Summary:
Welcome to the Cozy Getaway in Michigan City, one of four units in a charming 4-plex. Escape with family or friends near the dunes of Lake Michigan! This is a downstairs 2bed/1bath unit! Guests will love being able to walk to the beach, outlet mall, zoo, restaurants and shops. Minutes drive to hiking trails in the nation's newest national park, casino, wineries, boat rentals, splash pad and park. This is the perfect little getaway for up to 6 people who want to relax or adventure!

The Space:
Walk in and feel right at home with everything you need to have a great stay in Michigan City.
This unit is on the first floor and is the only two-bedroom apartment in the building. The living room has places to sit down and relax with a smart TV. The kitchen is a large open fully functional kitchen, with full-size fridge, gas stove, and dishwasher. Pots, pans, cooking utensils, dishes, forks, spoons, knives, are in the cabinets the drawers, everything but the groceries. One of the bedrooms has a king size bed and a small TV and 2 twin beds in the other room.
We are pet-friendly but do have to ask them to be quiet to respect all guest.

To avoid any confusion, potential guests should thoroughly read ALL information below before requesting to book. (We promise that the info below will better prepare you for your trip and answer 99% of your questions!) Thank you!

UNIT PERKS:
--This apt has a sofa bed in the family room that accommodates up to 6 guests.
--This rental includes a kitchen with a fridge/freezer, sink, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, blender & coffee maker. Essentials like plates, cups, cookware, utensils, & paper towel will be provided for your use.
--Along with coffee, creamer and sweetener are provided.
--Cooking spray, olive oil, salt/pepper are provided.
--A hair dryer and showering essentials/bath towels are available. Each bedroom has a dresser storage.There is also an iron and ironing board.
--Small beach toys for kids and and beach towels are provided for each guest.
--A few board games are available for your use.
--Guests can park in front of the house.

TECHNOLOGY:
--A smart TV is hooked up in your living area & master bedroom, though we recommend the outdoors over the tube! ;)
--High Speed Wifi is provided.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
We welcome guests of all backgrounds! However, due to prior disrespectful renters and property damage, we will only be accepting booking requests from:
--AirBnB users who are "verified" and who already have positive reviews from other hosts.
--Renters that are above the age of 25.
--A maximum of six guests per reservation. Extra guests are not allowed.
--We value our relationship with our neighbors, so events/gatherings/parties are not to be held by guests. To keep the unit in excellent condition for future guests, we are firm on these rules. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

***Note that if you are bringing infants/babies, the unit is NOT baby-proofed. (Furniture is not secured to walls, outlet blockers are not included, cabinets/drawers are not locked, etc.) You assume responsibilities for all guests.

Guest Access:
Available to all guests is a patio table with four chairs on the front porch to read or have coffee, and a picnic table in the yard.

The Neighborhood:
Michigan City is a great vacation spot. A variety of activities are available for everyone, regardless of age/ability/interests.

Favorite spots include restaurants/cafes:
--Shoreline Brewery
--Panini Panini
--The Goblin & The Grocer
--Lakeshore Coffee & Specialties
--Hokkaido Sushi
--Fish Camp
--Zorn Brewery

Grocery Stores nearby include:
--Nature's Cupboard
--Meijer
--Walmart
--Jewel (Chesterton)

Things to do:
--Michigan City Beaches
--Michigan City Zoo
--Michigan City splashpad park for kids
--Michigan City Outlet Malls
--Michigan City park (with weekly live music and jungle gym for kids)
--Michigan City Skate Park
--Blue Chip Casino
--The nation's newest national park includes tons of additional beaches along Lake Michigan, and fourteen hiking trail systems at the Indiana Dunes.
--May guests also enjoy visiting wineries and breweries throughout the region, horseback riding, as well as antiquing.

Getting Around:
A car is the best mode of transportation around the area. Feel free to bring your own bikes, as biking along the lakefront is beautiful.

Other Things to Note:
This historic home, originally built in the early 1900s, was thoughtfully redesigned and remodeled into four private units in the early 2000s. The property retains much of its original Victorian charm, including beautiful wood plank floors, high ceilings, gables, wide arches, and classic staircases. At the same time, modern upgrades were added, including fully equipped kitchens, upgraded electrical systems, and individual central air conditioning and heating in each unit, offering the perfect blend of old-world elegance and contemporary comfort.

Please note that if you plan to bring pets, there is a $50 pet fee per pet.

Interaction with Guests:
Host is available for any questions throughout your stay.