Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location
4.1
Excellent(15 Reviews)House in Michiana, MI
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Lake Michigan's Gem
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Looking for the most affordable way to be close to Lake Michigan? Then look no further than this cozy and rustic home offering everything you need for a comfortable stay! It's located in a peaceful residential lakefront village and is your next home base for a fun lake getaway. It's also a convenient location for Notre Dame games!
Drop your bags and get comfortable in the well-equipped living area featuring comfortable brand-new sofas and a TV with cable. Then, let your friends rest and recover from the trip and surprise them with your best recipe. The fully-equipped kitchen has all the essentials to show off your grilling skills, including a dishwasher and a convenient Keurig coffee maker. When chowtime comes, you all can seat at the inviting dining table, which offers partial lake views. This home also features a private washer/dryer for your laundry needs; now you can pack as light as you'd like.
THINGS TO KNOW
The basement bathroom is currently unavailable, but guests may still access the basement and use the washer/dryer.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Looking for the most affordable way to be close to Lake Michigan? Then look no further than this cozy and rustic home offering everything you need for a comfortable stay! It's located in a peaceful residential lakefront village and is your next home base for a fun lake getaway. It's also a convenient location for Notre Dame games!
Drop your bags and get comfortable in the well-equipped living area featuring comfortable brand-new sofas and a TV with cable. Then, let your friends rest and recover from the trip and surprise them with your best recipe. The fully-equipped kitchen has all the essentials to show off your grilling skills, including a dishwasher and a convenient Keurig coffee maker. When chowtime comes, you all can seat at the inviting dining table, which offers partial lake views. This home also features a private washer/dryer for your laundry needs; now you can pack as light as you'd like.
THINGS TO KNOW
The basement bathroom is currently unavailable, but guests may still access the basement and use the washer/dryer.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Michiana, MI
Reviews
4.1
Excellent(15 Reviews)4.1
We enjoyed this house and for the most part it worked for us. The only problem we had was the oven did not work or maybe we didn’t know how to work it as it is an older style oven. We loved that the house has a screened in porch and is a 5 minute walk to the beach. This house is great for a small family who doesn’t mind the old fashioned home feeling.
4.1
What was great: the fireplace, the spaciousness, the many windows, the area is beautiful, and being literally steps from the lake.
What wasn’t: a bit too many things, unfortunately. Walking in, the place smelled of mold. All the curtains were drawn so it was dark and not welcoming. There were signs everywhere about what not to do. There’s a ring of dirt around the entire perimeter of the kitchen floor. There was a rushing noise behind the basement door so we were too weirded out to open it. There’s a ground wire sticking out of an outlet, wrapped around a faceplate screw. The oak floors, albeit beautiful, were filthy. Doors stick and don’t shut well. There’s an 8 foot long crack in the ceiling at a structural point. The bathroom was unpleasant. While the sink and toilet appeared clean, the floor around the toilet was gross and the vinyl made the whole room feel dirty. The shower grout, the falling-apart caulk, and dirty shower liner were all moldy, the in-wall soap dish rusted, and a shower wall is bowing in which is very bad. My husband refused to shower there. We weren’t comfortable, wondering what else might be icky.
The laminated cards with area and check out info fell behind the kitchen cabinets so I couldn’t be sure I got everything done. Considering the painfully high cleaning fees alone were more than the rate of our two nights’ stay, I can’t say I feel bad if I did miss anything as we paid a lot for cleaning and the place was already dirty.
4.1
It was a wonderful location and beautiful neighborhood. A cozy cottage with lots of vintage charm. Loved it! Wish I could have stayed longer.
4.1
The place is in a wonderful area and the beach right down the street has a phenomenally scenic view. The place is nice enough, not as much so as the photos however - the cleaning was an issue and so was the door. We arrived to the place easy enough, but when opening the door, the lock physically wouldn’t turn; it took an hour of working it for it to finally give in (not fix, actually give in) and turn. Maintenance did come out to the place but only sprayed some WD-40 on it, commenting that the property owners were told to replace the tough lock multiple times. The house was musty upon arrival (fixed with lowering the AC all night) and the silverware wasn’t fully clean + had hair on them. Things got taken care of, and Vacasa was SUPER communicative, along with our stay still being enjoyable… but damn was it a tough sell to start.
4.1
The homes were close together, yet felt private because of the wooded area they were in. Friendly people and the beach area nearby was not too crowded. Most restaurants were within 15 to 20 minute drive. The time difference between Michigan and Indiana was a bit confusing because my cell phone kept switching back and forth. Overall great stay.
4.1
The place is in a wonderful area and the beach right down the street has a phenomenally scenic view. The place is nice enough, not as much so as the photos however - the cleaning was an issue and so was the door. We arrived to the place easy enough, but when opening the door, the lock physically wouldn’t turn; it took an hour of working it for it to finally give in (not fix, actually give in) and turn. Maintenance did come out to the place but only sprayed some WD-40 on it, commenting that the property owners were told to replace the tough lock multiple times. The house was musty upon arrival (fixed with lowering the AC all night) and the silverware wasn’t fully clean + had hair on them. Things got taken care of, and Vacasa was SUPER communicative, along with our stay still being enjoyable… but damn was it a tough sell to start.
4.1
Bathroom needs to be updated, as well as electrical outlets. Not what I would expect from a Marriott Listing.
4.1
Property was so close to beach. Enjoyed my short stay. Sorry it was time to go.
4.1
Just what we needed.
4.1
Memorial Day weekend
The house was close to the beach and offered the basic necessities. I would recommend this house to any family with dogs.
4.1
KT
Just what we needed.
4.1
We loved our stay...home was nice and area was beautiful. We will definitely rent from you again. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable.
4.1
Great location!
We loved our stay...home was nice and area was beautiful. We will definitely rent from you again. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable.
4.1
Beautiful area. Rustic house was fine but dirty. Huge dust bunnies. We went to the trouble of separating recyclables from trash in outside marked bins and then someone combined everything and set one bin out for trash pickup
4.1
The house is modest, but in very good repair (everything works!), clean, with a fully functional kitchen, comfortable beds, air conditioning, and lots of space. Wi-Fi works well (important for us, as cell service in this area for our service provider - T-Mobile - is very poor). It's a short block from the shore, and very close to access to a public beach. We brought our dog (border collie), and all had a really nice week here! Highly recommended!
4.1
Convenient, very functional base for enjoying a Lake Michigan vacation
The house is modest, but in very good repair (everything works!), clean, with a fully functional kitchen, comfortable beds, air conditioning, and lots of space. Wi-Fi works well (important for us, as cell service in this area for our service provider - T-Mobile - is very poor). It's a short block from the shore, and very close to access to a public beach. We brought our dog (border collie), and all had a really nice week here! Highly recommended!
4.1
We loved being so close to the beach. The property was fine for us. We had some trouble with the refrigerator not keeping stuff cold and the bathroom sink wouldn't drain but neither of these problems were all that serious, and Vacasa did have someone come to fix the sink and give us coolers to keep our food in.
We ended up staying an extra day because we loved being there so much, so although it wasn't a flawless stay, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
4.1
The walking distance to the beach and cleanliness of the main floor are about all this home has to offer UNLESS you’re adventurous and enjoy an extremely steep climb down to the water laden, musty-snarling basement to utilize the washer/dryer and/or the advertised second bathroom. If you don’t mind the live cockroach and hair left behind in the shower down there, this may be your place. Bath towels also came with tenants of previous users. It was gross!
4.1
The location of this cottage is perfect. A short walk to the beach, beautiful neighborhood, and close to everything you want or need for a Lake Michigan vacation.
I want to point out that both Adam and Maria were amazing. Both very professional and helpful in every way. Maria made sure we had everything we needed and when the area lost power, she made sure we were okay and made as comfortable as she was able to do.
We will be back and look forward to next year
4.1
Great location to beach
The walking distance to the beach and cleanliness of the main floor are about all this home has to offer UNLESS you’re adventurous and enjoy an extremely steep climb down to the water laden, musty-snarling basement to utilize the washer/dryer and/or the advertised second bathroom. If you don’t mind the live cockroach and hair left behind in the shower down there, this may be your place. Bath towels also came with tenants of previous users. It was gross!
4.1
Michiana
Beautiful area. Rustic house was fine but dirty. Huge dust bunnies. We went to the trouble of separating recyclables from trash in outside marked bins and then someone combined everything and set one bin out for trash pickup
4.1
Perfect location, perfect host
The location of this cottage is perfect. A short walk to the beach, beautiful neighborhood, and close to everything you want or need for a Lake Michigan vacation.
I want to point out that both Adam and Maria were amazing. Both very professional and helpful in every way. Maria made sure we had everything we needed and when the area lost power, she made sure we were okay and made as comfortable as she was able to do.
We will be back and look forward to next year
I want to point out that both Adam and Maria were amazing. Both very professional and helpful in every way. Maria made sure we had everything we needed and when the area lost power, she made sure we were okay and made as comfortable as she was able to do.
We will be back and look forward to next year
4.1
The walking distance to the beach and cleanliness of the main floor are about all this home has to offer UNLESS you’re adventurous and enjoy an extremely steep climb down to the water laden, musty-snarling basement to utilize the washer/dryer and/or the advertised second bathroom. If you don’t mind the live cockroach and hair left behind in the shower down there, this may be your place. Bath towels also came with tenants of previous users. It was gross!
4.1
Great location
We loved being so close to the beach. The property was fine for us. We had some trouble with the refrigerator not keeping stuff cold and the bathroom sink wouldn't drain but neither of these problems were all that serious, and Vacasa did have someone come to fix the sink and give us coolers to keep our food in.
We ended up staying an extra day because we loved being there so much, so although it wasn't a flawless stay, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
4.1
The location of this cottage is perfect. A short walk to the beach, beautiful neighborhood, and close to everything you want or need for a Lake Michigan vacation.
I want to point out that both Adam and Maria were amazing. Both very professional and helpful in every way. Maria made sure we had everything we needed and when the area lost power, she made sure we were okay and made as comfortable as she was able to do.
We will be back and look forward to next year
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Michiana?
The average price for a rental in Michiana is $829 per night. This rental is $310 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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