Very nice house. We had a fun family get-together. Plenty of space for cousins to play. Enjoyed walking to the beach, even though it was bit cold in November.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay here for a women's getaway weekend. There were enough beds for everyone and the back deck is lovely. The house could use some updating and a few things to make it more convenient. For example, we assumed that there would be salt and pepper shakers, but there were none. The toilet seat on the upstairs bathroom has a crack which pinches when you sit down. The coffee maker had not been cleaned since the previous guests and there was coffee and grounds sitting in the filter. However, these were minor inconveniences and in general, we enjoyed our stay. The walk to the beach is lovely and we got a couple of great sunsets.

Clean. Walkable to the beach.

Handrail on basement stairs was loose. Up stairs toilet didn’t stop flushing. Just minor things to repair. Overall clean place for an older house

Our family enjoyed how close the rental was to the beach. We also were there when the boat races were in town. It was amazing. It was nice to have all the bedrooms to fit our family. The washer and dryer were wonderful especially with needing to wash bathroom towels. ( Need to have more towels in each bathroom and wash clothes) Loved the gas stove for cooking. I was disappointed that there was a crockpot but no container for the inside to actually use it. Only 3 trash bags for the stay. Definitely needed more for our stay. If we stayed here again I would know what I would need to bring. Towels, wash clothes, trash bags, paper towels, crockpot, etc.

The best part was having 3 bathrooms, one on each floor. The open plan living, dining, kitchen was very nice. The beach chairs were very useful. The host was very responsive and came right over to help us get the ac working. It was a pity that the nice deck at the back has inconvenient access and is not connected with the open plan living, dining and kitchen. The lower level was partially finished and does not have a ping pong table or combo pool/air hockey/pool table per the description.

The location was good! Short walk on a path through the woods to lake shore drive and the lake. Elementary school very close with a large playground in back. A few issues at the house were the dishwasher was not working properly. Also the refrigerator door had to be very carefully closed or we were afraid it would break. We were not able to start the grill. And there was not a can opener. If those issues are addressed there would be not much to complain about.

Nice quiet neighborhood. Short walk to the beach. Plenty of room for 4 couples. Had a great weekend sitting around spending time with family. Met the host and his family ,nice family, as he had to stop in to take care of a couple of things. Enjoyable weekend.

Furniture was dated and in the living room and there was not enough comfortable seating. Beds were comfortable. Picture didn't match the listing.

Great experience

I love it!!

Fix it up and please refund some of the money. Get rid of the mold!!!

This home was clean and fairly well-appointed. The number of bedrooms [and sleeping accommodations] were great for a large family stay. Beds and pillows were very comfortable, and really appreciated the new air conditioner! The kitchen is very nice and for the most part had everything we needed to live there. It was also so nice to have three full bathrooms, given the number of people staying at the rental. Distance from beach was very doable and easily accessed. The beach was wonderful! The back deck was a wonderful addition, with more than adequate seating. We were so very appreciative of being able to have our dogs with us, and Colin was so helpful to allow this. It is not easy finding a pet-friendly lake rental, so we felt very grateful. Some things to consider: 1. Adding an umbrella for the deck as it is in full sun, making it difficult to enjoy seating during a hot summer's day. 2. The front stairs and entrance is very aged, splintery, and the stairs did not feel totally stable. The wood is very dried and aged. The step up into the front door is very high. Maybe building a step to reduce the height when the stairs are replaced? 3. The steps in the back yard leading from the deck area to the lower area by the glass sliding doors are also in a condition that required focused attention to traverse up and down. 4. The exterior of the house appeared to be newly painted and it looked nice. Perhaps this is the beginning of the renovations? [Exterior and interior]. Older homes seem to get older and visibly used when they are in high use by so many people. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and experienced good communication with Colin. Thank you Colin!

Great location. Family from 4 states. Walk out basement was great for our 16 year old dog who no longer likes stairs. Lots of activities in the area.

The house could be a little more clean seen lots of spider web .was a good house for my 6young grandchildren and close to beach

The house is close to the beach and has plenty of parking. All of the beds were comfortable with no complaints from my picky family. Everything was very clean with the exception of a few dishes that were probably put away by the previous guests. We enjoyed our mornings and evenings on the deck. The garage is used as storage so not an option for being outside on a rainy day. Air conditioning worked perfectly. Steps and decks could be improved however my 83-year-old mother seem to manage. We would stay here again.

The house was perfect for a small group of us that were in the area for a golf outing.

We really enjoyed our stay. The home is perfectly located and had everything we need. Colin was extremely responsive.

The property has a lot of room, was clean, in a nice neighborhood, and close to what we had planned. We really just slept here, but the home has everything you might need for meals, family fun, and a great getaway!

overall satisfied.

Colin was very flexible allowing me and my daughter’s group of friends for her birthday. Other property owners were not interested even though I explained I would be there monitoring and ensuring they behaved. They loved going to the beach everyday and saw deer and other wildlife right down the block!

The place is slightly dated but was a great fit for our weekend shopping trip. Lots of parking as all our friends come from different areas. Conveniently located near the outlet mall, Lake Michigan and the casino. Our host provided great recommendations for dining.

The house served it’s purpose and was close to the beach, but we expected a little more for the price we paid. Some of the amenities weren’t accurate, water pressure and temp was inconsistent throughout house, dirty dishes found in cabinets, and some appliances weren’t available. Coffee maker was broken. Not a big deal since there was also a Keurig but we expected a crockpot and had planned to use it for meal prep. The only thing we could find was the outer heating shell. No insert or lid could be found. Also things were not organized in a way that was easy or functional. Again, it served its purpose but we would have like to see more for nearly $2000 for 3 nights.

This large home was perfect for our extended family getaway. There was plenty enough space for our group. The sand box in the back yard and large deck were a huge bonus for us. It is a short walk or drive to the beach. Collin answered any questions we had. There are a few items that need to be addressed and he is aware of those. But they had no affect on our stay. The neighbors are really nice and it is located in a beautiful and safe neighborhood. We would definitely stay here again.

Great place for multi family gathering. Bedrooms and baths on each floor allow for privacy and quiet for the little ones. A short walk to the beach or plenty of room for family games on the rainy days.

We had a great time at this property! The location was superb! The walk to beach was doable for older kids, but not conducive to kids in wagons or strollers. However, there are beaches everywhere! There’s tons to do in Michigan City and in the surrounding areas- just be mindful of the time change between Michigan and Indiana. There were a few things I contacted Collin about, but nothing that hindered our stay. He was very hospitable and responsive. The house was laid out perfectly for multiple families and everyone had their own bathroom. If we had the same sized group again, we would definitely stay here again!

Nice big house close to private beach. Had a good stay

Positives: proximity to the beach, backyard was beautiful, communication with the property manager was timely. Negatives: This house needs some major tlc. Here are some examples of things that we noticed needing repairs or replacement-multiple holes in the walls, knobs to the stove to turn on 2 of the 4 burners were missing, pull string for ceiling fan in the bedroom with bunk beds did not work, vent cover upside down in master, knobs for bathroom drawer cabinets missing, blinds bent, shower head needs tightening, fan in one of the bathrooms makes a really loud noise, deck on the front of the house is pulling away from the house, stairs in the back of the house leading to deck need replacing, thin bath towels with holes in them, crib had broken board hanging down. We booked this house for two nights despite noticing a couple other reviews that said some of the same things we ended up noticing, simply because it was the only house available to rent the nights we needed that was close to the beach. We hoped that enough time had passed, that the neccesary maintenance would be done. The decks both felt unsafe. We will not rent this house again in the future. I think it's fine for someone who doesn't have high standards but I expected nicer for the cost. The house is cute but it needs to be better maintained.

Great

Lots of space and great location!

This house was the perfect get away for me and my friends for the weekend. Host was super helpful and quick to respond to any questions I had.

We had a fun weekend!