[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41376500/41376435/cd9d342c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41376500/41376435/72d62512.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41376500/41376435/aa264e2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41376500/41376435/38e2aa41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41376500/41376435/ea080db8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this pristine 5-bedroom Lake Michigan dune cottage, nestled in a wooded setting two blocks from the beach. Unwind with tree-house like views of the backyard and a cozy gas fireplace in the living room. Enjoy modern comforts like WiFi, Roku TV, and an open kitchen that flows onto the spacious back deck with a natural gas grill. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 141700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside Pristine yet cozy 5 bedroom home plus loft with 3 full & 1 half baths on three levels only two blocks from the beach!! Home is nestled in a wooded setting on a hillside sloping down in back for tree-house like views of wooded back yard and a walk-out lower level (one lower bedroom w/sliding glass door to private deck). First floor private bedroom with queen bed and en-suite full bath. Separate half bath on first floor. Upstairs master bedroom with queen bed shares full bath with loft. Basement with two bedrooms and full bath as well as game room/additional bedroom and separate laundry. Large living room with gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling open to loft above with beautiful windows/light. Light wood throughout. Modern kitchen open to dining room which opens out thru sliding doors to back deck! Spacious back deck with natural gas Weber grill for barbecuing. Perfect Lake Michigan dune cottage! At Stop 2, so close to Washington Park, the Zoo, the splash pad, the Marina, Fish Camp restaurant, and the Lighthouse/Pier. Beach is in great shape here (no seawalls needed, lots of sand). Enjoy the serene back yard view with trees and birds while you sip your morning coffee and plan your day on the beach or out and about. Lots of stuff to do nearby - Outlet shopping, breweries, restaurants, golf, Lake Michigan with it's endless possibilities. We can refer you to top deep sea Lake Michigan Captains for a day of Salmon and Trout fishing. Full internet with WiFi and google pucks to keep the signal strong as well as Roku TV in all rooms. House has had only one owner since built and they were meticulous - it's in like new condition, come and check it out for yourself! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Water park - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78080000/78071500/78071494/4f3017ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4 BR House With Loft. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Big Cozy House In The Dunes Nested In Wooded Hillside ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.72708%2C-86.89162&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zMUOpsz9YQvxSCUI1lm6xaGaPDY=) Michigan City, IN #### What's nearby - Washington Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Washington Park Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Blue Chip Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Sheridan Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 1.8 km #### Getting around - Michigan City Station - 3 min drive - Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Options Buffet - ‬19 min walk - ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬18 min walk - ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Game - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away. Michigan City Station is 21 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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