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Family Friendly Cottage - Close to Indiana Dunes - Extended stay discounts

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A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a coffee maker, tea boxes, and a kettle on a wooden shelf.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window, and a door.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, leather chair, and kitchen area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Friendship Botanic Gardens
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, NIPSCO and Shirley Heinze Land Trust
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Clare Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Futon

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Basement Toilet

Toilet

Full bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center for a night out or Friendship Botanic Gardens if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Friendship Botanic Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Karwick Nature Area - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • NIPSCO and Shirley Heinze Land Trust - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clare Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Michigan City Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Family Express Mich. City Johnson Rd - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Memo's House Of Pancakes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Cottage - Close to Indiana Dunes - Extended stay discounts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly Cottage - Close to Indiana Dunes - Extended stay discounts?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly Cottage - Close to Indiana Dunes - Extended stay discounts on Jan 1, 2027 start from $168, 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 Family Friendly Cottage - Close to Indiana Dunes - Extended stay discounts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Cottage - Close to Indiana Dunes - Extended stay discounts?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Cottage - Close to Indiana Dunes - Extended stay discounts located?

This family-friendly Michigan City vacation home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Friendship Botanic Gardens and Shady Creek Winery. Lake Michigan is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, updated place. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2026
Thanks so much, Tom! We're glad you enjoyed The Marram Cottage and found it clean, updated, and comfortable. We work hard to keep it that way for every guest. It's a great home base for exploring Lake Michigan beaches, the Indiana Dunes, and everything Michigan City has to offer. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place for us- an annual get-together place 4 for sisters to hang out for a few days and catch up on our lives. The house was cute, clean, well-maintained, well-equipped and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
No issues with property, and it’s very close to the dunes and Beverly Shores.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2026
Thank you so much for staying at The Marram Cottage, Caly! We’re so glad you enjoyed the easy access to Indiana Dunes and Beverly Shores during your visit. Our location makes it simple to spend your days on the Lake Michigan beaches and exploring the dunes trails, then come back to relax in a peaceful, private setting. We hope to host you again soon for another Michigan City getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, a short drive to downtown new búfalo and other beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean with nice amenities! Host is very respectful and friendly. 10 min drive to everything that we wanted to do with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! The place was spacious, cozy, well stocked with everything we needed. The host was able to accomodate us, and kept up very good communication to get us in early! Which was amazing due to us traveling with a toddler. We definitely plan on coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so glad The Marram Cottage felt spacious and cozy for your family. The Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan beaches are such a special place to make family memories, and it means the world to know your little one got to experience it. We cannot wait to welcome your family back to our Michigan City vacation rental for another unforgettable trip!
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