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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Big, cozy cottage close to Lake Michigan beaches, on a wooded hillside lot
Vaulted Living room with gas fireplace, open to loft above
Front Steps to Front Door
View looking at front door from living room
Another view - living room in right; kitchen/dining area in left

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 141700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd Floor Loft/Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2nd floor Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower level Bunk Bedroom/Game Room

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Lower Level Bunk Room

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

About this property

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

Pristine yet cozy 5 bedroom home plus loft with 3 full & 1 half baths on three levels only two blocks from the beach!! Home is nestled in a wooded setting on a hillside sloping down in back for tree-house like views of wooded back yard and a walk-out lower level (one lower bedroom w/sliding glass door to private deck). First floor private bedroom with queen bed and en-suite full bath. Separate half bath on first floor. Upstairs master bedroom with queen bed shares full bath with loft. Basement with two bedrooms and full bath as well as game room/additional bedroom and separate laundry. Large living room with gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling open to loft above with beautiful windows/light. Light wood throughout. Modern kitchen open to dining room which opens out thru sliding doors to back deck! Spacious back deck with natural gas Weber grill for barbecuing. Perfect Lake Michigan dune cottage! At Stop 2, so close to Washington Park, the Zoo, the splash pad, the Marina, Fish Camp restaurant, and the Lighthouse/Pier. Beach is in great shape here (no seawalls needed, lots of sand). Enjoy the serene back yard view with trees and birds while you sip your morning coffee and plan your day on the beach or out and about. Lots of stuff to do nearby - Outlet shopping, breweries, restaurants, golf, Lake Michigan with it's endless possibilities. We can refer you to top deep sea Lake Michigan Captains for a day of Salmon and Trout fishing. Full internet with WiFi and google pucks to keep the signal strong as well as Roku TV in all rooms. House has had only one owner since built and they were meticulous - it's in like new condition, come and check it out for yourself!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
If you stay Saturday or Sunday night - make sure Garbage and Recycling cans are at edge of the street on the driveway for early Monday morning pickup

Important information

You need to know

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 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, a first aid kit 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 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 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, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Game - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive

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

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Park and Lake Michigan. Stop 2 Beach and Washington Park Beach are also within 10 minutes. 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 labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 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

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent location in relation to the beach! Easy walk. There is a TON of space in this house! The kitchen is so well-stocked! Ample parking, great hot water, and wonderful water pressure. As we are an older crowd, we did have trouble with the mattresses. The mattresses were uncomfortable and the queen beds with memory foam were too saggy. Probably wouldn't bother kids or younger people though.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant N.

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

8/10 Good

Kyle C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

8/10 Good

Luretha W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S., Topeka

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

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

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

Indiana Dunes

Wonderful place for our reading group get together!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann L.

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

Really nice and clean properly

Enjoyed our family get together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmy C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

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

10/10 Excellent

MARNIE Z.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dyan F.

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

Stay at Michigan City

The house was nice, 10 minute walk to the beach and a park. We had some maintenance issues while we were there but the owner was very quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Coral R.

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

Great base for exploring the area and reconnecting

The neighborhood deer paused their grazing to greet us. Adequate parking in drive and down the block. We grilled dinner and planned our tours of Michigan City, Botanical Garden, Winery, Brewery and Dunes. Puzzles and games, chatting and even sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Naperville, IL

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

Girls get away

There was plenty of room for us and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget V.

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

great

great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Todd Davis

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We bought nearby over 10 years ago and love the area. We hope you'll find the same family time and relaxation we've enjoyed for years.

Why they chose this property

Secluded yet close to the water, quiet back deck/view into woods. Lots of space/beds for family. House is in great condition and fully outfitted. Parking in front of house, off street.

What makes this property unique

Charming vaulted living room with fireplace will be the gathering place in the home set in a quiet, tranquil setting.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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