Family friendly Michiana Shores Beach Home! Close to Beach, Playground and Pizza
House in Michiana Shores, IN
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Our home is an 0.8 mile walk to the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan, stop 37. Enjoy the seclusion and privacy in Michiana Shores. There is plenty of hiking nearby with plenty of wildlife to see. We have a shed with beach chairs, toys and a few childrens bicycles.
The house has 7 beds:
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 4: 2 bunk beds (4 total beds) - 2 twins and 2 fulls
There are 2 bathrooms:
Bathroom 1: Upper level bathroom with a shower/bathtub combo
Bathroom 2: Lower level bathroom with a shower
We have a shed in the backyard with a beach wagon, beach chairs and beach toys. Our home is kid friendly with toys in the basement and beach toys in the shed, two fisher price booster high chairs and floaties.
There is a great playground and tennis court a short walk away. Stop 50 Pizza is a block and a half away.
The house has 7 beds:
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 4: 2 bunk beds (4 total beds) - 2 twins and 2 fulls
There are 2 bathrooms:
Bathroom 1: Upper level bathroom with a shower/bathtub combo
Bathroom 2: Lower level bathroom with a shower
We have a shed in the backyard with a beach wagon, beach chairs and beach toys. Our home is kid friendly with toys in the basement and beach toys in the shed, two fisher price booster high chairs and floaties.
There is a great playground and tennis court a short walk away. Stop 50 Pizza is a block and a half away.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Michiana Shores, IN
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Reviews
5.0
This place totally fit our needs. We were a group of four adults and six young children. The home was clean, the park was nearby and the Michigan Lake Beach not far.
1.0
Our stay at this "family friendly" house was anything but.
The house, both inside and outside, is FILTHY. We had to wash all linens and shower curtains before they were usable. There is mold and mildew growing in both the inside and outside the home. All of the home's fire detectors are detached from the wall and in a drawer in the kitchen. There are barely any utensils or cups and the knives are either completely broken or unusable. Curtain rods are ripped from the wall. The dryer's handle is actually a broken hanger top. The couch is DISGUSTING. It has stains all over it and is ripped apart. Half the furniture is broken. The railing on the outside deck is completely unattached and unsafe. The items in the shed are rusted and only about 1/10 of what's pictured. The pictures on this site are not accurate. It's a completely different kitchen.
The host did not respond to a single communication. We were only in town for three days. We checked in at 4pm and had to leave by 430 for an event. We didn't get back to the rental until 1130 and so didn't even have a chance to really check out the property until next day. We messaged the host that day, but he never responded. We followed up with VRBO who said they would follow up with the owner and then said they reached him and he would reach out to us. He never did. By then, our rental period had ended, and VRBO is now saying that they have no recourse because it's post stay. Don't use this rental. It was AWFUL
1.0
My large family and I stayed here two years in a row. Hoping things would have changed and be updated. A/C doesn’t work very well can’t keep up in warm weather. Pictures aren’t accurate. Kitchen chairs broken. Coffee table literally fell to the floor broken. Couch so far broken down can barely sit on. Furniture needs updated for high price of the stay. Place needs some attention and a really good deep clean. For the price of cleaning fee the place
Isnt CLEAN. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. Communication sucks as well. Hated to leave this review but for the cost I want others to be aware.
2.0
This house gave 7 adults and 2 children places to sleep. It was less than a mile from the Lake Michigan shore. But I’m sorry there isn’t much more positive to point out.
The stay began as we were making our first evening’s meal. We knew there was a gas grill and that we’d need to get propane, which I did. But the grill is ancient and rusted almost entirely through. The igniter would not work, so I had to light it with matches.
Some things were just annoying, but others were just not safe. Annoying were that there was only one spoon, no blankets, burned out light bulbs, no kitchen towels, the coffee filters were the wrong type, and not enough toilet paper. The furniture in the bedrooms was good, but everything else was old and shabby. There was a burn hole in the downstairs sectional.
As a family, we like to play games. We couldn’t do it at all because there were only 5 chairs, and 3 of them were broken. The coffee table was broken and couldn’t be used. We couldn’t all fit on the couch, so we had to bring in plastic Adirondack chairs from outside.
There were no smoke detectors mounted in the house. We found them stuffed into a drawer in the kitchen. That’s just not safe. We also had the downstairs toilet clog, which set off a piercing flood alarm that wouldn’t turn off until I cut a cord (at the owner’s direction on the phone). There was standing water in laundry room, and the downstairs shower leaked.
I would have said more but only given 1500 characters.
3.0
My first experience with any home rental company. Didn't get a lot of direction from owner and didn't get access information until minutes before check in time. Home was clean enough, but furniture was old with coffee table quite wobbly and one kitchen chair actually broke under someone sitting on it. Also, constant chirping of what sounded like a dying smoke detector battery, but we couldn't locate it. No checklist of what we were responsible for at checkout, such as garbage, bedding, etc.
4.0
Great location near beach and restaurants and playground
Plenty of toys, bikes and kid friendly
5.0
We had a great time!
5.0
Just as advertised. Kids loved the lower level and the adults loved it as well. Walking distance to a good pizza place and centrally located for Chicago and St. Joseph. Would stay again.
2.0
When we arrived, the house was not clean. There was sand everywhere (in the couches, the beds, etc.). The shower curtain had black mold and mildew on it. The refrigerator did not work, and we had to store all of the food we bought in the freezer to keep it from spoiling.
*note: we later unplugged the refrigerator and plugged it back in, and it worked… slightly.
The house doesn’t cool well at all. Maybe that’s because there are no window coverings on the windows in the kitchen or living room; allowing sun to beat in all day. The deck is about to fall apart; such that we only allowed one child to go down the stairs at a time.
We messaged the owner on the first day about the fridge and a lack of cleanliness… he never responded.
I would not recommend this property.
2.0
House Rental
The house was exactly as described. Parking at the home was limited. Parking at the Beach, Stop 37, only 15min time limit. Beach area extremely small and limited for a large family to enjoy. Pets were allowed, BUT ONLY at certain times of the day on the beach. Disappointing. Items for use in the Shed were mostly broken and not useable. Games provided were disassembled, and missing pieces. Felt misled,in certan aspects of this rental.
5.0
Nice home
Home was nice! And always love the area. I’d say it could have definitely been cleaner and could use some updates to the furniture- the upstairs couch in particular. Not the most comfortable. We cleaned everything before we used it- like plates and cups, the cooler we scrubbed for quite a while to ensure it was clean. But overall, we wanted for nothing- had everything we needed, plenty of space, in a nice location! We would stay again.
5.0
Short family vacation
Perfect size for our family, and a great homebase for the dunes.
5.0
Perfect for New Buffalo Guys Golf Trip
Property was nice, nothing fancy, but functional, clean and spacious. Good location between Blue Chip and Four Winds. Nice fire patio. Would stay here again.
5.0
Enjoyed my stay
Checking in to this property was easy and simple. the property manager was available if and when needed. House was very nice and spacious. There is more than enough room if you are looking to stay here with your family. Neighbors were also very polite. Only thing is the pictures have not been updated and the outside does look different without all the trees but besides that, everything else was up to standards and overall a great home.
5.0
Great location and neighborhood. Easy access to everything
House was very comfortable for our group of 10! Would definitely rent this property again.
5.0
Great stay
Enjoyed the quiet area. Would stay again ! Perfect for the family!
5.0
Nice location and very spacious!
We loved all the space this home offers! Two living spaces and lots of comfy beds! It was just a short drive to a bunch of activities, and yummy restaurants! We had a great trip!
4.0
Nice vacation destination
We had a lot of relaxation and fun. The neighborhood is quiet and feels safe. It is close to the lake but not so close you have to worry about little ones escaping into the water. The children enjoyed the beaches, zoo, and playground. It is a nice location for family time.
2.0
Disappointing & MISLEADING.
NOT RECOMMENDED! The check in was super easy. The neighborhood is lovely. But the property was a huge let down. We arrived to broken furniture, stained sofa, ants in the kitchen, earwigs & crickets in the basement, dirty dishes in the cupboards, a large hole in a bedroom door, a broken transition strip with a nail sticking up and mold in the ice/ water dispenser on the fridge. Thos plan ewas disgusting.
After many unsuccessful attempts to reach the owner, we contacted vrbo customer service. When we finally got connected with the owner, he admitted that sounded awful and agreed to give us "some kind of compensation for the trouble." 36 hours later, he is once again not responding.
**updated: the compensation was waiving the minimal cleaning fee. I contacted the owner to express our frustration with the misrepresentation of the property and asked for a better refund due to such uncleanliness. He is once again ignoring our messages. This property should never be rented at the cost we paid. Beware!
I would definitely NOT recommend this property. The way we've been treated and the false advertising of this property are hugely disappointing!
4.0
Family Weekend
My husband and I, our two children, their spouses, and our 6 grandchildren (ages 4-10) enjoyed our weekend stay!
5.0
Cute place
A perfect, basic place to stay closer to the beaches and a few minutes from New Buffalo.
5.0
Very enjoyable!
A well located property. Close to beaches and playgrounds. The house was perfectly suited to our groups needs.
4.0
Great beach
Beautiful area. Beach is amazing. Much of the area is private beach to residential owners only, so stop 41 is best place to access.
5.0
Family place
Great place for your family with kids.
Enjoy picking blueberry farm, beside Lake Michigan beaches. The food at the pizzeria around the corner was delicious. There so many activities here. There the Zoo or go fishing.
5.0
Fun
Good time!
2.0
Deferred maintenance and cleanliness issues.
Arrived to find lockbox open and front door unlocked. No second key ever found. Home was not clean especially bathrooms. Bedroom doors that would not close, sagging couch in living room, dishwasher door broken and back door does latch. These are just a sampling of the deferred maintenance items. Overall this could be a nice place with some more attention. Pictures on the website not fully representative of what is the current condition of the property.
4.0
Great location-would recommend
House was in a quiet neighborhood, plenty of outdoor space. Some home improvements and furniture updates could be done, but overall we had a wonderful time. Great location at an affordable price per night. Property owner was great to work with. I have already shared this property with friends and family for future bookings.
5.0
It was nice and relaxing stay.
The check in and check out was a very easy and convenient for me. Love that it had a fire pit to do some smores.
5.0
Close to everything !
Early mornings were spent wearing my aussie sheppards out. Then back to the back yard picnic bench to chill with my grand boys and introduce them to my dogs. My daughter took care of the 2month old .the place was roomy couldn't hear baby cry downstairs .
The park was great . Many of the beaches were closed because high water level . new buffalo was great for sunsets , ice cream at Oinks , dinner and shopping . Grocery store was AL' s on rt 20 south
and pizza was great around the corner at Stop 50.
5.0
Outstanding Home
We have rented from Colin and Krystel before and they are wonderful owners. We knew we didn't need to worry about anything as their homes are always clean and have everything you need. We were pleasantly surprised to find a great playground for the kids just a short walk away. Don't hesitate to rent this home, you'll love it!
4.0
Just short of a 5 star.
Property was beautiful. Plenty of room. You could tell it has been rented out quite a bit though. I still would stay another time.
Thank you very much.
5.0
Thanks!
The house was everything we had hoped for! It was extremely clean and had everything we needed for our vacation. It is a great spot for kids - they loved seeing deer in the backyard, there are a bunch of toys, and there is a great playground close by. Thanks!
4.0
We would go back
At first glance, the house doesn't look inviting but it's actually a very nice spot i a nice neighborhood. We loved the secluded back yard and all the things in the shed that we could use. The house was clean and pretty spacious. Kids loved all the games in the basement. The beach was a 15 minute walk and it was great. Not crowded at all, which made it even more great. Awesome park for the kids to play, too. My friends and I would go back and stay at this house again. Great communication with the owner throughout our stay.
5.0
Excellent stay
The house was perfect for our group, we had a great time! The house was very clean when we arrived. We had a fire in the fire pit in the back yard, and we used the bikes and the wagon that were included with the house. The wagon came in very handy for our trips to the playground and beach with the little ones. There were 2 living areas - the living room on the main floor, and the living area/play room in the basement. We were very happy with our choice to rent Colin's vacation home!
5.0
Great place to relax!
The house is a perfect weekend getaway with family and even a great place for a guys/girls weekend. The house fit our needs perfectly. Everything inside the house was very clean and well kept. Plenty of sleeping areas for everyone. The location is excellent, it was a very short walk to Stop 50 Pizza, a great playground, and horse stables. It was about a 10 or 15 minute walk to the beach, and the owners provided a big wagon to load up the provided beach chairs and toys. We also used the bikes a few times to ride along the lake.
5.0
Fun 2017 Swartzentruber vacation
The house was clean and comfortable. Nice neighbors. Close to many attraction. We had a great time.
5.0
Thanks for the great stay!
We had a great vacation! The house was perfect for our group - 8 adults and 2 children. We used the bikes, and the kids used the beach toys and the lawn games and toys that were in the shed quite a bit. We had a fire in the fire pit in the back yard 1 night. The house was just as described and perfectly clean and ready for us at check in. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals, the beds and linens were comfortable, and there were plenty of towels. Thanks!
1.0
House was not what we expected it t be.
Floors on first level were covered with sand. Swept up a pile right away. Vinyl slat from window covering laying on the floor in front of couch. Coffee Table broken on one side. Kitchen table top leaning to one side. Had to tell the kids not to lean on table. Down stairs queen size mattress sagged to the middle, hard to sleep on, also bed spread on the bed looked stained. The fire pit was completely full of burnt wood and ashes. We had to shovel out and bag up to use (should have been ready to use). Toilet was dirty under the toilet seat. I had to wipe down. We stayed in a house last year at Grand Haven for quite a bit less money for 3 nights and it was a lot nicer than this home.
5.0
Great stay for our family weekend!
We had a great stay at this home. The owners were very nice and were quick to answer any questions we had. There is a great playground very close to the house with a tennis court. There were tennis rackets and bicycles in the shed available for us to use. The house felt very spacious because it had 2 living areas with TVs, one in the basement and one on the main level. There was plenty of room for our group of 12! The backyard is nice and feels very secluded because of all the trees around. We were very happy with our vacation home pick!
5.0
Very pleasant stay
We stayed at this property for a long weekend. We found it very clean and the furnishings comfortable. Close to stores, less than 10 minutes to the casino, and an easy walk to the beach.
The kitchen had everything we needed and was in great shape. The appliances were brand new. The dining room table was very large, it sat 8 people very comfortably.
The bedrooms were all correctly described in the listing, the grill worked great, and the back yard is very nice and private with a great fire pit.
Lots of channels on the 3 TVs and the wifi was problem free.
We have rented many vacation rentals across the country and this is one would certainly rent again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Michiana Shores?
The average price for a rental in Michiana Shores is $318 per night. This rental is $45 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family friendly Michiana Shores Beach Home! Close to Beach, Playground and Pizza. 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 Family friendly Michiana Shores Beach Home! Close to Beach, Playground and Pizza. Enjoy the water!
Is Family friendly Michiana Shores Beach Home! Close to Beach, Playground and Pizza pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Family friendly Michiana Shores Beach Home! Close to Beach, Playground and Pizza?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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