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Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Lake Kai
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Michigan City

On lake.With a stay at this Michigan City vacation home, you'll be steps from Waterfall Park and Sand Castle Park. Lake Michigan and Lake Kai are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Kai - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Washington Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Washington Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ritz Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬5 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.

Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach

Welcome to Sweet Retreat located in The Beachwalk Resort.
Here you will find plenty of room to spread out and enjoy your vacation. We are just a short 7 minute walk to the beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. Beachwalk Resort amenities include: Heated outdoor pool, wading pool for toddlers, splash pad, basketball and tennis courts, playground, paddleboard, kayaking, fishing, bike rentals and clubhouse with pool and ping pong tables. Clubhouse has a snack shop selling coffee, food and ice cream for the kids! Beachwalk Resort has everything you need to have a relaxing vacation, however if you are looking for outings
The Indiana Dunes National Park, hiking trails, Blue Chip Casino, wineries and breweries are just a short drive away.
If you need more space, check out our coach house (Sweet Inn) #3101650-Sleeps 4 to 6. Happy to provide a discount if you rent both houses together for a week. We don’t have a golf cart on our property, however Beachwalk works directly with golf cart company, LanCam Inc. Contact them directly at 219-929-9221 for rental information.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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

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

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18
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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.2 mi (50-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Stop 7 Beach and 13-minute walk from Sheridan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Blue Chip Casino (5-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (27-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach to downtown Michigan City?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Michigan City.

Sweet Retreat is perfect for gathering with family and friends-close to beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like the location and having access to a pool and the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for multiple families. Everyone had their own space and such great common area space. We had 8 adults and 4 kids and there was plenty of room. Plenty of supplies in the kitchen to cook all the meals and was so nice to have a table that fit us all. We had such a great stay and made lifelong memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend trip

Had a great stay!Tooo short!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy and host was very prompt in response to questions. Home was clean and comfortable. Some more hooks or places to hang things would be nice. A lot of room for everyone and we made some wonderful memories. Would definitely recommend the Sweet Retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Getaway!

This house was the perfect place for our family- six adults, seven kiddos. Well stocked, comfortable, and close to the pool, park, beach. The master bedroom and bathroom were such a treat! Our kiddos made great memories here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

The house was comfortable, soacious and well stocked. Great location on a beautiful resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family loved our stay at sweet retreat! The house was super clean and had plenty of room for the three families that stayed. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. We loved the resort and pool. The host was wonderful and communication was great from the time we booked until we checked out. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Sweet Retreat is a gorgeous place to stay. It had everything we needed to have a wonderful relaxing stay. The kitchen is well stocked. Beds were comfy, and the front porch was a fun place to hang out with our morning coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

We had a great time at Sweet Retreat and Sweet Inn. It’s a fantastic property for a big group. Thanks Lisa!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property & Location

We had the absolute best wedding weekend at Sweet Retreat. Lisa is so accommodating, communicative, and thoughtful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, stay in vacation town!

This Stay was amazing! Tbh the pictures don’t give it justice. When I finally arrived at the property, I got way more than what the pictures described. There is a very clean large and spacious bedroom in the basement that is not shown in the pictures. Large enough to fit 12 of my friends and I. I definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Weekend

Sweet Retreat and its companion property Sweet Inn are the perfect place for a family gathering. We were there for a wedding in nearby Michigan City, so the location was ideal. With the two houses rented together, we had the right amount of space to gather as a group but also have some privacy when needed. The smaller house is great for older family members or those with young kids who need a separate quiet space. It was cold and chilly, so we didn’t use the outdoor space, but it looked lovely as well. Both houses were well stocked with kitchen supplies for cooking for a large group. The host was responsive, flexible and helpful and made sure we had what we needed for a great stay. I left a nice review on Sweet Inn but forgot to click the stars—it was 5 star as well! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Women’s Retreat at Sweet Retreat

This house was absolutely beautiful! We loved everything about it. It had everything we needed and it made our trip perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely nothing short of a great experience!

Our group had a wonderful experience! This property was clean, cozy, and we felt right at home. The communication was timely, professional, and helpful! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This place is very nice, plenty of room for our family. Walking distance to the pool and beach. The owner was easy to work with and answered any questions we had. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Sweet Retreat

Enough room and baths for everyone and the house was equipped with everything including a ton of beach towels and 2 wagons to load up for the beach. Lisa was great to work with and responded quickly to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan E., Rochester, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Reunion House

We had 4 families staying here, coming from all around the upper midwest for a friend reunion (8 adults and 10 kids aged 3-10). Each couple had their own room, and the kids camped out in the basement (or in their parent's rooms). We utilized many amenities of the Beachwalk resort (yoga class, pool, playground, tennis, shuffleboard, bocce ball) and spent a day at the BEAUTIFUL Lake Michigan beach down the road. Be sure to bring everything you might need for the beach (sand toys, chairs, shade, etc). There was a wagon to use to help cart it all. The kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of towels to go around, plus we used the washing machine to keep things freshened up! We had a great stay here and would not hesitate to recommend it to another fun-loving group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The house and the community was wonderful. Lots for the children and adults to do. The house had a lot of nice extras that were not expected
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice family reunion

Beautiful location with lots to do in the community … the house was clean and kitchen has plenty of equipment/dishes. Assortment of spices… but brings everything else needed for food. Great communication of how to check in… be aware everyone must wear event wristbands and cars need parking passes. Ours were missing in arrival… but they brought them quickly. We enjoyed the pool, pickleball, beach access. They have local live music in the evening. Would recommend for groups wanting space both inside and out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a great stay and loved the location in the Beachwalk Resorts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway!

House was the perfect layout for us our kids and grandkids. Loved the property and amenities. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Easy to find, clean, great community with lots to do, had everything we needed in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Lafayette Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful for a big family get away

It was very clean, well stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, toilettes, blankets and pillows. Short walk to the pool and the parks! Lots of space to sit and visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023