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Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18

Family-friendly stay near Washington Park Beach

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Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
Interior
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table set for six, flanked by two smaller dining tables.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 203700 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Zoo
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Michigan City

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of this Michigan City vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Washington Park Beach. Stop 2 Beach and Stop 7 Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stop 2 Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Washington Park Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Washington Park Zoo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Chip Casino - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 10 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ritz Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬3 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.

Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18

Life is Breezy at the Big Easy! Your dream Lake Michigan getaway is here on Louisiana Ave! Guests enjoy complete self check-in with keypad on the front door!

Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! This large beautiful cottage has the vintage charm of a lake house with updates to make your stay more comfortable. What makes this house stand out? It has an incredible open living-dining area that allows ALL guests to gather all in the same space! It also has another TV/play area in the basement when you want some time away from the kids.

Sleeps 18 total in beds. Perfect for multiple families. 2 Master Suites! Upstairs master has a king bed, en suite bathroom, private screened deck, and is secluded from other upstairs rooms. 1st floor master has a king bed and its own private bathroom. 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms total. One of the bathrooms has a tub. Checkout the diagrams in the picture section to see how the house is laid out. Kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, plates, etc. Full size foldable crib is available. Lake Michigan views from 2nd floor! Basement with a queen bed, 2 twin beds, bathroom and an extra entry from outside to brush all the sand off in the mudroom. Enjoy the back deck under the shade trees while grilling out on the large gas grill. Whole house WiFi system with Roku’s on all TV’s. Parking for 4 - 5 cars (depending on size). Additional public parking around neighborhood (if available).

Walk to Washington Park Zoo, Splash Pad, and Playground. Watch the glorious sunsets while enjoying entertainment at Sunset Grill and walk the catwalk to the Michigan City Lighthouse.

Interested in exploring beyond? Centrally located to SO many attractions! Take a hike along Mt Baldy, visit Central Beach and America's newest National Park, Indiana Dunes. Only 15 minutes to New Buffalo and Harbor Country. Visit Warren Dunes or take a family friendly day trip to St Joe, Michigan. Be sure to take a picture of the Michigan City Lighthouses twin at Tiscornia Park! Wine country is less than 45 minutes away in Baroda (Tabor Hill and Round Barn to name a couple), but Michigan City also features Shady Creek Winery and multiple breweries!

This great space has everything you'll need to start your perfect vacation!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Allowed in outdoor areas. Not on screened porch

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Guests will be required to sign a rental agreement and provide a photo ID.
The person creating the booking must be present at the house and with the rental party during the entirety of the rental period.
The person creating the booking must sign the rental agreement and understand they are responsible for observing the rules and policies.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed in outdoor areas. Not on screened porch

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Big Easy! Lake Michigan Views Sleeps 18+

Frequently asked questions

How close is Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 to the airport?

This vacation home is 40.1 mi (49-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Washington Park Beach and 3-minute walk from Stop 2 Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Blue Chip Casino (20-min walk) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (25-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 to downtown Michigan City?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Michigan City.

Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and spacious! Great location, steps from the beach!! Loved our stay here, we hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret B.

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

Lake Michigan Family Vacation

Nice house and close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea E.

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

Amazing location

Steps to the beach, we had a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Family Fun

We enjoyed the location - just a short 1 minute walk to the beach. Home has a very comfy feeling and was perfect for our large group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Fantastic beach location

Great little neighborhood, Not too much yard space but you're right next to a beautiful beach. Plenty of room for dining and relaxing. Casual house perfect for family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marypat C.

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

Location. Location. Location!

When you're carrying beach chairs/lunch & children nothing beats this lovely home that is LITERALLY steps from the beach. We have a large family. This house was terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

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

Absolutely GREAT!!!

Plenty of room for our family. The people who rent this are fantastic! This is our third straight year to come here and we will do it again next year. I cannot stress enough how wonderful this place is …so close to the beach, plenty of room, two large tables to eat at, plenty of sofas and chairs… everything is just fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Fourth of July fun!

Our whole family stayed here for the Fourth of July weekend and had a wonderful stay. The common spaces were perfect for game playing, but still enough room for everyone to sit comfortably. The proximity to the beach was great and we all appreciated not having to fight traffic and find parking. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, so close to the beach. Great amount of space indoors, but not much outdoor space. Some issues with garbage pick up and lighting on the decks. Loved the path to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Family reunion beach stay

Such a fantastic home to spend the holiday with 3 generations of family. Andy and Amy are the most lovely people to share their dream beach home with others. House is even better in person than any picture could show.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Beautiful home and close to the beac!

We loved his home. There was enough space for everyone to have their own space at any point if the day. The home was very nice and right next to the beach. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Nice large house in a great location

Comfortable, casual house just half a block from the beach. Place was just as described and host was easy to work with (although not always timely in responses). Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time! We had a large group-8 adults, 9 kids…plenty of beds and bathrooms for everyone. Cannot beat the short distance to the beach! Kitchen is very small, but we made it work. We could have definitely used a second refrigerator, maybe in the basement for drinks to take to the beach. House was well-stocked, layout is kind of odd, but no complaints. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Amazing!

This property is a 10 out of 10! The perfect property for a large family. Super clean and lots of room to spread out. Close to the lake. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne F.

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

Wonderful family trip!

The house met our needs very well...lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. The crib was great to have! The kitchen is not very big, and we had 11 people but we made do. Very easy access to the beach...a 2 minute walk! We loved the screened porch at night!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

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

Excellent

Communication extremely good. Property well stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauriann L.

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

Great Space for Family Vacation!

This home was perfect for a large family group. Our family got together for some summer time together. The location right at the beach was wonderful, it was a very easy walk to the water each day. The basement was stocked with beach towels and chairs and everything you could need. The rooms provide a lot of sleeping space for a large group. The large dining tables assured everyone had a seat. Overall we had a wonderful time, definitely going to ear mark this location for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

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

Wonderful location!

The property was located so close to the beach! We loved that! It's a little older than what it appears in the photos, but it fit our family well and everyone enjoyed it. The kitchen is small. The basement bathroom was buggy. Overall, though we enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharlotte B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, close to beach, clean, easy check in. Family had a great time!

Overall everything was great. Plenty of room for the whole family. Everything we needed was available in the home. Walk to the beach was easy & close. Hard time with internet, kept having to reset router daily. Very limited cell service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Great for a group!

Perfect location and property for a large group. House has plenty of space for people to sleep. Great first floor great room. Steps to the beach. Only negative was Kitchen is very small which made for tight cooking for a group. Great outdoor screened in patio off upstairs master. We called it the VIP lounge: Perfect for after dinner lounging!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an absolutely amazing stay with my big family. We ranged in age from 1-68 and everyone had a comfortable bed and no problem finding a bathroom near every bedroom. The kitchen was stocked with dishes, pots and pans and any other kitchen item you might need. There is an easy walk to the beach and a walkway that made pulling a wagon and pushing a stroller easy. The beach is gorgeous. I definitely recommend this beautiful home that easily accommodates 18 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karie K.

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

Great location and house for a large group!

This was a great house for a family get together of 16 people! The location is great - quick and easy access (really couldn't be any closer) to a beautiful Lake Michigan beach. Cute neighborhood and friendly neighbors. The kitchen is small and the bathrooms could use to be updated but nothing that impacted our stay negatively. We had 7 adults and 9 kids ranging from 1-16 and there were plenty of beds and easy sleeping space. Owner/Property manager was very responsive and easy to work with. We would rent this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Family Beach Weekend

I stayed here with my siblings, their spouses and our 13 children. This house was perfect-it was SO close to the beach…literally a 2 minute walk to the sand and another 3 minutes to get to the waterfront. The mudroom was perfect to dump all the towels, chairs, sand toys and keep the rest of the house clean. The dining area has 3 tables so plenty of space to sit and eat. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms making it ideal for a large group so everyone had their own space. The neighborhood was cute, clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

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

Absolutely fantastic!!!

This house was great! We had 18 in our group…8 adults and 10 grandchildren ranging from 1 to 16. Plenty of room for everyone. Plenty of beds. The beach is just a very convenient short walk to the beach and no steps!!! We absolutely loved our week and already have booked for next year. Cari, the property manager, was easy to work with and very attentive to our needs. If I could I would give it 10 stars!!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

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

117 Louisiana Union Pier

Great house, great location, clean, roomy ( 8 adults and 7 children had no problem with space), owners respond quickly. We highly recommend this property. Lots of space fully stocked with towels, beach chairs, toilet paper, kitchen paper towels, dishes and silver ware. Plenty of washrooms, TV’s ( if needed) were in main room of house, as well as lower level and in 2 of the bedrooms——but with all the activities on the beach—didnt really need them. Beach is about 200ft away, rentals are a 10 minute ride away, description of property on VRBO is very accurate. Owner and property manager respond quickly. Couldn’t be happier!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

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