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Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside

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A spacious living area with a sofa, ottoman, and a coffee table. There is a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.
A two-story house with a front porch, a white door, and a number '227' on the side.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.
A two-story wooden house with a covered porch, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • 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
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd Floor Loft/Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

2nd floor Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower level Bunk Bedroom/Game Room

1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Lower Level Bunk Room

+2
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Lower level - Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom - 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First Floor Half Bath

Toilet

First Floor Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this vacation home is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oasis Splash Pad - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 3 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ritz Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mateys Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside on Nov 17, 2026 start from $380, 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 Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away. Michigan City Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our family reunion
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time to stay here. The house is has everything you need for a large family! We loved our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for 2 families and grandparents! Nice walking distance to beautiful beaches. Kitchen very well stocked. Inside of the house was very clean but outside needs some TLC. Weeds in the gutter, shower area creates mud, deck full of leaves, grill dirty, wagon full of sand and old sand toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2026
Thanks for the review! We’re getting gutters cleaned and getting new gutter guards. We’re also talk to our landscaper about the yard, adding more stone around the shower area, and getting the wagon and sand toys cleaned up.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was ideal for our family of 12 and include an additional unoccupied room. We appreciate it’s close proximity to the beach and outlet shopping. Todd was fantastic-always accessible and responsive to any questions or concerns. We look forward to returning and will prioritize renting this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The house was a great place to start to visit the dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2023
Thanks for the review! So glad the property worked out for your group. We hope you'd consider us again on a future trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property in tip top shape. Friendly service. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property felt clean and in good repair. It was, in general, better than most rentals that I have stayed in, and I was comfortable staying there. The kitchen had all the appliances and tools that we needed. When we found one necessary item unusable, a new one was delivered within a couple of hours of being requested. I was pleasantly surprised to find beach chairs and a wagon available for walks to Lake Michigan.For those wondering about handicap accessibility, the property has six stairs leading from the driveway to the front door. After achieving that, there is a master bedroom/bathroom, main living area, dining and kitchen areas all on one floor with no other stairs necessary inside. Other bedrooms and living areas are up or down another flight of stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Vacation

We had a wonderful time at the Big Cozy House in the Dunes! Excellent location. Plan to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan City Stay

It was a great location with perfect amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2023
So glad to hear the property worked out for you. We hope you'd consider us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice large house with plenty of beds & bathrooms

Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house great location for a big group

Great check-in process. Lots of sleeping options for multiple guests. Walking distance to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 22, 2025
Thanks for the review. Glad everything worked out for you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

nice place

The house was very nice, clean and perfect for our group. The location is excellent, so close to all of the activities we had planned. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 18, 2021
So glad you all enjoyed your stay! Hope you'd consider us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plenty of Space for our large Family gathering

We had about a dozen family members staying for a four day weekend, and all of them complimented me on finding this awesome property. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2022
Thanks for the review! So glad everything worked out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House Close to Beach

The property was very nice and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2022
Thanks for the review. We hope you'd consider us again in a future trip to Michigan City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the water, park, & zoo. 7 family members stayed, had plenty of room, tvs in all bedrooms kept everyone happy and when wanting to watch. Large house gives everyone space. Has lots of little extras as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

This rental was wonderful for our weekend away from home. Plenty of room for us and close to everything! Just a walk away from Dune Billie's where we ate breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2022
Thank you for your review. Sounds like it was a wonderful trip for everyone. We do hope you consider us again for a future trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, plenty of space

Plenty of beds and bedrooms; nice size living and dining rooms. Close to everything, nice neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2023
Thanks for the review. So glad the property worked out for your group. We hope you'd consider us again in a future visit to Michigan City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really nice and clean properly

Enjoyed our family get together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2022
So glad to hear that! We hope you'd consider us again on a future visit to Michigan City!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Indiana Dunes

Wonderful place for our reading group get together!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2023
Thanks for the review! Glad the space worked out for you and your group. We hope you'd consider us again on a future trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful home! We loved our time there! It was a family/kid friendly home in a quiet neighborhood. Spacious and plenty of beds for everyone. I was amazed by the proximity to parks, the lake, zoo, shopping and train station this house was. We were easily able to jump on the train and be in Chicago in a little over an hour!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Perfect location—walking distance to the beach. Also great for those in our group who needed to work remotely. There were plenty of areas to gather or work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2022
Thanks for the review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you'd consider us again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sisters Weekend

The house was very nice and cozy. It had everything we needed to be comfortable for the weekend. The area we were in was also a nice area there were plenty of restaurants and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, perfect location.

Short walk to beach/bars. Todd is always there to answer questions/advise on things to do and places to check out. Awesome experience for a fantastic price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2022
Thank you for your review. Sounds like it was a wonderful trip for everyone. We do hope you consider us again for a future trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with easy walk to beach

Our goal was being able to just walk out the door with easy access to the beach, and we got that. Plus a very big house that was clean and everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2022
Thanks for the review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you'd consider us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retirement Celebration

So easy to rent on VRBO! Everything was perfect including the weather! Can’t wait to visit again! Todd has everything that you could ever need or want for your beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2022
Thanks for the review! So glad you enjoyed your visit. Hope you'd consider us again in the future.
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