[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Beachfront Home w/huge backyard,steps to beach!Recently renovated. Family-friendly beachfront vacation home near Blue Chip Casino ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34876100/34876032/w1919h1077x0y0-c8b22c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34876100/34876032/w1024h762x0y0-68836a8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34876100/34876032/w1024h750x0y1-02a6ce55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34876100/34876032/6070fbd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34876100/34876032/7b742b8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this charming home, just 60 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from South Bend. Relax on the spacious deck, unwind around the fire pit on a stone patio or stroll over to Sheridan Beach. Enjoy yard games in the expansive backyard, equipped with an outdoor shower and plenty of green space. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Charming Beachfront Home w/huge backyard,steps to beach!Recently renovated. This home was recently painted , first floor bathroom completely redone, and is full of charm! Located just 60 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from South Bend, this home is perfect for summer vacations, weekend winery tours, and Notre Dame sports weekends. A giant back yard separates you from Lake Michigan's beautiful Sheridan Beach! Relax on the large back deck,enjoy yard games in the back yard, or sit around the fire pit on the stone patio. No street for 90 feet, so you can enjoy the peace and quiet. The home features a fully equipped kitchen, plus a living and dining area. Wifi and cable are included as well as a DVD player and Amazon fire stick . Front porch, deck with sitting and dining area, and hardscape stone annex with fire pit and gas grill make for easy entertaining. A huge back yard with outdoor shower offer plenty of green space, and the beach is a just a walk over the dune! Three bedrooms, two queen beds, and 4 twin/ bunk beds. The second floor is a large space and can accommodate an air mattress for additional sleep space (crib available). There are two full baths, one on the first and one on the second floor. Gas grill, beach toys, beach chairs, and numerous board games are all available for use. Linens and towels included. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Absolutely no smoking in the house please ### 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 - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Motor boating 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 - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22730000/22721000/22720937/74c1621e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps from the beach! 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This is an older home with sensitive plumbing. Please keep the sand at the beach and refrain from wearing sandy shoes in the house. The outdoor shower is lovely to rinse off the sand! ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: One dog only, unless owner is notified . ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: We have a toddler, house is relatively child proof ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Absolutely no smoking in the house please ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## 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%7C41.73021%2C-86.89271&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FQwLabKpkVvpZCG4Hbty01vj6Mk=) Michigan City, IN #### What's nearby - Washington Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Washington Park Zoo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Blue Chip Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Sheridan Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 2.5 km #### Getting around - Michigan City Station - 4 min drive - Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Options Buffet - ‬3 min drive - ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬20 min walk - ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Game - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Beachfront Home w/huge backyard,steps to beach!Recently renovated. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Beachfront Home w/huge backyard,steps to beach!Recently renovated.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Beachfront Home w/huge backyard,steps to beach!Recently renovated.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Beachfront Home w/huge backyard,steps to beach!Recently renovated. located? > Nestled on the beach, this Michigan City vacation home is just steps from Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Michigan City Station is 22 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Beachfront Home w/huge backyard,steps to beach!Recently renovated. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 53 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay This was our second visit here I will say the house looks even better than the pictures ! They have updated and taken care of the home well. We love this place The communication with the owners is good ##### Sarah B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stanley m. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beachfront stay Proximity to beach is the best feature of this place. The yard and swingset are also great for small kids. Beds are comfortable, upstairs loft is very spacious. Kitchen was well equipped and overall everything was very good ##### Stanley m. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa J. Oct 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for girls trip! Stayed here for a girls trip! Right on the beach with great outdoor area. Close to New Buffalo wineries. The hosts were great to communicate with. Would definitely stay again ##### Melissa J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles S., GLEN ELLYN Aug 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back to school vacation Aimee was terrific and attentive to making sure we had the best vacation possible. ##### Charles S. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly G. Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation This property was in a great location and our family enjoyed staying there. Perfect for those with littles and for our elementary aged children. Walking distance to a beautiful Lake Michigan. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, look no further. ##### Kelly G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia G. Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for family with young children We love this house! The location is the best we can ask for for a beach vacation, the grass yard and play set is great for younger kids and the adults enjoyed the deck with plenty of seating to chill. House is clean with everything we need. Host is communicative and replies fast to any question we have. ##### Claudia G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanine T. Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beachfront home This place has all the comforts of home. Very clean and cozy with a well stocked kitchen. Loved the large backyard and fire pit. So many extras for kids including many toys and the jungle gym. We contacted the host a couple of times and our questions were quickly answered. It’s a very short walk to the beach. We would love to stay here again. ##### Jeanine T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. Nov 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet retreat Needed to be close to Chicago but with COVID times prevalent, we needed a great place to celebrate and get off the hectic grid. On the beach. Outdoor spaces are ideal. ##### John H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. May 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot on the lake Very lovely home with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The backyard was great for our pup and we all enjoyed the beach - just over the dune behind the house. Wonderful sunny weekend. We came home so relaxed. Thanks!! ##### Laura H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allyson D. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beach Cottage The cottage was very clean and had everything our family needed. The location is great -- EASY accessibility to the beach and plenty of available parking. The walk from the parking lot to the beach was not an issue for us as others have mentioned. Just a short walk down the sidewalk -- nothing more than you would experience walking to/from a condo. The host was very responsive when we reached out with questions. Loved the outdoor shower! Overall, we had a great week at the beach. Thank you! ##### Allyson D. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice M. Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Beach Getaway Though the actual cottage is not straightforward to get to, the owners were very good at communicating where to park and how to get there. It is evident that the cottage is well taken care of and cared about by the owners. The path to the beach is technically a public path but that was never a disturbance. It is a 3 minute (brisk) to 5 minute (normal) walk to the actual beach but again, not a problem if you’re prepared for it. Our family’s experience was wonderful, and if we ever head this way again, we will surely stay here! ##### Alice M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik F. Jun 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Upscale Charm on the Lakefront Fantastic lakeside property with great interior design and the perfect amount of space for a family. The yard is INCREDIBLE and extremely rare in this area, and the porch that leads to it is equally excellent. The beach is just over the shallow crest of dunes at the end of the yard. Everything else about the house was excellent: cleanliness, communication, ease of use, instructions, and extra stuff like towels and bottle openers and things like that. The family room is a great hangout area and the A/C is running like a top. Fantastic sunsets also! ##### Erik F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor K. Jun 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location We absolutely loved the location and outdoor space of this property! The beach is so close and an easy walk over the dune, even the 22 month old could walk it. The kitchen is well equipped and the bathrooms have been very nicely renovated. The upstairs bedroom is very large and has tons of stuff for kids and babies, however does not have a door or well fitting baby gate for the stairs. The downstairs bedroom was very small and something to be aware of when booking. We did not use the bunk room but it was very cute and was nice to have the extra space. We spent most of our time enjoying the back deck and yard and the play set was a huge hit with the kiddo! ##### Taylor K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juli V. Jul 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fairy Tale Vacation My husband said this was the best place we've stayed in 42 years of going to beaches! We all loved it and hope to return. My youngest daughter is trying to figure out how to put together a conglomerate to buy Aimee & Adam out-that's how much she loved it. so many porch/deck options, big backyard and short walk over the dunes to the beach. You can faintly hear the sump pump but once we knew what the sound was it didn't bother us & didn't disturb anyone's sleep (& I am a VERY light sleeper). Only suggestion I'd have is if you don't like reusing a bath towel, might want to bring your own & bring napkins. Accommodations for the dog were great as well. Wally gave it two ruffs! ##### Juli V. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah (., Chicago, IL Mar 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tucked away behind houses, a charming beachfront home We stayed for 7 days for my husband’s birthday. We chose the house because of the proximity to the beach. It poured snow, so it got difficult to get over the dune-the lake was frozen-it was beautiful. The house itself is quaint and had everything we needed. We so appreciated the fireplace! The sump pump in the basement is loud, the water table was high at the time, I’m sure it’s not always that loud. We brought our dog with us and she adored the expansive backyard and beach roaming. Aimee is a delight to deal with, she was ever available to help and answer questions. Checking in could not have been easier. Thank you for being so gracious Aimee. ##### Sarah (. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul C. Jul 4, 2025 ##### Paul C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica W. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little Beach Cottage We stayed here as a family of 6 with grandma & grandpa included! So a total of 8! This was such a great location and so perfect running back and forth to the beach. It was sooooo nice to have all the beach essentials included. The outdoor space is amazing! We are outside so much! I had originally missed that there was no washer & dryer included but the host was so gracious and even offered to do some laundry for us as we were playing softball while we were there! We would love to come back!Any questions we had Aimee was super quick to reply and help out! ##### Jessica W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house so nice I really liked this house and was very impressed with how well supplied it was! That was so helpful! I had read that there was a little path to get to the house so that was good to know before hand!! We loved the proximity to the beach and dunes. It was clean and comfortable Thank you ##### Sarah B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael M. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Michael M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia E. Sep 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun getaway I would like to say that overall this was a fantastic place to stay. I do like to leave some details on feedback for future guests that stay, as I always appreciate reading through feedback. The parking is not next to the home - so be sure to bring a rolling cart or rolling luggage to get your stuff to the house. Parking is about a block away and the path to the house is concrete so it is pretty easy to navigate. Be sure to have a flash light if you return to house after dark as the path is not well lit. The house is in great condition and has everything you need in the kitchen. Owner provides all the essentials (toilet paper/paper towels/trash bags/dishwasher soap/soap for shower, towels, etc. The outside seating areas are endless and the deck is fantastic! The fire pit was the bomb!!! Fire wood is not provided, so again just make sure you have a cart for hauling firewood back to the house. We were hopeful that we would be able to see the water from the back deck, but the sand dunes are too high (no complaint here - just want others to be aware). You are able to hear the water at times. There are two paths close to the house maybe a block away that provide a wheelchair platform to get to the beach. These are much easier to walk on versus the path next to the house that goes up the large sand dune. We did not know that someone would be showing up to mow grass and also had someone show up to spray yard. I think it would be nice to let guests know the date/time when someone may be there to do these things. We were sitting on the back deck and a little startled when someone showed up. I did notice that someone left feedback that the pump under the house was very loud - we did not think it was loud at all. We had no problems with loud neighbors or any problems with noise - it was very peaceful. Overall great place to stay and would be very kid/pet friendly. Nice large back yard with grass, which is very hard to find in areas close to the beach. ##### Tricia E. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Shaun K. Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Nice house with a few improvements needed My wife, kids and I stayed here in late August 2022 for our annual summer vacation. We generally try to get a house right on the water to enjoy sunsets, the beach, and the serenity of what the Great Lakes have to offer. There were both positives and negatives of this property. First, the positives: - The large yard is great! Our kids (12 & 4) loved being able to play around in the grass and on the play place. - The outdoor living space and decks/furniture were spacious and very comfortable. It was a nice area to read, relax and sip your morning coffee. - A/C was great! - Proximity to restaurants, parks, the zoo, train station, groceries, etc. was really easy to navigate and convenient. - The beds were comfortable as were the amenities. - The air fryer! - There is a great grill on the property. The negatives: - There is no parking close to the house. While it is only a short walk down a crooked path, this is not advertised in the listing. It was only really a pain on the load/unload part of the trip, but should be noted in the listing. - The sump pump is loud - like, prevent you from falling asleep loud. It goes off every ~ 5 minutes. We actually debated leaving a few days early because of the poor sleep we were getting. Had we known this was the case, we would not have booked this property; it made relaxing inside very difficult. - There is only one view of the water from the house - up on the second floor. I can't recall if this was mentioned in the listing or not. - The trek to the beach is up and down a large dune (which is also responsible for blocking almost all views of the water). While it's great for getting your exercise in, it does make you have to really plan out your trip to the beach and what you're going to bring. There is no time in which you will say "I'm just going to run back to the house real quick". Plus, for the kids (and if you were to have any one elderly etc. with you) it made the trip to the beach difficult. Overall, I think this is a \*good\* property that is a new sump pump and a little additional info of the property description away from being \*great\* in order to level set expectations. At the price point, there are certainly other properties (that we have stayed in) that do not have these negatives. ##### Shaun K. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenna B. Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable beachfront house in a great location! We enjoyed our stay at the beach. This house is so cute and has everything you need to for a wonderful stay at the beach. The sunset views are great! It is a great location to walk into town for a coffee, drink, or dinner. We are hoping to return again next summer to enjoy this house! It is also perfect for young kids. Our daughter enjoyed the play set and all the fun toys! ##### Jenna B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tanya B. Aug 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quirky Little Cottage Home Overall, the cottage was an OK experience. The Sump Pump was very noisy at night. The air mattress that was supposed to sleep two, had a hole in it so we had to make due. My dog ran off because we didn't know from the photos that the left side of the yard was completely open. A few unclean areas, grill, spider webs outside and most of the doors didn't lock so there really wasn't any privacy. Maybe old school hook locks would work? The front 'Gate' needs to be completely replaced. But like I said, it's a quirky little cottage. ##### Tanya B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy L. Aug 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Home The cozy house has a beautiful view from the upstairs bedroom, plenty of outdoor seating options & a fun playset for the kids! ##### Amy L. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey D. Jul 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway, steps from the beach! Overall, we had a great experience. House itself was “as advertised,” right down to the long, narrow path to get to the house. It’s certainly on the older side, but nice interior updates make it harder to guess the age of the house. Hosts have everything ready to make the stay comfortable. Very proactive as well, as evidenced by a quick refrigerator replacement in the few hours between renters. Besides the proximity to the beach, big selling points are the expansive deck and large backyard - as unusual as a unicorn for a house so close to the beach! Two items to be aware of that we may have underestimated, especially with 2 younger children: 2 very small bathrooms, plus the climb up the sand dune to get to the beach. Still, neither would prevent us from returning. If you want to enjoy the summer sun, this house is a great pick! ##### Jeffrey D. 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