Big Bear Lodge! Beautiful Log Home Close to Great Beach! Long Beach, Indiana Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 12642

Authentic log cabin with attached screened-in porch

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Location: Long Beach, Indiana, USA (Michigan City) View Map

Accommodations:  House, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)

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"

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage: 4 car garage
  • Covered Parking
  • Off Street Parking: up to 6 additional cars
  • 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
  • Air Hockey
• 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
  • Security System, 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 (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Parasailing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Horseshoes
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• 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

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May 02-Jun 13 .. $1000/wk | Jun 13-20 ...... $1400/wk | Jun 20-27 ...... $2000/wk
Jun 27-Jul 25 .. $2500/wk | Jul 25-Aug 15 .. $2300/wk | Aug 15-Aug 22 .. $2100/wk
Aug 22-29 ...... $1600/wk | Aug 29-Sep 05 .. $1500/wk | Sep 05-Sep 26 .. $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.

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• 11/01/09
  Positive Rating
  Michelle , Chicago, IL
  • My husband and I along with 8 friends stayed in Big Bear Lodge a few weeks ago and could not have been happier with our stay. The house is wonderful and fully stocked. The locations close to the beach and the Indiana Dunes. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it.
• 09/26/09
  Positive Rating
  Meegan , Chicago, IL
  • First of all this place is MUCH BIGGER than the pictures make it look! I planned a reunion weekend for 12 30-something girls from all over the Midwest and it worked out amazingly! We actually had a personal chef come in and cook for us and serve us at the huge dinner table and he had plenty of room in the spacious and well equiped kitchen! Plenty of pillows and blankets and all of us slept in a bed. Did I mention immenities and the huge screened in porch? FABULOUS!!!! Oh, and very, very clean... Thanks Big Bear for a wonderful weekend! -Chicago BC Anniversary Reunion
• 07/28/09
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  Mary Ann , Canton, Ohio
  • This home is clean and beautiful. Very large rooms...close to the beach...which reminds me of the ocean, not a lake at all! Wide sandy beaches and clear blue water were great! We borrowed the bikes and rode to the public Michigan City Marina Park. We will return again! Thank you Bob! Mary Ann
• 06/19/09
  Positive Rating
  Dave OBrien , Fort Collins, CO
  • About 2 months ago my sister called me to suggest a place for an impromptu family reunion. I suggested the Indiana Dunes as it was roughly a midpoint for all attendees. A search on VRBO brought me to the Big Bear Lodge. And am I glad it did. We found the house to be extremely comfortable and well appointed. We had from 8 to 12 adults as some came and went and never felt crowded or uncomfortable. Thank you Bob for making your fine house available. Be sure we will be taking you up on your offer again. ps. My niece who lives in Chicago also rented a home in mich city the same week. She remarked that after seeing what we got for the same money that she will be calling Bob also should they be returning to mich city. I suggest that anyone interested in this place to get your money down early. You wont be disappointed. By the way, I only got back to Colorado on Sunday. Today, Friday, I received a check for my full security deposit. I'm calling Guinnes, it may be a record.
• 01/06/09
  Positive Rating
  Magda , Darien,IL
  • Me and my friends spend New Years Eve at the Big Bear Lodge. We had a lot of fun!The house it's very spacious and looks better then the pictures! A lot of fun stuff to do, pool table, nice cozy fireplace. Would love to go there again! Thanks Bob :)))
• 11/25/08
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  • Four sisters rented this wonderful house for a long weekend. We had planned on eating out, but since we were having too much fun, we cooked most meals in; the kitchen is so spacious, the four of us weren't crowded! The dining room table was the perfect spot to play cards, games and just laugh for three days. As the temps dipped into the 30's the fireplace was the cherry on the sundae. We will be back. The Kowal Sisters
• 10/15/08
  Positive Rating
  Steve B. & Family , Michigan City & Norfolk, VA
  • What a wonderful place for a family reunion! From the beautiful beach to spacious comfort of the house, Big Bear Lodge was exactly what we wanted for our getaway. The large, open-area on the main floor was great for gathering before, during, and after meal-time (the fireplace is great!), while the front and back porches provided outdoor entertainment while we were away from the beach. In addition, the vast assortment of bicycles were greatly enjoyed by all.
• 09/18/08
  Positive Rating
  , Boonville IN
  • This property is amazing! We took are whole family (9 of us) to this house and had a magnificent time. Very spacious...was not crowded. Would rent again...in fact the family has already said they would like to go here again. Great place...recommend highly.
• 06/25/08
  Positive Rating
  , Rocky River, Ohio
  • We really enjoyed our long weekend at the lodge! It is a great value, very clean, and such a short distance to the lake! It was easy to get to nearby attractions (the Dunes etc.). We are already making plans for a stay next year!
• 05/13/08
  Positive Rating
  , Raleigh, NC
  • Absolutely the best value for a 4 bedroom cabin located just a short walk (through a great neighborhood) from the beautiful beach along Lake Michigan. We just hung out in the great screened porch and by the fireplace after our walks to the beach and short drives to the casinos, restaurants, and shops. The whole family was impressed with the giant "snowflake" windows, gleaming hardwood floors, and unique curved wood stairs. Thanks for making our vacation so enjoyable and affordable.

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