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Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
7 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
Located near Washington Park Beach, this 7-bedroom Michigan City home offers ample space for family bonding. Enjoy the open concept living area, outdoor porch with grill and picnic table, or unwind in the hot tub after a day at the nearby lake or casino.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • 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.

Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries!

Come visit this 7 bedroom home in Michigan City with the family. The house has a great open concept that allows you to spend time together in the living room, dining room, and the kitchen. Theres an outdoor porch and closed porch to relax in, the backyard has a grill and pinic table as well as extra chairs to lounge in, and a hot tub. The house is located just 5 minutes away from Washington Park Beach, you can have fun visiting the lake, casino, breweries, wineries or just hang out at the house and cook out and hang in the hot tub.

New Buffalo is 10 minutes away and the Indiana Dunes are 15 minutes from the home.

The hot tub is on during winter too!

First Floor:
Bed 1 - Queen bed with pack and play in the closet for baby and an inflatable twin size bed in the closet
Bed 2 - Queen bed

Second Floor:
Bed 3- Queen Bed and queen size inflatable bed + pack and play for baby in the closet
Bed 4- Queen Bed and Bunk Beds
Bed 5- Queen Bed and inflatable twin size bed in closet
Bed 6- Two sets of bunk beds, two pull out beds underneath the bunk beds
Bed 7- Queen bed with its own bathroom

Please note the bedding is washed after each visit, and the home is cleaned and sanitized after every visit.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barker Mansion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 7 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rally's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Three Sheets Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Albano's Villa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries! located?

This family-friendly Michigan City vacation home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Franciscan Michigan City North and Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets. Lake Michigan is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Michigan City Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed everything about the house it could have used a little weed eating but other than that it was perfect my family enjoyed their stay Thank you again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn K.

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

Beautiful Property & Fun Location

I stayed here with a large group of friends. It's a beautiful property, it fit our group perfectly. Fun location with plenty of great things to do nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb & Neal S.

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

Great place!

The house was beautiful and clean! It was perfect for our family vacation! We loved the big table that we could all fit around and the 7 bedrooms were great ! We enjoyed the hot tub too! It was close to the beach and the outlet mall which was definitely a plus ! We would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Haley G.

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

good stay

the house was very spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jo G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice amount of space for family gatherings. Our host was helpful & friendly. If you plan on doing a lot of cooking /eating there with a large group you will need extra cutlery. We had a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved open concept. We had everything we needed, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our girl family reunion. The elderly family members were able to
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Annual family friends trip

This property is close to so many things to do, places to eat and shop. We enjoyed our week together. Plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara H.

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

Stay review

The house was super clean and had everything we could have needed! Super nice house for the area and more than enough parking for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice size rooms, kitchen had lots of supplies. Hot tub is awesome. Few minor repairs needed, but nothing that truly affected the trip. Hosts were nice and responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette R.

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

Mini vaca

Our family of 11 spent 3 days. Easy access to many attractions. Plenty of room.Host was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel b.

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

Family getaway

This was a great house to fit our big family of all ages. There was a bed for everyone. The host was very quick to respond. We loved how close it was to the beach and national Park. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderfully relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary M.

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

Family Trip 2025

We traveled with a group that consisted of 5 different families. There was plenty of space for everyone to hang out during the day and then plenty of beds when it was time to sleep. The dining room and kitchen was great for hosting dinners. The backyard space was fantastic for the kids to hang out in and get to run around. The location of the home was convenient for the beach, outlet mall, grocery stores, and more! The owners were great to work with and very quick to respond.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA S.

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

Family Gathering

This was the second time we stayed at this house. It is well appointed and in a good location. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great Family Vacation Rental

Had our annual family vacation and was everything we needed. House was as advertised, plenty of rooms and bathrooms. Close to the beach, activities and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Family vacation

Great location for our large family's long weekend. Close to the zoo and the beach for all our young children. Definitely will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

ND Game weekend

We had a perfect stay. Big enough for lots of us, super well taken care of and not too terribly far from campus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane W.

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

Nice weekend getaway

Nice place, loved the amount of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

A wonderful Family Home

We had a great time with our extended family at the house - there is so much room and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

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

Awesome place

Great house, neighborhood isn’t the best, we really enjoyed our stay though!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Family Vacation

Great house and close to things to do. Great communication with the host
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ablindvision@yahoo.com N.

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

Big family house

Ideal size and clean as advertised. Our family had enough space and room given the many bedrooms and bathrooms. Hot tub was a plus. Large dining room table allowed us to gather and eat together. Karen was very kind and easy with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Girls Trip

Had an absolutely amazing weekend stay! The house was perfect for our group, plenty of space and super cute! Location is awesome and the hot tub was the perfect addition to our nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023