Location: Long Beach, Indiana, USA (Michigan City) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: House
Walk just five minutes from this Ponderosa pine log home along a charming wooded lane to a private stretch of beach at Stop 31 on beautiful Lake Michigan in Long Beach.
This almost-new, three to four bedroom home has a vaulted pinewood ceiling and fabulous fieldstone fireplace in the great room which adjoins the dining area and knotty-pine kitchen. Large screened-in porch is nestled between the great room and four-car attached garage. The gang will spend hours on the porch enjoying the breeze or playing darts after a walk back from the beach. Walk out of the porch and enjoy a barbecue on the private deck.
The house is on a quiet street in a lovely area of winding roads that is great for walks or bike rides. Over-sized star-shaped windows offer sunny exposures and unique evening sky viewing.
This home is comfortably furnished and offers amenities not typically included in a rental home. There is a first-floor master bedroom with a king-size bed,a futon and adjoining bath, plus a first-floor powder room. We have internet cable access for your lap top computer for those people who must stay in touch with the office.
On the second floor, there is a queen-size and trundle bed in bedroom two, three twins in bedroom three, and a queen size bed in the 4th bedroom. All three rooms are adjacent to a large full bathroom. This is a great value for a home of this size - 2500 square feet!
Comment's from some renters:" ""Nicer than photos" "Nicest beach in area" "Deposit returned very quickly" "Wow, what a great place" "Big Bear is Awesome" "Telling my friends to come up north instead of going to ocean,beautiful beaches and no sharks!" "We didn't want to leave" "Best rental experience ever"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : 4 car garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking : up to 6 additional cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : approx 50 movies
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- DVD Player with great selection of my favorites, Broadband Cable Internet for your computer lap top, Blender, Sheets and Bath Towels provided, Four-Car Garage, Up to 10 Bikes, (3 sets)Golf Clubs, Miscellaneous Beach Toys and Sand Chairs, Charcoal Propane Grill (BBQ), Bring your own beach towels
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Play horseshoes or bean bags in backyard, Fine Dining as well as a Variety of Well-Known Chain Restaurants within an easy-driving distance, Gambling at the Michigan City Blue Chip Casino(10 minutes), Shopping at Prime Outlets Mall (formerly The Lighthouse) and Boutiques in nearby New Buffalo (less than ten minutes from home), Wildlife Viewing at the Washington Park Zoo, Hiking and Picnicking at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 01-Jun 12 .. $1000/wk | Jun 12-19 ...... $1400/wk | Jun 19-26 ...... $2000/wk
Jun 26-Jul 31 .. $2600/wk | Jul 31-Aug 14 .. $2300/wk | Aug 14-Aug 28 .. $2100/wk
| Aug 28-Sep 04 .. $1600/wk | Sep 04-Sep 25 .. $1300/wk
Oct 01-Apr 30 Varies on stay: Note on Rates: All taxes are included.
Check-In Saturday after 3:00 PM; Check-Out Saturday before 10:00 AM.
50% Deposit (of rental rate) plus Security Deposit needed to secure a reservation.
Remainder of Rental DUE 4 wks prior to arrival. All rates are wkly.
Deposit MUST BE received within five nts to secure your reservation.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Big Bear Lodge! Beautiful Log Home Close to Great Beach!
Year Purchased: 2003
The Unique Benefits at this House
Best beach in area. House has pool table,Foos Ball table, bean bags, darts plenty of games, lot of room, large screen porch. High Speed Comcast cable for your Lap Top Computer.
Fun eating/ drinking establishment near the beach. Music almost every nite. Only a 5 minute drive from Big Bear.
Beautiful Beach only a 5 minute walk from "Big Bear Lodge". You are able to walk 5 miles in either direction on this beautiful sandy beach. There are a few sandbars directly off Stop 31 beach enabling
Owner's Map of Long Beach
Please review guests comments on site, that will tell you a lot about me.
Property Photos
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- Authentic log cabin with attached screened-in porch - Long Beach, IN - Indiana Log House Rental on Lake Michigan - Near Michigan City & the Indiana Dunes
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- Charming knotty pine kitchen adjacent to large dining area. - Long Beach, IN - Indiana Log House Rental on Lake Michigan - Near Michigan City & the Indiana Dunes
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- View of Great Room - Long Beach, IN - Indiana Log House Rental on Lake Michigan - Near Michigan City & the Indiana Dunes
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- Front entry door and porch.
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- Attached screened in porch adjacent to family room and rear deck.
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- View from balcony looking into great room.
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- Large 2nd floor bedroom w/ queen bed.
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- Large 2nd floor bedroom w/ 3 twin beds.
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- The association's deck and stairway to miles of sandy beach front at Long Beach.
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- Best beach in area. Have a bonfire at nite and roast marshmallows.
Traveler Reviews (55)
New Years Eve
Guest: Elizabeth
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Date of Stay: 12/30/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
Elzbieta 1/3/12 3:21 PM (4 hours ago) Hi Bob , I put the house key in the mail today . We all want to thank you for renting us your beautiful house. We enjoyed the time we got to spend there , the "game room " in the garage was all the guys could ask for but all the ladies loved seating by the fireplace , watching movies and taking walks on the beach .We hope to have a chance to come back in the summer . We can only imagine how much fun it is to be there at that time of the year. We have rented so many houses in the past 7 - 8 years , but yours is the winner ! Thank you so much Bob and Have a Happy New Year !
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What a great time!
Guest: Rory
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09
Review Submitted: 11/06/10
Bob, Sorry for the delay in this posting! We wanted you and others to know about the fabulous time we had staying at your home in! We were three families traveling from Chicag, Boston, and NY and we get together in different places each Labor Day. Your home was absolutely perfect! The kids enjoyed the recreation space with the ping/pong pool table etc. and the bikes were also great. The adults enjoyed the open kitchen with the large table to gather at and the fire pit in the back. The walk to the beach was short and easy and Michigan City and the surrounding areas provideds tons of activities and eateries when we were not cooking! Many thanks! We would love to come back and visit!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Lodge for vacation
Guest: Barbara
(Plymouth, MI)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 10/08/10
We spent a ladies' high school reunion at Big Bear Lodge and had a great time. The accommodations were excellent. Even though the weather was cool and rainy, the fireplace was a warm welcome. We hope to return soon.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Another year at Big Bear
Guest: Beach fun with Bud and Sweets
(La Grange, Il)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 08/07/10
This was our 8th year at Big Bear and we had a wonderful experience as always. The house is beautiful, the downstairs great room and big kitchen table are fantastic. We love the short walk to the wonderful beach. Bob you made everything so easy and our security deposit was promptly returned. Thank you for sharing your home.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Grampa Glen & Gramma Rene annual family vacation
Guest: Hank
(Plano,ILL)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/02/10
For the last ten years we have gone on vacation with our 3 kids and their families.There were 8 adults and 8 children from 2 to 13 and we had plenty of room.Nice quiet neighborhood and great beach.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Another year at Big Bear
Guest: Toby C.
(Chicago Area)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09
Review Submitted: 05/18/10
This is our 5th year and so looking forward to the stay. Again, thank you so much for sharing Big Bear. My daughter has a teddy bear named after your cabin, BIG BEAR! Thanks, Toby
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fabulous place to stay !
Guest: JulesandDan
(Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10
Review Submitted: 04/28/10
We had a great time at Big Bear Lodge. We and our dogs had a marvelous time watching all of the beautiful nature that abounds. We could not have imagined watching deer run freely right from the front porch but we did- it was a beautiful sight to behold. There is so much to do or you can do nothing at all and be completely happy. It is so peaceful and beautiful. The weather was a bit chilly for the beach but we did take some nice long walks enjoying the beautiful scenery and friendly people. We had some nice drives and visited the Blue Chip Casino, Outlet Mall, Four Winds Casino and just toured the area. It was a great week and the house is amazing. So pretty and well decorated. We cooked our meals in the spacious kitchen and found it to be very well stocked with everything we needed for preparation.We enjoyed every minute of our stay and would love to return again. I cannot say enough how satisfied we were with our trip and our choice of Big Bear Lodge for our accommodations. Bob is wonderful to work with and so helpful with any questions or concerns. Our deposit was returned amazingly fast with no problem at all. If you are going to the area this is the place you want to stay whether you are just a couple or a large group- you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much to Bob for sharing his lovely home with us.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fabulous place to stay !
Guest: JulesandDan
(Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10
Review Submitted: 04/28/10
We had a great time at Big Bear Lodge. We and our dogs had a marvelous time watching all of the beautiful nature that abounds. We could not have imagined watching deer run freely right from the front porch but we did- it was a beautiful sight to behold. There is so much to do or you can do nothing at all and be completely happy. It is so peaceful and beautiful. The weather was a bit chilly for the beach but we did take some nice long walks enjoying the beautiful scenery and friendly people. We had some nice drives and visited the Blue Chip Casino, Outlet Mall, Four Winds Casino and just toured the area. It was a great week and the house is amazing. So pretty and well decorated. We cooked our meals in the spacious kitchen and found it to be very well stocked with everything we needed for preparation.We enjoyed every minute of our stay and would love to return again. I cannot say enough how satisfied we were with our trip and our choice of Big Bear Lodge for our accommodations. Bob is wonderful to work with and so helpful with any questions or concerns. Our deposit was returned amazingly fast with no problem at all. If you are going to the area this is the place you want to stay whether you are just a couple or a large group- you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much to Bob for sharing his lovely home with us.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
MORE Than We expected
Guest: soupC
(Wayland, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/07/10
Review Submitted: 04/13/10
This cottage was MORE than what the photos showed. As soon as you walk in you will be amazed at the comfort and beauty of this home. And Bob, THANK YOU so much for working with us at the last minute. We seriously cant wait to be back and I absolutely recommend this house to anyone. Again, Thank You Bob. Scott and Sonja
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Large, Well Equipped house! Fun for Kids!
Guest: Families with kids
(Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10
Review Submitted: 04/07/10
The Big Bear Lodge was everything described, spacious, very well equipped, and everything you need for your stay. More than enough room for our two families that stayed, could have had another family as well. The added fuse-ball and pool table as well as the bikes, beach toys and games/movies available make it a great stay for families with kids! We enjoyed our spring-time stay and wish we could stay longer. Plenty of things to go and do from the area. Quick walk or bike ride to the beach and the South Shore train station in Michigan city to Chicago was less than a ten minute drive away. We also enjoyed visiting the Dune parks close by! Owner Bob was very easy to deal with and accommodating. Thanks Big Bear Lodge!
Owner response:Thank you very much, glad you all enjoyed the stay. Looking forward to seeing you again. Bob
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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