Cozy Cottage with GUEST HOUSE, 15 minute walk to the beach and Pet Friendly.

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A wooden beach shelter with a green roof, a sign prohibiting dogs on the beach, and a wooden fence surrounding the area.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a door.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are framed pictures on the walls.
A house with a porch, a chimney, and a small garden area with a stone border.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a painting on the wall, a television above a fireplace, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Lyon Oaks Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Michiana Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Duneland Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st Bedroom Main House

1 Queen Bed

2nd Bedroom Main House

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

1st bathroom Main House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this cottage is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center and Silver Creek Event Center. Motor boating, sailing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Lyon Oaks Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Michiana Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Duneland Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 10 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage with GUEST HOUSE, 15 minute walk to the beach and Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cottage with GUEST HOUSE, 15 minute walk to the beach and Pet Friendly.?

As of Nov 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Cottage with GUEST HOUSE, 15 minute walk to the beach and Pet Friendly. on Nov 3, 2026 start from $269, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage with GUEST HOUSE, 15 minute walk to the beach and Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage with GUEST HOUSE, 15 minute walk to the beach and Pet Friendly.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage with GUEST HOUSE, 15 minute walk to the beach and Pet Friendly. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lyon Oaks Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Michiana Beach and Duneland Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage close to perfect Lake Michigan beaches and great places to eat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter getaway

We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach trip 2023

Had a great time. Great house good food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hoosier rd

Have stayed in this area for many years. This was a nice beach house retreat
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little spot nestled in the woods

We have stayed at Catherine’s place before, but there have been a few improvements that we really liked. The deck is now more inviting to hang out on with the new comfortable furniture. A big plus! My husband loved using the bike and rode the new bike trail to New Buffalo twice. We had a wonderful time and love the location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage

Cute cottage with everything you need for a fun vacation. Owner had wagon, beach chairs and umbrella for our use. We spent a day at Indiana dunes state park beach. Very nice! Two bathrooms a plus for four women. Nice background area to relax in. We would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Trip

Wonderful little cottage in a nice woodsy area. The walk to the beach was refreshing. We saw deer, beautiful homes, friendly people, and of course the amazing beach and Lake Michigan! It’s close to New Buffalo which boasts fun shops, restaurants, and of course Oinks ice cream parlor. We also visited Silver Beach and St Joseph. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picture perfect

We had a wonderful time. The porch was a wonderful place to hang out. Except for the bees nest on the front porch. It was perfect. There was so much to do up there. They had bicycles and ping-pong ! The lighthouse mall was also great fun. A wonderful time was had by all.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls week at Cozy Cottage

Charming, perfectly sized cottage for four. Well supplied kitchen for cooking. Quiet neighborhood. Very comfortable outdoor furniture to enjoy in the private, shaded backyard. Great location for exploring surrounding area. Really appreciated the supplied beach chairs, wagon and boogie boards. Had some problems with smart tv, but owner very responsive and the issue was resolved. We would definitely return to the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was indeed cozy, very clean and comfortable. A really big plus was the great fenced in, private backyard yard with lovely conversation seating. Thank goodness for a small, but clean basement area to sit out tornado warnings! The location was great allowing easy access to New Buffalo or Michigan City. Communication with the property owner was minimal, but received a prompt response when needed. I would definitely refer someone to the property or check its availability if returning to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2024
Thank you! We'd be happy to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great girls weekend!

We had a great girls weekend here! If you like camping, hiking in the woods, and relaxing on a quiet beach, this is perfect for you! If you enjoy high class hotels and beaches with lots of action, keep looking. This was about a mile walk in a pretty wooded neighborhood with hills. Not necessarily an easy walk, but doable. Be ready for lots of bugs, biting flies, spiders, webs, etc. But we also saw lots of deer, including a baby! The house is well stocked with everything you need except for sheets. We did a pick up grocery order at Al’s on Karwick. Also, you can park your car for 15 minutes by the beach to load/unload your stuff. This was our first time at Lake Michigan and it was BEAUTIFUL. We would stay here again, but would love an option to rent a golf cart!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2024
Glad you all had a good time. Renting a golf cart is a good idea. If you find out where, do let me know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Paradise!

This was our very first trip to the area, and it did not disappoint. The neighborhood was like walking through a fairy tale forest with a beach at the end. The beaches along Lake Michigan are stunning, and there are plenty of places to hike, bike, and run in the community. There is a little nature trail a short walk from the cottage that is a hidden gem. Indiana Dunes parks are only about 15 -20 min drive, and there are shopping areas and restaurants close by. Michiana Shores is a very pet friendly community - dogs are welcome at the parks and on the beaches before / after certain times. The cottage is a short walk to the beach- we are both very active and have a high fitness level, so for us, the walk to / from the beach was very enjoyable . This cottage was absolutely amazing and perfect for the two of us and our two small dogs. It has everything you need- the kitchen is well equipped, the fenced-in yard was great for our furbabies, and Catherine has beach equipment -chairs / umbrella/ cart available for guests to use. The cottage is very clean, well-cared for, and stocked with some initial essentials to get started. We brought our own sheets / towels to cover the couch / chairs in order to keep the furniture free of dog hair. Catherine is a lovely host, and very easy to work with. She gave us alot of information on the area, and all of the stores and restaurants were easy to find. We had a magical vacation, and are planning to come back soon. Thank you, Catherine!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our getaway weekend at the cottage. Our dog had a blast walking the little roads and swimming in the lake. The property is exactly as advertised and has everything you need. We liked riding the bikes around Michiana Shores and getting to know the neighborhood. There are great dog friendly restaurants in the area and Catherine has great recommendations in her welcome book. Fabulous property! Thank you for allowing us to stay at your cottage Catherine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother/Daughter Trip

We were looking for a pet friendly property and this one was perfect. It is located in a quite, woodsy neighborhood and we enjoyed the back deck and front porch. Shopping and trips to the beach are near by. I would recommend this property to anyone wanting a nice, cozy getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Bliss!

This is the 2nd time I have stayed at this marvelous cottage. The proximity to the beaches and restaurants is wonderful. I can’t thank Catherine enough for allowing dogs to stay. The fenced in yard was enjoyed by my dog, along with the proximity to Warren Dunes which is rated one of the best dog friendly beaches in the country! Then place is impeccably clean and has 2 full bathrooms. It was a great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wooded cozy cottage

This was our second stay in Catherine's cottage. We just love the area and have been coming for many years. Catherine's home is so comfortable, the yard is private, the cottage has everything you need, just remember to bring your sheets. Great communication too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage Great Location

The House was everything we wanted The fenced in backyard was great for our little dogs The kitchen was nicely furnished as was the whole house. First time visiting the Great Lakes and the location was perfect. We got to Wrigley Field Cubs won Close to South Bend watched the minor league Cubs. The lake was amazing Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for relaxed setting with lots to do
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CLEAN AND COZY COTTAGE

As advertised- clean, comfortable in a nice neighborhood and great location! Well supplied, but don't forget your sheets. Short ride to the Indiana Dunes NP or Warren Dunes SP for hiking and scenery, great walk along the beach and out to the lighthouse in Michigan City and only a few minutes north to Michigan- New Buffalo and some great wineries, breweries and restaurants. Enjoyed our time up there!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Stay

My boyfriend and I along with our two dogs had a very quiet, relaxing weekend at the Cottage. The Cottage was in a very beautiful neighborhood, it felt like we were staying in the woods, it has a fenced in backyard which was perfect for our dogs to play in, we felt very comfortable there. We spent a lot of time out in the backyard, went for a couple hikes at Warren Woods and through the neighborhood, other than we just enjoyed ourselves at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute home 10 min drive to beach

Very good first VRBO experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home in the woods

Being very familiar with the area, I was delighted to find Catherine’s rental. Having two full bathrooms was a big plus. The house is nicely up-to-date, the back deck is spacious and comfortable and we loved playing ping-pong in the garage! It’s on a dead-end street, so it’s super quiet, and the beach is less than a mile away. We really hope to come back next year! The only thing I would want to add would be a screen door. The wifi worked great too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
We'd love to have you again next year. Hope to see you then.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely retreat

This place was wonderful. Everything you could need was here. An impeccably updated clean cottage equipped with all the comforts, including a washer/dryer, beach chairs, and bicycles. This place is located right between Michigan City and New Buffalo. The cottage is in the prefect wooded lot with a fenced in yard. The neighborhood it’s located in is so neat, the hills back in the woods. Oh and if you visit you must drive down to the end of the neighborhood on Michiana Drive for the most beautiful lake views and sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2021
Thanks Diane for your nice words. Glad you had a good stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean House in A Quiet Neighborhood

The house is very clean and well stocked with supplies. Location is great and we enjoyed visiting South Haven and Warren Dunes. Catherine is very nice to work with. A few things to note: (1) The nearest beach does not have bathroom facilities so we took our kids to nearby state parks most of the time. (2) There is no cable TV but wifi works well. (3) You need to bring your own bed sheets. We don't have twin sheets at home so Catherine did let us use the ones at the house. The backyard is fenced in which is great for our little dog to run around. There is a portable file pit and we enjoyed making smores with kids. Overall, we had a peaceful and relaxing week. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2020
Thanks Jenny. You are welcome any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Catherine's cottage was the perfect size for myself, my husband, and our son and daughter-in-law and their small dog. The cottage was clean and comfortable, and in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2020
Glad you all had a good time.
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