Quiet Walk to Lake Michigan Beach - Seaside Smores

Entire cottage in Michigan City, Indiana

  1. 8 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Alan
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

30-min drive to Indiana Dunes National Park

This home is near the national park.

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
So close to Chicago and yet in a world of its own! Adorable two bedroom cottage is located on a quiet wooded lane about a half-mile walking distance to the world class beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy nearby park with playground, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, performing arts theatre, horseback riding stables, golf course, and more - all within a block or two of the cottage. See our other nearby listings, too!

Relax in simple comfort — you made a great choice to stay at the cottage.

The space
Adorable Beach Area Cottage for a Perfect Vacation Getaway.

With so many things virtually at your doorstep, this cottage is the Perfect Getaway any time of year. A quiet cozy cottage in a unique area within a short relaxing walk to clean, sandy, and quiet Lake Michigan Beach. Sleeps 6-8 people comfortably. The open, bright, and pleasing feel inside the cottage is enriched with elements to tie it in with the surrounding woods and coastal atmosphere. When the air conditioning is not desired, the large opened windows let in the light as well as the soothing roar of the waves over the dunes on the lakeshore and the seabreezes wafting through the trees. During the Autumn and Winter seasons, a roaring fire in the fireplace completes the ambience of the wooded wonderland.

#getawayfromthecity

Guest access
WHAT'S PROVIDED

The entire cottage space is included for our guests' use. Bed, bath, and kitchen linens are provided as well as kitchen dinnerware, cookware, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, and microwave oven. The only items guests really need to bring are their clothes, swimming and other sporting gear, and any food items they wish to consume during their stay. In addition to the newly remodeled bathroom inside, the outside shower provides guests the chance to rinse off al fresco upon returning from the beach. Speaking of the beach, this property comes with beach rights, so you will have access to the exclusive, beautiful beach that only neighborhood residents and guests enjoy. This beach also offers the option of having a beach fire to roast hot dogs and smores and enjoy a flickering flame under the twinkling stars at night (we will provide you with the simple directions to get a fire permit).

Other things to note
Rates vary depending on week, weekend, or week-night stay and holidays. You can enjoy discounts for various lengths of stay starting with 3-night stay discount, week stay discount, and month-long (28-day) stay discount, which are included automatically at booking. All rates are subject to change at any time without notice. The required local taxes (7% sales tax and 5% accommodation tax) are added at final check out. After a reservation is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation with check in details and specific driving directions.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free driveway parking on premises – 4 spaces
40 inch HDTV with Roku, standard cable

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Rated 4.77 out of 5 from 359 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 83% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 13% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 3% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 1% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Michigan City, Indiana, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

UNIQUE LOCATION NEAR...EVERYTHING

Located in the Michiana Shores area, the cottage is in an ideal spot to enjoy the season with access to the attractions and events in New Buffalo, MI; Michigan City, IN; and Harbour Country.

Within easy walking distance are a park with playground, tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, the horseback riding stables, a summer theatre, and other activities. A wonderful children's day camp is available only a block away for kids to enjoy games, crafts, and outdoor activities every morning during the summer season. Also in this beach neighborhood is a 9-hole golf course and a specialty artisan wood-fired pizzeria.

Guests may particularly enjoy setting up a beach bonfire* to enjoy the lakeshore while roasting hot dogs or smores over an open fire or just to watch a picturesque sunset over the flickering flames.

*Requires special permits. Ask for details.

Enjoy the nearby activities in the neighborhood and festivities all around the area and return to a relaxing setting to enjoy your vacation getaway. You pick your attraction, we'll provide the accommodations.

The beach is calling! Answer the call.

Meet your host

Superhost
368 reviews
4.78 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Lives in Michiana Shores, Indiana
Having lived in several locations around the United States, we both enjoy a variety of interests. I like sports cars. She likes sailing. I like sweet tea. She likes a hot cup of java. When it comes to traveling, we're open to new places, as well as the tried and true. We like visiting everywhere, whether it be Prague or Pittsburgh. We hold that the best kept secret destination in America (in the world!) is the Lake Michigan beach and the Indiana Dunes, which is why we have offered our cottage for guests to enjoy a perfect getaway from their normal everyday. Since 2008, we have enjoyed providing fun and comfortable accommodations to guests hailing from Arizona to Ohio, from Chicago to Houston, and from many places in between. Now we are celebrating 5 years on AirBnB. Come celebrate with us! And be sure to put us on your AirBnB Wish List! Book your desired week at the cottage soon!

Alan is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Noise decibel monitors on property