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Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A covered patio with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a bean bag, overlooking a backyard with a wooden fence and trees.
Exterior
A modern kitchen with a central island, black chairs, and pendant lighting.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a marble countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Lyon Oaks Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Duneland Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Michiana Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Michigan City

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Lyon Oaks Golf Course. Duneland Beach and Michiana Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lyon Oaks Golf Course - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Duneland Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Michiana Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Washington Park Beach - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Blue Chip Casino - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 9 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!

Plan your stay at our new home, a great 3 bedroom, 2-bath cottage in Michiana. Set in a secluded area between New Buffalo and Michigan City, this house is close to all the region has to offer including restaurants, beaches, Indiana Dunes National Park, beer and wine tasting, and lots of kid-friendly activities. Home is clean and modern (constructed in 2022), is still comfortable and kid friendly.

This cottage has an open layout with all bedrooms and baths on one-level. The Master Bedroom is en-suite with a King Bed and walk-in shower, and opens into a large screened porch. The other two bedrooms have Queen Beds and share a bathroom with a bathtub/shower combo. Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room are all open concept, with lots of seating options. There is also a back patio with grill and fire pit, as well as open yard space, so plenty of options to enjoy the outdoors!

The cottage is about 1 from Lake Michigan, which is great for a nice stroll through the wooded area, often spotting deer and other animals. There is beach access available about 1 mile walking (10-15 mins walk), and we provide beach gear and a wagon to help haul any gear. We are also walking distance to two parks that offer playgrounds and tennis/pickleball courts. The cottage is about equal distance between Michigan City and New Buffalo, but on the Indiana side of the state line (central time zone).

If you are planning a multi-family trip, this house is next door to Property #2087945 which is a very similar new cottage so great for two families to be together but still have a bit of privacy!

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Exterior
Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa
Michigan City
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 2,198 reviews
$133 nightly
The price is $149
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Great New Michiana Cottage Close to Everything!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.6 mi (46-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi (10-min drive) from Washington Park Beach and 6 mi (11-min drive) from New Buffalo Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Blue Chip Casino (8-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! to downtown Michigan City?

This vacation home is 5 mi away from Michigan City.

Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The beds were great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, wonderful house and community. The beaches are beautiful and clean. A perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and very clean home. Close to everything shopping and restaurant wise. Can’t wait to come back in the summer months and enjoy the beach! Very easy to book and check in/out. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great location! Close to everything you would want to do while in the area. Host was able to assist if needed. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here. Already planning the next trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home for a family

We loved our stay at this home. It was clean, plenty of room, family friendly, exactly what we needed. Would definitely recommend this property to any family and we plan to return
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect rental. Beds comfortable, super clean and new. Layout was great. Location great. All the Amenities .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacey b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem!

Loved this place and so clean and perfect for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUE M.

Very peaceful 5 days. Wonderful accommodations. The house was very well appointed. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimbra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean Cute
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ka M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for families with kids

Home was very clean, modern, and cozy! The neighborhood was safe & a close enough driving distance to all the attractions. We loved it and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Girlfriend weekend

We had a great time on our girlfriend weekend. The property was very well appointed, nice layout, enjoyed the outdoor area in back and it was close and convenient for many activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Stay

Great home and location! Clean and well maintained. Even when we lost power the property manager door dashed flashlights and batteries to help, which was appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space

I have stayed here several times. As always the house was super clean and has everything you need. I love the open layout and the bedrooms are comfortable. Location is great to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martino M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just fantastic beautiful house plenty of room. The host Mandy was fantastic with communications being accommodating for us. The house was about a 15-20 min walk to beach and just overall beautiful. We had a great family trip. House is also stocked with all you need for beach and just to relax. Looking forward to next trip already!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short trip with grandkids.

The house was perfect for 2 adults and kids ages 14-12-10. Well equipped. Close to great beaches or shopping.wi fi worked well and house address easy to find on Waze or Google maps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Myself and two friends were coming up for a weekend of exploring and riding in the Apple Cider Century. This was the perfect home base for our activities! The home was clean, the kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware, and we loved relaxing on the screened porch in the morning. It was a short walk through an absolutely beautiful park-like wooded neighborhood to get to the beach, which we loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned home for our 5 day stay. This property was absolutely wonderful. So clean. We loved the the decor. The beds were so comfortable and everything was so clean and neat. The house itself was so cozy. Our host was so helpful, I had a few questions and she retunred my text within minutes. We definitelywill try to stay there again. Thanks for a wonderful 5 days staying in your property. CK St Louis MO
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Birthday celebration

Beautiful home and great location It was very welcoming and well stocked. We would visit again. We had fun !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Cute House!

Really enjoyed walking into home and being able to settle right in. Easy to check in. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!!

This place was amazing! Very clean, quaint, just the right size for a small group. Centrally located in between Indiana and Michigan. Quiet peaceful neighborhood with lots of beautiful deer and nature. Would definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Fit

This stay was exactly what we needed. The host has everything you might need! Even night lights in the rooms (huge help with kids!) We loved our week here and would recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

We enjoyed this lovely house and the neighborhood. Pleasant walks and a park near by. We did use the New Buffalo public beach to swim, but walked to the closer beach just to enjoy the neighborhood and water view. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great vacation!

We love this house - it's perfect for our family of 6. Plenty of room for everyone. Nice neighborhood for walking, and very quiet. Not too far from Lake Michigan, we went to the beach nearly every day and also checked out the sunset most nights. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michiana Shores Cottage

We had a great time at this cottage in Michiana Shores. Everything about the house was great. Bedrooms were all very nice as were the bathrooms. The kitchen/dining room/living room open concept worked well with our group. It was also a slightly shorter walk to the beach than we anticipated. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bingley weekend getaway

Beautiful house and quiet neighborhood. Location of rental was close to town and minutes to local beach by vehicle. Rental hostess was very responsive to questions as well as providing hospitality/generosity in housing essentials. Great weekend getaway with kiddos and friends. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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