[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902000/88901975/42f1a1d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902000/88901975/5850b2f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902000/88901975/04ae6542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902000/88901975/a2ca0ca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902000/88901975/dee339a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Blue Chip Casino is located near Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach, which provides a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach Ahoy Matey’s and welcome to the Captain’s House! This historical home is ready to welcome family and friends for relaxing days near the lake. At the Captain’s House you will find a fun Nautical theme throughout. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms you can comfortably sleep 11 plus 2 futons for additional sleeping. The home sits directly across from the Marina. It has plenty of space that allows you to spend time together as a large group. The living room has a large sectional and 65” TV, the dining room seats up to 12, plus another 4 seats in the adult game room that includes a poker table. Upstairs you will find an additional game room stocked with board games for both the kids and adults. The large fenced back yard has a fire pit and grill. A great location in the Elston Grove Historical district. Close to everything… Beaches, hiking, boating, zoo, shopping, casino, art galleries, wineries and breweries are just some of the fun you will find around. \*5 minute drive to Washington Park Beach, zoo, the scenic Indiana Dunes National Park, and Bluechip Casino. If you choose to walk it’s a 20 minute walk to the Beach and zoo. The Space: First Floor: Captain’s Quarters - King bed The Galley, Mess Hall, Poker Room, Large Bathroom including Washer & Dryer Second Floor: First Mate’s Quarters- King bed + pack and play for baby Mermaid Room - Queen bed Deck Hands – Full bunk beds + Twin bunk beds + twin bed + pull out futon underneath Deck Hands game room – two futons, tv for streaming, board games and darts, Large Bathroom Please note that we maintain a smoke-free environment. Pets are welcome! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116190000/116187700/116187672/bf634c58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ND games, lakes, casino, shopping, highways and interstates. 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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 ## About the area Located in Michigan City, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Cleveland Park and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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%7C41.71660%2C-86.89451&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lTvcoBQBzoMLoI4d4akcviMEb6o=) Michigan City, IN ### What's nearby - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Blue Chip Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Washington Park Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Trail Creek - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Washington Park Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 km ### Getting around - Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk - Michigan City Station - 16 min walk - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Options Buffet - ‬16 min walk - ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Game - ‬16 min walk - ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬15 min walk - ‪Ritz Club - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Barker Mansion and Blue Chip Casino. Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Michigan City Station is 16 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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