10/10 Excellent
Jenna P.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene says it all!
Jenna P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Entire home
Hottub/Michiana Shores/beach/pickleball/biking/wineries/IN Dunes/Dog-friendly
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121536 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Michigan City, IN
- Shady Creek Winery4 min drive
- Sheridan Beach6 min drive
- Blue Chip Casino8 min drive
- South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Double Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Hottub/Michiana Shores/beach/pickleball/biking/wineries/IN Dunes/Dog-friendly
This Michiana Shores house sleeps 12 in 4 comfortable bedrooms, including 3 queen beds, and 2 bunk beds with twin mattresses on top and full mattresses below. Perfect place for families and friends to gather. Guests can enjoy the quiet wooded neighborhood on the 17-minute walk to Lake Michigan or play at the Pickleball court just 3 blocks away. Sit by the fire under the stars or relax in the hot tub after a swim at the lake, while your dog frolics in the fully fenced-in backyard. Close drive to Indiana Dunes National Park, New Buffalo, orchards and wineries in the summer, as well as cross-country skiing in the winter. Follow the Marquette Greenway bike trail right into New Buffalo. Wake up to fresh coffee which is provided and a well-stocked kitchen to cook in. With strong WiFi, you can work remotely and walk to the beach to see the sunset in the evening. Whatever you are looking to escape or running to do, this is the place for you.
Michiana Shores is a friendly safe neighborhood but because a number of residents are there on the weekends only, I have 2 external cameras for safety and checking on the house during weather events. One camera is at the front entrance and the other is focused on the back of the property (beyond the hot tub
and picnic area).
Michiana Shores is a friendly safe neighborhood but because a number of residents are there on the weekends only, I have 2 external cameras for safety and checking on the house during weather events. One camera is at the front entrance and the other is focused on the back of the property (beyond the hot tub
and picnic area).
Property manager
Sara Polonsky
Premier Host
Languages
Spanish
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Amenities
Hot tub
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please bring used towels to the laundry room.
If you slept in a bed please make that clear by stripping the sheets off the bed or leaving the bed unmade.
If you have time, please start a load of towels in the washer as you are leaving. Please do not wash the sheets. The cleaner will take care of that.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Michigan City
Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Minden Bog and Friendship Botanic Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Michigan City, IN
What's nearby
- Duneland Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Shady Creek Winery - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
- Sheridan Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
- Blue Chip Casino - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
- Washington Park Beach - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- William B's Steakhouse - 7 min drive
- Zorn Brew Works Co - 8 min drive
- Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Chris P.
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for kids, friends , family and dogs!
Chris P.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Sara Polonsky
I am a transplanted New Yorker, who despite my best efforts otherwise, has fallen in love with Lake Michigan. I love food - cooking, feeding others and eating, and as a result, I spend a lot of time exercising to make up for it. I am part of a group that swims in Lake Michigan year-round and a member of (and baker for) the Evanston Bike Club. I can direct you to all things bicycle, food or swimming related, and if you dare, I can introduce you to open-water swimming.
Why they chose this property
I have loved the Michiana Shores area for years. Before having this house, I would rent a house in the area for a week in the summer and invite all of my friends. I love the proximity to Lake Michigan because I am a year-round open-water swimmer. I love being near the orchards because I love to pick and make jam. There are trails to hike or cross-country ski and the Marquette Greenway - a bike trail which will span from Chicago to Holland, Michigan will pass right by Michiana Shores. Indiana Dunes National Park is just down the road and New Buffalo is a 5-minute drive away. The best part of this particular house (and perhaps the most dangerous for me) is that it is around the corner from Stop 50 Pizza which makes the best pizza in the area and an incredible dessert called the Biga Donut which includes a wood-fired dough, nutella, cinnamon-sugar and a scoop of icecream on top.
What makes this property unique
My house is set up to be lived in. I love staying in it and exploring the area and want my guests to have a similar experience. Most of the bedrooms have themes that make sleeping even more fun - laying on the beach, camping in the woods, and readying yourself for your next biking adventure. My kitchen is a place where you can cook or bring in a pizza and sit at the table and lounge with friends and family. The backyard is inviting and relaxing with a deck, picnic table, grill, firepit, relaxing hot tub, and outdoor shower. The fenced-in yard is set up so your furry friends can join you outside without you worrying about their running off. The area is peaceful and wooded, and a pleasure to walk through on the way to the beach. This is not just a rental that I never stepped foot in - it is my second home that I invite you into, and it is important to me that you are comfortable and that your needs are met.
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