Authentic 1920s Beachfront Cottage - Taking 2010 Reservations Michigan City, Indiana Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 171192

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Location: Michigan City, Indiana, USA View Map

Accommodations:  House, 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)

Authentic 1920s Beachfront Cottage
Rustic and relaxing – affordable price!

This original, family-sized Sheridan Beach cottage is the perfect summer getaway. Walk out the back door onto a wonderful patio and then to a spacious lawn roomy enough for badminton, volleyball, softball, and more. Just past the yard, continue down the private path through natural dunes to the expansive, uncrowded, sandy Lake Michigan beach.

This charming house has 5 bedrooms - one on the first floor and four on the second floor, with sleeping accommodations for 12. Because of its proximity to the lake, the house enjoys the full advantage of the lake breezes, with water views from the rear bedrooms and rear enclosed porch.

The house is located about 525 feet east of Beachwalk however unlike Beachwalk there are no crowds, congestion or noise. Nor is there the housing density found near Colfax Avenue. This is a private area with very few neighbors and no public parking.

The first floor has a wood burning fireplace, original paneling and woodwork. There are furnished, enclosed front and rear porches - ideal for talking, reading or napping.

There is a capacious dining room with seating for 12-14 at an antique solid oak table. There is a smaller table on the back porch. Of course, there's a wooden picnic table as well as newer patio furniture.

The fully-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, and service for 12. There's a second refrigerator on the lower level for beverages or other items.

A private parking pad provides enough space for four or five automobiles (~42' wide).


Saturday through Saturday rental with full weeks only July and August.

Included for your convenience:
• washer/dryer
• cable television with hard drive recorder
• DVD player
• wireless internet service
• two charcoal and two gas grills
• high end stereo system with tubed CD player & iPod connect.
• outdoor stereo system with CD player & iPod connection
• bed linens and towels
• beach towels and blankets
• ample private parking (4 - 5 cars)
• If necessary, air conditioning is supplied by new upstairs window units (a 10 ton unit cools the lower level) and the house can maintain a 70 degree temperature even if its 100 degrees outside.

Sorry but no pets, no smoking, no proms or weddings. End of no's.

Bedroom 1 – Full
Bedroom 2 – Full & Single
Bedroom 3 – Full & 2 Singles
Bedroom 4 – 2 Singles
Bedroom 5 – Single (first floor with connecting bathroom)

Area Attractions:
• The Beach!
• Bicycle trails throughout the area and many people jog/walk along the beach or the roads
• Washington Park with its observation tower and zoo
• The Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City
• Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo
• Prime Outlets Mall (formerly known as The Lighthouse Mall),
• Barker Museum
• The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park, which are only minutes away boasting 8500 acres of lakeshore, bogs, forests, and enormous sand dunes. Activities there include swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and horseback riding.
• Jet ski rentals and charter fishing are available at the nearby Washington Park Marina
• Lighthouse on Lake Michigan (walking distance along the beach)
• Old Lighthouse Museum
• Washington Park Zoo including a wonderful observation tower
• Bike Rentals
• Sheridan Beach
• Splash Down Dunes
• Flip’s Cascade Mountain
• Dunes Summer Theatre
• Michigan City Municipal Golf Courses (2 18 hole)
• Briar Leaf Golf Club, Whittaker Woods Golf Club, Beachwood Golf Club, Creekside Golf Course(all open to public)
• Fishing Charters
• Michigan City Sailboat Charters
• Bike Rentals
• Prairie Duneland Trail
• National Park Service, Hiking

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: New, quiet, 3-speed, high-end individual air-conditioning units in upstairs bedrooms with Casablanca ceiling fans as well. Downstairs cooled by 10 ton unit and four ceiling fans including one in the bedroom. These air conditioners can keep the house at 70 degrees with ambient temperature at 100 degrees. Because the house is on the Lake side, wonderful breezes keep the house cool.
  • Washer: Large capacity.
  • Dryer: Large capacity.
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking: Large private parking pad can fit 4-5 cars. ~ 42' wide
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • Double Bed: In 3 of 5 bedrooms.
  • Twin/Single Bed: 2 twins in one bedroom; 2 twins in another bedroom along with double; 1 twin in another bedroom with double; 1 twin in 1st floor bedroom.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player (2)
  • Stereo System (2)
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: I like to cook so there's a lot of equipment. China and silverware for twelve.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator: Besides the refrigerator/freezer (new 2009) in the kitchen (with automatic ice maker), there's a commercial machine under the rear porch for beverages, etc. This is a full size refrigerator with a clear door that was designed for the commercial sale of beverages. The racks are adjustable to suit your needs. Great for soft drinks, beer, watermelons.
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2) : Two gas grills that can be used simultaneously. One very large grill w/ a side burner and a smaller grill.
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill (2) : Very large - can use full 20 pounds of charcoal; second is standard Weber.
  • Deck/Patio: Two patios. One with flood lights to illuminate it, as well as grill area with the other patio at the north end of the yard and is shielded from the wind by shubbery - this was my grandmother's favorite spot. New patio furniture (table, 6 chairs, chaise lounge, tea table) and wooden picnic table on patio.
• View/Location
  • Lakefront
• Communications
  • Telephone (2)
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • private beach area, huge back yard, two patios, four grills, two refrigerators
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: Lots of room in the back yard for everyone with approximately dimensions of 80’ X 45.’ Great jogging, bicycling right out the front door.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Horseback Riding

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Summer Rate - July-August 2009 .. $2,800/week + 12% local tax
$140 cleaning fee applicable

Refundable security deposit required

Rate will vary for "off season" - please contact for more information

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/23/09
  Positive Rating
  Annie , Illinois
  • We had a wonderful stay at C's by the Sea. I vacationed in Michigan City when I was little not but 2 blocks away on Lake Shore Drive. I took my son's and husband and good friends there this past summer. It was spectacular. The house was great. Stuart was wonderful (best landlord we ever had). We hope to visit again. Thanks Stuart for the most wonderful trip down memory lane and for a wonderful place to start my own family memories!
• 08/28/09
  Positive Rating
  Larry Riebold , Naperville, IL
  • Our family has been enjoying Michigan City vacations since 1995 so we have experienced all types of accommodations from Stop 2 to Stop 12 on Lake Shore Drive. Last year we stayed in the Colfax area but this 1920’s Cottage is the premier location of them all. This has the charm of lake living with all First Class amenities provided. The large dinning room table allowed all 12 of our family to eat together and share the events of the day. There were so many places to enjoy time reading, playing video games, checking your email messages, alone time or visiting with each other. From the spacious back yard, large paved patio, and two cozy and comfortable porches you always had a place to call your own. The galley kitchen made food prep easy and the three grills gave the guys a chance to show off their grilling expertise. Direct private access to the beach was a plus as we did not have to cross the street. The kitchen/dining area is well supplied with huge platters, silverware and dishes. A separate small refrigerator in the lower level makes it easy to keep soda and other refreshments convenient. The walk-in basement has a toilet, shower and changing room as well as shelves loaded with towels for your convenience. After using the towels you merely throw them in the washer and dryer and you are ready for another day. This is truly a home away from home and a real joy to experience.
• 08/16/09
  Positive Rating
  Roberta Arnold , Oak Park, IL
  • This is an extremely inviting,clean, comfortable, well-equipped cottage, with superb access to a great beach. Plenty of seating areas on the front and back enclosed porches as well as the livingroom mean that members of our family could be together or get a little space when they needed it. We all loved the large diningroom table!
• 07/16/09
  Positive Rating
  Aaron , Indianapolis, IN
  • The home has all the charm of the 30s with modern day conveniences such as cable TV, broadband internet and air conditioning. Arguably the best location on the beach with most days not a single soul within 200 yards of you. Five true bedrooms with sleeping for at least 12. Don't pack up the house because everything you need is already there. The owner takes a great interest in making sure you are comfortable, well taken care of and have everything you need. We will be back for many years to come.
• 07/02/09
  Positive Rating
  Jill ,
  • We had a wonderful time at this cottage! The house is well taken care of, and everything we needed was provided. The beach is very nice,and not crowded. The sunsets over the water were beautiful! The location is great as well, close to the zoo, downtown, and the outlet mall. We would definitely return.
• 03/26/09
  Positive Rating
  Deborah , Thornton,Illinois
  • My family stayed here last year & it was best fun.Everything you need is here,we had extended family come up through the week & it was never crowded.This place is a dream,fires on the beach with the beautiful sunsets.We had evening meals at that big table & made memories for my family.The beach was so clean & private,It was like paradise.We spent everyday making sand castles and loving the big waves in the water.I have kids in there early 20's & it was a great place to relax & have fun together & reconnect.Noone left the beach all week.This home is a great place to make new memories for your family.

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