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Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Michiana Shores, IN

Duneland Beach
‪14 min walk‬
Shady Creek Winery
‪4 min drive‬
Blue Chip Casino
‪8 min drive‬
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Hall bath

Bathtub

Main bedroom bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores

Welcome to Elle J Retreat house! This house has the Michiana cottage feel with beautiful pine flooring, but is updated with all of the modern amenities . This three bedroom/two bath home is tucked away in a woodsy setting so you can relax in peace and quiet. There is a fully stocked kitchen. The lovely screened-in porch is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee.

4 vintage adult bikes/2 kid bikes and beach floats available for your use.

Elle J Retreat house is the perfect getaway spot anytime of the year! The spacious outdoor deck with seating and a gas grill is perfect for family cook-outs. The house is set on a private wooded lot with much privacy. It is a short walk to Lake Michigan's Stop 37 for sunset. You can spend your summers on the beach; falls enjoying the changing tree foliage, a winery/brewery, or even a Notre Dame Football Game; Winter is great for sledding and then snuggling around the fireplace; Spring is great for all of the local hiking trails and golf courses.

Elle J Retreat is 2 blocks from Stop 50 Wood Fire Pizza and the horse stables where you can take a trail ride. The property backs up to the open wooded field where sometimes you can catch a glimpse of the horses running along the fence. We are 8 blocks to the Stop 37. If tides are high, stop 41 1/2 is a 10 minute bike ride. Blueberry picking is 2 miles away. Many apple orchards are 15 minutes away.

Property manager

Laura Connelly

Premier Host

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Though we do not have a pack and play or a high ch

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Out of courtesy for our neighbors, quiet time is from 11 PM to 7 AM.

Important information

You need to know

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. Minden Bog and Friendship Botanic Gardens 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 horse riding and hiking nearby.

Michiana Shores, 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 - 8.4 km
Washington Park Beach - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

Michigan City Station - 9 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬9 min drive
‪Frosty Boy - ‬9 min drive
‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lyon Oaks Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Duneland Beach and Michiana Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

10 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect little cottage

Clean, updated, all amenities and not far from towns

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

7 Sept, 2024

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

Fab Beach Wedding Weekend

Stayed with family in this wonderful beach home. Really great to have bikes to ride, beach chairs. Communication with host was clear and timely. 5 starts!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

7 Mar, 2023

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

Fantastic property

This is fantastic property with multiple comfortable living spaces to gather. This was also one of the cleanest properties I have stayed in!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Perfect Vacation

This cottage was beautiful. It had everything we needed plus more! Close to the beach and shopping. But most of all an awesome spot just to relax! Especially on the porch! Would highly recommend. Laura was very responsive and so helpful! We hope to be back again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Girl’s Getaway

Beautiful house and property! The host thought of everything and the 4 of us felt right at home. Would highly recommend and hope to visit in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siobhainn V.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Pretty Area

This home was very clean & had everything we required to make meals, including spices. Beds were comfy and the porch was a wonderful place to enjoy morning coffee. Grounds are landscaped beautifully

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Michiana Shores

I travelled with my husband, daughter and three teenage grandchildren. There was plenty of room for all of us. Communication with the host was quick and easy. She even let us know when the property was ready and we could check in early. The property was clean and looked exactly like the pictures. We would definitely stay here again

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

20 Jul, 2023

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

Great for family vacation!

We loved the “cabin” as my grandsons called it :) It was perfect for our needs. The extra touches - games, bikes and beach chairs were great! Laura was very responsive to our questions and very helpful with suggestions of things to do. Very family friendly area with two play areas near by. We highly recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Lake Forest, IL

9 Jul, 2022

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

Thank you!

We had a wonderful time! Only issue was we wanted to stay li her! The house is amazing and Laura is super attentive! We loved every minute! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

23 Jun, 2023

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

Michiana 2023

Property was excellent. The back porch was exactly what lazy summer days were made for! Loved, loved, loved the yard. So peaceful and zen. Gave the rental info to a cousin who lives in the area for another family get together later in the summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

24 Sept, 2023

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

Beautiful Scenery

Dark arrival. Missed the keypad because it’s dark too lol Plenty of room for all. Beds all great! Used one of the Trundle (grey) also very cozy! Plenty of blankets and seating for all. Deck was great for nature, eating, and coffee. Deer every morning. Convenient to Lake Michigan. Nice quiet area. Kids loved bikes! Would stay again for sure. Candles would help closed up scent go away quicker.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan N., Chicago

19 Sept, 2023

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

Lovely house/cabin

We had a wonderful time! We were a group of 8 adulta and we wanted a weekend getway from the city. At about just over an hour away from chicago it offered the calm and quiet we need to relax. The host offered everything you could need. We used the bikes located in the shed and road all the way to the nearest beach! This was a memorable trip and we def recommend this for everyone including families with young children! We loved the fire pit. The only thing i would recommend is extending the lights from the back porch to the trees near and around the fire pit. Other than that the house was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

ej t.

15 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

The home was very nice and had lots of amenities that we loved! 2 things we didn't care for - the too early check out time (10:00am). Since we couldn't check in until about 4:00, it just seems really short. Most places are at least 11:00 or 12:00 checkout. Also, the rooms that had the trundle beds were Very small and we had to move furniture around ourselves in order to get the trundles out. Renters should not have to move furniture so rooms are usable. Perhaps those rooms can be reconfigured to make it easier to pull out trundles. In any case, the rooms are very small to have the bed and trundle in them and you essentially have to walk over/on the trundle to get out of rooms. The owner was Very accomodating and responsive to all inqueries and the home is lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

8 Oct, 2023

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

Michigan City Chicago World Fair

Learned about the Chicago Fair houses in a class I took at Lourdes University recently and was so excited to see them and have a little vacation at the same time. I literally spent hours on the internet researching how we could see them. I asked at least 6 different people at the visitor centers, park visitors centers, VRBO owners. Couldn’t find anything!!! I don’t know if people are trying to protect the homes from people roaming the neighborhood or if people who live there really just don’t know anything about them. We did finally find them, and they did not disappoint. After visiting there, we went to the Depot, a small art gallery/museum. It was packed full of information about the houses and the fair!! Good place to start if you’re interested in seeing the houses. Our VRBO was close to everything we wanted to see. It had a beautiful porch for game playing and a cozy tv area for watching a Halloween movie each night. I would recommend this VRBO for a fun vacation!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

26 Sept, 2022

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

Anniversary celebration

Terrific property; very clean with everything that we needed; host is very responsive. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

13 Sept, 2022

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

Lovely Getaway

This provided the perfect relaxing getaway for our busy family. The kitchen was well stocked and had all we needed to cook. The porch and outdoor areas were so beautiful.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose J.

5 Sept, 2022

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

Beautiful rental close to the beach with awesome host!

My family and I stayed the holiday weekend . We all had a wonderful time . Beautiful property with a family of deer and the back yard and very close to the beach . Awesome host too! We will decently come back. Thank you Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W., Chicago

21 Aug, 2022

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

Best weekend ever

We all enjoyed ourselves so much. Lots to do. The house is so cozy and clean. Laura is a fantastic hostess.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

21 Aug, 2022

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

Super clean and super lovely

What a great house! Everything was as described, super clean and organized and perfect for our family of 6! Stop 37 even has a 15 minute parking area so we could unload our beach gear. Definitely would return!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

7 Aug, 2022

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

Relaxing week in Michiana!

We had a fabulous week staying in Laura’s house. We spent most of our time on the wonderful screened in porch. It’s so peaceful out there; just listening to the birds and watching for deer. Plenty of towels, chairs, etc… for the beach. Beach is about a 12-13 minute walk from the house. House was very clean and just as it looks in the pictures. Would definitely rent from Laura again. Thanks for a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

6 Aug, 2022

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

Great girls getaway

We had a fantastic time here - it was the perfect setting for a girls weekend getaway. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch and down by the fire pit. The walk to the beach was beautiful and we enjoyed riding the bikes around the quiet neighborhood. The house was very well-stocked for cooking all of our meals. We will definitely be coming back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard C.

27 May, 2022

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

Great place for a family vacation

Our family (6 of us) had a great time here. It truly is retreat-like. Cozy and private and has everything you need. We enjoyed the lake, biking, walking, playing games indoors and out. Laura was excellent to work with through the whole process. We plan on visiting again with friends--we want to show them the place and the area! Thanks Laura!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

30 Mar, 2022

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

Highly recommend!

The property was clean and we truly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

23 Jan, 2022

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

So lovely!

The house is lovely and quiet and so comfortable. Can’t wait to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

23 Sept, 2021

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

Perfectly cozy space for our girls weekend!

Some girlfriends and I stayed here for a quick weekend getaway! The house was so cute and was well-maintained. We had plenty of space for the 6 of us to hang out, and we were appreciative that there was a list of things to do locally and good places to eat nearby! Thank you for letting us enjoy your home!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021