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Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries!

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A two-story blue house with a covered porch and white railings.
A covered porch with blue siding, white trim, and a seating area with wicker furniture.
A covered porch with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the street.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a garage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Barker Mansion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bath 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bath 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries!

Come visit this 7 bedroom home in Michigan City with the family. The house has a great open concept that allows you to spend time together in the living room, dining room, and the kitchen. Theres an outdoor porch and closed porch to relax in, the backyard has a grill and pinic table as well as extra chairs to lounge in, and a hot tub. The house is located just 5 minutes away from Washington Park Beach, you can have fun visiting the lake, casino, breweries, wineries or just hang out at the house and cook out and hang in the hot tub.

New Buffalo is 10 minutes away and the Indiana Dunes are 15 minutes from the home.

The hot tub is on during winter too!

First Floor:
Bed 1 - Queen bed with pack and play in the closet for baby and an inflatable twin size bed in the closet
Bed 2 - Queen bed

Second Floor:
Bed 3- Queen Bed and queen size inflatable bed + pack and play for baby in the closet
Bed 4- Queen Bed and Bunk Beds
Bed 5- Queen Bed and inflatable twin size bed in closet
Bed 6- Two sets of bunk beds, two pull out beds underneath the bunk beds
Bed 7- Queen bed with its own bathroom

Please note the bedding is washed after each visit, and the home is cleaned and sanitized after every visit.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1697364vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Cleveland Park and Oasis Splash Pad. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barker Mansion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 7 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Three Sheets Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪DAV Post #23 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stadium Inn - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries! located?

This family-friendly Michigan City holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, Ames Field Park and Zilla Park. Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan are also within 3 miles (5 km). Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Michigan City Station is 20 minutes.

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. 103 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home was beautifully decorated and we had plenty of room for everyone. The host was extremely responsive and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house; amenities as described; excellent communication with the host. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Karen was always very quick to get back to me re: any questions. The location was perfect and the size of the house was astounding! Keep in mind it’s an older home with some cosmetic issues that are not seen in any of the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were there as an extended family and had a great time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying here. We had a great time. It has everything we needed. The location is also perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sushma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was big enough for our extended family of 14 people. Hot tub and yard was nice to play games and hang out. Kitchen was well stocked. Had a few glitches with one sick clogged and smoke alarm battery issues.Could have used more hand towels, but plenty of bath towels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious and well stocked! We had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Temps were too hot to enjoy the hot tub or outdoor grilling…we expected cooler temps. Everything was great except the first floor bath. The sliding chair for the tub for my disabled husband did not work well at all. He still had to lift feet over the side of tub. Would’ve been great to have the second floor walk-in shower (w/fold-down seat and grab bars in shower) on the first floor and a grab bar beside the commode. Not especially great for groups with older travelers who have mobility issues; great for younger families with young children. Dining room and bedrooms were spacious. Kitchen utensil drawer was a bit jumbled. All in all, a great VRBO…thank you, Karen & Agustin
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderfully relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn K.

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

Beautiful Property & Fun Location

I stayed here with a large group of friends. It's a beautiful property, it fit our group perfectly. Fun location with plenty of great things to do nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Gathering of friends to play golf, shop at the Lighthouse Outlet Mall, and visit Four Winds casino in nearby New Buffalo, Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house responsive host close to things to do
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Haley G.

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

good stay

the house was very spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed everything about the house it could have used a little weed eating but other than that it was perfect my family enjoyed their stay Thank you again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great Family Vacation Rental

Had our annual family vacation and was everything we needed. House was as advertised, plenty of rooms and bathrooms. Close to the beach, activities and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Family vacation

Great location for our large family's long weekend. Close to the zoo and the beach for all our young children. Definitely will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane W.

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

Nice weekend getaway

Nice place, loved the amount of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Annual family friends trip

This property is close to so many things to do, places to eat and shop. We enjoyed our week together. Plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara H.

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

Stay review

The house was super clean and had everything we could have needed! Super nice house for the area and more than enough parking for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb & Neal S.

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

Great place!

The house was beautiful and clean! It was perfect for our family vacation! We loved the big table that we could all fit around and the 7 bedrooms were great ! We enjoyed the hot tub too! It was close to the beach and the outlet mall which was definitely a plus ! We would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

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

Awesome place

Great house, neighborhood isn’t the best, we really enjoyed our stay though!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved open concept. We had everything we needed, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

ND Game weekend

We had a perfect stay. Big enough for lots of us, super well taken care of and not too terribly far from campus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

A wonderful Family Home

We had a great time with our extended family at the house - there is so much room and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our girl family reunion. The elderly family members were able to
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Agustin and Karen

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I am a fellow Illinoisan, I grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago, I graduated from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, and when I was growing up I would visit the Indiana Dunes, New Buffalo, St. Joseph, and visited many beach towns up on the Lake Michigan coast. I work in the mortgage industry and have a family of 4, as I got older I became very fond of my childhood memories coming to Lake Michigan and enjoying the beach. I hope you enjoy our vacation home and make those same memories our family has made.

Why they chose this property

This home is spacious but also has that family feeling that allows you to spend time together, regardless if you are in the kitchen, dining room, or living room. With so many bedrooms it's easy to accommodate a big family trip on an affordable budget. The home was recently renovated and designed for your comfort.

What makes this property unique

The property is a 5 minute drive from Washington Park Beach, very close to New Buffalo, Indiana Dunes, and not too far from Chicago. The house has a hot tub to relax in, and is great entertainment areas both inside the kitchen and in the backyard. Michigan City is also growing and has very unique eateries. The house is a perfect check point if you're driving in from the city, or if you're visiting from somewhere else and are tempted to drive to Chicago, or up the Michigan coast.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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