Escape with family or friends near the dunes of Lake Michigan! Recently renovated and decorated, this turnkey unit is ready! Guests will love this lower unit located near a variety of attractions. Two miles from the sandy beaches, near tree-lined hiking trails in the nation's newest national park, casino, wineries, boat rentals, cafes, Michigan City Zoo, splash pad and park, outlet malls, & antique shops. This is the perfect little getaway for up to 6 people who want to relax or adventure! To avoid any confusion, potential guests should thoroughly read ALL information below before requesting to book. (We promise that the info below will better prepare you for your trip and answer 99% of your questions!) Thank you! UNIT PERKS: --This rental includes a kitchen with a fridge/freezer, sink, stove, oven, microwave, toaster oven, blender & coffee maker. Essentials like plates, cups, cookware, utensils, & paper towel will be provided for your use. --Along with coffee, creamer, and sweetener are provided. --Cooking spray, olive oil, salt/pepper are provided. --A hairdryer and showering essentials/bath towels are available. Each bedroom has a dresser storage and hangers for clothing storage. There is also an iron and ironing board. --Small beach toys for kids and a large woven beach towel is provided for each guest. --A few board games are available for your use. --Guests can park up to two cars in the gravel lot beside the home. **Please note that this property does NOT have a dishwasher. TECHNOLOGY: --A large, flat-screen smart TV is hooked up in your living area, though we recommend the outdoors over the tube! ;) --High-Speed Wifi is provided. --A washer/dryer is available for your use in the basement. (Note: This area is shared with the upper unit.) ADDITIONAL INFO: We welcome guests of all backgrounds! However, due to prior disrespectful renters and property damage, we will only be accepting booking requests from: --Users who already have positive reviews. --Users who have provided verified government ID. --Renters that are above the age of 25. --Renters who are not bringing pets. We value our relationship with our neighbors, so events/gatherings/parties are not to be held by guests. In order to keep the home in excellent condition for future guests, we are firm on these rules. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. ***Smoking is NOT allowed inside or around the property. If there is any evidence smoking occurred inside or within 50 feet of the property (smoke smell, ashes, paraphernalia, etc) there will be an additional $300 cleaning charge and/or loss of security deposit if one was collected. ***Note that the neighborhood itself is transitional, and while our guests have never had safety issues while staying with us, the area hosts eclectic mix of people: both locals and tourists. The police station is less than a mile away, along with many other popular restaurants and attractions. If you have any specific questions or concerns, please feel free to read previous location ratings/reviews from other guests, and/or reach out prior to booking. ***Note that there are train tracks about one block away. When a train goes by, you will hear the whistle. Train schedules vary greatly so there is no telling how often you will hear it while vacationing—Many of our guests have said they never heard it, some say their kids love watching it out the window, and others say they were bothered by it. We've provided sound makers in each room (and beside the pull-out couch) for light sleepers. The vast majority of our guests do not complain of the train, but you are welcome to bring ear plugs for nighttime if you’re a light sleeper or if you’re concerned. ***Note that if you are bringing infants/babies, the unit is NOT baby-proofed. (Furniture is not secured to walls, outlet blockers are not included, cabinets/drawers are not locked, etc.) You assume responsibilities for all guests. ***Note that the upper unit may be rented out at the same time, (their floor is your ceiling) so there is potential for noise from other guests. CHECK-IN INFO: --Guests who book will receive detailed check-in instructions and a key code for entry on the morning of their scheduled arrival. All of this will be communicated through VRBO messenger. --Please note that Michigan City is on Central Standard Time (CST). Check-in is between 4 and 7 p.m.; guests must check out by 10 a.m. so that we can clean/prepare for our next renters before they arrive. --Our cancellation policy is moderate.