Great Lakes Downtown Duplex: 2 units in one!

The Great Lakes Duplex is the perfect getaway for two families or groups traveling together! This charming duplex includes two separate units—each with its own kitchen, bathroom, and living space—so you can vacation together while still enjoying privacy. Renovated and decorated, the home is just 2 miles from Lake Michigan’s sandy beaches and close to Indiana Dunes National Park, outlet shopping, casinos, and local breweries. Sleeps up to 10 guests.


🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 10)
--Upper Unit (Sleeps 4)
--Bedroom: 1 Queen bed (sleeps 2)
--Living Room: 1 Full futon (sleeps 2, best for children due to firmness/size)

Lower Unit (Sleeps 6)
--Bedroom 1: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
--Bedroom 2: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
--Living Room: Pull-out couch (sleeps 2)


🚿 Bathrooms & Essentials
--1 full bathroom in each unit (2 total)
--Stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap & hair dryer
--Turkish Beach Towels (1 per guest) & Beach Toys Provide


🍳 Kitchens
The fully stocked kitchen includes:
✅ Refrigerator & Freezer
✅ Stove, Oven & Microwave
✅ Basic Cookware, Utensils, Plates & Cups
✅ Toaster, Blender & Drip Coffee Maker (Coffee, creamer & sweetener included. If you prefer specific brands, please feel free to bring your own!)
✅ Basic Pantry Essentials (cooking oil, salt & pepper. If you prefer specific types of cooking oil/specific brands, please feel free to bring your own!)

⚠️ Note: There is no dishwasher in either home. We do ask that guests wash and return their dishes.


📺 Technology & Essentials
--Smart TV in each living room
--High-speed WiFi
--Washer/dryer available in basement (shared between both units)
--Board games + beach gear: woven towels & small beach toys for kids


🚗 Parking
Up to 4 vehicles (2 per unit) in gravel lot beside the home


⚠️ Safety, Accessibility Notes, & House Rules
--Homes are NOT baby-proofed (no outlet covers, no cabinet locks, furniture is not secured to walls, no cribs provided, etc). Guests are responsible for their safety.
--No parties, or events – we value the relationship with our neighbors, and strive to keep the home in top condition.
--Max 10 guests (strictly enforced)
--Stairs: Guests must climb steps to enter; upper unit has very steep historic stairs.
--🚭 No smoking indoors or within 50 feet (violations result in $300 cleaning fee)


🔔 Important Location Notes
--Neighborhood is eclectic & transitional – safe but mixed; police station less than 1 mile away
--Train tracks a few blocks away 🚂 (you may hear whistles; white noise machines provided for light sleepers)


⏰ Check-In / Check-Out
--Check-In: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
--Check-Out: 10:00 AM
--Note: We always try to provide early check-in and late check-out opportunities when possible. (It is simply dependent on whether or not it’s a same day check-in/out, the condition in which the previous guest left the home, and our cleaners’ schedules.) Please notify us if you would like early/late check-in/out, and we will do our best to make it work! 🕚
--Guests will receive key code & detailed check-in instructions via message on the morning of arrival.
--Michigan City operates on Central Standard Time (CST).


🛡️ Booking Requirements
We’re excited to welcome guests from all backgrounds and want to make sure every stay is enjoyable, safe, and comfortable for both you and our neighbors. To help us maintain a great experience, we ask that:
--The primary renter is 25+ with a verified government ID.
--A $500 damage deposit is required. This is returned after checkout once our team confirms the home is in good condition.


📋 Rental Agreement
After booking, first-time guests are required to sign a standard rental agreement that reflects the house rules and booking details shown on this listing. Information provided is used solely to coordinate maintenance or schedule adjustments during your stay. This information is kept strictly within our team and is never shared externally.


💸 Discounts & Policies
--Moderate cancellation policy.
--Returning guests and longer stays may qualify for discounts (message us before booking!).


🌟 Why Guests Love Great Lakes Duplex
✔️ Two fully private units = perfect for two families or couples traveling together
✔️ Just 2 miles from Lake Michigan beaches & Indiana Dunes National Park
✔️ Close to outlet shopping, wineries, breweries, zoo, and casinos
✔️ Stocked kitchens, Smart TVs, WiFi, and washer/dryer
✔️ Great mix of privacy + togetherness in one home


Why book with us?
--We have a great customer service team who is available every day from 7AM CST - 10PM CST.
--Streamlined communication and messaging allows for clear communication (without the use of artificial intelligence). A real human is standing by to assist you!
--We aim to provide the best experience possible by offering recommendations to restaurants and businesses that we frequent ourselves. (We aren’t overseas investors; we live in the area!)
--We are a veteran-run, local family business, not a big corporation. Booking with us helps support the American dream!