicycles and kayaks!!
5.0
My husband and I went up to Michigan city to see his brother for a short holiday visit. We had just seen him over the Christmas holiday, but wanted to have some time to spend just with him. it was kind of a last-minute plan, so we need to take our dogs with us. This place was wonderful! It is steps to the beach, in a quiet neighborhood, and had plenty of space and things for us to do together. The pool table/air hockey was fun for the guys and we took some wonderful walks on the beach. We look forward to coming back in the warmer months to use the bicycles and kayaks!!
5.0
This was our first time trying a vacation rental. We were pleasantly surprised by all of the extra touches that made our stay more relaxing and fun. From having spices, cooking spray and a huge variety of cooking supplies to so many games and a pool/air hockey table we were surprised over and over again. The location was incredible because it was so close to the lake. The owners were very open to questions and responded quickly. Would highly recommend this rental!
5.0
SUPER CLEAN & comfortable! We took our adult children to the area & needed a place for all 6 of us to stay. This house was perfect! Everyone had their own room/space with plenty of room for us to all hang out together! The house is very well stocked 10/10 for supplies! Other places we have rented barely had any pots & pans, etc. we enjoyed the vast selection of games in the home. So close to the beach & everything you could want to do in the area.
We enjoyed the charm of the home with the bonus of updated bathrooms. You could easily sleep 12 in the house. Definitely a great place to stay!
5.0
We loved this home. Spacious, clean, cozy, overall beautiful. The neighborhood was beautiful and it is a short walk from the beach.
5.0
I lost my husband and therefore my family felt like we needed to start a new family tradition for Christmas. Therefore we rented the house to begin making new memories. Our hosts were amazing and helped with all our needs.
10.0
We were looking for a place to meet family for Thanksgiving that would be somewhere between New York and Iowa. We found this place and we were shocked how in expensive it was. It was the perfect place for us and our children. We had plenty of space for everyone to sleep. The kids had a great time playing air hockey! And surprisingly we even enjoyed the beach in November. Everything was clean and the kitchen is very nicely stocked. We made some very wonderful memories with family ❤️ Thank you for providing a place to make it all possible. It was a blessing!
5.0
We were looking for a place to meet family for Thanksgiving that would be somewhere between New York and Iowa. We found this place and we were shocked how in expensive it was. It was the perfect place for us and our children. We had plenty of space for everyone to sleep. The kids had a great time playing air hockey! And surprisingly we even enjoyed the beach in November. Everything was clean and the kitchen is very nicely stocked. We made some very wonderful memories with family ❤️ Thank you for providing a place to make it all possible. It was a blessing!
5.0
We had a fun weekend even though the weather was cold and windy. The property is very close to the beach, just a short walk over a sand dune - would be a perfect place in the summer but we had a great time walking the beach nonetheless. Basement has an air hockey/pool table that we middle aged ladies had a blast playing late into the nights. Kitchen is very well stocked with pots and pans, bathrooms are nice and newer, bedrooms are roomy and the house is a short drive to town.
10.0
This location is perfect, steps from the beach. Beds were very comfy, linens were great quality. There is no shampoo, or other shower toiletries so make sure to bring them. The kitchen is very well stocked. Great beach accessories. House was very clean!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Michigan City?
The average price for a rental in Michigan City is $324 per night. This rental is $46 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. . 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 Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. . Enjoy the water!
Is Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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