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Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, stereo
Smart TV, stereo
Interior
6 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 203700 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheridan Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • 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 well-placed vacation home, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 3 miles (5 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park. 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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Washington Park Zoo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Chip Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬2 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
Minimum check-in age: 26

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 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. 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 3-minute walk from Stop 2 Beach and 8-minute walk from Stop 7 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. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Gabbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Michigan Family Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marypat C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauriann L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps to the Lake

This was a perfect spot for walking to Lake Michigan. Steps away from the beach made the location ideal. Lots of seating for meals was helpful. Main floor and upper level bedrooms and bathrooms were adequate and clean. Upstairs sitting area was calm and peaceful. Basement space wise was nice, however, when going into the basement there was a musty smell. The bathroom in the basement had a drain with standing water in it. When turning on the sink, water would gurgle in the drain. This drain also had a horrible smell that permeated the whole bathroom. If needing to use the basement space, would not recommend but if space in basement is not needed, this is a perfect spot for lake access. Neighborhood was also very quiet. Host was very responsive when finding out about the drain, etc and sent a handyman to check it out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This is our second straihjt years for staying at this location. It is so ideal for our family. We have eight adults and 10 grandchildren and the house is very comfortable with plenty of room to play games, eat, sleep, relax, etc. it meets all of our needs, and then sell! The closeness of the beach is a big selling point. It is about a 100 yard walk to the beach, which makes it very convenient for the parents to bring home their children for lunch, restroom breaks, naps, etc. plenty of room on the beach for our family of 18. The owner is very easy to work with and always returns emails, phone calls, etc. immediately. A big thumbs up from the Webber Family and we would give it 10 stars but we’re limited to only five!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ramona C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of privacy but also great communal spaces for 14 adults to enjoy

Our family reunion brought together 14 adults (and one teen), who had a variety of needs and requests (1st floor bedrooms and baths; quiet, private corners; plenty of couches and large dining tables for hanging out and eating together, but also quiet, private corners). Everyone appreciated the quick walk to the uncrowded beach and the ample beach chairs and towels--and, on a day that turned dreary and rainy, lots of room to spread out comfortably for simultaneous board games and conversations. The host was graciously responsive to a couple of requests we had. Good A.C. overall and strong wifi, easy for everyone to connect to. We wished there had been a couple of beach umbrellas and, ideally (but we accepted as not possible on the lot) more outdoor space for our large group to gather outside. All in all, 117 Louisiana proved the best accommodation we've ever found for our family reunions, also for its convenient proximity to Chicago and airports.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness

great little spot, close to beach

We had a great time in Michigan City and look forward to staying here again. The hosts were very helpful. The house on the website is portrayed accurately. Lots of sleeping space. Also, really liked the dining space. Our family group of 12 fit nicely. Multiple tables provide a game area, kid area to play and another table to dine at. Our favorite part was the very close walk to the beach and a great walkway to the water.. Very easy with little children. Also, the host had lots of beach towels, beach chairs and toys. Very convenient. The basement was a great area for a family w/ 3 kids. Overall, no complaints at all, and lots of praise for a great house close to beach. We also visited the zoo, splash pad was closed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This home provided a bed to everyone in our large group and the location to the beach was ideal! The wifi was a little spotty with so many people in the house but overall the stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location, really short walk to the beach. Large gathering area with plenty of tables. We loved our stay and would definitely book here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Tradition

We had a great time! Andrew responded quickly to our every question, a couple of them because we failed to read the manual, lol. A small repair was needed on a railing (safety) and it was fixed almost immediately. Pro’s; plenty of bathrooms, super easy walk to the beach, beach toy room, plenty of seating for meals, lots and lots of dishes, sunny gathering area. Cons; not a cooks kitchen, very small kitchen, need to time showers to not lose pressure, limited outdoor space. We’d stay here again and made some beautiful family memories here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, great rental

This was a fabulous rental. The location is just a short walk (less than 1 block) to a really beautiful stretch of beach on Lake Michigan, and a 10 min walk from a cafe with outdoor seating and playground. The house was well stocked with beach supplies (sand toys, beach chairs, beach towels, etc), and there was a hose outside by the stairs down to a basement mudroom and bathroom which really helped prevent sand from getting tracked all over the house. The downstairs has a large open common room with three large tables and two living room seating areas - perfect for smaller groups to hold separate conversations during a large gathering. The entire wall on three sides of the downstairs is windows, facing the lake, so that you can have the lake breeze flow through the common room while you socialize. :) The bedrooms were very comfortable and there were lots of bathrooms. There is also a cute deck and small garden area. Our only critique would be that the kitchen is quite small and lacked a few cooking supplies. There are a lot of good restaurants in the area (e.g., nearby cafe, pizza/italian, mexican, jamaican), so the house seems set-up best for folks that mostly want to play on the beach, socialize, snack, and then either go out for meals or get take-out. We would definitely come back - it was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great beach house for a family

This was a large, sunny house with, plenty of chairs and tables for an extended family. The kitchen was well-stocked with plates, silver and cookware. There were ample bedrooms and bathrooms for our group of 11 people, 6 adults and 5 children. The 6 upstairs bedrooms were large and pleasant. I had learned from other reviews that the basement was damp and buggy (and it was), so we didn't plan to use the beds down there, but the basement was handy because, after swimming, we could hose off near the basement entrance, then enter that way to keep sand out of the upper floors. The beach was close, and the fact that we could borrow beach towels and chairs from the basement was great. One complaint: the owners were very specific that each person was to use ONLY one washcloth and one bath towel, and we would be charged extra if we used too many. Really? Do they have any idea how hard it is to keep track of towels when you have 5 children all using one bath tub (the house only has one)? Since they charge a separate cleaning fee, it seems petty to make renters count bath towels on the last morning as they are running around trying to get packed! Would it be too much to ask that the cleaners wash an extra towel or two? The owners also asked us to strip the beds and deposit linens on the 1st floor (which also seems like something that should be included in the cleaning fee), but they said to leave the comforters on the beds. I assume that means comforters don't get washed from one week to the next. I would have been happier if they did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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