One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a central island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and windows with blinds.
A hallway with a wooden floor, white wainscoting, and framed pictures on the walls.
A swimming pool with blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
A red house with a white front door, two white railings, and a wooden staircase leading up to the door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sheridan Beach
Sleeps 145 bedrooms8 beds

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Sheridan Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!

Big Red was built in 2015 by Cornerstone Builders. Big Red has an open floor plan with many upgrades including a six burner gas wolf range and subzero refrigerator with a spacious dining area both in and out on the screened porch.

The open kitchen allows for big gatherings with lots of counter top for many cooks to be in the kitchen! The gas grill is located conveniently off the eat in screened porch and great for morning breakfast and coffee. Big Red is next to the kiddie playground and is surrounded by beautiful tall oak trees up on a hill, and presents a very private setting.

There are 5 bedrooms including 4 queen beds and 3 sets of bunks.


The home sleeps 14 comfortably and there is room to include additional mattresses or cots.

Two of the Queen bedrooms have flat screens for TV viewing and a door that leads out to the 2nd floor deck with comfortable outdoor furniture for star gazing.


Big Red is equipped with 4 full bathrooms, 1 of the bathrooms has a full bathtub and the rest are showers.

Big Red has a laundry room with full size facilities.

Big Red's family room is amazing with a large screen TV and cozy fireplace and enough seating for all! It's truly a home to create family traditions!

The upstairs has a Jack and Jill bathroom between two of the queen rooms.


Downstairs is a quiet room with comfy sofa's and chairs, and plenty of beach gear, toys, games and sports gear.

Big Red comes with a matching golf cart to drive the family down to beautiful lake michigan or just to tour around and enjoy the view!

Ammenities include full size pool, basketball courts, volley ball courts, multitple playgrounds, paddle boats and kayaks

Parking for two regular size cars. SUV’s and additional cars park in overflow lot a few houses down block.


Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Please leave keys in island and doors open for cleaning crew.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Segways available for rent. If interested let us know.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1205884vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Michigan City

Michigan City is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Canada Park and Washington Park Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Kai - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Sheets Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! on 2 Oct 2026 start from £4,323, 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.

Is One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! located?

Situated in Michigan City, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sand Castle Park and Lake Michigan. Lake Kai and Waterfall Park are also within 5 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan

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We are a family of 6 and love having family time together. Our kids loved growing up in Beachwalk with all the family friendly things to do. We love hosting to other families so they can create amazing family traditions as we have over the years.

Why they chose this property

We love Beachwalk with its beautiful home colors and white picket fences! It’s really a hidden gem and only one hour away from downtown Chicago.

What makes this property unique

BIg Red is one of the largest homes in Beachwalk and is very private as it backs up to the park. The open floor plan makes it special for large gatherings. The house has a Kentucky Derby theme with beautiful art work throughout. BIg Red is the nickname of Secretariat the winning Derby horse!

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