Title: Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114238412&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard Vacation home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Blue Chip Casino ## Photo gallery for Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard (Michigan City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114240000/114238500/114238412/25b7dee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard (Michigan City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114240000/114238500/114238412/4723346e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard (Michigan City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114240000/114238500/114238412/54a2d7a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard (Michigan City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114240000/114238500/114238412/1ce57489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard (Michigan City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114240000/114238500/114238412/7ee0ac55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Blue Chip Casino, Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard provides golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard Millie’s Retreat is a newly remodeled, charming getaway that comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests. With three cozy bedrooms, a spacious yard, and a large deck, it’s perfect for family gatherings, backyard grilling, or letting the kids run and play. In the evening, unwind by the fire pit with a glass of wine under the stars. Ideal Location: Located in a quiet neighborhood, just a 4-minute drive takes you to Washington Park Beach, the Zoo, Lighthouse Outlet Mall, Blue Chip Casino, and vibrant downtown shopping and dining. If you're up for a quick adventure, New Buffalo, Michigan, is only 15 minutes away. Plus, local favorites like Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant and Dune Billies Cafe are just a short walk down the street. Comfortable Accommodations: Bedroom 1: King bed with ensuite bathroom (walk-in shower) Bedroom 2: Queen-over-Queen bunk bed Bedroom 3: Queen bed Bathroom 2: Hallway bath with a tub/shower combo Outdoor Space: The large backyard and deck offer ample room for outdoor fun, whether you’re grilling, playing games, or simply relaxing. Additional Details: Pet-friendly! Bring your furry friend along. Parking for up to 4 cars is available at the back of the property. Please note that parking on the street in front of the home is not permitted. The backyard backs up to a train track, so occasional passing trains may be heard. House Rules: No Smoking No Parties No Fireworks Primary renter must be 25+ years old Professionally managed by The Wanderluxe Collection - South Shore Vacation Homes | Beachwalk Vacation Rentals | IN The Dunes National Park Lodging. We provide 24/7 management assistance and have a local office open 7 days a week to ensure your stay is seamless and enjoyable. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Deck/patio - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97020000/97018100/97018026/b695d574.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly - walk to lake Michigan w/ Backyard & Fire Pit Michigan City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=97018026&PinnedHotelID=97018026&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107900000/107899000/107898963/4ba171fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweet Stay By-The-Lake in Michigan City with AC, WiFi Michigan City - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=107898963&PinnedHotelID=107898963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113630000/113629600/113629584/a1f5bed8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright Home Near Pine Lake w/ Deck & Yard La Porte - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=113629584&PinnedHotelID=113629584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91650000/91647800/91647762/f07b134f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to the beach, 2 Bedroom, Pet Friendly Michigan City - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=91647762&PinnedHotelID=91647762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83700000/83693400/83693355/b8f6e59d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR Modern Walk-to-Beach Family Retreat Michigan City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=83693355&PinnedHotelID=83693355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112830000/112828300/112828205/b7f00959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-friendly & Lake-front in Beachwalk Resort! 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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 1531-272290 ## About the area Located in Michigan City, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Canada Park and Washington Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Michigan City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Michigan-City.dx8727) [View more Vacation homes in Michigan City](https://www.expedia.ca/Michigan-City-Private-Vacation-Homes.d8727-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C41.72366%2C-86.89397&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7mKGY6OaRja6shvuttM6VFz8aGU=) Michigan City, IN ### What's nearby - ![Do you ever just want to sit and listen to the waves lap against the shore? I took this photo way back in February while I was visiting family in southern Michigan. I finally got around to editing it and I tried something new while editing it. I'm super happy with how it turned out! #puremichigan #springfun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8727/d64cfe8c-66df-4b63-9fe1-87f6b5809f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Washington Park 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Do you ever just want to sit and listen to the waves lap against the shore? I took this photo way back in February while I was visiting family in southern Michigan. I finally got around to editing it and I tried something new while editing it. I'm super happy with how it turned out! #puremichigan #springfun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8727/d64cfe8c-66df-4b63-9fe1-87f6b5809f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Washington Park Beach 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Blue Chip Casino 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Washington Park Zoo 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets 17 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop 7 min drive - Michigan City Station 17 min walk - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - William B's Steakhouse 10 min walk - Zorn Brew Works 3 min drive - Bartlett’s Fish Camp 15 min walk - Ritz Club 18 min walk - The Game 11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard? ### What time is check-out at Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard? ### Where is Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Newly Renovated & Pet-friendly, Close to Lake Michigan w/ Yard Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley K C. Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location for what we needed to do…remodel is great ##### Bradley K C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeremy S. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nicely Remodeled home. ##### Jeremy S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry R. Sep 29, 2025 #### Great weekend! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is very clean very comfortable and I would definitely recommend this home. ##### Sherry R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Warrenville, IL Jul 15, 2025 #### Millie’s Retreat is a hidden treasure! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Millie’s Retreat was 10 out of 10! Clean, newly remodeled, close to beach and Dune Billie’s Restaurant. Would definitely rent again! ##### A guest from Warrenville, IL This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha K. Jun 16, 2025 #### Great house for a weekend trip! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was in good condition and a convenient location to the beach and to bars/restaurants in town. Check in/out was super easy and I could text the rental company about any issues. We had a great weekend staying here and have no complaints! ##### Samantha K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manya S. May 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Retreat Very cute and comfy house! Had everything we could want/need available in the home. Close to pretty much anything and everything. Very quiet area aside from the train- We love the train sounds so not a concern for us. Several local restaurants and a cafe are within walking distance. The yard is large and the deck is wonderful to relax on. ##### Manya S. 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