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Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

Holiday home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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The Troll's Den
The Troll's Den - side view
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Up Childers Lane
Down Childers Lane

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Sheridan Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

Mythology and the perfect beach holiday meet in this charming 2-story guest house that feels as though it were straight out of a fairy tale. The Troll's Den sleeps 6 people with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, full kitchen, and laundry facilities. This house is perfect for families or small gatherings, with queen beds in two bedrooms and bunk beds in the other. The Trolls welcome your visit and, if you're quick, you may catch a glimpse of one inside the Troll Hole.

Loaded with games, toys, books, music, four TVs with and high-speed wifi this house is perfectly located across the street from the waterfall pond and a half-block walk from the pool, Lake Kai, and the new playground. A leisurely 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan on the pristine Indiana Dunes (national lakeshore) which is a top-rated beach where you can see the Chicago skyline on a clear day.

The Troll's Den is located in the Beachwalk, an award-winning resort community in Michigan City, Indiana, where there is activities aplenty right outside your doorstep.
Resort amenities include:
*pool
*tennis courts
*basketball courts
*volleyball court
*Lake Kai (a small lake for fishing, and non-motorized watercraft use)

Other attractions in the area include:
*Washington Park
*Zoo
*Blue Chip Casino
*Premium Outlets Mall with over 120+ stores
*Lighthouse and Rag Tops car museums
*Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park

Please note that we maintain a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

All cleaning fees are baked into the nightly rate. Golf cart rentals are prohibited at Trolls Den.

From the Friday before Memorial Day through mid-August there is a 4-night minimum and all guests must purchase resort passes, which cost $15 per person. There is a $5 parking cost per car.

Cleanliness has always been a top priority for our company. If you've stayed with us before, you may have seen this during your visits. Our cleaning and infection control processes were put in place so that when you visit our homes at the Beachwalk, they are both safe and comfortable.

We will continue remote check-in/check-out procedures, but as always will be available to take your calls, answer any questions, and provide the overall great service you have come to expect. Early check-ins or late check-outs will be allowed when possible and will be charged at the hourly average of the nightly rate.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of games and attractions for kids of all ages
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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 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

Michigan City is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Kai - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. located?

Situated in Michigan City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waterfall Park and Lake Michigan. Central Park and Lake Kai are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 244 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host, so much offered ti make out stay amazing for outside & inside the house.Very clean & comfortable..Amazing stay, would suggest these properties for a fabulous time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanteall L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time! Definitely will book again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had everything we needed, great resort neighborhood for kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice family-friendly community.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

clippy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable stay! Troll's Den and the owner are great! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was conveniently located to the wedding venue and another house that the bridal party was staying at. We weren't at the place very often but it served our needs and was maintained well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for us! Anders was great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Michigan City get away

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was picturesque and would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its such a cute community my 3 and 5 year old just loved riding their scooters around the neighborhood! Super quiet and has a cute playground! It was chilly when we came so we didnt do pool or splash pads but went to Washington Park and the zoo there and loved it ! Anders was the nicest host and lived next door if we needed anything! We will definitely be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay R.

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

Great spot for access to marina in nice neighborhood

Everything we needed for our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Nice place. Perfect for our weekend!

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great. But could use new area rug and shower curtain liner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beaches

We have stayed here several times and always enjoy ourselves. Location and place are great. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Troll’s Den is exactly as described - very clean, excellent neighborhood, and very comfortable. Our party had 3 adults (Sistercation) but plenty of space, games, and books for children. We were at this Beachwalk property during the off season; however, we still visited the clubhouse and played ping pong. The pool and community area looked nice. Our home had a shared fire pit, bikes, and other amenities available that we did not use due to short stay of 3 nights. Highly recommend trails at the Indiana Dunes State Park including the 3 Dunes Challenge and Trail 10 along the water of Lake Michigan - excellent views. Our host Anders checked in on us and was available if needed. I highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

eileen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the beachwalk resort and had a great time staying at the trolls den. The owner is very accessible and made sure we had everything we needed. My kids 17 and 10 had a fun time riding the shared scooters and bikes and it gave them some freedom to ride around plus get some exercise. We grilled on the gas grill and used the shared fire pit and there was plenty of wood available for that. Convenient parking in front, very cute place as well. It was perfect for our needs. The weather was great the week of aug. 26th and we didnt even use the Ac much at all. We had a great time and we would book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Resort stay

Great property and nice owner. Worked out great for our guys trip. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Trolls den

Very nice well kept place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila N.

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

Trolls' Den

Enjoyed our stay! Wonderful accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kory V.

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

Great location.

Had a good long weekend. Neighborhood was great for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Enjoyable getaway

We spent two wonderful days with friends at Indiana Dunes. We loved the house, the village, proximity to the beach, the area restaurants and a winery that was a delight to spend a quiet afternoon at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

10/10 at the Troll’s Den

This was a great place to spend a weekend visiting the dunes! The cottage was as fun and whimsical as advertised, and the beachwalk was a really nice little vacation community, even during the off-season. When we left, my partner and I agreed that we would definitely come back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Wonderful home in great location

Had not heard about Beachwalk but what a fun family friendly beach location. The Troll house was as cute as advertised and equipped with everything you need at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Very nice house

We had a very nice stay. Owner was very easy to work with and get ahold of.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

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

Fun family vacation

This was the perfect house for a family of five. We had the best summer vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great spot and community

Host was excellent. Very communicative, rules were outlined and easy to follow. Able to find everything pretty easily. Was clean and plenty of space. Would love to come back and stay with more seasonably and warm weather (visited in March) ! The proximity to the beech and the resort community is a great spot w many amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Anders Nyhus

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I am a Norwegian American who has built a vacation home in the spirit of my ancestors. My family and I love to spend time at the Troll's Den and I want all guests to enjoy it as much as we do. My wife and I live nearby and are always happy to help ensure you have a great experience.

Why they chose this property

This area calms the spirit and is an ideal place to unwind from the stresses of life. A great atmosphere for children and adults alike.

What makes this property unique

Once inside the house, be sure to check out the Troll Hole. You'll have to find it first!

Languages:

English, Norwegian

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