Charming Michiana Shores Vacation Getaway Cottage
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
After Labor day, rates drop by half and short stays are reservable in advance.
Fall and winter are lovely times to visist. Relax in a cozy country location with long beach walks and swimming into October. Color is beautiful and a dusting of snow brings all the second home weekenders up for a crisp refreshing getaway; only an hour from Chicago. Fall and mild winter days are best time to hike Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park.
Charming two bedroom cottage in Michiana Shores. Short stroll (2.5 blocks) to beautiful beach at stop 36 or 37.
One king and one queen bedroom with full bath upstairs with additional beds and 3/4bath in basement.
Bring a bottle of wine or ice cream cones...to enjoy spectacular sunsets from the covered gazebo at stop 37, with ez access, short term parking, bike rack, trash service, rinsing and drinking water and plenty of seating. Probably the nicest beach and stop for several miles; very lightly used compared to some southern beaches toward Long Beach. Walk miles of gorgeous shoreline in either direction...south to Long beach or up to Grand Beach and New Buffalo.
Perfect for relaxing getaways for a couple, couples; but can accomodate small families and small groups. Quaint knotty pine throughout the home. Super comfortable king and queen bedrooms with seasonal linens, new kitchen, remodeled full bath,big living room with sofa bed and big screen TV. Ceiling fans in each room, including screen porch.
Lovely screened in porch, great in three seasons. Full basement with extra beds, sofa sleeper and a 3/4 bath. Big backyard with wooded perimeter. Wrought iron table and 6 comfortable padded chairs for outdoor dining.
The cottage is off the beaten path on a quiet, non through street, but located in a great area close to plenty of restaurants and activities... the Blue Chip or Four Winds Casinos , Duneland summer theater, Light House Place Outlet Mall. Spectacular hiking at nearby Dunes National Park or State Park is best in Spring or Fall.
Nice walk to Dining room at Duneland Beach Inn or Stop 50 wood fired pizza, Beach is a 5 minute walk to either stop 36 or 37. A short walk in the other direction to a creekside nature trail and a fun vintage playground with a tennis court. Plenty of golfing nearby too, in Long Beach and elsewhere.
Fitness centers in nearby Long Beach and Michigan City offer basic or full amenity facilities; respectively, for daily, weekly, bi weekly or monthly rates.
Pets allowed with extra cleaning fee and at semi private stop 37 they are legally allowed on beach during off peak hours...before noon and after 6pm; though it's never been an issue at other times except holiday weekends. It's not an issue at all off season. It's really a super laid back, friendly community and beach scene...mostly second home weekenders.
Most of our guests are repeats each year. After Labor Day we accept advance reservations for shorter stays, but prime summer time we only advance reserve for 7 nights or more unless there is a last minute vacancy or few odd days between week long guests. This occurs mid week or even weekends when guests stay a few days longer than a week.
Beautiful Summer weather continues through September and often even into November some weeks.. Winter weekends can be a beautiful getaway too....very quiet and pretty.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Beds for 7
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Other (See Description)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Garage
- Clothes Dryer
Other Amenities
- VCR/DVD, Fire Pit
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- VCR
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- CD Player
Communications
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Activities
- Live Theater
- Groceries
- Massage Therapist
- Fishing
- Golf
- Swimming
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Freshwater Fishing
- Pier Fishing
- Kayaking
- Water Skiing
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Sailing
- Jet Skiing
- Fitness Center
- Horseback Riding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Churches
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Zoo
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseshoes
- Mountain Biking
- Shelling
- Bird Watching
- Gambling Casinos
- Outlet Shopping
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Shopping
- Miniature Golf
- Beachcombing
- Roller Blading
Other Activities
Reviews
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Wonderful Get-a-way
Wonderful Get-a-way
- Guest Momma Herm
- Date of stay 11/08/12
- Review Submitted 01/13/13
We really enjoyed our get-a-way in this cozy cottage. Very clean, our dog loved the back yard, we really enjoyed walking on the beach after a short walk to the beach and we saw deer each morning on our walk! Close to Chicago and other entertainment as well. We will try to visit there again with our family!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Most Relaxing Getaway Ever!
Most Relaxing Getaway Ever!
- Guest PGBlitz
- Date of stay 09/27/12
- Review Submitted 01/01/13
This is the most relaxing rental I've found in a long time! The cottage is so cute & comfortable. From the moment you enter, you'll find nothing but comfort and calm. The owners are very accomodating and see to it that you want for nothing on your getaway. Everything is clean and well maintained. The sun porch and back yard provide that relaxed woodsy feeling that you long for on a vacation. Bedrooms are very comfortable and will leave you well rested for any planned activity. Stay once & you'll be hooked!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Fabulous!
Fabulous!
- Guest Trish
- Date of stay 10/22/12
- Review Submitted 11/05/12
This cottage is truly wonderful. The cottage itself is warm, inviting and feels like home. Daily visits by the family of deer in the area contribute to the serene surroundings. If you are looking for peace and quiet in a very lovely place, this is definitely the place for you. The beach is just a short walk away, and what a gorgeous beach it is! The owners and management company are delightful and easy to work with. They are very accomodating, helpful and genuinely warm. I highly recommend this cottage whether you're there for some fun in the sun or a quiet out of the way space for reconnecting with self! You can bet we'll be back! Thanks so much Marty for making our stay a memorable one!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Perfect-Perfect-Vacation Getaway
Perfect-Perfect-Vacation Getaway
- Guest Donny & Marie & Lucy & Ricky
- Date of stay 10/01/12
- Review Submitted 10/11/12
Such a lovely cottage! When you walk through the front door, you are wrapped in a BIG warm hug. The knotty pine walls and comfy furniture, sunlight streaming in the windows, make you just want to sink in the big chair, relax and read a good book. The kitchen is very cozy and very functional. Everything you need is right there for any type of meal that you want to make. The bedrooms are very nice, and so are the bathrooms. My favorite room and the dogs too was the sun porch. Quiet and peaceful, all you needed was a cup of coffee and put your feet up and listen to the birds and squirrels. Everything was just as described in the listing. Perfect! And very clean, they do a very nice job. You would never know that just before you, kids and dogs were enjoying themselves too. The beach was very close, just a short peaceful walk through a very quaint neighborhood of lovely homes, nice people also walking their dogs and the deer population that would glance at you and not run away as you walked by. We love this area, lots to see and do. The property manager who was so helpful, before, during and after our stay, turned us in the direction of the Indiana Dunes National Park. WOW! Beautiful!!!!! Great hiking trails, and Lake Michigan. The dogs really loved this trip, great fun for them at the beach. We will be coming back to the cottage, in the near future. It was perfect in every way.Did I mention the property manager? He made our vacation the best. He answered all my crazy questions, made suggestions for day trips, restaurants and left brochures for things to do in the area. Just pack your clothes because that's all you need to bring because he thought of everything else-right down to a very cute basket full of things you might of forgot. He is the best. Thanks for everything, we really had a wonderful time.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Family Beach Vacation
Family Beach Vacation
- Guest 5 Hikers and a Spoiled Furball
- Date of stay 06/30/12
- Review Submitted 07/18/12
Absolutely wonderful house! The owners / manager are right on top of everything and have you set up for a great vacation. The beach is simply lovely and even though it was the week of the 4th of July there were times when we practically had it to ourselves. Comfortable and ample amenities mean that you don't need to bring much of anything with you to have a great stay! The listing is very accurate and really doesn't even do it justice. The house is beautifully maintained and exceptionally clean. I am very picky about cleanliness and everything here fully met my high standards! Given that this rental is pet friendly, it goes to show that they work hard to make sure the place is kept up. You can expect great communication from the owner / manager before, during and after you stay. All our questions were promptly answered and contact information was easily available should we have needed someone during our time there. The beach is, of course, the main attraction during the summer months, but you shouldn't think that is the only reason for coming. Families that like to hike or explore would do very well here as you are literally only minutes from everything the whole Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has to offer. Mt. Baldy, the Chellberg and Bailey historical sights, and miles and miles of spectacular trails are close by. I would also say that anyone who likes nature, ecology, birdwatching or similar pursuits would find this place a perfect match for their needs. We would recommend this to anyone without hesitation; my parents joined us for the day to swim and they liked the house and area so much they are now shopping for their own property in this area! We will be back in the future for certain!Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
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Perfect Getaway
Perfect Getaway
- Guest Ness
- Date of stay 03/29/12
- Review Submitted 04/18/12
We have now stayed at the cottage twice in the past 7 months! We used the cabin for a girls getaway to scrapbook! The owners are incredible & go above & beyond to insure everything you need for a perfect stay is there & ready. The cottage is clean and very cute! It has everything you could ask for in a vacation rental. Thank you for both our stays & we will be back soon!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Rates
High Season .... $1350/week, Memorial Day to Labor Day by personal check Low Season ..... $ 700/week by personal check Holidays $1700/week:Memorial,4th,Labor Day by personal check Weekends & shorter stays available Off Season or Last Minute during high season... Monthly Rates Available + multiple consecutive week discounts. Inquire for Rate. Standard security Deposit of $500 is required by check to owner or VRBO insurance Cleaning fee is $80, regardless of length of stay. Reasonabl cleaning fee for pets Reservation deposit is one half of rental amount by check to owner.
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Location
Owner info
Why the Owner Chose Michiana Shores:
We grew up spending summers on this beach. My family has been coming here for 5 generations. My great grandmother's home is still as I remember it one stop south in Duneland Beach. The beach proximity and relative privacy were the biggest considerations, though it is a very attractive vintage property.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
The open back yard is great for kids to play or for sunning. Backing up to 3 wooded lots offers more privacy. The neighborhood is mostly second home weekenders, so it's usually quiet and peaceful. I often say 'it's only an hour drive but feels like a million miles away once you are here'.
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Photos
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Charming vintage knotty pine interiors. Comfortable seating for 6. Breakfast bar
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Charming country kitchen seats 4-6 + 2 more at breakfast bar ..Leads to sunporch
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Yard backs up to 3 wooded lots. Mixed sun and shade all day in a private setting
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Beautiful wooded lot Hear the waves 2 blks away but enjoy the quiet microclimate
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Remodeled full bath btwn king + queen br. 4 uniq towel sets for separate users
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Quiet takes on a whole new meaning in the winter, when it is sometimes prettier.
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Watch for fresh fox and deer tracks. Many birds stay through the winter
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Ceiling fans in each room. Big screen tv features xfinity tv and high speed wifi
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Comfy seating and the view make the breezy sunporch a great spot to relax
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Very comfortable outdoor dining for 6 in a beautiful, natural setting.
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Awake to nature from queen bedroom.1car garg + gasgrill steps from porch +kit
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Room with a view Awake to the private setting with deer and fox passing through
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Many undvlpd lots give residents a real country feel like these 3 behind cottage
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