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Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!

Family-friendly holiday home in Michigan City

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Front Porch
Exterior
Kitchen with Eating Counter
Kitchen
Dining Area & Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Lyon Oaks Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Duneland Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Michiana Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!

Plan your stay at our new home, a great 3 bedroom, 2-bath cottage in Michiana. Set in a secluded area between New Buffalo and Michigan City, this house is close to all the region has to offer including restaurants, beaches, Indiana Dunes National Park, beer and wine tasting, and lots of kid-friendly activities. Home is clean and modern (constructed in 2022), is still comfortable and kid friendly.

This cottage has an open layout with all bedrooms and baths on one-level. The Master Bedroom is en-suite with a King Bed and walk-in shower, and opens into a large screened porch. The other two bedrooms have Queen Beds and share a bathroom with a bathtub/shower combo. Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room are all open concept, with lots of seating options. There is also a back patio with grill and fire pit, as well as open yard space, so plenty of options to enjoy the outdoors!

The cottage is about 1 from Lake Michigan, which is great for a nice stroll through the wooded area, often spotting deer and other animals. There is beach access available about 1 mile walking (10-15 mins walk), and we provide beach gear and a wagon to help haul any gear. We are also walking distance to two parks that offer playgrounds and tennis/pickleball courts. The cottage is about equal distance between Michigan City and New Buffalo, but on the Indiana side of the state line (central time zone).

If you are planning a multi-family trip, this house is next door to Property #2087945 which is a very similar new cottage so great for two families to be together but still have a bit of privacy!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Friendship Botanic Gardens and Washington Park Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Lyon Oaks Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Duneland Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Michiana Beach - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lake View Beach - 19 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 9 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rios Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Farmette - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kid-friendly Michiana cottage! Summer dates open - including 4th of July! located?

This family-friendly Michigan City holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Duneland Beach and Lake Michigan. Michiana Beach and Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, wonderful house and community. The beaches are beautiful and clean. A perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and very clean home. Close to everything shopping and restaurant wise. Can’t wait to come back in the summer months and enjoy the beach! Very easy to book and check in/out. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimbra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean Cute
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect rental. Beds comfortable, super clean and new. Layout was great. Location great. All the Amenities .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUE M.

Very peaceful 5 days. Wonderful accommodations. The house was very well appointed. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Myself and two friends were coming up for a weekend of exploring and riding in the Apple Cider Century. This was the perfect home base for our activities! The home was clean, the kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware, and we loved relaxing on the screened porch in the morning. It was a short walk through an absolutely beautiful park-like wooded neighborhood to get to the beach, which we loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned home for our 5 day stay. This property was absolutely wonderful. So clean. We loved the the decor. The beds were so comfortable and everything was so clean and neat. The house itself was so cozy. Our host was so helpful, I had a few questions and she retunred my text within minutes. We definitelywill try to stay there again. Thanks for a wonderful 5 days staying in your property. CK St Louis MO
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Girlfriend weekend

We had a great time on our girlfriend weekend. The property was very well appointed, nice layout, enjoyed the outdoor area in back and it was close and convenient for many activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Short trip with grandkids.

The house was perfect for 2 adults and kids ages 14-12-10. Well equipped. Close to great beaches or shopping.wi fi worked well and house address easy to find on Waze or Google maps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey b.

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

Hidden gem!

Loved this place and so clean and perfect for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Weekend Stay

Great home and location! Clean and well maintained. Even when we lost power the property manager door dashed flashlights and batteries to help, which was appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Great vacation home for a family

We loved our stay at this home. It was clean, plenty of room, family friendly, exactly what we needed. Would definitely recommend this property to any family and we plan to return
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ka M.

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

Perfect for families with kids

Home was very clean, modern, and cozy! The neighborhood was safe & a close enough driving distance to all the attractions. We loved it and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Great space

I have stayed here several times. As always the house was super clean and has everything you need. I love the open layout and the bedrooms are comfortable. Location is great to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the kitchen was stocked! We used utensils. Dishes. We swept up a couple of times.We slept like rocks. And the bed was ok. But I think it could use a turn over. Or Replacing. It seemed well-used.. we slept but if we rolled over to see partners computer, I was stopped by the mountain of mattress in the middle. We loved the location, as Iwas there to try my friend's resturaunt, the Hummingbird Lounge.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Very Cute House!

Really enjoyed walking into home and being able to settle right in. Easy to check in. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn R.

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

EVEN BETTER THAN EXPECTED!

This space is even better in person! My husband and I agreed that we’d never seen a rental as squeaky clean as this one was. Aside from the incredible cleanliness, the decor and natural-lighting in the home made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The location of the home was convenient to all we wanted to experience, yet with a private feel. The neighborhood was perfect for morning walks and the back patio was ideal for peaceful evenings with several deer sightings. The beach gear that the hosts provided was such a nice perk for beach days with our children. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Naperville, IL

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

Girls Birthday celebration

Beautiful home and great location It was very welcoming and well stocked. We would visit again. We had fun !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Perfect Fit

This stay was exactly what we needed. The host has everything you might need! Even night lights in the rooms (huge help with kids!) We loved our week here and would recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

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

Awesome place!!

This place was amazing! Very clean, quaint, just the right size for a small group. Centrally located in between Indiana and Michigan. Quiet peaceful neighborhood with lots of beautiful deer and nature. Would definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Cute house, not ideal for beach

The house was cute and functional. I was disappointed in the distance from the lake, it was much farther than it seemed in the listing. I was also surprised at the shortage of paper goods (TP/PT). If I had known there would not be enough toilet paper for our duration I would have brought some from home instead of having to run to the store.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita H.

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

Family time

We enjoyed this lovely house and the neighborhood. Pleasant walks and a park near by. We did use the New Buffalo public beach to swim, but walked to the closer beach just to enjoy the neighborhood and water view. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey R.

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

It was okay, a couple things missing

Had to ask to get some towels and didn’t offer and bath soaps or anything like that. Communication was not the best but got it sorted out. Place was nice though
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Another great vacation!

We love this house - it's perfect for our family of 6. Plenty of room for everyone. Nice neighborhood for walking, and very quiet. Not too far from Lake Michigan, we went to the beach nearly every day and also checked out the sunset most nights. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel A.

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

Michiana Shores Cottage

We had a great time at this cottage in Michiana Shores. Everything about the house was great. Bedrooms were all very nice as were the bathrooms. The kitchen/dining room/living room open concept worked well with our group. It was also a slightly shorter walk to the beach than we anticipated. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mandy

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I'm Mandy, and together with my husband Goran, we are very excited to have a beach house in Michigan City. I grew up in Michigan City, and my family runs a building company in the area, so there is a lot of love and family effort that went into every stage of building this home. We are parents to twin girls, who are three years old. We stay at this house when we visit, and can confirm that it is a great space for families!

Why they chose this property

This property offers a great convenient location - an easy drive to attractions in both Michigan City and New Buffalo. The house is brand new, and has a serene interior. And we love the retreat feel of being in a wooded neighborhood where you can go on nice walks, by the beach or through the forest.

What makes this property unique

Brand new construction - everything is modern and up to date!

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English, Croatian

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