A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Internet access
Explore the area
Michigan City, IN
Minden Bog
Place, Minden Bog
6 min walk
Clare Lake
Place, Clare Lake
19 min walk
Friendship Botanic Gardens
Place, Friendship Botanic Gardens
1 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
38 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Living Room 1
2 Twin Futons
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Garden
About this property
Collect Moments Not Things
My place is a ranch house surrounded by an acre of green woods. It's close to Long beach (mile away), family-friendly activities such as the blue berry farm (a few blocks away), and exciting nightlife. Enjoy local wineries, breweries, and casinos. You’ll love my place because it's very relaxing and will reunite you with nature. My place is good for couples, groups, solo adventurers, and families (with kids). T
here are 3 bedrooms, each bed can sleep 2 , additional 2 guests could sleep on the futons in the living room or couches if desired. There is also XL foldable cot that should be found in one of the closets.
Mosquitos and ticks could get pretty annoying , please bring repellent. There is a gazebo. Extra tables and chairs for the outdoor use as well as charcoal grill are inside the garage. Light up a bonfire in a designated fire ring only, bring your own wood. Make sure fire is not left unsupervised and is put down before going to bed or leaving property. Feel free to use our cookware and dishes, please put dirty dishes in the dishwasher before leaving and turn it on.
Beach. Must to do activity! The nearest beach is Long Beach - it's about 20-25 mins walk but if you chose to drive they have no public parking, so chose Washington Park beach instead, it's short 3-5 mins drive via Rd 12 (to the left) , entrance road is across from Blue Chip Casino. If you just came from the beach and have lots of sand on your body -please rinse it off using water hose outside the house before showering. It is OK to take towels from the house to the beach, make sure that sand is shaken off before taking them back inside. Garage - while away we store our stuff in the garage and prefer for our guests not to use it, there is plenty of parking space outside. Garage key should be in a box with the house key.
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Property # 1450583
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Michigan City
Michigan City is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Friendship Botanic Gardens and Washington Park Zoo are also worth visiting.
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
William B's Steakhouse - 5 min drive
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - 3 min drive
Zorn Brew Works - 7 min drive
Lakeside Kitchen - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Collect Moments Not Things pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Collect Moments Not Things ?
As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Collect Moments Not Things on Jun 29, 2026 start from $277, 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 Collect Moments Not Things ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Collect Moments Not Things ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Collect Moments Not Things located?
Situated in Michigan City, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Clare Lake and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Michigan. Friendship Botanic Gardens and Sheridan Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
This place was perfect for what we needed to get away for the weekend. Host was great about messaging back and provided good advice for restaurants around the area. Nice to have this place close to New Buffalo as well.
We enjoyed this house near the shores of Lake Michigan. Easy trip to the beach and the dunes in the area. Great restaurants, breweries, and things to do nearby.
This place was perfect for the family. We rented it for a few days, every year we have a family reunion the same time. I’m hoping this place will be available next year for us.
Our stay was amazing. Whether we had a day in or day out. Coming back to this place was awesome and very relaxing. Sitting outside was also amazing. The seating around the fire pit was very nice. The lights were also very pretty. Also any questions we had were answered pretty fast! Overall an amazing stay!
This place was close to all the things we wanted to do. It was as described. Maybe a larger trash can as we prepped/cooked some meals and had to set the bag on the floor to hold everything, but was not a deal breaker by any means. The rooms were nice as well as the living area. Would recommend.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Nathan R.
Oct 28, 2021
Decent Time
greAT
Nathan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
ANITA D.
Sep 18, 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Experience not great, but owner is honest and fair
When I got there, I ran into some very unexpected problems with the house that were unacceptable and caused me to leave early, but the owner is very fair and honest and immediately took steps to resolve the problem and refunded my stay.
5 50+ females stayed at the house and had an amazing time! We loved that we had the best of 2 worlds. Outside campfire and inside luxury. We all really recommend staying here. We will definately return. Thanks so much!!!!
This is cute casual cottage for a great family get away. The outdoor area is perfect for a family night around the fire. The back porch was darling. The location was great -- rural and wooded, yet quick to access beach, dunes and towns.
Great outdoor spaces to hang out: deck, gazebo, and campfire. Had a great time grilling and was just a couple blocks from Al's grocery store. Wish we could have been able to use the sauna though.
Genevieve M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Derek G.
Nov 13, 2018
Nice stay
We had a nice stay. The house was clean, the property is on a quiet street, and there are nice touches to welcome guests. The owner was accommodating and very accessible. Would stay again. Kid/family friendly.