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Family Friendly Retreat, sleeps 12+, Pole Barn with games, Large inground pool

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Nestled in 4 acres of serene LaPorte land, Bluebird Cottage offers an entertaining escape. This spacious vacation home boasts a heated pole barn with games and basketball, a large treehouse, firepit, screened in porch and huge inground pool for endless fun.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Family Friendly Retreat, sleeps 12+, Pole Barn with games, Large inground pool

Welcome to the Bluebird Cottage in LaPorte, IN. This vacation home provides ample living space for multiple families and friends to get together. Situated on 4 acres of land, including a heated pole barn with full court basketball, games, a large treehouse, firepit, screened in porch, and a huge inground pool! This house is made for entertaining! A quick drive to Pine Lake and downtown LaPorte with easy access to New Buffalo and Michigan City. Nearby countless golf opportunities, restaurants, and activities for all ages.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave mattress pads and comforters on beds but remove any sheets and pillow cases that were used.
All used towels put in laundry room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pool should be covered each night by 10PM. There is NO DIVING into the pool. No glassware by the pool.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Crib and highchair available

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 not indicated whether 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

La Porte is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Friendship Botanic Gardens and Cleveland Park.
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IN, La Porte

What's nearby

  • Shady Creek Winery - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Lake View Beach - 20 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 21 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 15 min drive
  • Michigan City Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick Fil A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Family Express Mich. City Johnson Rd - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Friendly Retreat, sleeps 12+, Pole Barn with games, Large inground pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family Friendly Retreat, sleeps 12+, Pole Barn with games, Large inground pool pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Retreat, sleeps 12+, Pole Barn with games, Large inground pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Retreat, sleeps 12+, Pole Barn with games, Large inground pool?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Retreat, sleeps 12+, Pole Barn with games, Large inground pool located?

Located in La Porte, this family-friendly vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Creek Ridge County Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Friendship Botanic Gardens and Cleveland Park. Stone Lake Beach and Garwood Orchards are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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