The Pineapple Retreat

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Michigan City, in

Washington Park Beach17 min walk
Washington Park Zoo2 min drive
Blue Chip Casino4 min drive
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

About this property

The Pineapple Retreat is located in Michigan City's acclaimed Beachwalk Resort Community. Beachwalk hosts a variety of things to do. We have our own private Lake Kai, beach volleyball, heated swimming pool and kiddie pool, splash pad, playground for the kids, tennis courts, basketball court, putting green, and park. A brand new Beachwalk community center located on the shore of Lake Kai five houses from the Pineapple Retreat, we have a Cafe where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner and an ice cream parlor if you don't feel like cooking in our gourmet kitchen. Beachwalk offers concerts in the summer along with craft shows on the weekends.

The Pineapple Retreat has a master bedroom, king-size bed, adjoining bath, and private balcony. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed with adjoining bath. The third bedroom has two sets of bunk beds, and the fourth bedroom has bunk beds with a full bottom and twin top. The first floor has a living room with a massive sectional and full size futon, dining room seating for four, island seating for five, kitchen table seating for six, and table on screened-in porch which seats four. We have provided for all your needs by including a hair dryer in each bathroom, a high chair, a stroller, picnic basket, army beach blanket, and beach chairs.

You can walk to Lake Michigan and Sheridan Beach, just one half block away from the Pineapple. On Sheridan Beach you can enjoy swimming, windsurfing, jet-skiing, sailing, fishing, and watching the sunset over the Chicago Skyline. Other attractions in the Michigan City area include Washington Park, a 90-acre public park for walks and family gatherings, Washington Park Zoo and Friendship Botanical Gardens, both within five minutes of Beachwalk.

There is the Barker Mansion to visit, the Old Lighhouse Museum, Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, The Blue Chip Casino, and the Lighthouse Outlet Mall, all within a short drive or 10 minute bike ride of Beachwalk. Fine dining and family dining can be found in Michigan City as well as the surrounding areas. Nearby Equestrian Facility - Farmer's Market - Saturdays mornings May through September at Eighth & Washington -

We are just 22 miles from the Notre Dame Football Games in South Bend, Indiana and 68 miles from Chicago. Our home is great for family vacations, family reunions, or business meetings.

Just outside of Michigan City is the Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore and State Park, which has 8,500 acres of bogs, coastlines, forests, and Mount Baldy. Activities at the State Park include hiking, biking, picnicking, and walking. The Pineapple Retreat provides putters and golf balls, basketball, tennis rackets and tennis balls, and volleyballs. No Pets allowed and No Smoking. Available Year Round.

For additional information: Contact the agent for this property - this home is individually owned and managed. Sorry, no prom rentals.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Michigan City, in

What's nearby

Washington Park Beach - 17 min walk
Washington Park Zoo - 2 min drive
Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
Friendship Botanic Gardens - 5 min drive

Getting around

Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬5 min drive
‪The Game - ‬4 min drive
‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pineapple Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pineapple Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pineapple Retreat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pineapple Retreat located?

This family-friendly Michigan City holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 7 Beach and Lake Michigan. Sheridan Beach and Stop 2 Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Jul 2023

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

Pineapple Gifts

Very special place. Great location. Caring owners. Many clocks and lightbulbs not working. Maybe a message to be the light and live beyond time? Great energy. Dishes, etc were all labeled to be a certain number in a certain place, but it didn’t compute. All the same, the cluttered cabinets and mislabeled stuff added to the charm of the experience. Practice non-judgment. Owners had soap, toilet paper, garbage sacks, Kleenex and paper towels—all of which we brought with us because most rentals don’t give such gracious hospitality. Thankful. We loved the front porch, especially the swing. Such a gift and a grace to feel welcome in every moment. Pineapple motif everywhere. A reminder that we are called to live with kindness and generosity.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

27 Oct 2022

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

Very nice!

Great space, clean, close to the beach!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

caroline g.

20 Aug 2022

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

Great family vacation

We love staying at the Pineapple Retreat! Everything you need for young kids!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

22 Jul 2022

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

Review

Overall we had everything we needed to give us a very happy week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

30 Jun 2022

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

Very cute house in a cute neighborhood

The property manager was always available to answer any questions. The place was in neat order and located in a cute enclave. I am giving four stars to the accuracy of the listing because the enclave’s beach was not Lake Michigan’s but their own lake which sufficed for us but was not expected.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

26 Jun 2022

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

Best Weekend Ever!

Got some of my best pals together for a long weekend and we had the BEST time at the Pineapple Retreat. The house was the cutest place ever and we absolutely loved the amenities. Our host responded to questions super quickly, and everything was just lovely. Hands down one of the best weekends of my life!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dollinda P.

23 Jun 2022

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

Pineapple retreat the best

The pineapple retreat was great great location cleanliness welcoming I enjoyed myself I had friends and family with me and we had a great time we will return again and I will be telling other friends and family members about what a great place this is.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh A.

21 Jun 2022

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

Quite a retreat, indeed!

Spacious rental with everything you could possibly need. The home is equipped with everything you could want in the kitchen (all the standard pots/pans/utensils plus spices, condiments, foil wrap, etc and even a griddle for making pancakes). They also provide linens, toilet paper and paper towels, hand soap, and laundry detergent. Best of all was the beach chairs, pool rings for the kids to dive after, sand buckets and shovels for the beach, and 2 adult bicycles, a child bicycle and a couple scooters! The location was perfect - a short walk to the beach and the only road you have to cross has stop signs where the crosswalk is at. Or, walk less than 10 houses in the other direction and you're at the resort's pool with splash pad, the cafe with coffee, a few food options, and ice cream, as well as billiards table on the second floor and ping pong on the first floor. Close enough that the kids didn't complain about the walk and far enough that we didn't hear the noises right outside our window. I do think it's important to note that you have to purchase a $5 parking pass per vehicle and to use the amenities within the resort, each person needs to wear a $15 wristband (that you keep on for you entire stay). If those extra fees were mentioned in the listing, I didn't make note of it so it was a surprise to me; however, I felt it was well worth it for those perks. Great stay overall and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

6 Sept 2021

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

Great location, great property, great rental

Just perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

1 Jul 2021

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

Pineapple Retreat Getaway

We absolutely loved the Pineapple Retreat!!! It was perfect for our family of 10. A little piece of heaven on earth. Plan to return next summer🙂 Excellent location for both the beach and pool. Screened in back porch was a favorite as well as the front porch and swing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

29 Jun 2021

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

Great Beach House!

Our family had a great time here. Close to the beach, pool, pond, ice cream shop and more. Kids had a blast.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marypat C.

20 Jun 2021

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

Super enjoyed our time.

Great location & walk to Lake Michiobeach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candace G.

15 Jun 2021

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

Weekend trip for family of 10

This rental was a great option for us. Perfect location to access the beach, and 50 feet or so from the community pool, coffee shop, tennis courts and bball court. We definitely would choose to stay at this property again and it’s larger in person than the pictures reflect. Great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Dan R.

17 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

A Shame this Beauty is being let go

Great location, great property, great immunites, HOWEVER, needs one heck of a cleaning up. Great property, but not great for families with infants. My daughter swept the entire first floor the first afternoon, my son in law mopped the entire first floor the next morning. After this cleaning the entire perimeter of this property, both downstairs tile and upstairs carpet, still has a 1/4 line of crude along and on the baseboard (photos available). We have stayed in a Beachwalk property last year and it was great too, but without cleanliness issues. Don't count this one out, the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and the location and property is great, but I can't recommend if infants are along.

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

11 Jul 2019

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

Great experience at the Pineapple Retreat

The Pineapple Retreat was a great rental for our family's stay! The owners were very response to any questions or communication I had. The listing was very accurate. It was very nice to use the provided basic strollers and wagons as well as toys, chairs and blankets to take to the beach, as we didn't have to get ours sandy. There were plenty of towels, dishware, etc. for our group and we stayed comfortably in the home. The walks to the beach and also the pool were very reasonable, and we loved the location. I would recommend this property to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dina Z.

17 Aug 2018

Comfortable and accommodatibg

Great stay and great location for families!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

22 Jun 2016

Another awesome vacation

My family and I had another great vacation at the Pineapple Retreat! We couldn't believe it had already been 5 years since we had been there before and we don't know why we waited so long. The house is SO nice. They provide everything you might need including a wagon, stroller, booster seat, beach bag, beach blanket, movies, you name it! We enjoyed the pool a lot! The kiddie pool was great for my toddler. The beach is a 5 minute walk away. And we also enjoyed the Washington Park Zoo that is a 3 minute drive, if that. Thank you, again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

21 Aug 2014

Girls Getaway

We had a girls weekend at the Pineapple Retreat and had the best time. The house is in a perfect location and so close to the beach. The community is absolutely adorable as well. We did the winery tours and were in great location to that. There was a small hiccup in checking in, but the owners were very accommodating and sincere. The owners respond quickly and will help with any recommendations. Even though we did a girls weekend, this house is perfect for families as well. The house is set up in a great way with plenty of beds to sleep. Loved the back patio area and grill! All the linens and kitchen utensils are provided. They have many spices and condiments available for use. I would recommend this to any of my friends and family. Great location, great house, great owners. Thank you for everything!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

19 Jul 2014

Fantastic Home and Great Location!

We spent a week at the Pineapple Retreat with our children and grandchildren and we loved the house and the surrounding area. Things we liked best: 1) The kitchen and family room open layout is very inviting, comfortable and great for conversations and fun. 2) A spacious kitchen stocked with every utensil and appliance you will ever need plus spices, condiments, and other essentials. Ideal for anyone who loves to cook and/or eat! 3) Very short walk from both the pool and Sheridan Beach (so beautiful!) 4) Few minutes’ drive from the Washington Park Zoo, the outlet malls, and great restaurants (Shoreline Brewery, Stop 50 Pizzeria, and Pickle & Turnip – yum!). We very much enjoyed our time at the Pineapple Retreat and I’ve already recommended it to family and friends. We will definitely be back!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

23 Aug 2013

What a great stay!

We stayed for a short weekend, but wish we had booked more time. The home is perfectly positioned in the Beachwalk community. Walkable within a half of block to the beach or pool. It appeared golf carts were available for rental as well if needed for $80/day. The house is set up nicely for two families sharing. There are two larger rooms with king/queen beds and then two smaller rooms with bunk beds for kids. An open concept LR kitchen with a great front porch area and back screened in porch. Nicely equipt with kitchenware. We had a great stay!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N., Chicago, IL

12 Jul 2012

Wonderful home with All Amenities

This home is absolutely perfect for a beach vacation getaway. It is really beautiful with a great open layout on the main floor and spacious bedrooms upstairs. We had two families with 5 kids total, but could have easily had another family. Pineapple Retreat is filled with everything you could possibly need--from a sandpit for the kids to play in to beachchairs to beach coolers to games for kids and adults to a fully stocked kitchen (more dishes, cups, wine glasses, cookware, spices and condiments than you could imagine.) It is the perfect distance between the pool and the beach. We kayaked, learned to paddleboard and spent countless hours at the beach and playing in the pool. Wonderful home and wonderful vacation.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

6 Jun 2012

Perfect family vacation!

We stayed at the Pineapple Retreat with a few families including a few young children and everything about our stay was perfect. The house is stocked with everything you might need including cots for young children, plenty of linens, kitchen supplies/condiments, screened porch, etc. The home is beautifully decorated, clean, more spacious than the pictures make it seem and child-friendly (cushioned stairs covered with non-slip mats, minimal/no sharp edges/corners). We have stayed at a few different homes on the Beachwalk and so far this has been our favorite. We hope to be back again soon!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sharon s., Tinley Park Illinois

24 Sept 2011

Fabulous home

Our family has been coming to Beachwalk for several years, Pineapple retreat has been the absolute best experience we have had. BEAUTIFUL home and owners are SO nice and accomodating. Highly reccomended as we have stayed in many homes here. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous home with our family :)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

1 Sept 2011

Great Vacation!

My family and I just returned home from our vacation at The Pineapple Retreat and all we can talk about is how we wish we were still there! The house was amazing. My 4 year old niece even said it was beautiful :) There is so much fun stuff to do there. We enjoyed the basketball court and playground a few houses down and there was also a really cool playground for the kids that we found at the back of the community. We loved having the beach so close. It was only about a 5 minute walk, if that. The house had everything we needed, including basketballs, beach toys for the kids, a wagon, booster seat and so much more! I can't say enough good things about this home. My family and I will definitely be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

13 Jul 2011

A great vacation home!

We had a wonderful stay at the Pineapple Retreat. It's located in the perfect location in Beachwalk - near the pool and beach. Additionally, it's great for kids as there are plenty of bunk beds and three separate sand areas so the kids can play as you are getting dinner going. It is very well stocked with every imagineable appliance, gadget, and more. Our family particularly enjoyed the porch swing.