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Cozy House: 5 min drive to beach-zoo-restaurants-casino-brewery-train to Chicago

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Gather with family and friends in this cozy space filled with natural light!
Adjustable reading lamps, sound machine, USB ports to charge variety of devices.
Welcome to Southshore CozyHouse! Renovated 2 bedroom classic home w/ front porch
Nightstands with built-in USB port, charging cord, sound machine, reading lamps.
Serene new kitchen w/ marble back splash & whitewashed reclaimed cedar ceilings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy House: 5 min drive to beach-zoo-restaurants-casino-brewery-train to Chicago

Book your stay at this cozy, newly renovated 2 bedroom home centrally-located for all your adventures. Sleeps 4 with comfortable new mattresses and fluffy down-alternative comforters. Enjoy our fully equipped kitchen and a great social space in the open concept dining/living room. Includes central A/C and high-speed internet.

Within 2 miles or a 5 minute drive of the beach, restaurants, brewery, winery, casino, concert venues, spa, botanical garden, splashpad, zoo, boat tours, kayak rental. Explore all the south shore of Lake Michigan has to offer then kick back at your home away from home. Only a half mile walk to the Southshore commuter train to Chicago! And while your here be sure to visit the beautiful Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. Come, stay, explore, then relax...you're on lake time!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Wash your dishes
Put household items where you found them
Place used towels in bathtub
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours are 10pm=7am. We love and respect our neighbors.
Please remove your shoes after entering the home. This helps keep our floors sparkling clean for you.
Please do not take any furniture or bedding outside.

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

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 Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Cleveland Park and Lubeznik Center for the Arts 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Cleveland Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zilla Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 6 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Three Sheets Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy House: 5 min drive to beach-zoo-restaurants-casino-brewery-train to Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy House: 5 min drive to beach-zoo-restaurants-casino-brewery-train to Chicago?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy House: 5 min drive to beach-zoo-restaurants-casino-brewery-train to Chicago?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy House: 5 min drive to beach-zoo-restaurants-casino-brewery-train to Chicago?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy House: 5 min drive to beach-zoo-restaurants-casino-brewery-train to Chicago located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cleveland Park and Blue Chip Casino. Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Michigan City Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest, coziest place! Super clean. Great communication with owner. Worked perfect for stay. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very cozy and perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful overnight stay! Comfy house with clean amenities. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. Very charming home. They thought of everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia D.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay and girls weekend at this location, everything was so clean and perfectly accommodated all of our needs! Would recommend staying here if in the area again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2024
Thank you, Olivia, for such a sweet and thoughtful review. We just adore hosting and had so much fun getting the spaces guest ready. I must thank my 3 neighbor ladies for doing such an amazing job cleaning there. They are the best! 😃 Sheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A.

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

Beautiful Home. Would book again!

Location great for Lake Michigan beaches and National Dunes Park. Very nice clean home for a get away! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review. We are super lucky to be so close to such treasures. We welcome you back anytime! Sheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley H.

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

Notre Dame Game Stay

Very cozy land beautiful home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2024
Thank you again for choosing Southshore Cozy House! It was our pleasure. Please come back and visit anytime. Sheryl and Radek
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June N.

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

The Cozy house.

The name Cozy house is perfect for this rental. Everything about the house cozy and petfect for my sister and I. I wish we would have got to the house earlier so we could have spent more time on the front porch or by the fire pit. We will definately keep this house in mind when we are looking for a place to stay again in 2026 during our next reunion
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillie W.

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

Amazing birthday weekend

My friends and I stayed at this home for my birthday weekend. I had a great time in Michigan City and enjoyed this house for our stay. The house was well stocked and comfortable. We had some much fun and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed our home. We love nothing more than happy guests. Please check your messages. I've sent you several concerning your late checkout. A response would be greatly appreciated. Sheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Perfect location

My husband and I were looking for a place along the southern shore of Lake Michigan while our daughter was at a camp in South Bend. This was a perfect location, close to clean beaches, Indiana Dunes, lots of great farmers markets in New Buffalo, excellent restaurant choices and a great week away. Would definitely love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2024
I am so glad, Christine, that our place worked out so well for your daughter's week at camp! We really are fortunate to have some gems here in Michigan City as well as being so close to the national park and New Buffalo. Happy to hear you had a chance to explore! Sheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgine J.

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

Very lovely experience

The house and yard are beautifully maintained. Much attention to details.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

A sweet little gem!

Sheyrl and Radek were very personable and attentive to our requests. They have a delightful cozy house that is impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2024
Thank you, Jennifer, for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the house. It really is a cozy home away from home! Please come back to visit anytime. Autumn colors will be brilliant in the Dunes soon. Sheryl and Radek
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla K.

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

Cozy House Does not Disappoint!

I had a wonderful stay at the Cozy House in Michigan City, In. The property is pristine, equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The decorations are 1st class and the attention to detail was impressive (down to the variety of device chargers in each bedroom.). I had just a lovely stay and would definitely choose this property again. Thanks for a memorable week.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcus C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Overall comfortable!

The house itself was nicely decorated and stocked. We ran into some issues such as the a/c not staying on, the floors squeaking loudly with each step (not ideal when you’re trying to put a one year old down) and the fence being half down (still being built) -which was not something we loved being in the side of town we were, but oh well what can you do. The location was close to a lot of activities, but was in a run down area with noisy neighbors. The “low” cleaning fee seems like a plus but be aware you’ll get a 2 hour warning the morning of checkout to have everything cleaned and washed down (basically as you found it they said) or you’ll get charged more. Luckily we packed the night before and had time to clean the dishes (no dishwasher) to avoid a late checkout fee. Probably wouldn’t stay here again but it worked for what we needed at the time and was clean and had comfortable beds and bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sheryl Oksimowicz

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