Comfortable Lake Michigan Cottage Beautiful Beach Reasonably Priced
4.8
Outstanding(38 Reviews)Cottage in Michigan City, IN
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
Our comfortable cottage setting is situated one half block from the nicest beach along the Indiana shoreline. Our house is located in a small section of Sheridan Beach where there is no public parking. Our beach gives you that uncrowded beach feeling landscaped by Indiana's beautiful dune grass. Our three season porch on the front of the house offers fabulous views of Lake Michigan in a nice relaxed setting. We are on the bluff side of Lake Shore Drive. Since the house is on the bluff, it is up 32 stairs. There is parking for 1 car on our parking pad at the bottom of the stairs.
You are also walking distance to the zoo, maritime museum, and the marina at Washington Park. Great shopping is available at the Prime Outlet Mall one mile away. Added daytime activities include hiking at Indiana Dunes National Park as well as biking with scenic lake views.
Your night life includes the Blue Chip Casino, one mile away, Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Mi. a short 20 minute drive away, and our local movie cineplex. There are also numerous restaurants in Michigan City and New Buffalo for your enjoyment.
Fall is still a great time for relaxing on the beach, walks on the beach, apple picking, Harbor Country wine tasting and Notre Dame Football weekends.
Keywords: Summer Cottage, Beach House
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Map of Michigan City, IN
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(38 Reviews)5.0
We’ve had an awesome holiday in this cottage close to the beach. John is a very nice and friendly host.
5.0
The location of the property is ideal for beach-goers, only a short 7-10 min walk. The house was clean and in a fairly quiet location. The only downfall is the driveway is tricky to get in and out of due to the angle and steepness, but manageable with a smaller vehicle.
5.0
Cute cottage-like home at the top of the bluff. Well worth the stair climb for the view from the screened in porch. Hope to visit again.
5.0
I will start by saying that the location is incredible! Just a short walk (and I mean short) to majestic beaches. Be prepared to walk stairs to get to the cottage. This isn't a negative, but it is a fact. The cottage is cozy and clean. The hosts let us have our own private vacation, but were also accessible if we needed anything and always had a smile. Our kids definitely want to come back!
5.0
Check-in process was easy. The host was there to welcome us and he walked us through the house. The forecast was unusually cold for summer during a couple of days of our stay, so he turned on the fire in the heater for us.
The property was 1 block from the beach entrance. It was very convenient. It was not even a hassle to go back and forth to the house if we forgot something. I appreciate that the host has provided beach chairs and beach umbrella. There were even some sand toys available.
The parking spot was at an incline and can be challenging to back out of it onto the street since the street can be quite busy and it's hard to see upcoming traffic if you're backing out. It's easier if you go up to the driveway then back into the parking spot. This way, you can see the traffic (and pedestrians) when getting out.
Bed was comfortable, plenty of pillows and blankets.
Overall, we were happy with our stay. No complaints whatsoever.
5.0
Great little property, perfect for myself, wife, and two kids. Convenient location, short walk to the Beach and still within walking distance to Washington Park area. Attached sunroom was perfect for dropping hiking gear, beach gear, and shoes before going into the house. Stairs up to the property were a little cumbersome for vehicle unloading/loading, but otherwise not a problem. Would come back!
3.0
First understand this is a cottage...not a house. It IS clean and well kept and efficient. It sits at the top of a steep bluff. It has a nice front porch with screened windows, which offer those nice views of lake. With the windows open there is a lovely breeze that comes in.
The wooden plank stairs that lead up are considerable....not impossible, but they definitely get your attention. Notably, there is only one (1) steep parking spot. The parking spot is gravel and so steep that it is imparetive to use the parking brake.
So, this isn't a fancy hotel, and if you have vertigo you will want to keep looking. However, with all this said, it IS truthful about being a 10 minute walk to Lake Michigan. Down the steps, down the street and down the sandy path to the beautiful sandy shore line. As the section of beach area is not public access, the beach is never crowded and is as lovely as can be. The brisk walk back up to the cabin is nominal, and there is a convenient downstairs shower to wash off any lingering sand.
Proximity to any restaurants, bars and retail is only 5-10 minutes drive. If you are interested in proximity to the beach this is a good choice.
5.0
Simple clean cabin. We love the basement shower!
5.0
Bed and pillows were comfy. We had all pots and pans we needed. Loved the closed in front porch. 5 stars for having ice ready for us when we arrived!!!
5.0
Nice little place and location
This was an ideal property for our family of five. Nothing fancy, so we felt comfortable and at home. We loved the private beach access! Michigan City is a fun place to visit. We hope to come again. Highly recommend!
5.0
Wonderful retreat!
This cottage felt like staying in a family's place on the lake. We had such a great time walking the easy path down to the beach several times a day, then returning to the cottage high up on the bluff, surrounded by trees with a lake view from the screened porch(great for coffee time). The beds are comfortable, the place has character and John's suggestions for local restaurants in his welcome binder were excellent! A perfect place to get away from the city and enjoy Lake Michigan with welcoming hosts.
5.0
Short visit
The property was exactly as described. The walk to the beach was an easy walk and we didn’t have to worry about parking!
5.0
Great Beach Trip
This was our first vacation to lake Michigan but it will not be our last! We had a great long weekend and John and his wife were excellent hosts. The house was very clean, in a great location, and exactly as described.
5.0
Perfect for our small family getaway!
The cottage is exactly as advertised on VRBO. It is a simple accommodation about a block from the beach, with a cabin feel. It’s clean and cozy, with a well-stocked kitchen. It is on a wooded lot, complete with an occasional deer, beautiful natural ferns and a peaceful vibe. We loved it!
5.0
Perfect beach cottage getaway
Location location location! Perfect view while Perched up on the hill over looking Lake Michigan and just a few steps to the beach! John is an awesome host and quick to respond. When I couldn’t find the blow dryer, he brought one over immediately! Definitely would stay again!
4.0
Great quaint cottage
Small cottage very close to the beach, and enjoyed by our family. I enjoyed coffee on the covered porch in the morning with lake views. Simple kitchen, bath, and bedrooms, older but still nice and functional. WiFi was fast and reliable, cell signal was very limited. Overall we would stay here again for sure, great value and location.
5.0
Clean and spacious.
This is our second time here. We love the location. It's just a short walk to the beach (150 yards maybe?). It's clean and had all the amenities we needed. The owner is pleasant and helpful.
5.0
Amazing beach, close distance from the house.
Cozy and Comfortable Place, well equipped kitchen. Owners GREAT! and easy to deal with. We surely will go back to this place.
5.0
Perfect place!
Our second time at this property...just love the location and cottage feel.
5.0
Love our visits
This was our third visit and we will be back next year!
5.0
Nice and clean! Perfect for a get away!
Everything was great!
5.0
Michigan City Hideaway
My wife and I had a great experience at John and Pat's Michigan City cottage. We found the house to be extremely clean and well maintained. The people in the neighborhood were kind to us all week, and we felt welcome the entire time. Best of all, it was just a short walk to the Lake Michigan beach. The beach is clean, quiet. and not overly populated. The home is also in close proximity to Washington Park and a small zoo. There is a great variety of places to eat and shop, all within three miles of the cottage. We felt safe riding our bikes all over town throughout the week. John was very easy to work with, and did everything he could to make us feel at home. You will not regret renting this place!
5.0
Private beach getaway...
Very clean cottage lake house- with easy access across the road to a private path leading to the beach, great place to rest and read or walk the shoreline, enjoy the water. We brought in our own food, and found the kitchen nicely supplied with everything we needed for cooking our meals. We ate all our meals out on the porch- which was above the trees, like eating in a tree top house. Bedrooms provided a good night’s sleep, bathroom was large & clean. The owners were very professional and accommodating to work with -would definitely stay here again! Patty B.
5.0
Exactly as advertised!
My girlfriend and I wanted a relaxing vacation and this place was perfect. The property was clean and well taken care of and just a short walk from the beach. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. We stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed our trip immensely.
Pros: 5 minute walk to the beach. Clean home and comfortable bed. The owner had a binder with local restaurant information that was very helpful. The community was very welcoming to visitors. Local shops, restaurants, drug stores and grocery stores were all just a short drive away. Had a gas stove with cooking utensils or a charcoal grill for the nights we wanted to stay in and make dinner. Also, the one day it was cloudy and rained a little, the outlet mall was only a few minutes away and we did some shopping.
Cons: You have to walk up several steps to get to the cottage - 32 maybe? That wasn't a problem for us and it's in the property description so we knew about it ahead of time. Very spotty cell reception and thus, no Wi-fi. Again, not a problem for us because we came there to relax and get away.
We would absolutely stay here again.
5.0
Met our expectations
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and John was a great owner and host. We enjoyed the short walk to Lake Michigan. There were many activities and great restaurants in the area.
4.0
Comfortable cottage for fun at the beach
John and Pat were great. The house very very clean and comfortable. It is just a short walk from the beach. My girls loved playing the board games at the house in the morning and at night. The area is very quiet. We had a great vacation and would definitely stay again!
5.0
Great place for a summer beach vacation.
The cottage was clean and well laid out. The owners where very accommodating and helpful. The beach was a skip away and all Michigan city was just a bicycle ride away. Perfect.
5.0
Close to the beach
Comfortable and close to the beach
5.0
The house was great, just what I expected.
John was very nice and accommodating, we really enjoyed our stay and it was just a quick walk to the beach!
5.0
Great Stay!
Cottage was exactly as described but even better. Think they've done some small updating since the pictures on this site. Super clean and well stocked. John was very nice and helpful. Enjoyed the beach, zoo, casino, shopping and restaurants.
5.0
Great place to stay!
We had a great time staying at John and Pat's rental home. The house was very clean. You can see the lake from the porch and it was only a short walk to get there. Restaurants, zoo and outlets malls were within 1.5 miles. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Great family vacation
My husband I stayed here with our 4 young boys. We had a great time. Very quick walk to the beach and plenty to do in the area. The house was comfortable for us and they provided everything you can think of. I highly recommend and would stay again
5.0
Great house, close to the beach, nice owners!
My husband and I, and our 5 year old son stayed here. The house was not fancy, but it was clean and that was perfect for us! Well stocked kitchen which is great if you have dietary restrictions (you can cook your own food) or if you are trying to save money. Short walk to an un-crowded beach! Close to the park, zoo, restaurants, etc. The owners were super nice. Thank you!!
5.0
august 2015 stay
my wife and I, one of our daughters, and her two sons stayed 4 nights and had a wonderful time. the weather was perfect, beach was beautiful, everything turned out great. kids love the house and area.
thank you John & Pat for letting us use your house
4.0
Carol H
Just had a wonderful family vacation with kids at this rental. Nothing flashy here, but very clean and a great location! Close walk to the beach and zoo right down the street. Best part of this house is the porch where you wake up and go to sleep seeing that beautiful Lake Michigan. Owners are personable and helpful. Don't pass up this rental!
5.0
Perfect Spot
My wife and I had a wonderful experience staying in this rental. The house was an easy walk from the beach and made getting back and forth really convenient. The house was clean and was well stocked with all the cooking materials we needed. The highlight of the house was the sun room which was well shaded and stayed cool throughout the day but still provided great views of lake, especially at sunset. I was also really impressed with the community of Michigan City. There were fun things to do with an awesome park, a zoo, and the arts district seemed to be improving quickly. It was also just a short drive to the Indiana Dunes Park which provided some excellent hiking as well as the train that goes into Chicago. I would definitely stay at this location again!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Michigan City?
The average price for a rental in Michigan City is £283 per night. This rental is £83 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Comfortable Lake Michigan Cottage Beautiful Beach Reasonably Priced. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Comfortable Lake Michigan Cottage Beautiful Beach Reasonably Priced. Enjoy the water!
Is Comfortable Lake Michigan Cottage Beautiful Beach Reasonably Priced pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Comfortable Lake Michigan Cottage Beautiful Beach Reasonably Priced?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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