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Vintage Beachside Cottage

Cottage near Lake Michigan in Michigan City

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A spacious living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A house with a front porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, and a floor lamp. There is a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Michigan City

In Michigan City .With a stay at this well-placed cottage, 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 Canada Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stop 2 Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Washington Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Washington Park Zoo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheridan Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Blue Chip Casino - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Express - ‬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.

Vintage Beachside Cottage

Vintage Beachside Cottage:
• Beachside - No roads to cross over!
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Full bathrooms
• Fully equipped kitchen
• New furniture & colors!
• Nice sized living & dining rooms
• Buffet area w/extra seating
• Twin patios & lots of sunny windows
• High capacity Central A/C with enhanced filtration

NOTE: Holiday weekends and the entire month of July require at least a 3 night stay.

M&M Dune Cottage is a vintage, 1930's Sheridan Beach original. So, if you're looking for a place with character and can live with all of the rough edges that come with staying in a 80+ year old cottage built on sand, we're the perfect choice for your fun in the sun!

Simply, walk out your front door to step onto the sand path. It leads to the world's most beautiful beach - Sheridan Beach!

Just a stroll down the beach…
• The historic Lighthouse with its Promenade
• The Michigan City Zoo & award winning Washington Park & marina.

Like to shop, boat or play...
Visit the nearby Lighthouse Outlet Mall, the Downtown Art district with its fun Restaurants & Pubs, the Blue Chip Casino and the local marina with ramps and transient slips - just a quick 5 minute drive away.

An easy vacation for young families wanting to create a lifetime of memories, and for those who are looking to reconnect. Great for a large family, or two smaller ones. Well suited for family gatherings & private getaways, as well as, craft & writing groups, too. Comfortably sleeps eight...
• 2 bedrooms each with 2 Twin Beds
• 1 Bedroom has a Twin over a Full Bed
• 1 Bedroom has a Queen Bed
Note: Bed linens & Bath towels are provided

Fully equipped kitchen...
• New ‘Steam Clean’ Dishwasher
• Liquid dish & dishwasher soap
• New sponges for every stay
• Oven/range & microwave
• Fridge/freezer
• Drip coffee maker w/filters & sugar
• Bagel toaster
• Pots, pans, pitchers & prep bowls
• Corkscrew, can-opener & cutlery
• Dishes, glassware & utensils
• Dish towels, paper towels & napkins
• Vegetable cooking spray

House items...
• High capacity central air conditioning system designed to handle hot summer days.
• High speed internet and WIFI service upgraded for Summer 2026 - supported by X-Finities’ newly installed wiring all the way from their trunk line into the cottage and connected to their newest broadband modem.
• SmartTV to stream your member accounts

Outdoor items...
• Patio table & chairs
• Weber charcoal grill (see cleaning info)
• Beach chairs & toys

Indoor items...
• Board games, puzzles & books
• Hair dryer
• Ironing board w/iron
• Radio
• Alarm clocks (or not 😴🤗)

Health & Safety...
• KIDDE smoke & CO2 detectors
• Fire extinguisher
• Allergy pillow & mattress covers
• Newer furnace & central air system
• Interior tested: No mold issue
• Cottage set back off road
• Rear entrance has one step
• Front entrance has 3 steps to patio +1 step into cottage
• Emergency numbers on fridge
• First-Aid Kit
• Flashlights & extra household lightbulbs

Parking...
Nearby, day/night free public parking spaces are readily available on Colfax, Lake & California Avenues, most days of the Summer. It'll take a bit more effort on holiday & event weekends

Bring your suits, sandals, suntan lotion, and a good book!

Important Note:
Like all area cottages, M&M Dune Cottage is separated from the lake by a naturally created, government protected dune. The pathways over the dune are marked & continually managed to keep their heights as low as possible. This season, there are ‘easy’ board-walk mats placed out on two of the three beach paths adjacent to the cottage. There's a flat boardwalk in Washington Park.

Please remember to read all beach cautions (especially about riptides) and supervise children. Thank you!

FOR ADDED COVID SAFETY:
• We’ve extended the work hours of our 5 Star Housekeeping team to provide the additional time necessary to perform enhanced cleaning procedures.
• We use ‘Hospital Grade’ disinfectant solutions.
• The newer dishwasher has a Steam Cycle for better sanitization.
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• Compact hand sanitizers are provided to take with you to the beach, zoo or anywhere else your vacation takes you.
• Paper towels, toilet tissue and kitchen sponges are provided for each stay.
• The interior has been tested for mold - no issues.
• In addition to the full complement of freshly laundered linens and towels, all mattresses and bed pillows have allergy liners.

Keyword: Beach Cottage; Lake Cottage; Lake House; Lake Michigan Cottage; Warren Dunes, Indiana Dunes; Dune Cottage; MC Cottage; Michigan City Cottage; National Lakeshore; Harbor Country Adventures boat tours

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Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa
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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outdoors, only. Please dispose of any butts.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Wipe down tables & counters • Set furniture back in place • Pile used bed & pillow linens, towels, washcloths & bathmats in center hallway • Close personal streaming accounts.
Empty fridge/freezer, except for the condiments • Wash & store used dishes, silverware & kitchenware • Place garbage in bags then put in totes marked 204 N Lake out at street • Lock exterior doors.
Set outdoor furniture back in place • Return beach chairs back into sheds • Lower porch umbrella & tie closed • Clean grill grates, if used • Dispose of any personal debris, including cigarette butts.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

After acceptance, a detailed rental agreement will be sent for your review & signature.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $50.00 ea. for well behaved dogs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Supervise children at all times.

Events

No events allowed
No high school related parties or events.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors, only. Please dispose of any butts.

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
Note from host: No high school related parties or events.
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, a first aid kit, 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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No high school related parties or events. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beach Side Cottage!
Vintage With Covid Protocols
Vintage Cottage with Covid Protocols Cottage
Vintage Cottage with Covid Protocols Michigan City
Vintage Cottage with Covid Protocols Cottage Michigan City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vintage Beachside Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 40 mi (49-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vintage Beachside Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Vintage Beachside Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is a short 7-minute walk from Stop 2 Beach and 10-minute walk from Washington Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vintage Beachside Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vintage Beachside Cottage ?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Blue Chip Casino (19-min walk) and Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Vintage Beachside Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Vintage Beachside Cottage ?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Vintage Beachside Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Vintage Beachside Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Vintage Beachside Cottage to downtown Michigan City?

This cottage is 1.6 mi away from Michigan City.

Vintage Beachside Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great location!

The cottage was so cute. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at this vintage cottage. The location is perfect! This home has just about everything you need for your visit. Thank you for a wonder stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great cottage

Great cottage — very comfortable, and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Family Vacation

Great property for spending time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great spot for my family.

My family has a long history at Michigan City and the Fourth of July week is a common time for family reunion events. My biggest concern going into the trip was the heat wave, the AC in the house did not disappoint. We would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Charming cottage on the beach

We had a wonderful stay in this cottage, and found it to be perfectly equipped for our girls trip. The location is wonderful, just steps from the beach, and we hope to return in a future summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location of the property the most. It is right on the path to the beach. The house is stocked with everything you need and everything was clean. It’s an old house but kept tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Wonderful getaway!

This charming bungalow is exactly as described ! We enjoyed our stay & Brian was available to answer any questions that came up during our visit. Lake Michigan is always amazing - this home made our time there even better.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rowena C.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

The hosts were amazing to work with and had great communication. The cottage was beautiful and so close to the beach. It had everything you need for a perfect beach getaway! Planning on coming back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Quaint Cottage By Lake Michigan

This was an older cottage but really loved it! It was clean and had just about anything you could want available to you. Plenty of room for 8 people and Lake Michigan beach just a short walk away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

A perfect family getaway

We had a fabulous time! This quaint cottage is steps from the beach and is located in a private, cozy setting. There was plenty of room for six of us (actually had beds to sleep eight), and the front patio area was a perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, play cards and chat. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Thank you for making this a family vacation filled with great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christa C.

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

Vintage cottage

We had a great stay at this vintage cottage. The property was exactly as described and at a great location. The cottage was a short walk over the dune to the beach. It had everything we needed for a short stay on beach. Dunebillies never disappoints for breakfast and Shoreline Brewery for beers and dinnner was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

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

Michigan City Girls weekend

Girlfriend reunion. Loved the location and the beach access. Walked to Washington Park, visited the outlet mall when it rained, beautiful sunsets every night. Thanks so much for sharing your cozy cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liza M.

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

Best Cottage in Michigan City!

This place is a little vintage which made it perfect for a place by the beach. My family has been staying up here for over 40 years. Our first time at this location and it was so nostalgic, an aged cottage with the perfect amount of space and all the supplies we needed. Brian shared so much information that allowed our stay to match all of our other amazing visits to the East side of Lake Michigan. 10/10 would stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Almost on the beach

Great location next to wonderful beach. Reasonable amenities were included in a much smaller than expected "vintage" house. Four bedrooms that were squeezed in were at the expense of closets and a washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bud H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay at the cottage and we loved it again. Location is amazing. Short walk to the beach (I'd recommend the more public path a block down, as it is an easier walk.) We had 3 cars and no parking issues at all. House was great! 4 bedrooms so everyone had their space. Good-sized kitchen for preparing meals and it has all the pans you'd need. Dining room table easily seats six or you can sit out on the patio. Washington Park is also a short walk and you are close to the outlets and downtown Michigan City.We are already talking about our next trip back.
Dining room
View from the front door
Living room
3rd bedroom
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie & Kevin W.

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

Relaxing beach vacation

This cottage is perfect for families / friends who want to enjoy the beach! Plenty of space for our group of 6, comfortable bedrooms and living space, 2 bathrooms, an awesome kitchen, and space outside for drying towels and swimsuits to head back to the beach the next day. Just walk over the dune to be on the beach - no roads to cross or parking hassles. Easy! I contacted the owner once to ask a silly question during our stay and the response was immediate. Outstanding communication throughout. Would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joellyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FANTASTIC location! Short walk to the beautiful Sheridan beach. This home is very well equipped with everything you need for your stay. The owner, Brian, was very responsive with any questions and recommendations. We did a pick up order from Al’s supermarket nearby. We watched the amazing sunset at 8 pm every night. Our group was a girls trip of 6 ladies, so it was nice that everyone got their own bed. The only challenge was the creaky floors and doors in the middle of the night and the 2 bathrooms being right next to each other. I’d recommend bringing some sound machines. Overall, loved this quaint little cottage and made wonderful memories here. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo F.

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

Wonderful Week

Vintage Beachside Cottage was a delight! We loved our time there, mere steps from Lake Michigan. The bedside lamps in one of the bedrooms were not working, and Brian ordered and had delivered the next day a remote that was needed to operate them. Then they worked perfectly. The well-maintained, heart pine (I suspect from the age of the cottage) wood floors felt so good under our feet. Loved all the windows that let in so much natural light and the shaded patio where we relaxed and were able to eat. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bud H.

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

Great Location for Beach

House is perfectly located if you want to spend your time on the beach, but is also comfortable enough to spend a rainy day in it. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Kitchen is nicely sized with counter space and a full-size fridge. Living area has a comfy couch and dining room table. Front porch has table and chairs along with space to drop your beach chairs and coolers. I'd recommend walking the short block down to the more public beach access, as the plastic handicap accessible walkway is easier to walk up when carrying coolers and chairs. Beach was great. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eve M.

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

Great find, amazing location!

An adorable and comfy home with AMAZING proximity to everything and then some. The hosts were so communicative and kind. Overall, 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Another great beach stay

We enjoyed another easy, fun beach stay at the dune cottage with two children, our dog, and a family guest. Plenty of room in the home and all the amenities that you need to enjoy time on the beach and to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eileen l.

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

Great beach vacation!

Great little cottage in a perfect location. All essentials available and great communication from the owners. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela O.

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

Hidden Gem

Loved our stay at this cute beach cottage! Tucked away in a quiet spot on a sandy path to the beach, we walked to the beach every day and really appreciated the beach chairs. The cozy front patio was perfect for morning coffee, reading and playing cards. In the evening we were just minutes away from great restaurants for dinner. Owners were great to work with and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

It was awesome!

Right on the beach walking path. Nice size for 6 adults. We will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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