The Pineapple Retreat

5.0

Outstanding(36 Reviews)

House in Michigan City, IN

11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

The Pineapple Retreat is located in Michigan City's acclaimed Beachwalk Resort Community. Beachwalk hosts a variety of things to do. We have our own private Lake Kai, beach volleyball, heated swimming pool and kiddie pool, splash pad, playground for the kids, tennis courts, basketball court, putting green, and park. A brand new Beachwalk community center located on the shore of Lake Kai five houses from the Pineapple Retreat, we have a Cafe where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner and an ice cream parlor if you don't feel like cooking in our gourmet kitchen. Beachwalk offers concerts in the summer along with craft shows on the weekends.

The Pineapple Retreat has a master bedroom, king-size bed, adjoining bath, and private balcony. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed with adjoining bath. The third bedroom has two sets of bunk beds, and the fourth bedroom has bunk beds with a full bottom and twin top. The first floor has a living room with a massive sectional and full size futon, dining room seating for four, island seating for five, kitchen table seating for six, and table on screened-in porch which seats four. We have provided for all your needs by including a hair dryer in each bathroom, a high chair, a stroller, picnic basket, army beach blanket, and beach chairs.

You can walk to Lake Michigan and Sheridan Beach, just one half block away from the Pineapple. On Sheridan Beach you can enjoy swimming, windsurfing, jet-skiing, sailing, fishing, and watching the sunset over the Chicago Skyline. Other attractions in the Michigan City area include Washington Park, a 90-acre public park for walks and family gatherings, Washington Park Zoo and Friendship Botanical Gardens, both within five minutes of Beachwalk.

There is the Barker Mansion to visit, the Old Lighhouse Museum, Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, The Blue Chip Casino, and the Lighthouse Outlet Mall, all within a short drive or 10 minute bike ride of Beachwalk. Fine dining and family dining can be found in Michigan City as well as the surrounding areas. Nearby Equestrian Facility - Farmer's Market - Saturdays mornings May through September at Eighth & Washington -

We are just 22 miles from the Notre Dame Football Games in South Bend, Indiana and 68 miles from Chicago. Our home is great for family vacations, family reunions, or business meetings.

Just outside of Michigan City is the Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore and State Park, which has 8,500 acres of bogs, coastlines, forests, and Mount Baldy. Activities at the State Park include hiking, biking, picnicking, and walking. The Pineapple Retreat provides putters and golf balls, basketball, tennis rackets and tennis balls, and volleyballs. No Pets allowed and No Smoking. Available Year Round.

For additional information: Contact the agent for this property - this home is individually owned and managed. Sorry, no prom rentals.

Keywords: House

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Michigan City, IN

Nearby attractions

Indiana Dunes State Park

15 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

The Pineapple Retreat

5.0

Outstanding(36 Reviews)

House in Michigan City, IN

11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Michigan City, IN

Nearby attractions

Indiana Dunes State Park

15 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(36 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

Pineapple Retreat is very well maintained, well stocked with necessities, location is perfect between beach and pool, owners were great to communicate with.

5.0

Jul 2024

Very family friendly area. Plenty of activities. Our rental was very nice, and updated. Will definitely reccomend this particularly VRBO, and resort location!

4.0

Jul 2023

Very special place. Great location. Caring owners. Many clocks and lightbulbs not working. Maybe a message to be the light and live beyond time? Great energy. Dishes, etc were all labeled to be a certain number in a certain place, but it didn’t compute. All the same, the cluttered cabinets and mislabeled stuff added to the charm of the experience. Practice non-judgment. Owners had soap, toilet paper, garbage sacks, Kleenex and paper towels—all of which we brought with us because most rentals don’t give such gracious hospitality. Thankful. We loved the front porch, especially the swing. Such a gift and a grace to feel welcome in every moment. Pineapple motif everywhere. A reminder that we are called to live with kindness and generosity.

5.0

Oct 2022

Great space, clean, close to the beach!

5.0

Aug 2022

We love staying at the Pineapple Retreat! Everything you need for young kids!

5.0

Jul 2022

Overall we had everything we needed to give us a very happy week.

5.0

Jun 2022

The property manager was always available to answer any questions. The place was in neat order and located in a cute enclave. I am giving four stars to the accuracy of the listing because the enclave’s beach was not Lake Michigan’s but their own lake which sufficed for us but was not expected.

5.0

Jun 2022

Got some of my best pals together for a long weekend and we had the BEST time at the Pineapple Retreat. The house was the cutest place ever and we absolutely loved the amenities. Our host responded to questions super quickly, and everything was just lovely. Hands down one of the best weekends of my life!

5.0

Jun 2022

The pineapple retreat was great great location cleanliness welcoming I enjoyed myself I had friends and family with me and we had a great time we will return again and I will be telling other friends and family members about what a great place this is.

5.0

Jun 2022

Spacious rental with everything you could possibly need. The home is equipped with everything you could want in the kitchen (all the standard pots/pans/utensils plus spices, condiments, foil wrap, etc and even a griddle for making pancakes). They also provide linens, toilet paper and paper towels, hand soap, and laundry detergent. Best of all was the beach chairs, pool rings for the kids to dive after, sand buckets and shovels for the beach, and 2 adult bicycles, a child bicycle and a couple scooters! The location was perfect - a short walk to the beach and the only road you have to cross has stop signs where the crosswalk is at. Or, walk less than 10 houses in the other direction and you're at the resort's pool with splash pad, the cafe with coffee, a few food options, and ice cream, as well as billiards table on the second floor and ping pong on the first floor. Close enough that the kids didn't complain about the walk and far enough that we didn't hear the noises right outside our window. I do think it's important to note that you have to purchase a $5 parking pass per vehicle and to use the amenities within the resort, each person needs to wear a $15 wristband (that you keep on for you entire stay). If those extra fees were mentioned in the listing, I didn't make note of it so it was a surprise to me; however, I felt it was well worth it for those perks. Great stay overall and can't wait to come back!

5.0

Sep 2021

Just perfect

2.5

Jul 2021

Our family had a great time here. Close to the beach, pool, pond, ice cream shop and more. Kids had a blast.

2.5

Jul 2021

Great location & walk to Lake Michiobeach.

5.0

Jul 2021

We absolutely loved the Pineapple Retreat!!! It was perfect for our family of 10. A little piece of heaven on earth. Plan to return next summer🙂 Excellent location for both the beach and pool. Screened in back porch was a favorite as well as the front porch and swing.

2.5

Jun 2021

This rental was a great option for us. Perfect location to access the beach, and 50 feet or so from the community pool, coffee shop, tennis courts and bball court. We definitely would choose to stay at this property again and it’s larger in person than the pictures reflect. Great experience!

2.5

Oct 2020

The pineapple retreat was awesome! Such a spacious house and super clean!! I rented the house for a bachelorette party and it was perfect. It’s really close to the beach and lots of great food options!

1.5

Aug 2020

Great location, great property, great immunites, HOWEVER, needs one heck of a cleaning up. Great property, but not great for families with infants. My daughter swept the entire first floor the first afternoon, my son in law mopped the entire first floor the next morning. After this cleaning the entire perimeter of this property, both downstairs tile and upstairs carpet, still has a 1/4 line of crude along and on the baseboard (photos available). We have stayed in a Beachwalk property last year and it was great too, but without cleanliness issues. Don't count this one out, the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and the location and property is great, but I can't recommend if infants are along.

2.5

Jul 2019

The Pineapple Retreat was a great rental for our family's stay! The owners were very response to any questions or communication I had. The listing was very accurate. It was very nice to use the provided basic strollers and wagons as well as toys, chairs and blankets to take to the beach, as we didn't have to get ours sandy. There were plenty of towels, dishware, etc. for our group and we stayed comfortably in the home. The walks to the beach and also the pool were very reasonable, and we loved the location. I would recommend this property to others.

2.5

Aug 2018

Great stay and great location for families!

2.5

Jun 2016

My family and I had another great vacation at the Pineapple Retreat! We couldn't believe it had already been 5 years since we had been there before and we don't know why we waited so long. The house is SO nice. They provide everything you might need including a wagon, stroller, booster seat, beach bag, beach blanket, movies, you name it! We enjoyed the pool a lot! The kiddie pool was great for my toddler. The beach is a 5 minute walk away. And we also enjoyed the Washington Park Zoo that is a 3 minute drive, if that. Thank you, again!

2.5

Aug 2013

We stayed for a short weekend, but wish we had booked more time. The home is perfectly positioned in the Beachwalk community. Walkable within a half of block to the beach or pool. It appeared golf carts were available for rental as well if needed for $80/day. The house is set up nicely for two families sharing. There are two larger rooms with king/queen beds and then two smaller rooms with bunk beds for kids. An open concept LR kitchen with a great front porch area and back screened in porch. Nicely equipt with kitchenware. We had a great stay!

2.5

Jul 2012

This home is absolutely perfect for a beach vacation getaway. It is really beautiful with a great open layout on the main floor and spacious bedrooms upstairs. We had two families with 5 kids total, but could have easily had another family. Pineapple Retreat is filled with everything you could possibly need--from a sandpit for the kids to play in to beachchairs to beach coolers to games for kids and adults to a fully stocked kitchen (more dishes, cups, wine glasses, cookware, spices and condiments than you could imagine.) It is the perfect distance between the pool and the beach. We kayaked, learned to paddleboard and spent countless hours at the beach and playing in the pool. Wonderful home and wonderful vacation.

2.5

Jun 2012

We stayed at the Pineapple Retreat with a few families including a few young children and everything about our stay was perfect. The house is stocked with everything you might need including cots for young children, plenty of linens, kitchen supplies/condiments, screened porch, etc. The home is beautifully decorated, clean, more spacious than the pictures make it seem and child-friendly (cushioned stairs covered with non-slip mats, minimal/no sharp edges/corners). We have stayed at a few different homes on the Beachwalk and so far this has been our favorite. We hope to be back again soon!

2.5

Sep 2011

Our family has been coming to Beachwalk for several years, Pineapple retreat has been the absolute best experience we have had. BEAUTIFUL home and owners are SO nice and accomodating. Highly reccomended as we have stayed in many homes here. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous home with our family :)

2.5

Sep 2011

My family and I just returned home from our vacation at The Pineapple Retreat and all we can talk about is how we wish we were still there! The house was amazing. My 4 year old niece even said it was beautiful :) There is so much fun stuff to do there. We enjoyed the basketball court and playground a few houses down and there was also a really cool playground for the kids that we found at the back of the community. We loved having the beach so close. It was only about a 5 minute walk, if that. The house had everything we needed, including basketballs, beach toys for the kids, a wagon, booster seat and so much more! I can't say enough good things about this home. My family and I will definitely be back!

2.5

Jul 2011

We had a wonderful stay at the Pineapple Retreat. It's located in the perfect location in Beachwalk - near the pool and beach. Additionally, it's great for kids as there are plenty of bunk beds and three separate sand areas so the kids can play as you are getting dinner going. It is very well stocked with every imagineable appliance, gadget, and more. Our family particularly enjoyed the porch swing.

2.5

Jul 2011

We rented the Pineapple Retreat for my family (3 separate families) who came in for a wedding. It was perfect! Not only was it clean, well maintained and spacious, but it was beautiful and had a great location. The 4 boys (all under age 8) loved the beach, the nearby lake, and playing in the sand. The kitchen was well equipped and there were plenty of tables & chairs for everybody. Our experience was fantastic - no complaints at all!

2.5

Jun 2011

We had my sister's bachelorette party at the Pineapple Retreat in late June 2011 and had a great time! Our plan was for the 8 of us girls to spend a relaxing weekend at the home and that's exactly what we did. The house was furnished with everything we needed - the fridge was even stocked with condiments and things we needed to complete our meals! The first floor of the house is open and perfect for a large get-together like this. We enjoyed sitting on the porch swing in the front with our glasses of wine, and having breakfast on the screened in patio out back. It was only a 5 minute walk to the beach, less than 5 minutes to the pool, and very close driving distance to wineries, shopping and restaurants! The house had everything we were looking for and we had a great time. See you next year, Pineapple Retreat!

2.5

Apr 2011

I had never been to the beach walk before so I went in completely blind. We went with 2 other families and had a total of 5 toddlers. I loved this house because it was a half a block walk to the pool in one direction and if you went a block the other direction you would be at the beach. The front yard was a huge sandbox that the kids loved. There was also a great screened in porch in the back. This house had everything you would need and had everything we forgot. I highly recommend this and the family was great to work with.

5.0

Sep 2010

We really enjoyed our stay at Pineapple Retreat. We have rented at Beachwalk for the past 4 years - at different vacation homes. We found that your home was the best fit for our family - in location, size, and amenities. We hope to stay there again.

5.0

Jul 2010

We loved staying at the Pineapple Retreat. The kids said it was the best vacation ever and can't wait to go back. You supplied everything we could have asked for and more. Your home was beautiful and very neat and clean. Thanks again for sharing your home.

5.0

Jul 2010

Our family had a wonderful vacation staying at the Pineapple Retreat. It is a beautiful and spacious house that is very well stocked. We loved having two porches and the location to the beach and pool. We love Beachwalk community. Our favorite resturants are Redamax and Straydog.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Michigan City?

The average price for a rental in Michigan City is $512 per night. This rental is $418 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Pineapple Retreat . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Pineapple Retreat . Enjoy the water!

Is The Pineapple Retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Pineapple Retreat ?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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The Pineapple Retreat

House in Michigan City, IN

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Michigan City, IN

Nearby attractions

The Pineapple Retreat

House in Michigan City, IN

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Michigan City, IN

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Michigan City?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The Pineapple Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Pineapple Retreat ?

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