Hilltop Home with Gorgeous Lake Views
7.8
Very good(17 Reviews)House in Michigan City, IN
14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Bedroom: 4 | Bathroom: 2.5 | Sleeps 12
Upland Lodge, a charming home away from home. Perfect for a family getaway to the beach, a place to retreat from the city or celebrate a milestone. Enjoy the view to lake Michigan from many different angles.
BEDROOM and BATHROOM SET UP
Main level
-Powder Room
-Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
-Second Level
-Bedroom 1: Twin over Twin Bunk Bed
-Bedroom 2: Queen with Attached Full Bath
-Bath 1: Full Bath Attached to Bedroom 2
Basement
-Bedroom 3: Full over Full Bunk Bed with Twin Trundle
-Bedroom 4: Full over Full Bunk Bed with Twin Trundle
-Bath 2: Standalone with Walk in Shower
INDOOR GATHERING SPACE
The grand open concept allows for everyone to spread out and enjoy their own space. The dining room features an extra-large farmhouse table, perfect for family style dining and holiday gatherings. Set the table for 8 and the breakfast bar for 5 more. The basement has additional gathering space with a large flat screen tv to put your feet up and watch a family favorite.
OUTDOOR GATHERING SPACE
Take your pick, the large screened in porch attached to the main level or relax on the uncovered patio off the back side of the home. Depending on the surrounding foliage, you can see a clear view of the Michigan City Lighthouse and beautiful sunsets just past the horizon.
HOUSE SPECIFIC AMENITIES
Wi-Fi, Linen and Towels, Screened in Covered Porch, Gas Grill
LOCATION
Located on top of the dune just across the street from Sheridan Beach with Boardwalk access.
PARKING
4 parking spaces, please park 2 cars on the parking pad and up to two cars on the driveway. Please stay off the road as much as possible.
HOUSE RULES
-No smoking or vaping indoors
-No pets
-No parties
-No fireworks
-Must be 25 years old and present for the duration of the stay to reserve.
PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED
Professionally managed means peace of mind during your stay. Front desk associates, housekeeping and maintenance staff are nearby should you need anything during your stay. It’s your vacation, we are here to ensure you enjoy it. Let us help you plan for the perfect getaway.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Washington Park Zoo, Washington Park, Lighthouse Mall Shopping, Breweries, Wineries and tours, National Park, Hiking, Fishing Charters and so much more.
MISC INFO
PLEASE NOTE This unit does have an attached guest house unit that has a long-term tenant.
PLEASE NOTE If you are considering staying during winter months, there is a steep roadway to drive and 4wheel drive is recommended.
RENTAL PERIOD
Upland Lodge rents with a three-night minimum, mid-June through mid-August. OPEN FOR LONG TERM STAYS OCTOBER - MAY.
*Please note this property is NOT located in the Beachwalk Resort.
Upland Lodge, a charming home away from home. Perfect for a family getaway to the beach, a place to retreat from the city or celebrate a milestone. Enjoy the view to lake Michigan from many different angles.
BEDROOM and BATHROOM SET UP
Main level
-Powder Room
-Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
-Second Level
-Bedroom 1: Twin over Twin Bunk Bed
-Bedroom 2: Queen with Attached Full Bath
-Bath 1: Full Bath Attached to Bedroom 2
Basement
-Bedroom 3: Full over Full Bunk Bed with Twin Trundle
-Bedroom 4: Full over Full Bunk Bed with Twin Trundle
-Bath 2: Standalone with Walk in Shower
INDOOR GATHERING SPACE
The grand open concept allows for everyone to spread out and enjoy their own space. The dining room features an extra-large farmhouse table, perfect for family style dining and holiday gatherings. Set the table for 8 and the breakfast bar for 5 more. The basement has additional gathering space with a large flat screen tv to put your feet up and watch a family favorite.
OUTDOOR GATHERING SPACE
Take your pick, the large screened in porch attached to the main level or relax on the uncovered patio off the back side of the home. Depending on the surrounding foliage, you can see a clear view of the Michigan City Lighthouse and beautiful sunsets just past the horizon.
HOUSE SPECIFIC AMENITIES
Wi-Fi, Linen and Towels, Screened in Covered Porch, Gas Grill
LOCATION
Located on top of the dune just across the street from Sheridan Beach with Boardwalk access.
PARKING
4 parking spaces, please park 2 cars on the parking pad and up to two cars on the driveway. Please stay off the road as much as possible.
HOUSE RULES
-No smoking or vaping indoors
-No pets
-No parties
-No fireworks
-Must be 25 years old and present for the duration of the stay to reserve.
PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED
Professionally managed means peace of mind during your stay. Front desk associates, housekeeping and maintenance staff are nearby should you need anything during your stay. It’s your vacation, we are here to ensure you enjoy it. Let us help you plan for the perfect getaway.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Washington Park Zoo, Washington Park, Lighthouse Mall Shopping, Breweries, Wineries and tours, National Park, Hiking, Fishing Charters and so much more.
MISC INFO
PLEASE NOTE This unit does have an attached guest house unit that has a long-term tenant.
PLEASE NOTE If you are considering staying during winter months, there is a steep roadway to drive and 4wheel drive is recommended.
RENTAL PERIOD
Upland Lodge rents with a three-night minimum, mid-June through mid-August. OPEN FOR LONG TERM STAYS OCTOBER - MAY.
*Please note this property is NOT located in the Beachwalk Resort.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Michigan City, IN
Reviews
7.8
Very good(17 Reviews)10.0
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:
Wanting to get away for a long weekend of rest and relaxation, we chose the hilltop location from the panoramic views of its ads. We were not disappointed. In fact, the actual experience far exceeded our expectations and the breathtaking views from the enormous deck were unbelievable, morning , noon, and night. A large extremely comfortable location and with a dramatic, yet relaxing great room awaits anyone wanting the ultimate getaway.
8.0
Yes, there are a lot of steps to get to the beach and a winding staircase in the house so not best for everyone, but the view of the beach is great and there is a large screened in deck that makes the already ample living space even better. THe downstairs bedrooms have two double bed size bunkbeds which were not the most comfortable. There is a den on the bottom floor too with a TV that was nice for the teenagers. We had to go out and buy stuff for the kitchen. It is set up for a short stay or someone who doesn't plan to cook for a group.
FYI: To the owners: A friend of my brother's, who is your neighbor, wrote a negative review that went under his name since he had booked it for your guest. It was not from him and he wouldn't have posted it! He didn't know about it till I rented the house and saw the review. Sorry.
10.0
Amazing views, wonderful house, perfect for families.
8.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Big house for lots of people. My favorite area was the big screened in porch. You could see the sunset from upstairs bedroom. The house was clean and there were plenty of towels. The stairs were a challenge and the bathroom situation wasnt the best. Beqch accwas across the atreet which was awesome.
6.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The patio on this home is spectacular. The view was phenomenal! We spent most of our time here when we weren’t at the beach. It was perfect for small children to do crafts and play games. The management company was very good to work with. They met every request promptly and professionally. A few updates would make this property much more appealing. The beds and bedding need a definite update. They were extremely uncomfortable. Plus the pillows had pillow shams on them and no pillow cases. The kitchen had one pot to cook with. And the cooking utensils were very sparse.
8.0
The property was lovely. The bunk beds and spiral staircases were more of a challenge than we'd anticipated. It's more suitable for kids than adults. The on-site resident was not at all an issue for but think potential visitors should be made aware of that ahead of time. More towels would have been nice.
10.0
A good house for a large group of friends/family. Called about shower not working, and a worker came immediately to help! Only bad thing was the Dirty floors and very little guidance on parking
2.0
We found a person living in the back of the house. We were petrified. This is the most horrible experience I have ever had. We were deceived and never informed of this situation. I knocked on her door and told her I was calling the police. And a repairman showed up and we were gone for the day and we were never informed. My husband walked in and there he was. PLEASE DONT STAY IN THIS HOUSE YOU WON'T GET ANY SLEEP. And we couldn't find smoke detectors. We questioned this got no response. We asked to be relocated but all they had was much smaller place. To small for our group.
10.0
We booked back in February, and were very excited for the upcoming trip, until we looked the day before our check in and saw the reviews about Kelly. I called the property management company and they assured us it would not be an issue. As the day approached we started hyping up the trip, as well as mentally picturing Kelly and her reaction to a house full of rowdy, “slightly” over weight and balding middle aged men on a fishing/guys trip. We envisioned befriending her, and late night Taco Bell runs, as we all sang Mellencamp. This would then blossom into an ongoing friendship that would lead to us being pals.
I’m not sure what they did, but we heard no voices, no farts, and had no passive aggressive sticky notes about quiet time. Quite frankly, we were disappointed we didn’t get to meet Kelly.
Despite no sign of her, and also an extremely wonky upstairs shower nozzle (should really fix that), we had a very enjoyable time. I would still rate 5-Star despite these two issues.
6.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Family gathering (10 adults, 6 kids ages 0-5) for 5 days. Beach is close but hill to house is huge and hill from beach to water is daunting. Wish we rented golf cart or 4-wheeler? House had lots of square footage but was poorly utilized- really only enough lounging seating (sofa/chairs) for 5 people. No TV on main floor. Bed situation is odd. Master is huge and has only a queen (double?). We ended up putting all children in master on air mattresses. We had to purchase several of our own kitchen items including a can opener and pot. The house was not very clean- even the small children were complaining that the floors were gross and the property had only 1 small vacuum that had a very short cord so it couldn't even reach the rug. I once texted the number provided to ask if there was a beach umbrella and got a short reply that there was none and they offered no suggestions (even when I asked) for where I could rent one. Parking is not marked, I am still not sure which spaces we should've used- there are some up top and some at bottom. Rental co only provides limited dishwasher pods, toilet paper, laundry soap, paper towels, garbage bags and if you need more than 2 of each, you have to buy your own. Limited towels- felt like we were always washing towels so people had one to use. The screened porch was super nice. Overall an ok experience.
8.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved this house and this location! There were a few basic items that it would have been nice if the house had (there were no potholders, no can opener, no kleenex). The dishwasher was also broken and it was apparent that food from the past renters was coming up the sink when we attempted to run the dishwasher. The management company was VERY responsive in trying to resolve the issue. We would definitely stay here again but would ask about the maintenance of the dishwasher and these few items.
8.0
Great views and space
Extremely easy
8.0
Family fun
Everything was great but kitchen items are lacking. No pot holders. No can opener. Very limited pots.pans, and cooking utensils. No sink plug for washing dishes.
4.0
Another person lives in this house
There is another person living in this house. The posting does not say this, and the price is astronomical. Kelly lives in the cabin attached to the house. There is a very thin door between you and her. It was terrifying to suddenly hear someone clearly talking in the house our first night. When I grabbed my child and screamed ‘who’s here?’, I was completed astounded by her righteous reply that she LIVES here. You will hear her talk. You will hear her alarm in the morning. You’ll quickly get to know her work schedule. You’ll hear her fart. A loud one at 7:54 in the morning shook the entire house. You
can’t open the door from your side but she can open it from hers. The fact that none of this is disclosed in the listing is, frankly, unethical and immoral. Don’t rent this house unless you want an extremely unwelcome roommate.
6.0
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented the house for a weekend girls getaway. When we arrived there was a sign on a door that quiet time began at 10pm. If I was interested in quiet time I would’ve stayed in a hotel. We rented a house because we wanted to have the freedom to be as loud as we wanted. The parking is also an issue. If the house sleeps 14 it would be nice to be able to park more than 3 cars. There are 2 full bathrooms- in the master and the basement. The basement is shower is tiny. It’s ok but if come back to the area we would probably look for something else. The beach entrance is close but to the water is a hike so bring a cooler with wheels
6.0
Beware - there is a tenant attached to this
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented the house for a weekend girls getaway. When we arrived there was a sign on a door that quiet time began at 10pm. If I was interested in quiet time I would’ve stayed in a hotel. We rented a house because we wanted to have the freedom to be as loud as we wanted. The parking is also an issue. If the house sleeps 14 it would be nice to be able to park more than 3 cars. There are 2 full bathrooms- in the master and the basement. The basement is shower is tiny. It’s ok but if come back to the area we would probably look for something else. The beach entrance is close but to the water is a hike so bring a cooler with wheels
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Michigan City?
The average price for a rental in Michigan City is $562 per night. This rental is $189 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hilltop Home with Gorgeous Lake Views. 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 Hilltop Home with Gorgeous Lake Views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hilltop Home with Gorgeous Lake Views?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.