10/10 Excellent
John C.
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for my family.
John C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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Vintage Beachside Cottage
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Michigan City, IN
- Washington Park Beach5 min walk
- Blue Chip Casino16 min walk
- Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets4 min drive
- South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Vintage Beachside Cottage
Vintage Beachside Cottage:
• Beachside - No roads to cross over!
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Full bathrooms
• Fully equipped kitchen
• New furniture & colors!
• Nice sized living & dining rooms
• Buffet area w/extra seating
• Twin patios & lots of sunny windows
• High capacity Central A/C with enhanced filtration
NOTE: Holiday weekends and the entire month of July require at least a 3 night stay.
M&M Dune Cottage is a vintage, 1930's Sheridan Beach original. So, if you're looking for a place with character and can live with all of the rough edges that come with staying in a 80+ year old cottage built on sand, we're the perfect choice for your fun in the sun!
Simply, walk out your front door to step onto the sand path. It leads to the world's most beautiful beach - Sheridan Beach!
Just a stroll down the beach…
• The historic Lighthouse with its Promenade
• The Michigan City Zoo & award winning Washington Park.
Like to shop, boat or play...
Visit the nearby Lighthouse Outlet Mall, the Downtown Art district with its fun Restaurants & Pubs, the Blue Chip Casino and the local marina with ramps and transient slips - just a quick 5 minute drive away.
An easy vacation for young families wanting to create a lifetime of memories, and for those who are looking to reconnect. Great for a large family, or two smaller ones. Well suited for family gatherings & craft groups, too.
Comfortably sleeps eight...
• 2 bedrooms each with 2 Twin Beds
• 1 Bedroom has a Twin over a Full Bed
• 1 Bedroom has a Queen Bed
Note: Bed linens & Bath towels are provided
Fully equipped kitchen...
• ‘Steam Clean’ Dishwasher
• Liquid dish & dishwasher soap
• New sponges for every stay
• Oven/range & microwave
• Fridge/freezer with ice-maker
• Drip coffee maker w/filters & sugar
• Bagel toaster
• Pots, pans, pitchers & prep bowls
• Corkscrew, can-opener & cutlery
• Dishes, glassware & utensils
• Dish towels, paper towels & napkins
• Vegetable cooking spray
House items...
• High capacity central air conditioning system designed to handle hot summer days.
• High speed internet and WIFI service upgraded for Summer 2022 - supported by Comcast’s newly installed wiring all the way from their trunk line into the cottage and connected to their newest broadband modem.
• SmartTV to stream your member accounts
• DVD player & scores of DVD movies
Outdoor items...
• Patio table & chairs
• Weber charcoal grill
• Beach chairs & toys
• Bocce, frisbee, volleyball & football
Indoor items...
• Board games, puzzles & books
• Hair dryer
• Ironing board w/iron
• Radios
• Alarm clocks (or not 😴🤗)
Health & Safety...
• KIDDE smoke & CO2 detectors
• Fire extinguisher
• Allergy pillow & mattress covers
• Newer furnace & central air system
• Interior tested: No mold issue
• Cottage set back off road
• Rear entrance has one step
• Front entrance has 3 steps to patio +1 step into cottage
• Emergency numbers on fridge
• First-Aid Kit
• Flashlights & extra household lightbulbs
Parking...
Nearby, day/night free public parking spaces are readily available on Colfax, Lake & California Avenues, most days of the Summer. It'll take a bit more effort on holiday & event weekends
Bring your suits, sandals, suntan lotion, and a good book!
Important Note:
Like all area cottages, M&M Dune Cottage is separated from the lake by a naturally created, government protected dune. The pathways over the dune are marked & continually managed to keep their heights as low as possible. Last season, there were ‘easy walk’ board-walk mats placed out on two of the three beach paths adjacent to the cottage. There's a flat boardwalk in Washington Park.
Please remember to read all beach cautions (especially about riptides) and supervise children. Thank you!
FOR ADDED COVID SAFETY:
• We’ve extended the work hours of our 5 Star Housekeeping team to provide the additional time necessary to perform enhanced cleaning procedures.
• We use ‘Hospital Grade’ disinfectant solutions.
• The newer dishwasher has a Steam Cycle for better sanitization.
• You’ll receive a large quantity of ‘Hospital Grade’ disinfectant wipes your use on hard surfaces at the cottage.
• Also provided are compact hand sanitizers to take with you to the beach, zoo or anywhere else your vacation takes you.
• Brand new rolls of paper towels, toilet tissue and kitchen sponges are provided for each stay.
• The interior has been tested for mold - no issues.
• In addition to the full complement of freshly laundered linens and towels, all mattresses and bed pillows have allergy liners.
Keyword: Beach Cottage; Lake Cottage; Lake House; Lake Michigan Cottage; Warren Dunes, Indiana Dunes; Dune Cottage; MC Cottage; Michigan City Cottage; National Lakeshore
• Beachside - No roads to cross over!
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Full bathrooms
• Fully equipped kitchen
• New furniture & colors!
• Nice sized living & dining rooms
• Buffet area w/extra seating
• Twin patios & lots of sunny windows
• High capacity Central A/C with enhanced filtration
NOTE: Holiday weekends and the entire month of July require at least a 3 night stay.
M&M Dune Cottage is a vintage, 1930's Sheridan Beach original. So, if you're looking for a place with character and can live with all of the rough edges that come with staying in a 80+ year old cottage built on sand, we're the perfect choice for your fun in the sun!
Simply, walk out your front door to step onto the sand path. It leads to the world's most beautiful beach - Sheridan Beach!
Just a stroll down the beach…
• The historic Lighthouse with its Promenade
• The Michigan City Zoo & award winning Washington Park.
Like to shop, boat or play...
Visit the nearby Lighthouse Outlet Mall, the Downtown Art district with its fun Restaurants & Pubs, the Blue Chip Casino and the local marina with ramps and transient slips - just a quick 5 minute drive away.
An easy vacation for young families wanting to create a lifetime of memories, and for those who are looking to reconnect. Great for a large family, or two smaller ones. Well suited for family gatherings & craft groups, too.
Comfortably sleeps eight...
• 2 bedrooms each with 2 Twin Beds
• 1 Bedroom has a Twin over a Full Bed
• 1 Bedroom has a Queen Bed
Note: Bed linens & Bath towels are provided
Fully equipped kitchen...
• ‘Steam Clean’ Dishwasher
• Liquid dish & dishwasher soap
• New sponges for every stay
• Oven/range & microwave
• Fridge/freezer with ice-maker
• Drip coffee maker w/filters & sugar
• Bagel toaster
• Pots, pans, pitchers & prep bowls
• Corkscrew, can-opener & cutlery
• Dishes, glassware & utensils
• Dish towels, paper towels & napkins
• Vegetable cooking spray
House items...
• High capacity central air conditioning system designed to handle hot summer days.
• High speed internet and WIFI service upgraded for Summer 2022 - supported by Comcast’s newly installed wiring all the way from their trunk line into the cottage and connected to their newest broadband modem.
• SmartTV to stream your member accounts
• DVD player & scores of DVD movies
Outdoor items...
• Patio table & chairs
• Weber charcoal grill
• Beach chairs & toys
• Bocce, frisbee, volleyball & football
Indoor items...
• Board games, puzzles & books
• Hair dryer
• Ironing board w/iron
• Radios
• Alarm clocks (or not 😴🤗)
Health & Safety...
• KIDDE smoke & CO2 detectors
• Fire extinguisher
• Allergy pillow & mattress covers
• Newer furnace & central air system
• Interior tested: No mold issue
• Cottage set back off road
• Rear entrance has one step
• Front entrance has 3 steps to patio +1 step into cottage
• Emergency numbers on fridge
• First-Aid Kit
• Flashlights & extra household lightbulbs
Parking...
Nearby, day/night free public parking spaces are readily available on Colfax, Lake & California Avenues, most days of the Summer. It'll take a bit more effort on holiday & event weekends
Bring your suits, sandals, suntan lotion, and a good book!
Important Note:
Like all area cottages, M&M Dune Cottage is separated from the lake by a naturally created, government protected dune. The pathways over the dune are marked & continually managed to keep their heights as low as possible. Last season, there were ‘easy walk’ board-walk mats placed out on two of the three beach paths adjacent to the cottage. There's a flat boardwalk in Washington Park.
Please remember to read all beach cautions (especially about riptides) and supervise children. Thank you!
FOR ADDED COVID SAFETY:
• We’ve extended the work hours of our 5 Star Housekeeping team to provide the additional time necessary to perform enhanced cleaning procedures.
• We use ‘Hospital Grade’ disinfectant solutions.
• The newer dishwasher has a Steam Cycle for better sanitization.
• You’ll receive a large quantity of ‘Hospital Grade’ disinfectant wipes your use on hard surfaces at the cottage.
• Also provided are compact hand sanitizers to take with you to the beach, zoo or anywhere else your vacation takes you.
• Brand new rolls of paper towels, toilet tissue and kitchen sponges are provided for each stay.
• The interior has been tested for mold - no issues.
• In addition to the full complement of freshly laundered linens and towels, all mattresses and bed pillows have allergy liners.
Keyword: Beach Cottage; Lake Cottage; Lake House; Lake Michigan Cottage; Warren Dunes, Indiana Dunes; Dune Cottage; MC Cottage; Michigan City Cottage; National Lakeshore
Property manager
Brian Moore
Premier Host
Languages
English, German, Spanish
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervise children at all times.
Events
No events allowed
No high school related parties or events.
Pets
Pets allowed
$50.00 ea. for well behaved dogs
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors, only. Please dispose of any butts.
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
Note from host: No high school related parties or events.
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 cottage is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Michigan City, IN
What's nearby
- Washington Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Washington Park Zoo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Blue Chip Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Sheridan Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- William B's Steakhouse - 3 min drive
- Zorn Brew Works Co - 4 min drive
- The Game - 3 min drive
- Shoreline Brewery - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amy M.
27 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Amy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matthew B.
30 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Matthew B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey H.
10 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Jeffrey H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn B.
18 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway!
Carolyn B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rowena C.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Cottage
Rowena C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
3 Aug 2018
Charming cottage on the beach
Sarah W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Christa C.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage cottage
Christa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine G.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage By Lake Michigan
Christine G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Liza M.
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Cottage in Michigan City!
Liza M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
4 Aug 2018
A perfect family getaway
Michelle B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Terri A.
9 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michigan City Girls weekend
Terri A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Susan S.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Almost on the beach
Susan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie & Kevin W.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing beach vacation
Julie & Kevin W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary Jo F.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Week
Mary Jo F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bud H.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location for Beach
Bud H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eve M., Chicago, IL
28 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great find, amazing location!
Eve M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
22 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great beach stay
Mary M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
eileen l.
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach vacation!
eileen l.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pamela O.
30 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Pamela O.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laura K.
24 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awesome!
Laura K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Angela A.
19 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Angela A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Denise P.
16 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family 4th celebration
Denise P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andreal W.
11 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy quiet beach house
Andreal W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hope P.
22 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming vintage cottage.
Hope P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
About the host
Hosted by Brian Moore
We are 2 families who rented for years - taking our kids to this beautiful beach. We came so often that we decided to buy and enable others to share in our wonderful experiences.
Why they chose this property
4 bedrooms, 2 baths, very close to the beach - what more could a beach lover want?
What makes this property unique
location, location, location
Languages:
English, German, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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