Huge Open Concept Beachwalk Home. Books up fast!

Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4.6
Outstanding(129 Reviews)

House in Michigan City, IN

17 guests · 6 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

Bedrooms 6 | Bathrooms 3 | Sleeps 16

On the edge of Indiana Dunes National Park, in the acclaimed Beachwalk resort community on Lake Michigan, just one hour from Chicago, this house ('Moondance') and its perfect central location is a Beachwalk favorite. Unique among Beachwalk homes, Moondance has an open floor plan with a stunning cathedral ceiling perfect for hosting large family gatherings. Don't be fooled by new construction homes on tiny lots that provide sleeping space for many but provide virtually no living space--Moondance is huge and located on a large lot, with plenty of room to gather the family or friends, including a fabulous custom fire pit to gather the clan for marshmallow roasts.

Moondance has a fully stocked kitchen with granite counters and glass tile backsplash along with all new stainless-steel appliances. A large great room has seating for everyone, and porches and decks galore mean gathering spaces for the whole family, plus privacy when you want it. Indoor dining space for 16. Outdoor dining for another 16, plus a special outdoor kid's table that seats 8. Bedrooms (including both ground floor and second floor masters) with all the right touches will suit couples, children, grandparents and last-minute visitors. Moondance even comes complete with its own custom painted house golf cart (except in winter) for your use and enjoyment! Recently, Moondance' owners worked hard to finish the 1,000 square foot basement, which is now a playful rec room complete with 46-inch flat panel Tv, DVD player, and DirecTV with whole house DVR (there are five Tv's total in the house), and a multi-colored striped floor that kids love. (NOTE: The basement has 6 -foot ceilings, and thus is ideal for kids or for watching movies, but it is not habitable space by code and thus it cannot be used for sleeping.) In addition, Moondance is steps to everything Beachwalk has to offer community private pool, private tennis, basketball, and beach volleyball courts, a short walk to Beachwalk's own Lake Kai complete with free kayaks and stand-up paddle boards during the summer, custom sandcastle playground and, of course, Lake Michigan's most beautiful beach.
Unlike many rental homes, the owners of Moondance put much of the rental income they receive into upgrading and improving the property each year. For example, this past off season the owners invested in all new furniture for the great room, including three new couches, and added a second full refrigerator (if you are like us, you arrive with a week's worth of food and need somewhere to put it!), and replaced all the deck handrails for increased safety. This house has everything you could possibly want. You will not regret it. Peak Season (June-August) Friday-Friday rentals only. Peak Season $12 per person/per week wristband fee charged by the Homeowners Association for use of pool charged on-site upon arrival. RESORT AMENITIES AND INFO * indicates a seasonal amenity.

4ft heated pool*, toddler pool*, basketball court*, tennis court, bocce ball court, shuffleboard*, Sandcastle playground, putting green, paddle boarding* and kayaking*, catch and release fishing. Parking Passes ($5 each) and Wristbands ($15 each) are required for all guests ages 4 and up mid-May through September.

Moondance rents with a 7-night minimum with check-in and check-out on Friday during peak season (mid-June to mid-August).
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.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV

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Reviews

4.6
Outstanding(129 Reviews)
4.0
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Aug 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 4th year in the Beachwalk Rental properties and each year we have stayed at a different house. Moondance has some great amenities....nice area outside with firepit and lots of seating! A golf cart which we used daily to make our way to the beach....kids loved the golf cart for leisure rides, etc. The location of this property is perfect....very close to all the amenities and only a short walk to the beach. A few suggestions would be to have batteries that work in the ROKU remotes, garbage bags to cover 4 days (we only had 4-5 total bags...but were given more when asked), Floors did not seem to be clean and there was no "welcome" package with clear instructions as to house details, etc. Also...washer was on 2nd floor...dryer in basement??? Very unhandy!! Why?
1.0
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Jul 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband, grown children, grandchildren and I recently stayed at Moondance in Beachwalk Resort. The resort had great amenities that we enjoyed like the swimming pool, splash pad, the pond for fishing and the ice cream shop. We liked the location of the house to the beach. The house had great space for the size of our group, but that is where the goodness stopped. There were multiply problems with the house. The first day we were there we discovered the outdoor shower was broken and it flooded the basement. There was only occasional hot water at the house - not related to the broken outdoor shower and I did report this the first day we were there. The water was mostly lukewarm or cold - our showers were chilly the majority of the time. The dryer was not heating up to dry clothes. The resort did send out a repairman,but it was not fixed. The dryer did not work the entire time we were there. The dishwasher did not clean the dishes. On day 5 of our vacation it was fixed by a repairman that came. The wifi was very spotty if working at all. Also, on day 5 the resort gave us the name and password of a different rental property's wifi so we were able to us wifi that way. The ceiling fan in the main space made a terrible noise when you turned it on, so we could not use it. This was all very frustrating and disappointing to me. I had arranged this vacation for our family who traveled from different states to come and have a week together. No one should be staying at Moondance until these problems have been fixed. The staff was very understanding and kind, but were unable to remedy all of these problems.
1.0
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Jul 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has stayed in Beachwalk for years, and we love the area. The size and location of Moondance is great, but the interior condition of the property was incredibly disappointing. The living room couches, pillows, rug and the carpeting upstairs are filthy! The air was broken and could not be turned down. It was 62 degrees in the home, so we ended up putting the heat on for several days. The dishwasher and dryer were broken. A toilet seat was broken upon our arrival. The wifi went out. We contacted the front desk immediately to let them know. Maintenance came out and only replaced the toilet seat. We had to contact the front desk two more times during our stay and finally spoke to the manager, Erin. Erin was very responsive and took care of everything she could, but by that time, we only had a day left. This could be such a great property, but the inside needs a lot of maintenance and major cleaning.
5.0
Jun 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We stayed at Moondance with our 3 grown children and their families. We had a wonderful week going to the beach, the pool, the zoo and going for rides on the golf cart. Such a relaxing and fun week!
5.0
Jun 2024
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: The house was just the right size for us, we enjoyed how each set of rooms upstairs had a bathroom between: this allowed each family group to share one bathroom among themselves. We enjoyed the quietude of the resort, especially in the morning on the upper deck off our room. There was ample seating space for our group of 15. The kids love the PacMan machine in the basement. Some of the furnishings are a little tired (rugs worn, couches and pillows too floppy) but comfortable overall and the bedrooms are updated and perfectly appointed. We had some trouble getting hot water, the office staff and maintenance were very responsive.{The staff at Beach Walk really make the experience great, they were helpful and friendly and answered many many questions for us.} We loved having the golf cart, it was so nice to take little drives around the resort together.
3.0
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Jun 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Left a list of repair/maintenance items with front desk about Moon Dance House. Some of these issues included: - An upstairs spindle came out when a baby tried to pull themselves up (baby could have fallen to his death!) - down stairs toilet not anchored to floor - hot water takes several minutes to arrive at the kitchen faucet - Family Room large ceiling fan about to break (gears grind when turned on)- Kitchen trash container lid kept coming off- Clothes Dryer does not dry clothes in a reasonable amount of time - Dishwasher does poor job of cleaning dishes (maybe due to lack of hot water) - Having an Arcade Game in basement is a bad idea because kids should be outside and also there are tv's in every room for entertainmentWe like the house size, location and the surrounding activities (beach, pool, hiking trails, zoo, etc.)
5.0
May 2024
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: Bicycle Ride Stopover
5.0
Oct 2023
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: Easy to check in. Maintenance was very quick to assist. House was well stocked. Overall great experience

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Michigan City is $502 per night. This rental is $224 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Huge Open Concept Beachwalk Home. Books up fast!. 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 Huge Open Concept Beachwalk Home. Books up fast!. Enjoy the water!

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What amenities are available at Huge Open Concept Beachwalk Home. Books up fast!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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