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Spacious 1bd, Close to Beach, Shops, Food & Mall
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
About this property
Spacious 1bd, Close to Beach, Shops, Food & Mall
Summary:
Cozy Getaway in Michigan City, a charming upstairs 1BR/1BA retreat in a welcoming 4-plex near the dunes of Lake Michigan:
🌊 Walk to the beach & Lake Michigan dunes
🛍️ Stroll to outlet mall, restaurants & local shops
🦁 Close to the zoo & splash pad park
🌲 Minutes to hiking trails in Indiana Dunes National Park
🎰 Short drive to casino, wineries & boat rentals
🛏️ 1 bedroom | 🛁 1 bathroom
👨👩👧 Sleeps up to 4 guests
🏡 Private upstairs unit with open layout
The perfect little getaway for couples, small families, or friends—book your stay today and start planning your lake escape!
The Space:
Large & Spacious 1bed/1bath upstairs apartment with full kitchen, dishwasher, breakfast bar, queen size bed, sofa bed, loveseat and complete turnkey for your stay. Open concept between the family room, kitchen, desk & dining room table. We are located directly across the street from the Lighthouse Outlet Mall. This apartment has never had pets. No pets allowed. There is a large porch to read or have coffee.
To avoid any confusion, potential guests should thoroughly read ALL information below before requesting to book. (We promise that the info below will better prepare you for your trip and answer 99% of your questions!) Thank you!
UNIT PERKS:
--This house also has a sofa bed in the family room that accommodates up to 4 guests.
--This rental includes a kitchen with a fridge/freezer, sink, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, blender & coffee maker. Essentials like plates, cups, cookware, utensils, & paper towel will be provided for your use.
--Along with coffee, creamer and sweetener are provided.
--Cooking spray, olive oil, salt/pepper are provided.
--A hair dryer and showering essentials/bath towels are available. Each bedroom has a dresser storage and the master bedroom has hangers for clothing storage. There is also an iron and ironing board.
--Small beach toys for kids and and beach towels are provided for each guest.
--A few board games are available for your use upstairs in the kid zone areas
--A fire pit/chairs are available in the backyard for your use. Guests can bring their own firewood.
--Guests can park up to three cars in the area behind the house. Free public street parking is also in front of the house.
TECHNOLOGY:
--A large, flat screen smart TV is hooked up in your living area & master bedroom, though we recommend the outdoors over the tube! ;)
--High Speed Wifi is provided.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
We welcome guests of all backgrounds! However, due to prior disrespectful renters and property damage, we will only be accepting booking requests from:
--AirBnB users who are "verified" and who already have positive reviews from other hosts.
--Renters that are above the age of 25.
--A maximum of eight guests per reservation. Extra guests are not allowed.
--We value our relationship with our neighbors, so events/gatherings/parties are not to be held by guests. To keep the unit in excellent condition for future guests, we are firm on these rules. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
***Note that if you are bringing infants/babies, the unit is NOT baby-proofed. (Furniture is not secured to walls, outlet blockers are not included, cabinets/drawers are not locked, etc.) You assume responsibilities for all guests.
**CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT INFO**
- Between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Please note: We do not allow late check-ins, and there is no after-hours customer service available. Guests must arrive within the designated check-in window.
- Check-out Time: By 10:00 AM.
- Check-in Instructions: Detailed check-in instructions, including a key code for entry, will be sent via Airbnb messenger on the morning of your scheduled arrival.
- Cancellation Policy: We have a moderate cancellation policy. For full details, please refer to Airbnb’s cancellation guidelines.
**GUEST ACCESS**
Guests have full access to the entire property. At least one host is always available via text if you need assistance during your stay.
**FOR STAYS LONGER THAN 21 DAYS**
An additional cleaning fee will be applied to ensure the continued cleanliness and maintenance of the unit, as our cleaners will be required to service the unit every 20 days. This charge helps us provide a high standard of cleanliness throughout your extended stay.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting you!
Guest Access:
Guests can enjoy the entire house.
The Neighborhood:
Michigan City is a great vacation spot. A variety of activities are available for everyone, regardless of age/ability/interests.
Favorite spots include restaurants/cafes:
--Shoreline Brewery
--Panini Panini
--The Goblin & The Grocer
--Lakeshore Coffee & Specialties
--Hokkaido Sushi
--Fish Camp
--Zorn Brewery
Grocery Stores nearby include:
--Nature's Cupboard
--Meijer
--Walmart
--Jewel (Chesterton)
Things to do:
--Michigan City Beaches
--Michigan City Zoo
--Michigan City splashpad park for kids
--Michigan City Outlet Malls
--Michigan City park (with weekly live music and jungle gym for kids)
--Michigan City Skate Park
--Blue Chip Casino
--The nation's newest national park includes tons of additional beaches along Lake Michigan, and fourteen hiking trail systems at the Indiana Dunes.
--May guests also enjoy visiting wineries and breweries throughout the region, horseback riding, as well as antiquing.
Getting Around:
A car is the best mode of transportation around the area. Feel free to bring your own bikes, as biking along the lakefront is beautiful.
Other Things to Note:
CHECK-IN INFO:
--Guests who book will receive detailed check-in instructions and a key code for entry on the morning of their scheduled arrival. All of this will be communicated through their direct booking messenger.
--Please note that Michigan City is on Central Standard Time (CST). Check-in is between 4 and 7 p.m.; guests must check out by 10 a.m. so that we can clean/prepare for our next renters before they arrive.
--Our cancellation policy is moderate.
Interaction with Guests:
Host is available for any questions throughout your stay.
Cozy Getaway in Michigan City, a charming upstairs 1BR/1BA retreat in a welcoming 4-plex near the dunes of Lake Michigan:
🌊 Walk to the beach & Lake Michigan dunes
🛍️ Stroll to outlet mall, restaurants & local shops
🦁 Close to the zoo & splash pad park
🌲 Minutes to hiking trails in Indiana Dunes National Park
🎰 Short drive to casino, wineries & boat rentals
🛏️ 1 bedroom | 🛁 1 bathroom
👨👩👧 Sleeps up to 4 guests
🏡 Private upstairs unit with open layout
The perfect little getaway for couples, small families, or friends—book your stay today and start planning your lake escape!
The Space:
Large & Spacious 1bed/1bath upstairs apartment with full kitchen, dishwasher, breakfast bar, queen size bed, sofa bed, loveseat and complete turnkey for your stay. Open concept between the family room, kitchen, desk & dining room table. We are located directly across the street from the Lighthouse Outlet Mall. This apartment has never had pets. No pets allowed. There is a large porch to read or have coffee.
To avoid any confusion, potential guests should thoroughly read ALL information below before requesting to book. (We promise that the info below will better prepare you for your trip and answer 99% of your questions!) Thank you!
UNIT PERKS:
--This house also has a sofa bed in the family room that accommodates up to 4 guests.
--This rental includes a kitchen with a fridge/freezer, sink, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, blender & coffee maker. Essentials like plates, cups, cookware, utensils, & paper towel will be provided for your use.
--Along with coffee, creamer and sweetener are provided.
--Cooking spray, olive oil, salt/pepper are provided.
--A hair dryer and showering essentials/bath towels are available. Each bedroom has a dresser storage and the master bedroom has hangers for clothing storage. There is also an iron and ironing board.
--Small beach toys for kids and and beach towels are provided for each guest.
--A few board games are available for your use upstairs in the kid zone areas
--A fire pit/chairs are available in the backyard for your use. Guests can bring their own firewood.
--Guests can park up to three cars in the area behind the house. Free public street parking is also in front of the house.
TECHNOLOGY:
--A large, flat screen smart TV is hooked up in your living area & master bedroom, though we recommend the outdoors over the tube! ;)
--High Speed Wifi is provided.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
We welcome guests of all backgrounds! However, due to prior disrespectful renters and property damage, we will only be accepting booking requests from:
--AirBnB users who are "verified" and who already have positive reviews from other hosts.
--Renters that are above the age of 25.
--A maximum of eight guests per reservation. Extra guests are not allowed.
--We value our relationship with our neighbors, so events/gatherings/parties are not to be held by guests. To keep the unit in excellent condition for future guests, we are firm on these rules. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
***Note that if you are bringing infants/babies, the unit is NOT baby-proofed. (Furniture is not secured to walls, outlet blockers are not included, cabinets/drawers are not locked, etc.) You assume responsibilities for all guests.
**CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT INFO**
- Between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Please note: We do not allow late check-ins, and there is no after-hours customer service available. Guests must arrive within the designated check-in window.
- Check-out Time: By 10:00 AM.
- Check-in Instructions: Detailed check-in instructions, including a key code for entry, will be sent via Airbnb messenger on the morning of your scheduled arrival.
- Cancellation Policy: We have a moderate cancellation policy. For full details, please refer to Airbnb’s cancellation guidelines.
**GUEST ACCESS**
Guests have full access to the entire property. At least one host is always available via text if you need assistance during your stay.
**FOR STAYS LONGER THAN 21 DAYS**
An additional cleaning fee will be applied to ensure the continued cleanliness and maintenance of the unit, as our cleaners will be required to service the unit every 20 days. This charge helps us provide a high standard of cleanliness throughout your extended stay.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting you!
Guest Access:
Guests can enjoy the entire house.
The Neighborhood:
Michigan City is a great vacation spot. A variety of activities are available for everyone, regardless of age/ability/interests.
Favorite spots include restaurants/cafes:
--Shoreline Brewery
--Panini Panini
--The Goblin & The Grocer
--Lakeshore Coffee & Specialties
--Hokkaido Sushi
--Fish Camp
--Zorn Brewery
Grocery Stores nearby include:
--Nature's Cupboard
--Meijer
--Walmart
--Jewel (Chesterton)
Things to do:
--Michigan City Beaches
--Michigan City Zoo
--Michigan City splashpad park for kids
--Michigan City Outlet Malls
--Michigan City park (with weekly live music and jungle gym for kids)
--Michigan City Skate Park
--Blue Chip Casino
--The nation's newest national park includes tons of additional beaches along Lake Michigan, and fourteen hiking trail systems at the Indiana Dunes.
--May guests also enjoy visiting wineries and breweries throughout the region, horseback riding, as well as antiquing.
Getting Around:
A car is the best mode of transportation around the area. Feel free to bring your own bikes, as biking along the lakefront is beautiful.
Other Things to Note:
CHECK-IN INFO:
--Guests who book will receive detailed check-in instructions and a key code for entry on the morning of their scheduled arrival. All of this will be communicated through their direct booking messenger.
--Please note that Michigan City is on Central Standard Time (CST). Check-in is between 4 and 7 p.m.; guests must check out by 10 a.m. so that we can clean/prepare for our next renters before they arrive.
--Our cancellation policy is moderate.
Interaction with Guests:
Host is available for any questions throughout your stay.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Important information
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About the area
Michigan City
Located in Michigan City, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Washington Park Zoo and Cleveland Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.

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What's nearby
- Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Barker Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Washington Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Washington Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
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- Zorn Brew Works - 15 min walk
- Three Sheets Bar - 13 min walk
- Ritz Club - 10 min walk
- Bartlett’s Fish Camp - 19 min walk
- Shoreline Brewery - 11 min walk
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Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
8.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
27 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynda O.
20 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynda O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Frances S.
28 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice and quiet
Frances S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim R V.
25 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Tim R V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jody W.
18 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Jody W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Suzanne H.
3 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
Suzanne H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
ultra n.
2 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
ultra n.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
17 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rebecca
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Mary Ann C.
16 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MICHIGAN CITY
Mary Ann C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Misty D.
1 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lil honeymoon
Misty D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Shawn L.
19 Feb, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Shawn L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
Lucia
6 Jul, 2025
Liked: Communication
Lucia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Polar Pyro M.
31 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for us.
Polar Pyro M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan F.
10 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michigan City
Susan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen R.
15 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand Rendezvous
Kathleen R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
8 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway
Sarah G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Karen P.
22 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Light
Karen P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rhys B.
23 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice cozy getaway close to the beaches
Rhys B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Chad
22 Jul, 2024
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Chad
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Fatima I.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
It was a great stay, could have been better!
Fatima I.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elaine H.
22 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elaine H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Venta M.
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