Title: Cozy Vintage Michiana Shores Cottage w/Fireplace, Firepit, & Screened-in Porch - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Vintage Michiana Shores Cottage w/Fireplace, Firepit, & Screened-in Porch Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53430000/53429400/53429321/941dc351.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53430000/53429400/53429321/ad215fcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53430000/53429400/53429321/a24095d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53430000/53429400/53429321/b1659abf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53430000/53429400/53429321/197eb648.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the woods of Michiana Shores, this charming vintage 1940s cottage invites relaxation. Unwind by the two-story fieldstone fireplace or enjoy drinks on the screened patio with a backyard fire pit table nearby. Take a stroll on gentle trails to watch sunsets over Lake Michigan's shores. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - 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. ### Cozy Vintage Michiana Shores Cottage w/Fireplace, Firepit, & Screened-in Porch This charming 1940s vintage cottage is one of the original homes in what is now Michiana Shores, a serene beach community nestled between Michigan City, IN, and New Buffalo, MI. Surrounded by towering trees and just a short stroll from Lake Michigan, this cozy retreat blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Inside, the knotty pine interior and lofted ceilings create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Curl up by the stunning two-story fieldstone fireplace, unwind on the screened-in patio, or gather around the backyard fire pit table under the stars. The cottage has been thoughtfully updated with central air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay in any season. Explore gentle trails leading to the lake, where you might spot deer sipping from the creek or catch a breathtaking sunset over the water. Whether you're looking to relax in nature or explore nearby attractions like Indiana Dunes and Michigan’s Harbor Country, this peaceful getaway is the perfect escape. We kindly request that guests refrain from hosting large parties or family gatherings out of respect for the neighboring homeowners, many of whom reside here year-round. By fostering a sense of harmony and consideration, we can ensure that everyone enjoys a peaceful and rejuvenating stay. Bring food, drinks, personal items, and the good times. This property is well-maintained and equipped for the comfort and convenience of our guests. Our vacation rentals include well-equipped kitchens, living, and dining areas. Linens and towels are provided. Homes have washers and dryers, a dishwasher, central heat and air conditioning, cable/satellite television, DVD players, and high-speed Internet service. We ask that renters bring condiments, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, extra toilet paper, and convenience items like plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and zip-lock bags. We do not resupply anything during the stay. We provide two rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom, 2 rolls of paper towels, 4 garbage bags, and hand soap in each bathroom so plan according to your needs. This property is Dog-friendly. A non-refundable fee per stay, per dog ( 2 dog max) is assessed during the booking process. Minimum Age Limit for Renters: The guest signing the rental agreement/contract must be 30 years of age or older (ID at check-in required) and must be responsible for the group during the entire time of the stay. Maximum occupancy restrictions: The number of guests at any WAYA-managed property can not exceed the maximum occupancy number (or sleeps number). This includes invited guests, friends, or additional family members. Events, parties, or family gatherings are not permitted without express written permission prior to booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - 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 - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104340000/104335700/104335677/21eab08b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New! 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Close to Lake Michigan and Dunes Michigan City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=59181214&PinnedHotelID=59181214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 30 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Check-in Time: 4:00PM (MI Time) Check-out: 10:00AM (MI Time) Parties/events not allowed. Non-smoking only. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Cottage Vrbo Property 77255 ## 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%7C41.75584%2C-86.81473&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dUZiTrXF7yTD7cESsuYWWzTuiME=) Michiana Shores, IN #### What's nearby - Michiana Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km - Shady Creek Winery - 4 min drive - 5.6 km - Local - 7 min drive - 9.9 km - Blue Chip Casino - 8 min drive - 8.8 km - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 13.8 km #### Getting around - Michigan City Station - 10 min drive - Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Rios Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Beer Church Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive - ‪Farmette - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Vintage Michiana Shores Cottage w/Fireplace, Firepit, & Screened-in Porch pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Vintage Michiana Shores Cottage w/Fireplace, Firepit, & Screened-in Porch? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Vintage Michiana Shores Cottage w/Fireplace, Firepit, & Screened-in Porch? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Vintage Michiana Shores Cottage w/Fireplace, Firepit, & Screened-in Porch located? > Located in the heart of Michigan City, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lyon Oaks Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Duneland Beach and Michiana Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Vintage Michiana Shores Cottage w/Fireplace, Firepit, & Screened-in Porch Reviews 10 ### 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 19 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Lynn L. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake get away A nice and short family get away location. ##### Lynn L. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen M. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Michiana Getway! Perfectly clean charming getaway log cabin. ##### Kathleen M. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol H. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just perfect What a wonderful place for R&R. This lovely little cabin is delightful. It’s in excellent condition. Everything is updated for modern conveniences while offering old time charm. The bed is extremely comfortable, linens are high quality. The kitchen is well stocked. There are a few spices on hand, so be sure to bring everything else you need for preparing your recipes. The back porch is lovely offering a wonderful view of a gorgeous little garden. This place is a real treasure, and we look forward to returning. ##### Carol H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen M. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorial Day Michiana Shores 2024 Beautiful wooded setting, birds feeding in the backyard a few feet from the screened porch, gardens and paths a pleasure. The cottage is vintage in the best way, knotty pine paneling, wood casement windows, and comfortable cottage furnishings. The lamps alone are delightful! Ceiling fans in every room and on the porch. ALL modern conveniences meanwhile - wifi, updated kitchen furnished with every utensil and cookware any cook desires, plus dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker. Beaches close enough to walk for the young folks. Only drawback is lack of car parking at the beach, but easy to unload. My daughters and granddaughter stayed in a newer cottage nearby and we walked to Stop 50 for a late pizza lunch, and New Buffalo with its restaurants and beach is ten minutes north. Toddler granddaughter loved the sand and the baby waves! Highly recommend for a quiet stay while amazingly close to Chicago. ##### Kathleen M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda L. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful neighborhood, friendly people everywhere. I would love to move right in ##### Belinda L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maggie S. Sep 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable Adorable cabin with great amenities. A bit of a walk to the beach but close to Stop 50 restaurant. ##### Maggie S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer O. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cabin! The place was just as described and in the pictures. It was vintage cabin but with modern conveniences. The screened in porch was perfect for bird watching or working. The beach was a bit of a walk but doable and we preferred being in a more quiet area with the longer walk. We had a wonderfully relaxing trip! ##### Jennifer O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace c. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Place Beautiful area, close to the water. I would highly recommend fir a family vacation or short couples get away. ##### Grace c. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori H. Nov 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin Chic Cool cabin experience was just what we were looking for. Loved the rustic (but not too rustic) decor and feel. Beautiful in the fall! Perfect for our anniversary get-away. ##### Lori H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl K., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Oct 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place on a Great Lake Nice, cozy place . Walking distance to lake and short distance by car to restaurants and other attractions. ##### Carl K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra R., New Albany, IN USA Oct 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Indiana Dunes trip This property was very nice, great location, all the amenities we needed and a very comfortable welcoming upon our return from the days’ outting. ##### Debra R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nora D. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach vacation! We absolutely loved the property! Everything was so comfortable and up to date. The screen porch and yard were perfect! Can’t wait to come back next summer!! ##### Nora D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn D., Chicago, USA Jul 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great comfortable cabin in an ideal location We loved our stay in Michiana Shores! The cabin is spacious for its size and filled with all of the extras. We loved that we could bring our fur babies. The cabin was filled with all of the extras. The location was perfect - walkable to the. Beach where dogs are allowed after 6 ET - perfect for sunsets. Would highly recommend this VRBO. ##### Lynn D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pet Friendly Everything we needed was there . ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann R. Aug 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection! I can't say enough great things about this place. Our family of 5 had a fantastic time at this beautiful little cabin in the woods. You won't find a better location. The place is a short walk to the beach, a nice drive to both the Indiana and Warren Dunes, great hikes all around and you can take your pick of fun local breweries and restaurants to visit. The place itself is very clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed. Having the washer and dryer was SO nice, especially after spending a day at the dunes or the beach with our three kids (5, 4 and 2 y.o). The gorgeous screened in porch was a wonderful place for a cup of coffee or glass of wine. And the place is QUIET. Neighbors all around but you really felt alone in the woods. We all loved it and hope to come back! ##### Ann R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raul d. Nov 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Getaway Beautiful Cabin located in a very, very quiet area. It was a place to truly rest from the busyness of life. It was very cozy and comfortable for my wife and me. Thank you!! ##### Raul d. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry C. Oct 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cottage Peaceful, serene. A fairytale cottage, access to all relevant attractions. Cozy cottage had everything we needed and more. Thank you ##### Barry C. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well appointed house in great area The house was the best we stayed in in this area. Clean, cozy, everything we could ask for. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie B. Aug 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Retreat Location was wonderful. Cottage made you feel welcome the minute you walked in. Close to beach and walking trail. Will be coming back again in the Fall to see the tree colors change. ##### Jackie B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020