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Charming Michigan City Cottage

Vacation home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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In Michigan City, steps from Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach, this charming cottage offers a serene escape. Enjoy the beach with our provided wagon and chairs or unwind on the patio surrounded by trees. A grill is available for evening barbecues while inside you can relax with Comcast cable tv, WiFi and a good book.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 765 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Michigan City Cottage

Enjoy a getaway steps from Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach in this cozy cottage that is great for quiet comfort, family fun, a romantic getaway, or a weekend with close friends. There are many activities nearby including Washington Park Marina/Park/Zoo, Sheridan Beach, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Premium Place Outlets, and downtown Michigan City restaurants, all a short walk or bike ride away. The area also has several wineries and breweries. Additionally, for those wanting to enjoy concerts, sporting events or a day trip exploring Chicago, the South Shore Line now offers a 67-minute train to Chicago from 11th Street in Michigan City, which is approximately two miles from the cottage.

The beach is just a five minute walk from the front door. We provide a beach wagon, two beach chairs, an umbrella, beach towels, a cooler, a few ice packs, and some sand toys for your enjoyment.

The serene back patio is surrounded by trees and is great for relaxing in the evenings. A grill is provided but please clean this after use.

The charming house features 1 queen bed in the primary on the main floor and two double beds in the upstairs loft. There is one full bathroom with a shower. A hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner and lotion are provided for your convenience. The home has a television with a Roku for you to log in to watch your streaming services. We also have WiFi and a small selection of books to borrow for your next good read.

Fall in love with Michigan City and enjoy the magic this peaceful cottage has to offer.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
IN, Michigan City

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oasis Splash Pad - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Game - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Michigan City Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Michigan City Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Michigan City Cottage ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Michigan City Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 2 Beach, Lake Michigan, and Blue Chip Casino. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Michigan City Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Charming Michigan City Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, comfortable, and close to the beach. Everything we needed was provided: from kitchen and cooking supplies to beach chairs and coolers. We enjoyed our stay greatly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage which was perfect for our quick gamily getaway from the city! Close to beach, pet friendly, and home has everything you’d need. Host Jamie was super responsive and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Perfect little bungalow

This adorable little bungalow is so close to the beach, it felt like we were in Hawaii without the prices. Wonderful location and adorable cottage everything we needed for the beach and we even enjoyed some local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a wonderful stay. The home was clean and comfy! Perfect location for walking to the beach. Communication with the manager was great, answered every question, helped with anything we needed! Highly recommend, will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house was a perfect fit for me, my 3 teen/adult children, and my dog. Check-in was as simple as making a phone call to the owner to let her know we had arrived a bit early, but she was very accommodating. We loved that the beach and zoo were all within walking distance from the house, and we even ventured further and walked to the lighthouse museum. Kitchen had plenty of coffee so I could spend my mornings relaxing in this comfy cottage. It was a very hot weekend, but air conditioning worked great! It was a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, felt like home! The property had plenty of items avaliable for use, more than any other place i've stayed. We explored the beach, the pier, & the zoo. My kids absolutely lovrd it also! Theres a nice back patio, we had a BBQ and enjoyed the table firepit. This will definitely be our beach stay away from home from now on!! Easy walk to the beach was my favorite! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Friends and Family 4th

We really enjoyed the cottage. The location is perfect for beach, restaurants and activities. It is clean and well stocked with everything you need for a beach day. The bathroom was updated with very nice fixtures. It is located in the main floor bedroom. The patio is large and has a table for 6 with additional chairs. The A/C was very comfortable and worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Perfect small family beach getaway!

Very nice place, close to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jo M.

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

Great stay

We so enjoyed staying here and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Great Stay

Great property with a short walk to beach and easy driving to dining and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norine H.

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

Wine getaway

Lovely little cottage, perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Cozy Beach cottage

Short walk to the nice beach in a nice neighborhood with an update clean house with plenty of room way better than any hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gennadii S.

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

Family vacation in Michigan city

Our family had a wonderful fun time all week in this small cozy house located near the beach we liked everything thank you for the hospitality
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Weekend getaway

Excellent little house for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

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

Great little cottage

The cottage is adorable. It offers all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Jamie is very responsive to questions and even had a broom & dust pan delivered to the door when I asked about having something to sweep up sand.It is a short walk to the beach and a short drive for eating & shopping. My daughter and I enjoyed our stay and would return again. My 1 suggestion is to add a ceiling fan to the bedroom ceiling. Menopausal women like myself would appreciate the extra air circulation while trying to sleep. LOL
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Get Away

Was a great stay and everything was as advertised! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend visit

Great location! Convenient check in/out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Perfect location to beach

The house was within walking distance to the beach which was perfect. Very close to shops, restaurants, and zoo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

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

Perfect getaway

Quick walk to the beach. Lovely neighborhood. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Cozy cottage

The property was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. Location was close to the beach ⛱ and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Lovely lake cottage

This is our third summer staying at this cottage and it is always clean and well maintained. The location is great being just a few blocks from the lake, close to the zoo and close to restaurants. The neighborhood is quiet and very family friendly. This is a great spot for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Great cottage, great location

This place was perfect for the two of us and our golden retriever. It was clean, well-kept, and in a great location: minutes away from the beach by walking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn M.

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

Great location and steps from the beach!

Such a cute place within a short distance to the beach. Well appointed with amenities- more than most places I’ve stayed at before! A great dog friendly place with water and food bowls!! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time! The house was beautiful and clean. Perfect get-away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

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

Cute cottage

Cute cottage, clean property, close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022