[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You! Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19071500/19071465/1d6f05f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19071500/19071465/294c97d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19071500/19071465/407e2f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19071500/19071465/ced25269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19071500/19071465/b59378c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Blue Chip Casino, Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You! provides a water park, a firepit, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - 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. ### Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You! Nestled in the walkable Sheridan Beach area of Northern Indiana’s gorgeous and expansive lakeshore along Lake Michigan. Comfortably sleeps 12 - 14 with the perfect amount of space to get together and getaway to your own private spaces.  You can expect your stay to be hassle free with fresh linens, contactless entry, a fully stocked kitchen and ready-to-go beach supplies (beach towels, chairs and beach toys), a gas grill with dedicated gas line, extra-large deck with outdoor patio table seating 8,  fire pit for making Smores,  Keurig coffee maker, FAST and strong Wifi, Smart TVs, Pack n Play and second floor laundry. Main level sleeping spaces (including 1 private bedroom), 4 bedrooms upstairs, 2 full baths, large dining room for you and yours to gather! Parking is off-street and on-street as available. Walkable to Lake Michigan Beaches, local parks, museums, Washington Park Zoo, Breweries, Uptown Arts District and local fan favorite breakfast lunch spot DuneBillies. This is the perfect space as a base camp for adventures in Michigan City, Indiana, Indiana National Dunes Lakeshore, Harbor Country and Wine Country in Michigan and less than an hour to Notre Dame Stadium and Chicago. No matter the season, Cottage Blue offers you and yours everything you need for a weekend away or a week long vacation! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### 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 hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331200/34331150/871aa371.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### View of the lake from 2 decks in this 6BR Lake Shore Dr home, steps to the beach Michigan City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 87 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=34331150&PinnedHotelID=34331150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39993600/39993569/90225afb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 7 Bedroom Lake Shore Dr. Beach Home - NEWLY BUILT HOME! 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All beach towels should be washed and put away the day before you leave in the baskets in the downstairs bathroom. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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, 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Perfect House Fall/winter get Away Make Reservation Now Perfect Fall/winter get Away Make Reservation Now Michigan City Perfect Fall/winter get Away Make Reservation Now Walk Beach 5 Bedroom 2 Bath. Booking now Through Fall Getaways Walk to Lake Michigan Beach! Sleeps 12 14! Walk to Lake Michigan Beach! Sleeps 12 14! Booking Summer 2020! Winter get Away Sale! Spring/summer 2019 Filling up Book Now! Perfect House for Fall/winter get Away Make Reservation Now! ## 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%7C41.72897%2C-86.89252&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eH64eTTW0TB9YlCmZ5Ul8qnMHeA=) Michigan City, IN #### What's nearby - Washington Park Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Washington Park Zoo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Blue Chip Casino - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Sheridan Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.1 km #### Getting around - Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive - Michigan City Station - 20 min walk - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Options Buffet - ‬19 min walk - ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Game - ‬19 min walk - ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You! located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Washington Park, Lake Michigan, and Blue Chip Casino. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Michigan City Station is 20 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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