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Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18

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Front entry. Walkway around to back deck. View of 2nd floor screened porch.
Front of house. Bistro table out front for morning coffee.
Back deck with grill and a small backyard space.
Open living/dining area where everyone can gather! Large windows face the beach
Comfy living room area w TV. Hallway to 1st fl. master bedroom in background

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

1st Floor Master

1 King Bed

1st Floor Twins

2 Single Beds

2nd Floor Bunks

2 Single Bunk Beds

2nd Floor Master

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Twins

2 Single Beds

Basement

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

1st Floor Guest

Toilet · Shower only

1st Floor Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Hallway

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Master

Toilet · Shower only

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18

Life is Breezy at the Big Easy! Your dream Lake Michigan getaway is here on Louisiana Ave! Guests enjoy complete self check-in with keypad on the front door!

Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! This large beautiful cottage has the vintage charm of a lake house with updates to make your stay more comfortable. What makes this house stand out? It has an incredible open living-dining area that allows ALL guests to gather all in the same space! It also has another TV/play area in the basement when you want some time away from the kids.

Sleeps 18 total in beds. Perfect for multiple families. 2 Master Suites! Upstairs master has a king bed, en suite bathroom, private screened deck, and is secluded from other upstairs rooms. 1st floor master has a king bed and its own private bathroom. 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms total. One of the bathrooms has a tub. Checkout the diagrams in the picture section to see how the house is laid out. Kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, plates, etc. Full size foldable crib is available. Lake Michigan views from 2nd floor! Basement with a queen bed, 2 twin beds, bathroom and an extra entry from outside to brush all the sand off in the mudroom. Enjoy the back deck under the shade trees while grilling out on the large gas grill. Whole house WiFi system with Roku’s on all TV’s. Parking for 4 - 5 cars (depending on size). Additional public parking around neighborhood (if available).

Walk to Washington Park Zoo, Splash Pad, and Playground. Watch the glorious sunsets while enjoying entertainment at Sunset Grill and walk the catwalk to the Michigan City Lighthouse.

Interested in exploring beyond? Centrally located to SO many attractions! Take a hike along Mt Baldy, visit Central Beach and America's newest National Park, Indiana Dunes. Only 15 minutes to New Buffalo and Harbor Country. Visit Warren Dunes or take a family friendly day trip to St Joe, Michigan. Be sure to take a picture of the Michigan City Lighthouses twin at Tiscornia Park! Wine country is less than 45 minutes away in Baroda (Tabor Hill and Round Barn to name a couple), but Michigan City also features Shady Creek Winery and multiple breweries!

This great space has everything you'll need to start your perfect vacation!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 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

Allowed in outdoor areas. Not on screened porch

Guests will be required to sign a rental agreement and provide a photo ID.

The person creating the booking must be present at the house and with the rental party during the entirety of the rental period.

The person creating the booking must sign the rental agreement and understand they are responsible for observing the rules and policies.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1648870vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Stop 2 Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ritz Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪FLUID Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 on 1 Sept 2026 start from £690, 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 at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 located?

This family-friendly Michigan City holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. Michigan City Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and spacious! Great location, steps from the beach!! Loved our stay here, we hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Gabbi, Thanks so much for staying at our property. We're glad you had a nice time. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret B.

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

Lake Michigan Family Vacation

Nice house and close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea E.

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

Amazing location

Steps to the beach, we had a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Shea, Glad to hear you had a nice weekend! Keep us in mind if you ever come back to the Michigan City area. Thanks again. Andy Gibson
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Family Fun

We enjoyed the location - just a short 1 minute walk to the beach. Home has a very comfy feeling and was perfect for our large group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2022
Thanks Kevin! We're glad you enjoyed our house and the beach. Hope you have a great 4th of July weekend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Fantastic beach location

Great little neighborhood, Not too much yard space but you're right next to a beautiful beach. Plenty of room for dining and relaxing. Casual house perfect for family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marypat C.

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

Location. Location. Location!

When you're carrying beach chairs/lunch & children nothing beats this lovely home that is LITERALLY steps from the beach. We have a large family. This house was terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

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

Absolutely GREAT!!!

Plenty of room for our family. The people who rent this are fantastic! This is our third straight year to come here and we will do it again next year. I cannot stress enough how wonderful this place is …so close to the beach, plenty of room, two large tables to eat at, plenty of sofas and chairs… everything is just fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, so close to the beach. Great amount of space indoors, but not much outdoor space. Some issues with garbage pick up and lighting on the decks. Loved the path to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Fourth of July fun!

Our whole family stayed here for the Fourth of July weekend and had a wonderful stay. The common spaces were perfect for game playing, but still enough room for everyone to sit comfortably. The proximity to the beach was great and we all appreciated not having to fight traffic and find parking. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2022
Becky, We are glad that you and your group had a nice time! Thanks for being great guests for us. Hope you have a great rest of your summer. Reach out to us if you ever want to stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Family reunion beach stay

Such a fantastic home to spend the holiday with 3 generations of family. Andy and Amy are the most lovely people to share their dream beach home with others. House is even better in person than any picture could show.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time! We had a large group-8 adults, 9 kids…plenty of beds and bathrooms for everyone. Cannot beat the short distance to the beach! Kitchen is very small, but we made it work. We could have definitely used a second refrigerator, maybe in the basement for drinks to take to the beach. House was well-stocked, layout is kind of odd, but no complaints. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Nice large house in a great location

Comfortable, casual house just half a block from the beach. Place was just as described and host was easy to work with (although not always timely in responses). Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Beautiful home and close to the beac!

We loved his home. There was enough space for everyone to have their own space at any point if the day. The home was very nice and right next to the beach. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2022
Dana, Thanks so much for your review, we loved hosting you and hope to host you again! Cari
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Amazing!

This property is a 10 out of 10! The perfect property for a large family. Super clean and lots of room to spread out. Close to the lake. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne F.

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

Wonderful family trip!

The house met our needs very well...lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. The crib was great to have! The kitchen is not very big, and we had 11 people but we made do. Very easy access to the beach...a 2 minute walk! We loved the screened porch at night!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2020
Anne, Thanks for being such nice guests at the house and for the prompt communications. We're glad to hear you had a nice time and got out to the beach. Have a great summer and if you ever want to come back to the area we would love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

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

Excellent

Communication extremely good. Property well stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauriann L.

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

Great Space for Family Vacation!

This home was perfect for a large family group. Our family got together for some summer time together. The location right at the beach was wonderful, it was a very easy walk to the water each day. The basement was stocked with beach towels and chairs and everything you could need. The rooms provide a lot of sleeping space for a large group. The large dining tables assured everyone had a seat. Overall we had a wonderful time, definitely going to ear mark this location for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

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

Wonderful location!

The property was located so close to the beach! We loved that! It's a little older than what it appears in the photos, but it fit our family well and everyone enjoyed it. The kitchen is small. The basement bathroom was buggy. Overall, though we enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2021
Kristy, Thanks for being great guests. We are glad to hear you had a nice time at the house and the beach. I do agree with you...the kitchen is a bit small, but I always tell myself that it left more room for the living room to hang out in (and less to clean when we are there!). Have a great rest of your summer and let us know if you ever make it back to the area. Andy Gibson, Homeowner.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharlotte B.

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

Great location, close to beach, clean, easy check in. Family had a great time!

Overall everything was great. Plenty of room for the whole family. Everything we needed was available in the home. Walk to the beach was easy & close. Hard time with internet, kept having to reset router daily. Very limited cell service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2021
Sharlotte, Glad to hear you had a nice time! I'm sorry that the internet was spotty...we have been having some issues with our provider comcast and need to update our router settings. Let me know if you ever come back to the area and we would love to host again. thanks so much and have a great rest of your summer. Andy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an absolutely amazing stay with my big family. We ranged in age from 1-68 and everyone had a comfortable bed and no problem finding a bathroom near every bedroom. The kitchen was stocked with dishes, pots and pans and any other kitchen item you might need. There is an easy walk to the beach and a walkway that made pulling a wagon and pushing a stroller easy. The beach is gorgeous. I definitely recommend this beautiful home that easily accommodates 18 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Great for a group!

Perfect location and property for a large group. House has plenty of space for people to sleep. Great first floor great room. Steps to the beach. Only negative was Kitchen is very small which made for tight cooking for a group. Great outdoor screened in patio off upstairs master. We called it the VIP lounge: Perfect for after dinner lounging!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2020
Molly, Thanks for the positive comments. We are glad you had a nice time. Our favorite spot is the 2nd floor screened in porch also! On a calm night you can hear the waves crashing out in the lake. have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karie K.

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

Great location and house for a large group!

This was a great house for a family get together of 16 people! The location is great - quick and easy access (really couldn't be any closer) to a beautiful Lake Michigan beach. Cute neighborhood and friendly neighbors. The kitchen is small and the bathrooms could use to be updated but nothing that impacted our stay negatively. We had 7 adults and 9 kids ranging from 1-16 and there were plenty of beds and easy sleeping space. Owner/Property manager was very responsive and easy to work with. We would rent this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Karie, We are glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation at our home and were able to experience some of the wonderful activities this area has to offer. And yes, we agree, the neighbors are great in that area. Thanks so much for being great guests. We would love to host you and your family again if you ever decide to make your way back to the area. Thanks again and we hope to hear from you again! - Andy & Amy Gibson
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Family Beach Weekend

I stayed here with my siblings, their spouses and our 13 children. This house was perfect-it was SO close to the beach…literally a 2 minute walk to the sand and another 3 minutes to get to the waterfront. The mudroom was perfect to dump all the towels, chairs, sand toys and keep the rest of the house clean. The dining area has 3 tables so plenty of space to sit and eat. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms making it ideal for a large group so everyone had their own space. The neighborhood was cute, clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

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

Absolutely fantastic!!!

This house was great! We had 18 in our group…8 adults and 10 grandchildren ranging from 1 to 16. Plenty of room for everyone. Plenty of beds. The beach is just a very convenient short walk to the beach and no steps!!! We absolutely loved our week and already have booked for next year. Cari, the property manager, was easy to work with and very attentive to our needs. If I could I would give it 10 stars!!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

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

Family vacation

This is our second straihjt years for staying at this location. It is so ideal for our family. We have eight adults and 10 grandchildren and the house is very comfortable with plenty of room to play games, eat, sleep, relax, etc. it meets all of our needs, and then sell! The closeness of the beach is a big selling point. It is about a 100 yard walk to the beach, which makes it very convenient for the parents to bring home their children for lunch, restroom breaks, naps, etc. plenty of room on the beach for our family of 18. The owner is very easy to work with and always returns emails, phone calls, etc. immediately. A big thumbs up from the Webber Family and we would give it 10 stars but we’re limited to only five!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cari Adams, Beach Girl Properties

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This property is managed by Cari Adams, of Beach Girl Properties in Michigan City. Cari is working with Andy & his wife Amy to manage the property. Andy & Amy purchased this house because of it's great location and how close it is to their family here in Indiana. Andy grew up in Chesterton. Andy & Amy enjoy spending time here with their daughter, dog and extended family from around the region.

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